Dark Champions the Anime Series

[Edsel]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

Another chapter of the manga (book 2 chapter 11) has been posted at the usual sites.

 

The Twins have arrived!

[Susano]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

Someone who went to Katsucon bought me Vol. 6 of the Black Lagoon manga (Now I just need to find volumes 1-5 I guess...).

[Edsel]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

Vol. 6 in English? Or more likely Japanese.

 

If it's in English who published it?

[Susano]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

Vol. 6 in English? Or more likely Japanese.

 

If it's in English who published it?

 

Japanese. There's some English.

 

BTW -- based on a tombstone seen in the manga, it seems to be 1991 or so, but I'm not sure. Volume 6 shows Greenback Jane and the return (or sorts) of Roberta. The anime showed many of the stories out of order it seems (probably to create a better narrative for the 24 episodes).

[Edsel]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

Yeah, I poked around at various websites enough to see some references to the sequence of stories in the manga compared to the anime.

 

BTW over at the Geneon site they are now showing a tentative cover for the first DVD of the English release.

[Black Omega]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

It's kind of tempting to write of LaGarche the stoned getaway driver on 50+50 points. We know next to nothing about him, so there would be some parts that are just made up, but he know his basic skills and he'd be a fun one or two shot character for some games.

[Susano]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

If you want to buy the original Black Lagoon manga:

 

http://www.sasugabooks.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=black+lagoon&x=0&y=0

 

$8.50 a volume. I might just do it.

[Michael Hopcroft]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

Is there a writeup for the Asahi manager? The one who tells Rock that, for the good of the company, he'd better be dead? I don't think I've seen a better media example of the banality of evil since Jerry Lundegaard.

[Black Omega]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

Is there a writeup for the Asahi manager? The one who tells Rock that' date=' for the good of the company, he'd better be dead? I don't think I've seen a better media example of the banality of evil since Jerry Lundegaard.[/quote']

 

I'm honestly not sure he needs a writeup. Basic normal human level stats. Above average intelligence and presence. Possibly ego as well. Usual corporate perks and contacts. As well as some contacts with merc groups. He only appears briefly, so most of a write up would be pure conjecture.

 

I rather like that character. He didn't seem to be totally evil and admitted that if he was in charge that illegal deal would not have been made. But since he's not in charge yet, he's going to do whatever is needed to keep the company on top until he takes over.

[Susano]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

I'm honestly not sure he needs a writeup. Basic normal human level stats. Above average intelligence and presence. Possibly ego as well. Usual corporate perks and contacts. As well as some contacts with merc groups. He only appears briefly, so most of a write up would be pure conjecture.

 

I rather like that character. He didn't seem to be totally evil and admitted that if he was in charge that illegal deal would not have been made. But since he's not in charge yet, he's going to do whatever is needed to keep the company on top until he takes over.

 

I'm not intending on writing the character up. He only appears a few times and is best represented by a normal human template, a corporate package deal, and relevant Psychological Limitations.

 

I'm also sorry to say that work on BL HERO has been on hold for various reasons. I'm going to try and do a little today, though, but continued work will be only sporadic for the next few weeks (until I get free weekends again).

[Susano]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

While doing the laundry, I started entering more characters into HERO Designer. I also turned on the settings for TUSkill and other Ultimate books, thus making building a few BL characters that much easier.

 

Enjoy.

 

BENNY

 

[b]Val	CHA	Cost	Roll	Notes[/b]
10	STR	0	11-	Lift 100 kg; 2d6 HTH Damage
14	DEX	12	12-	OCV:  5/DCV:  5
12	CON	4	11-
10	BODY	0	11-
16	INT	6	12-	PER Roll 12-
12	EGO	4	11-	ECV:  4
13	PRE	3	12-	PRE Attack:  2 1/2d6
12	COM	1	11-

3	PD	1		Total:  3 PD (0 rPD)
3	ED	1		Total:  3 ED (0 rED)
3	SPD	6		Phases:  4, 8, 12
4	REC	0
24	END	0
21	STUN	0		Total Characteristic Cost:  38

[b]Movement:[/b]	Running:	6"/12"
Leaping:	2"/4"
Swimming:	2"/4""

[b]Cost	Powers & Skills
Perks[/b]
30	[b]Benny's Hardware:[/b]  Computer system built on 150 points.
0	[b]'69 Plymouth Road Runner:[/b]  Vehicle

[b]Skills[/b]
6	[b]Hacker:[/b]  +2 with Computer Programmng, Cryptography, Secuirty Systems

