Danomite41 Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 First of all, I have basically zero experience with this system. I'm trying to GM it for the first time with my brother before introducing it to my larger RPG group. His hero concept is that of a person who can turn his hair into metallic razors or spikes. We discussed the implications and what types of mechanical powers he'd need to accomplish this. I've muddled my way through selecting most of the game elements necessary to realize his concept with one exception. We were both thinking that with "metallic razor hair" covering large portions of his body, it would probably inflict damage on someone that tried to grapple him or hit him with a HTH attack. It makes sense to me but I have no idea how to put this into game terms. Please help! And thank you in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
segerge Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Easy. Define that particular Killing Attack as a Damage Shield (in the likely event you're using 6e, you want page 321 of Book 1). It's a special type of Area-effect attack which is also defined using the Constant and Personal advantages as well. The page reference goes into far more detail than I can summarize here. Ninja-Bear and Danomite41 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja-Bear Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Segerge hits it. Damage shield though I would say that it should have No STR bonus limitation but that’s my opinion. @Danomite41, just outta curiosity what edition/rule set you using? Just so we can point to correct page. segerge and Danomite41 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danomite41 Posted September 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Sorry 😬 I’m using Champions Complete. When I get a moment I’ll look into the Damage Shield. You guys rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbcowboy Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 That'll be page 97 in Champions Complete segerge, drunkonduty, Danomite41 and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja-Bear Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Thanks @dbcowboy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danomite41 Posted September 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Ah-ha! Makes sense to me. Thanks for the help everybody! Excelsior! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steriaca Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 Other powers with a "metallic hair" special effect. A plain old Hand-Killing-Attack with the special effect of having a razor sharp mohawk hairstyle. This one you can add your strength to it. A Hand-To-Hand Attack defined as using the flat of the mohawk or harry palms. Resistant Protection as you have to hack through the hair to get to the meat. Ninja-Bear and Danomite41 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
segerge Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 6 hours ago, Ninja-Bear said: Segerge hits it. Damage shield though I would say that it should have No STR bonus limitation but that’s my opinion. @Danomite41, just outta curiosity what edition/rule set you using? Just so we can point to correct page. If you're defining it as HTH killing attack, that's exactly how I would build it. Building as Ranged Killing Attack, you should do it as "No Range," instead. If you're using "Champions Complete," use that page reference instead of the one I gave in my initial response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 I would put a limitation on it. Not everyone is going to be striking his hair, such as a Leg Sweep. Danomite41 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Neilson Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 24 minutes ago, Tech said: I would put a limitation on it. Not everyone is going to be striking his hair, such as a Leg Sweep. Maybe he has hairy legs! Danomite41 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja-Bear Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 33 minutes ago, Tech said: I would put a limitation on it. Not everyone is going to be striking his hair, such as a Leg Sweep. Two things here. First a Legsweep is a maneuver name. It can be described as anything else such as a Front Kick to the chest so hard the target falls down. Second, Activation Rolls don’t need to be put on a power. Haven’t you ever watch a show where a vest always gets hit? It could be because the “player” didn’t want to get zapped by a failed roll. Tech I think you bring up a good point for consideration. I just want the OP to choose the limitation because he feels it fits with his game style and tastes. I don’t want him to feel he has to take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 NB, it's up the the player and/or GM to decide on if a limitation is needed. I tossed out something that might not have been considered, whether Legsweep, stomping the toes or whatever. If the player wants it always to function, that's fine. 6 hours ago, Hugh Neilson said: Maybe he has hairy legs! Maybe. I went with what the OP said, "We were both thinking that with "metallic razor hair" covering large portions of his body, it would probably inflict damage on someone that tried to grapple him or hit him with a HTH attack." He didn't say his entire body, just large portions of his body. 'Course, if it was all over his body, he'd probably look like a giant spikey volleyball. Huh. First time my replies have ever been grouped together unexpectedly. And it happened again after posting this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja-Bear Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Tech said: NB, it's up the the player and/or GM to decide on if a limitation is needed. Yup and I’m agreeing with you. (And I didn’t stress this enough when I said No STR Bonus). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danomite41 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 (edited) So many great ideas and awesome suggestions. Thanks everybody! I’ve got a lot to chew on now. Edited September 30, 2020 by Danomite41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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