Blue Jogger Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Re: Working Stiffs -- Champions Style! Computer Programmer Computer Programming Speed Reading Eidetic Memory (I remembered how I coded/debugged something like this before) PERK: Extensive Online Code Databases KS: Personal Code Library PERK: High-Speed Internet Connection Although Superman would have Superspeed Typing, the common programmer just needs to uses his Perks and KS wisely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Frisbee Posted November 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Re: Working Stiffs -- Champions Style! Yeah, I've been overdue here -- but since Ghost Angel asked for it: Private Investigator Whether you live the glamorous life of Magnum or the gritty streets of Mike Hammer, you find out the things that people want to know (but often later wish they hadn't found out). Most of the time you're working odd hours in unfashionable parts of town, jockeying with cops, crooks and jealous spouses for a paycheck, but at least you're your own boss. Just hope you've got a good health plan, 'cause you're probably going to need it... 1 PERK: P.I. License 3 Deduction (INT-based) 3 Enhanced Perception (+1 with all senses) (or Night Vision, your choice) 3 Deduction (INT-based) 2 PS: Private Investigator 11- 3 Shadowing 11- Plus some of these options, depending on how serious you take the work: Contacts in the police department (Rockford Files) Contacts in the criminal underworld (Batman, actually, but in deep cover ID's) Contacts on the streets (Baretta) 3 Criminology (INT-based) 3 Lockpicking (if you're proactive in your work) 3 SCI: Psychology (or Criminal Psychology, for hard cases) 3 Security Systems (if you work the better parts of town) 3 Stealth (DEX-based) That should give you plenty of ideas to work from. Any other requests? Matt "Keeping-the-thread-on-life-support" Frisbee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost-angel Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Re: Working Stiffs -- Champions Style! ooh.. I had most of that! though WF: Handguns and Weapons Permit may also need to be added. Thanks! (and You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Matt Frisbee again. damn) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Frisbee Posted November 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Re: Working Stiffs -- Champions Style! ooh.. I had most of that! though WF: Handguns and Weapons Permit may also need to be added. Sorry, I'm used to doing write-up for metahumans. Most of them usually don't need a weapon in a tight spot, but yeah, I can see the logic of that. BTW, thanks for trying to rep me! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Re: Working Stiffs -- Champions Style! This continues to be a cool *** thread. Thanks Matt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost-angel Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Re: Working Stiffs -- Champions Style! Sorry, I'm used to doing write-up for metahumans. Most of them usually don't need a weapon in a tight spot, but yeah, I can see the logic of that. BTW, thanks for trying to rep me! Matt Yeah, I wasn't thinking so much form an actual need for a weapon, just a flavor power - especially if stuck in their Secrect ID. As soon as I have Rep again tomorrow I'm gonna try Repping you for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Re: Working Stiffs -- Champions Style! Of course' date=' I once told this player I didn't like that he didn't have enough points to buy a cool name and he would have to pick a dorkier one.[/quote'] Shine on you crazy diamond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Re: Working Stiffs -- Champions Style! Disc Jockey 2 PS: Disc Jockey 11- 2 KS: Music Genre of choice 11- 1+ Oratory (at least familiarity) 8- (or more) 1 KS: Policies & Practices 8- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Frisbee Posted November 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Re: Working Stiffs -- Champions Style! Disc Jockey 2 PS: Disc Jockey 11- 2 KS: Music Genre of choice 11- 1+ Oratory (at least familiarity) 8- (or more) 1 KS: Policies & Practices 8- Admittedly, I have unlawful carnal knowledge of this particular profession, but you have done an excellent job with it. You might add the following: 3 Resistance (+3 to EGO roll when dealing with irate listeners or clueless management or sales staff.) 1 PS: News Broadcaster 8- (Because you'll always be asked to fill in when the regular news man is on vacation.) 1 Systems Operation 8- (Most stations are playing music and advertising on MP3 files on a computer sequencing system these days.) Despite what it seems, I do actually like my job. I just like complaining about it too. Matt Frisbee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Frisbee Posted November 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Re: Working Stiffs -- Champions Style! Pizza Delivery Person It's a fantastic job where you run all over town in or on your own vehicle with dough, sauce and cheese trying to find addresses in the most adverse weather conditions. You're usually working weekends and evenings for minimum wage plus tips (depending on the part of town your outfit is serving). 2 PS: Pizza Delivery Person [because you gotta know the job] 3 CK: Campaign City (INT-based) [because you can't read the map and drive] 3 Persuasion (PRE-based) [because you occasionally can talk your way out of a speeding ticket] 3 Mechanics 11- [because you're the only mechanic you can afford] -5 Poor [did I mention minimum wage] 5 1d6 Luck [because everyone needs a little when they're driving all over town trying to find addresses] Hopefully, this will revive the thread... Matt "It's-my-baby-and-it-isn't going-to-die-on-my-watch" Frisbee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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