3	CK: Roanapura, Thailand 12-
3	Combat Driving 12-
10	Computer Programming (Computer Networks, Hacking and Computer Security, Personal 
Computers) 14-
3	Cryptography 12-
3	Electronics 12-
3	Inventor 12-
0	Language:  English (idiomatic; literate)
3	Mechanics 12-
2	Navigation (Marine) 12-
3	PS: Computer Systems Analyst 12-
3	Research 12-
3	SS:  Computer Science 12-
1	SS:  Software Engineering 8-
1	SS:  Computer Engineering 8-
2	Security Systems 12-; Only Versus Computer Security Systems (-1/2)
3	Streetwise 12-
4	Systems Operation (Communications Systems, Radar, Sonar) 12-
1	TF:  Small Military Ships, Small Motorized Ground Vehicles
[b]87	Total Powers & Skills Cost
125	Total Character Cost

75+	Disadvantages[/b]
15	Hunted:  FBI/Mafia -- only in America 8- (Mo Pow, NCI, Limited Geographical Area, 
Harshly Punish)
10	Physical Limitation:  Wears Glasses (Infrequently, Greatly Impairing)
15	Psychological Limitation:  Protective Of His Equipment (only Benny can use Benny's 
computers) (Uncommon, Total)
15	Psychological Limitation:  "Not The Type To Shoot At Human Beings" (Common, 
Strong)
5	Social Limitation:  Criminal Record (in America) (Occasionally, Minor)
[b]135	Total Disadvantage Points[/b]

Background/History:

 

 

Personality/Motivation:

 

 

Quotes: "Either way, we're not the type to shoot at human beings. That's why we stay with the fort."

 

Powers/Tactics:

 

 

Appearance:

 

 

Designer's Notes:

 

 

(Benny created by Rei Hiore, character sheet created by Michael Surbrook)

[Susano]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

DUTCH

 

[b]Val	CHA	Cost	Roll	Notes[/b]
18	STR	8	13-	Lift 303.1 kg; 3 1/2d6 HTH Damage [4]
17	DEX	21	12-	OCV:  6/DCV:  6
18	CON	16	13-
12	BODY	4	11-
18	INT	8	13-	PER Roll 13-/15-
16	EGO	12	12-	ECV:  5
18	PRE	8	13-	PRE Attack:  3 1/2d6
11	COM	1	11-

6	PD	2		Total:  6 PD (0 rPD)
5	ED	1		Total:  5 ED (0 rED)
4	SPD	13		Phases:  3, 6, 9, 12
8	REC	0
36	END	0
30	STUN	0		[b]Total Characteristic Cost:  94

Movement:[/b]	Running:	7"/14"
Leaping:	3"/6"
Swimming:	2"/4"

[b]Cost	Powers & Skills[/b]
5	[b]Been There, Done That:[/b]  +10 PRE; Only To Defend Against Presence Attacks (-1)
12	[b]S&W 23 Silhouette:[/b]  RKA 2d6, +1 Increased STUN Multiplier (+1/4); OAF (-1), 
6 Charges (-3/4), Real Weapon (-1/4), [6]
41	[b]Quick Fire:[/b]  Area Of Effect (up to 9" Radius; +1), Selective (+1/4) for up to 90 Active 
Points of any non-Autofire shotgun; OIF (any pump-action shotgun of 
opportunity; -1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Cannot Use Targeting (-1/2), Must Use 
1 Charge Per Target Fired At (-1/4)
2	[b]Move Soldier!:[/b]  Running +1" (7" total), END 1
2	[b]Observant:[/b]  +2 PER with Normal Sight

[b]Perks[/b]
20	[b]The Black Lagoon:[/b]  Vehicle
3	Well-Connected
9	1)  Contact:  Balalaika (Contact has significant Contacts of his own, Contact has very 
useful Skills or resources, Very Good relationship with Contact) 14-
10	2)  Contact:  Multiple contacts within Roanapura, and SE Asia 11-
Notes:  Represnets Dutch's various business contacts within Roanapura as well as the 
surrounding area(s)

[b]Talents[/b]
16	Hotshot Pilot ([i]Dark Champions[/i])
[b]Notes:[/b]  Used when piloting the [i]Black Lagoon[/i]

