Disadvantages...lists anyone?

[jonstryder]

So I've been looking around hoping to compile a list for myself of disadvantages for my characters for quick and easy referance instead of sitting there with my 5th Ed. Hero System book, and trying to come up with ones all on my own.

I pretty much own only the 5th Ed. book, so I can't look at other books that may have examples for me to use, which is why I'm here.


I'm hoping some of you out there will help a guy out and post various disadvantages I could use. They can be character type specific, or just generic.

Hopefully others will find this useful as well.

[bigbywolfe]

Are you wanting more types of disadvantages not listed in the book, or are you looking for a list of physical dis ads, psychological disads, etcetera, with there values?

[Kraven Kor]

I've found that giving players a list to choose from results in much more "cookie cutter" disadvantages, and less "unique" or "realistic" characters.

For NPC's, I can see using a list (I don't have one), but for PC's I make them build their own.

Just my $0.25 (adjusted for inflation)

[jonstryder]

Well first, the list is for my own referance...I'm not the GM. I often get a little flustered when trying to come up with disadvantages and keep rehashing the same ones over and over again.

I am looking for the full thing...if possible. I generally stear clear of Age and Dependence though.

Here is how I write them up on my sheets:
[10]>>>Psychological Limitation: Easily Distracted) The PC has difficulty paying attention and tends to either loose interest in conversations and starts day-dreaming, or finds something else to do to hold their attention. Common, Moderate.

A list things like this kind of what I'm hoping for. This way I can pick and choose what is fitting for the character if I don't already have something in mind. And of course the points for it can be adjusted easily enough depending upon how seveer I (or the GM) would want it to be, or less so.

[steamteck]

Try the master list of limitations to start.

http://lostcoastgaming.com/files/masterlists.htm

[jonstryder]

:jawdrop:

I did not know that such a list existed...

And that is one heck of a list.

Well, that will probably do. It's definitely being bookmarked.

Thank you.

[steamteck]

Glad to help. Its a great list.

[bigbywolfe]

That list is freaking amazing!

[lemming]

Yep. WM spent a lot of time compiling it.

[Greeter]

Wow, awesome list!! :thumbup:

[Gawain]

Here's the same list on a different site--http://www.cellularsmoke.net/rpgs/masterlistdisads.php

(Actually some of the items on the to do list at the first site are statted out here.)

[Snapdragon]

One of my all-time favorite disads is "Always sees the silver lining". It's kind of like being Overconfident, only perkier. =)