Superhero idea: The Cycler

[Erkenfresh]

So, here's a superhero that uses a bicycle to defeat his opponents. I think it's a pretty funny idea and figured I'd share. If you see any glaring problems or have more ideas, let me know.

[Erkenfresh]

Re: Superhero idea: The Cycler

 

Hmmm, so nobody wants to download it. Here he is:

 

The Cycler

Player:

Val	Char	Cost
15	STR	5
17	DEX	21
20	CON	20
14	BODY	8
13	INT	3
10	EGO	0
18	PRE	8
12	COM	1
18	PD	5
18	ED	4
4	SPD	13
12	REC	14
50	END	5
44	STUN	12

6" RUN02" SWIM03" LEAP0Characteristics Cost: 119

Cost	Power	END
33	Speedy Bike: Multipower, 50-point reserve, all slots Doesn't stack with base Running ability (+0) (50 Active Points); all slots Turn Mode (-1/4), Physical Manifestation (-1/4)
3u	1) High Gear: Running 11", x8 Noncombat, Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2) (48 Active Points)
3u	2) Low Gear: Running 20", Reduced Endurance (1/2 END; +1/4) (50 Active Points)	2
19	Water Bottle: Multipower, 56-point reserve, (56 Active Points); all slots OAF (-1), 4 Charges (-1)
3u	1) Refreshing!: Healing END 5 1/2d6 (55 Active Points)	0
2u	2) Makeshift fire extinguisher: Dispel Fire 15d6, any Fire power one at a time (+1/4) (56 Active Points); No Range (-1/2)	0
16	Protein Bars: Simplified Healing 4d6 (40 Active Points); 4 Charges (-1), OIF (-1/2)	[4]
30	Spandex: Armor (10 PD/10 ED)	0
8	Helmet and Gloves: Armor (8 PD/0 ED) (12 Active Points); Only to prevent damage from Move By/Move Throughs (-1/2)	0
-4	Bike Shoes: Running -2" (-4 Active Points)	0
10	Polarized Sunglasses: Sight Group Flash Defense (10 points)	0
20	Headlight: Sight Group Flash 5d6 (25 Active Points); Inaccurate 1/2 OCV (-1/4)	2
19	Headlight: Sight Group Images Increased Size (4" radius; +1/2), +/-4 to PER Rolls, 4 Continuing Charges lasting 20 Minutes each (+1/4) (38 Active Points); Only To Create Light (-1)	[4 cc]
10	Rearview Mirror: Increased Arc Of Perception (360 Degrees) with Sight Group	0
15	Bike Power: +20 STR, Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2) (30 Active Points); No Figured Characteristics (-1/2), Only to do more damage for Move By/Move Throughs (-1/2)

Powers Cost: 187

 

Cost	Skill
3	Conversation 13-
3	Seduction 13-
3	Persuasion 13-
3	PS: Insurance Salesman 13-
3	Bureaucratics 13-
3	Mechanics 12-
3	Combat Driving 12-
3	KS: Bicycles 12-
2	Language: Spanish (fluent conversation)
2	Navigation (Land) 12-
9	+3 with Bike-related attacks
8	+2 with DCV (10 Active Points); Only while riding his bike forward (-1/4)

Skills Cost: 45

 

 

Total Character Cost: 351

Val	Disadvantages
20	Normal Characteristic Maxima
20	Social Limitation: Secret Identity (Very Frequently, Major)
20	Dependent NPC: Wife 8- (Incompetent; Unaware of character's adventuring career/Secret ID)
10	Dependence: Gatorade Weakness: -3 To Characteristic Rolls and related rolls per time increment (Very Common, 20 Minutes)
5	Hunted: Dogs 8- (Less Pow, Harshly Punish)
20	Psychological Limitation: Believes he has a destiny to fulfill (Common, Total)
5	Rivalry: Professional (Other cyclists; Rival is As Powerful; Seek to Outdo, Embarrass, or Humiliate Rival; Rival Aware of Rivalry)
15	Psychological Limitation: Showoff (Common, Strong)
20	Psychological Limitation: Overconfident (Very Common, Strong)
20	Psychological Limitation: Adrenaline Junkie (Common, Total)

Disadvantage Points: 155

Base Points: 200

Experience Required: 0

Total Experience Available: 0

Experience Unspent: 0

[Erkenfresh]

Re: Superhero idea: The Cycler

 

Alright, what am I doing wrong here?

