[Space] [Templates] Really Alien Aliens II: Empire of Pain

SydneyFreedberg · 08-24-2022, 07:31 PM

[1] D'oh! Basic math mistake on my part.... Turning a 150% increase into a multiplier of 1.5 instead of 2.5. Good catch. And I like your build without Cyclic better -- it's easier to understand and should be easier to play.

[2] This was my first take on a Torture skill:

Torture (IQ/A): Defaults to First Aid-4, Physician-4, or Pressure Points-2. This is definitely a villainous skill! A successful Torture roll inflicts pain without inflicting permanent injury (unless the torturer wants to, which is even more evil). This skill does not include the art of asking questions: Interrogation defaults to Torture -4, but only if you torture the interrogation subject.

But perhaps I should customize it for Fomori? Or add a special Feature to Fomori, or an addition to the Code of Honor, something like:

If a Fomorian's master tortures them, and the Fomorian then tries to act against their master's orders or interests, the Fomorian must first roll a Quick Contest of their Will against their master's Torture skill. The Fomorian rolls at +3 if they have High Pain Threshold, at +1 if it has been a full day since they were last tortured, at +2 if it had been two days, at +3 if it has been 4 days, etc. If the Fomorian fails the roll, they must remain loyal to their master for at least another day, when they may roll again. Note that a sane Fomori will not normally even try to resist a master they see as "honorable"!

08-24-2022, 07:31 PM	#11
SydneyFreedberg Join Date: May 2019	Re: [Space] [Templates] Really Alien Aliens II: Empire of Pain [1] D'oh! Basic math mistake on my part.... Turning a 150% increase into a multiplier of 1.5 instead of 2.5. Good catch. And I like your build without Cyclic better -- it's easier to understand and should be easier to play. [2] This was my first take on a Torture skill: Torture (IQ/A): Defaults to First Aid-4, Physician-4, or Pressure Points-2. This is definitely a villainous skill! A successful Torture roll inflicts pain without inflicting permanent injury (unless the torturer wants to, which is even more evil). This skill does not include the art of asking questions: Interrogation defaults to Torture -4, but only if you torture the interrogation subject. But perhaps I should customize it for Fomori? Or add a special Feature to Fomori, or an addition to the Code of Honor, something like: If a Fomorian's master tortures them, and the Fomorian then tries to act against their master's orders or interests, the Fomorian must first roll a Quick Contest of their Will against their master's Torture skill. The Fomorian rolls at +3 if they have High Pain Threshold, at +1 if it has been a full day since they were last tortured, at +2 if it had been two days, at +3 if it has been 4 days, etc. If the Fomorian fails the roll, they must remain loyal to their master for at least another day, when they may roll again. Note that a sane Fomori will not normally even try to resist a master they see as "honorable"!