More Quirks

PTTG · 06-06-2022, 12:28 AM

If it's not so much reversed as the peak responsiveness wavelengths are shifted, then a lot of dyes would look subtly different and monochromatic light sources would generally be harder to see (such as LCD screens and LEDs in general). On the other hand, artificial camouflage would probably not work well on you.

I like the kind of work that went into the OP, though I would generally prefer to keep them simpler. Part of the attraction of quirks is that they are generally self-explanatory. I might write them as something more like, "Prude: You are uncomfortable when confronted with anything lewd." Or, "Dislikes: clothing: You prefer less clothing over more, and none at all if the situation allows." Compare: "Dislikes: exposure: You don't like exposing any more skin than necessary."

The idea that a quirk is neither shocking nor terribly bizarre for your culture is built-in.

That said, here's a bit more:

Devotee: You are mildly obsessed with an artist, celebrity, culture hero, character, or politician, and rarely miss a chance to quote them.

Fandom: You have a trivial Reputation as a celebrity, online or otherwise. Appropriate for an influence or just the best fiddle player in the village.

Extremely narrow expertise: No matter your general skill level, you will never fail in one very specific way. For instance, you might be a standard electrician, but you have perfect fuse handling and will never drop or lose one. This does not give you skill bonuses, but specifically prevents the GM from ruling that a failure occurred in some common, specific way -- and people who work with you will notice.

One-Entry Encyclopedia: Pick a trivial subtopic of some informational skill -- a specific minor building, a day in history, a non-noteworthy historical individual, a specific and mundane species of bird or insect, a particular type of rock, a particular notable object or model of some product. You are the foremost expert on that thing, and automatically know anything that is public knowledge about that thing. Appropriate for someone who has memorized the entire history of the local haunted house, or the obsessed biologist who knows every meaningful fact about Ptilinopus melanospilus. Note that without Biology skill, most of that information is just memorized trivia. "Did you know that the Andean Swamp Goat has an AMR of 4352 kCal/day? Isn't that amazing? I just wonder what an AMR is, and a kCal..."

Wannabe Brachiator:You never let an opportunity to hang from your arms pass you by.

Better How It Used To Be: You can't stand new-fangled stuff. You use time-tested and nearly obsolete equipment out of habit.

Cutting edge: You take pains to use the latest and greatest.

Cat's Courage: You have no fear of heights. Maybe you should learn it.

Bendy: You tend to lounge over even the roughest terrain, and make it look comfortable while you do it.

06-06-2022, 12:28 AM	#8
PTTG Join Date: Feb 2011	Re: More Quirks If it's not so much reversed as the peak responsiveness wavelengths are shifted, then a lot of dyes would look subtly different and monochromatic light sources would generally be harder to see (such as LCD screens and LEDs in general). On the other hand, artificial camouflage would probably not work well on you. I like the kind of work that went into the OP, though I would generally prefer to keep them simpler. Part of the attraction of quirks is that they are generally self-explanatory. I might write them as something more like, "Prude: You are uncomfortable when confronted with anything lewd." Or, "Dislikes: clothing: You prefer less clothing over more, and none at all if the situation allows." Compare: "Dislikes: exposure: You don't like exposing any more skin than necessary." The idea that a quirk is neither shocking nor terribly bizarre for your culture is built-in. That said, here's a bit more: Devotee: You are mildly obsessed with an artist, celebrity, culture hero, character, or politician, and rarely miss a chance to quote them. Fandom: You have a trivial Reputation as a celebrity, online or otherwise. Appropriate for an influence or just the best fiddle player in the village. Extremely narrow expertise: No matter your general skill level, you will never fail in one very specific way. For instance, you might be a standard electrician, but you have perfect fuse handling and will never drop or lose one. This does not give you skill bonuses, but specifically prevents the GM from ruling that a failure occurred in some common, specific way -- and people who work with you will notice. One-Entry Encyclopedia: Pick a trivial subtopic of some informational skill -- a specific minor building, a day in history, a non-noteworthy historical individual, a specific and mundane species of bird or insect, a particular type of rock, a particular notable object or model of some product. You are the foremost expert on that thing, and automatically know anything that is public knowledge about that thing. Appropriate for someone who has memorized the entire history of the local haunted house, or the obsessed biologist who knows every meaningful fact about Ptilinopus melanospilus. Note that without Biology skill, most of that information is just memorized trivia. "Did you know that the Andean Swamp Goat has an AMR of 4352 kCal/day? Isn't that amazing? I just wonder what an AMR is, and a kCal..." Wannabe Brachiator:You never let an opportunity to hang from your arms pass you by. Better How It Used To Be: You can't stand new-fangled stuff. You use time-tested and nearly obsolete equipment out of habit. Cutting edge: You take pains to use the latest and greatest. Cat's Courage: You have no fear of heights. Maybe you should learn it. Bendy: You tend to lounge over even the roughest terrain, and make it look comfortable while you do it. Last edited by PTTG; 06-06-2022 at 12:39 AM.