[Kortay Mirlor]

into the first line, copy and paste all that Erkenfresh put up, then type

[Ranxerox]

Re: Superhero idea: The Cycler

 

Hmmm, a very different and original character.

 

You might want to consider taking the limitation Foci on some of his powers that have biking gear as special effects. The point savings could go into improving his DEX and Speed. A 4 Speed is low for most superherioc campaigns and ridiculously low for a character that is essentailly a a speedster.

[Captain Emu]

Re: Superhero idea: The Cycler

 

Though I didn't read the character yet, I found it amusing that somebody else used a concept like this. In my Unremarkables campaign, out character Pizza Boy, is a luck-mongering kid who uses trick riding with his bike to fight.

 

We came up with all manner of special powers like Armor, Entangle, Jump, etc, and tied them to the use of his bike as well as making sure that any of his combat manuevers were those usable with weapons too. The weapon of course was his bike.

[Pavanne]

Re: Superhero idea: The Cycler

 

That's certainly....interesting. Unique, even.

 

 

 

Thank you, Kortay Mirlor, for the instructions. I'd rep you if I could.

[Erkenfresh]

Re: Superhero idea: The Cycler

 

Hmm, is there a template for HD to export vB code then?

 

Yeah, 96 KPH is booking, especially in low gear, but that's at non-combat speeds, so 48 KPH/30 MPH in combat, still pretty quick. You'd really only use Low Gear mode for combat, and switch it up to High Gear mode for getting around town (211 KPH, yikes). It IS a magical bike so it oughta be pretty quick.

 

I didn't build the bike as a focus or a vehicle for one main reason. When you clip your shoes into the pedals, you become one with the bike. So, it can't really be taken away but if it was significantly damaged, it wouldn't move forward very well, hence the Physical Manifestation to the Running bonuses. I built several others things as Foci, for example the Water Bottle and the Protein Bars. But, I figured the Spandex and Helmet were cheap enough and really something that he should never have trouble with losing that they didn't need to be Foci.

[Play4Keeps]

Re: Superhero idea: The Cycler

 

That's certainly....interesting. Unique, even.

 

 

 

Thank you, Kortay Mirlor, for the instructions. I'd rep you if I could.

 

Repped for you.

[freakboy6117]

Re: Superhero idea: The Cycler

 

sorry thought I'd share this thread just reminded me of I something watched the other day. it really shows the dangers of mixing power levels. on the other hand there are some good ideas for bike related powers

 

Angel summoner and the BMX bandit Part1(you tube video)

[OddHat]

Re: Superhero idea: The Cycler

 

sorry thopught i'd share this thread just reminded me of I something watched the other day. it really shows the dangers of mixing power levels. pn teh other hand there are soem good ideas for bike related powers

 

Angel summoner and the BMX bandit Part1(you tube video)

 

Repped.

[name_tamer]

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[Erkenfresh]

Re: Superhero idea: The Cycler

 

Well, at least BMX Bandit's plan had some style to it.

[PhaseKitty]

Re: Superhero idea: The Cycler

 

I once was in a humor campaign with some charries like this. Only one I really remember was The Housewife.

 

She had a HA: Rolling Pin, a HKA: Frying Pan, a Dispel: Vacuum Cleaner (DustDevil kind; carryable and battery power), PRE Attack (Mom-nagging), and like that. Very funny.

[PhaseKitty]

Re: Superhero idea: The Cycler

 

I once was in a humor campaign with some charries like this. Only one I really remember was The Housewife.

 

She had a HA: Rolling Pin, a HKA: Frying Pan, a Dispel: Vacuum Cleaner (DustDevil kind; carryable and battery power), PRE Attack (Mom-nagging), and like that. Very funny.

 

[Pavanne]

Re: Superhero idea: The Cycler

 

I once was in a humor campaign with some charries like this. Only one I really remember was The Housewife.

 

She had a HA: Rolling Pin, a HKA: Frying Pan, a Dispel: Vacuum Cleaner (DustDevil kind; carryable and battery power), PRE Attack (Mom-nagging), and like that. Very funny.

 

 

You're repeating yourself redundantly again.

 

Nice stuff in the zip file, BTW.