Ducks - Page 2

Anders · 06-02-2011, 06:58 AM

I love the anthropomorphic ducks of Glorantha and my own childhood's Drakar & Demoner. As I understand it, the Glorantha ducks were pretty much comic relief, but the Drakar & Demoner ducks could be played seriously and appeared in a serious role in a few supplements. So, here's my take on these Ducks of Death.

DUCK
Ducks are anthropomorphic fowl with arms instead of wings. They are superbly adapted to life at sea, and many are great seafarers. Their distinct lack of physical prowess makes them an easy target for ridicule, but they are much tougher than they look.
They stand between three and five feet tall, with huge, webbed feet and a tight, insulating feather coat. There are three distinct duck breeds – white, brown and black. White ducks are merchants and diplomats. They generally make up the aristocrats of the population. Brown ducks are warriors and can be surprisingly deadly for their small size. Black ducks are seafarers: fishermen and (frequently) pirates. The race lives exclusively on fish, but the fish doesn’t have to be fresh.
Attribute Modifier: ST -2 [-20]
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM -1
Advantages: Amphibious [10]; Breath-Holding 2 [4]; Nictitating Membrane 1 [1]; Night Vision 1 [1]; Temperature Tolerance 2 [2]; Terrain Adaptation (marshy ground) [5]
Disadvantages: Restricted Diet (fish) [-10]
Perks: Exotic Traits* [1]; Feathers** [1]
Features: Armor is incompatible with humans
Breed lenses (Select one)
Black: Mariner 1 [10]
Brown: Damage Resistance 1 (Tough Skin -40%) [3]; Extra Hit Points 1 [2]; Striking ST +1 [5].
White: Business Acumen 1 [10]
POINT TOTAL: 5 points

* Ducks can buy the following exotic/supernatural traits: Business Acumen 5 (White ducks only); Claws (Sharp; males; kicks only -40%) [3]; Enhanced Move ! (Swimming) [10]; Mariner 5 (Black ducks only); Regeneration (Slow) [10]; Striking ST +1 (Brown ducks only); Temperature Tolerance 5 [5]
** Counts as normal weather clothing; in conjunction with normal clothing, counts as winter clothing

Any thoughts? And can someone check my math, because I don't trust myself.

06-02-2011, 06:58 AM	#1
Anders Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden	Ducks I love the anthropomorphic ducks of Glorantha and my own childhood's Drakar & Demoner. As I understand it, the Glorantha ducks were pretty much comic relief, but the Drakar & Demoner ducks could be played seriously and appeared in a serious role in a few supplements. So, here's my take on these Ducks of Death. DUCK Ducks are anthropomorphic fowl with arms instead of wings. They are superbly adapted to life at sea, and many are great seafarers. Their distinct lack of physical prowess makes them an easy target for ridicule, but they are much tougher than they look. They stand between three and five feet tall, with huge, webbed feet and a tight, insulating feather coat. There are three distinct duck breeds – white, brown and black. White ducks are merchants and diplomats. They generally make up the aristocrats of the population. Brown ducks are warriors and can be surprisingly deadly for their small size. Black ducks are seafarers: fishermen and (frequently) pirates. The race lives exclusively on fish, but the fish doesn’t have to be fresh. Attribute Modifier: ST -2 [-20] Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM -1 Advantages: Amphibious [10]; Breath-Holding 2 [4]; Nictitating Membrane 1 [1]; Night Vision 1 [1]; Temperature Tolerance 2 [2]; Terrain Adaptation (marshy ground) [5] Disadvantages: Restricted Diet (fish) [-10] Perks: Exotic Traits* [1]; Feathers [1] Features: Armor is incompatible with humans Breed lenses (Select one)** Black: Mariner 1 [10] Brown: Damage Resistance 1 (Tough Skin -40%) [3]; Extra Hit Points 1 [2]; Striking ST +1 [5]. White: Business Acumen 1 [10] POINT TOTAL: 5 points * Ducks can buy the following exotic/supernatural traits: Business Acumen 5 (White ducks only); Claws (Sharp; males; kicks only -40%) [3]; Enhanced Move ! (Swimming) [10]; Mariner 5 (Black ducks only); Regeneration (Slow) [10]; Striking ST +1 (Brown ducks only); Temperature Tolerance 5 [5] ** Counts as normal weather clothing; in conjunction with normal clothing, counts as winter clothing Any thoughts? And can someone check my math, because I don't trust myself. __________________ “When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love ...” Marcus Aurelius Author of Winged Folk. The GURPS Discord. Drop by and say hi! Last edited by Anders; 06-02-2011 at 12:37 PM.