[b]Skills[/b]
10	+2 with Small Arms
8	[b]Quick Fire:[/b]  +4 with Rapid Fire

7	Combat Driving 14-
Notes:  Used with the [i]Black Lagoon[/i]
3	Deduction 13-
3	KS: The Military/Mercenary/Terrorist World 13-
2	KS: Philosophy 11-
2	KS: United States Army History And Customs 11-
3	KS: Roanapura Underworld 13-
0	Language:  English (idiomatic; literate)
3	Mechanics 13-
2	Navigation (Marine) 13-
1	PS: Ex-Soldier 8-
3	Streetwise 13-
2	Systems Operation (Radar, Radio) 13-
3	Tactics 13-
3	Trading 13-
2	TF:  Small Military Ships, Small Motorized Boats, Small Motorized Ground Vehicles
4	WF:  Small Arms, Knives, Vehicle Weapons (PT Boat)
3	Traveler
2	1)  AK: Indonesia 13-
2	2)  AK: South China Sea 13-
1	3)  AK: Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and so on) 11-
2	4)  AK: Southeastern Aisan Seas (Celebes, Jave, Sulu, and so on) 13-
1	5)  CK: New York City, New York 11-
2	6)  CK: Roanapura, Thailand 13-
[b]195	Total Powers & Skills Cost
288	Total Character Cost

100+	Disadvantages[/b]
5	Distinctive Features:  Wears His Sunglasses Everywhere (Easily Concealed; Noticed and 
Recognizable; Detectable By Commonly-Used Senses)
5	Hunted:  Other Criminal Factions in Roanapura 8- (Mo Pow, NCI, Limited Geographical 
Area, Watching)
0	Normal Characteristic Maxima
20	Psychological Limitation:  "I Don't Wanna Know." (Dutch tries to remain neutral amid 
any and all conflict[s].) (Very Common, Strong)
15	Psychological Limitation:  Looks After His Employees (Common, Strong)
5	Social Limitation:  Deserter From The US Army (Occasionally, Minor)
138	[b]Experience
288	Total Disadvantage Points[/b]

Background/History:

 

 

Personality/Motivation:

 

 

Quote: "I don't wanna know. Snoops don't live long in this business."

"When you try and live it up by raising your useless self up on a podium, you end up with a march-loving idiot."

 

Powers/Tactics:

 

 

Appearance:

 

 

Designer's Notes:

 

 

(Dutch created by Rei Hiore, character sheet created by Michael Surbrook)

[Susano]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

EDA

 

[b]Val	CHA	Cost	Roll	Notes[/b]
13	STR	3	12-	Lift 151.6kg; 2 1/2d6 HTH Damge [3]
19	DEX	27	13-	OCV:  6/DCV:  6
15	CON	10	12-
10	BODY	0	11-
13	INT	3	12-	PER Roll 12-
16	EGO	12	12-	ECV:  5
15	PRE	5	12-	PRE Attack:  3d6
16	COM	3	12-

5	PD	2		Total:  5 PD (0 rPD)
5	ED	2		Total:  5 ED (0 rED)
4	SPD	11		Phases:  3, 6, 9, 12
6	REC	0
30	END	0
25	STUN	0		[b]Total Characteristic Cost:  78

Movement:[/b]	Running:	7"/14"
Leaping:	2"/4"
Swimming:	2"/4"

[b]Cost	Powers & Skills[/b]
17	[b]Glock 17L:[/b]  RKA 1 1/2d6, 19 Charges (+1/4); OAF (-1), Real Weapon (-1/4) plus 
+1 OCV; OAF (-1), Real Weapon (-1/4) plus +1 vs. Range Modifier; OAF (-1), Real 
Weapon (-1/4), [19]
[b]Notes:[/b]  Polygonal Rifling:  RKA is actually 1d6+2
2	[b]Fast On Her Feet:[/b]  Running +1" (7" total), END 1

[b]Perks[/b]
6	Contact:  assorted people in and around Roanapura 11-
2	Fringe Benefit:  Part Of The Church Of Violence (nun)

[b]Talents[/b]
22	[b]Something's Not Right Here...:[/b]  Danger Sense (immediate vicinity, in combat, Function as 
a Sense) 12-

[b]Skills[/b]
20	+4 with Firearms

3	Acting 12-
3	Bureaucratics 12-
2	CK: Washington, D.C. 11-
5	Fast Draw 14-
3	High Society 12-
2	KS: Christian Theology 11-
3	KS: Roanapura Underworld 12-
2	KS: The Espionage World 11-
2	KS: The Military/Mercenary/Terrorist World 11-
0	Language:  English (idiomatic; literate)
3	PS: Tradecraft 12-
3	Persuasion 12-
3	Streetwise 12-
3	Tactics 12-
1	Trading 8-
5	WF:  Small Arms, General Purpose/Heavy Machine Guns, Grenade Launchers, Shoulder-
Fired Weapons
[b]112	Total Powers & Skills Cost
190	Total Character Cost

100+	Disadvantages[/b]
5	Distinctive Features:  Nun's Habit (tends to wear this most everywhere) (Easily 
Concealed; Noticed and Recognizable; Detectable By Commonly-Used Senses)
5	Distinctive Features:  Tattoo On Right Arm/Shoulder (Easily Concealed; Noticed and 
Recognizable; Detectable By Commonly-Used Senses)
20	Psychological Limitation:  Greedy (Common, Total)
10	Psychological Limitation:  Occasionally Lacking In Patience (Common, Moderate)
5	Rivalry:  Professional (Revy; Rival is As Powerful; Seek to Outdo, Embarrass, or 
Humiliate Rival; Rival Aware of Rivalry)
45	[b]Experience
190	Total Disadvantage Points[/b]

 

Background/History:

 

 

Personality/Motivation:

 

 

Quote: "That room has worked four times out of seven!"

