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Old 06-11-2008, 06:36 AM   #1
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Many threads discuss a few perks here and there for their specific character. I want to get a list going of Perks characters have used and GM's allowed in thier games. I mostly want this to be just a list of Perks people have used. I dont mind some debate. Anyways Here is my a few Perks I have used for Characters. Remember, perks have absolutely no combat benefits, even remotely close to them

1) Always gets his money
Money and change you have will never get stuck in any kind of machine. ATM, vending machine, or otherwise. This includes cards, as long as the money is there there are never any problem getting approved. This is more for comedy relief especially when other people get their money stuck in a vending machine. you walk right up and use it no problem

2) Finds random things
when you are looking for something and cant find it (roll fails) you still find some sort of random useless (in combat) item that may be beneficial in some other way. Whether you knew you had it or not. Reaching into your pocket for a pen but you pull out something else

3) Always has X
when someone needs something you always have it. If all of your money was supposed to be in a bank and are caught in a sticky situation you manage to always seem to have a $5 bill on you.

4) Always has a quick change of clothes
if for some reason your clothes get torn up you always have a mysterious set of clean clothes (or uniform) on you. Not only that but as long as nobody is looking you seem to magically change into them in a matter of seconds (maybe 1 or 2). If you are caught hostage and escape only wearing your underwear you can step into another room or when they find you, you somehow have a change of clothes.

anyways you get the idea. I will post more when i come across them or think of them. so what do you have?
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Old 06-11-2008, 06:57 AM   #2
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5) Weapon License: You can carry and use one weapon that would normally be illegal for someone to carry under local laws (i.e., an LC 2 weapon even if they are normally restricted to police and military forces).

This should probably be restricted to CR-2 items - no thermonuclear grenades.
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Old 06-11-2008, 07:02 AM   #3
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Wouldn't that still be a limited advantage? Still seems pretty beneficial combat wise since you have a more powerful weapon. Just would have a lot of limitations on it. Nonetheless if limited enough could prove to be a nice perk
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Old 06-11-2008, 08:36 AM   #4
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6) Fake ID and Passport
Good enough to get you out of being pulled over or getting through immigration even if you're wanted. Stands up to casual observation, but might be blown if anyone decides to do some deeper investigation.

If you wanted a Jason Bourne-style suite of fake passports for a range of nationalities, that would be a more significant advantage though.
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Old 06-11-2008, 08:45 AM   #5
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6) Fake ID and Passport
Good enough to get you out of being pulled over or getting through immigration even if you're wanted. Stands up to casual observation, but might be blown if anyone decides to do some deeper investigation.

If you wanted a Jason Bourne-style suite of fake passports for a range of nationalities, that would be a more significant advantage though.
This sounds like an illegal Alternate Identity rather than a Perk, IMO.
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Old 06-11-2008, 10:01 AM   #6
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This sounds like an illegal Alternate Identity rather than a Perk, IMO.
Yeah, perhaps a limited one if it gives a bonus to skill rolls to discover that it's a fake identity, but definitely not a 1 point Perk.
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Old 06-11-2008, 10:11 AM   #7
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This sounds like an illegal Alternate Identity rather than a Perk, IMO.
Depends. If it won't stand up to a background check (i.e. a few calls to confirm what's on the paper) than it's basically just equipment which could be a perk.
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Old 06-12-2008, 07:58 AM   #8
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This sounds like an illegal Alternate Identity rather than a Perk, IMO.
I have to admit I missed Alternate Identity when I thought of this one. However, AI seems to be far more involved than just having fake ID- used to be every under-aged drinker could produce a fake ID to get into a pub.

And while it's amusing to see all these cinematic-style perks, I'd be interested in seeing some more realistic ones, like Weapon License or the ones from Martial Arts. You know, little ways that make your character special or things which are useful in play. Unfortunately, nothing new comes to mind right now.
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Old 06-11-2008, 02:53 PM   #9
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Wouldn't that still be a limited advantage? Still seems pretty beneficial combat wise since you have a more powerful weapon. Just would have a lot of limitations on it. Nonetheless if limited enough could prove to be a nice perk
Its a very weak legal enforcement powers (say legal enforcement powers 5pts -80% carry/own a gun only) thing and its highly setting specific

FREX in Modern UK it might be Shotgun Certificate or Rifle Certificate but there is no carry law --

In the Modern US it might be Concealed Carry Permit (for say California) Gun Owners Card (for Illinois ) or Title 2 Weapons License (anywhere allowed) but in must issue states its just a setting feature -- I'd charge 2 points (2 separate quirks) in some states (FREX NYC Handgun Permit 1pt carry permit 1pt)

Ina few areas it might even be worth 5 points IIRC one of the Icelanders here has a gun carry permit in Iceland as a bodyguard/PI -- thats a minor legal enforcement power I'd say
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Old 06-11-2008, 04:00 PM   #10
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One of my players took the "Action Soundtrack" perk. Specifically, his soundtrack is derived from the works of the band Anthrax.
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