 

Powers/Tactics:

 

 

Appearance:

 

 

Designer's Notes:

 

 

(Eda created by Rei Hiore, character sheet created by Michael Surbrook)

[Susano]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

Any comment or opinions?

 

Anyone?

 

Anyone?

[nexus]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

They look good to me. Excellent work as ususal, Susano!

[Susano]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

They look good to me. Excellent work as ususal' date=' Susano![/quote']

 

Next up? The twins.

 

Flavor text to come later.

[Edsel]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

They all look good to me. BTW is it Roanapur or Ronapura? I got the spelling Roanapur from the manga.

[Edsel]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

BTW Geneon has an advertisement in this month's NewTypeUSA which lists the website: http://www.blacklagooncompany.com I have visited the site but it is not up and running yet. I guess this will be official US page for the series.

[Susano]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

They all look good to me. BTW is it Roanapur or Ronapura? I got the spelling Roanapur from the manga.

 

I think it's Ronapura in the anime.

[Susano]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

HANSEL and GRETEL

 

[b]Val	CHA	Cost	Roll	Notes[/b]
8	STR	-2	11-	Lift 75.8 kg; 1 1/2d6 HTH Damage [1]
15	DEX	15	12-	OCV:  5/DCV:  5
11	CON	2	11-
8	BODY	-4	11-
16	INT	6	12-	PER Roll 12-
16	EGO	12	12-	ECV:  5
13	PRE	3	12-	PRE Attack:  2 1/2d6
14	COM	2	12-

4	PD	2		Total:  4 PD (0 rPD)
4	ED	2		Total:  4 ED (0 rED)
4	SPD	15		Phases:  3, 6, 9, 12
5	REC	2
22	END	0
21	STUN	3		[b]Total Characteristic Cost:  58

Movement:[/b]	Running:	6"/12"
Leaping:	1"/2"
Swimming:	2"/4"

[b]Cost	Powers & Skills[/b]
5	[b]Weapon Muscle:[/b]  +10 STR, Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2); Only To Meet STR 
Modifier For Using Weapons (-2)
10	[b]Nothing Fazes These Two:[/b]  +20 PRE; Only To Protect Against Presence Attacks (-1)
19	[b]Battle Axe:[/b]  HKA 1 1/2d6 (2d6 w/STR), Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2); OAF (-1), Real Weapon (-1/4) plus Range Based On STR (+1/4) for up to 37 Active Points of HKA; 1 Recoverable Charge (-1 1/4), OAF (-1)	[1 rc]
5	[b]Battle Axe:[/b]  A Second Axe
39	[b]BAR M1918A2:[/b]  RKA 2d6+1, +1 Increased STUN Multiplier (+1/4), Autofire 
(5 shots; +1/2), 16 clips of 20 Charges (+3/4); OAF (-1), Real Weapon (-1/4), [20]

[b]Perks[/b]
1	Fringe Benefit:  Passport

[b]Talents[/b]
22	[b]Wary:[/b]  Danger Sense (immediate vicinity, out of combat, Function as a Sense, 
Intuitional) 12-
4	Deadly Blow:  +1d6 (With Axe)
6	Lightning Reflexes: +4 DEX to act first with All Actions

[b]Skills[/b]
20	[b]Frighteningly Capable:[/b]  +2 Overall
16	[b]Lethal Killers:[/b]  +2 with All Combat
5	[b]Small Size:[/b]  +1 with DCV

3	Acting 12-
3	Climbing 12-
3	Concealment 12-
3	[b]"Please Become Sister":[/b]  Disguise 12-
3	Fast Draw (HTH) 12-
3	Fast Draw (Ranged) 12-
3	Interrogation 12-
3	KS: Anatomy 12-
3	Language:  English (completely fluent; literate)
0	Language:  Romanian (idiomatic; literate)
1	Mimicry 12-; Only To Switch Voices With Each Other (-1)
3	[b]"Voice Of An Angel":[/b]  PS: Singing 12-
5	Rapid Attack (Ranged) 
3	Shadowing 12-
3	Stealth 12-
3	Streetwise 12-
1	TF:  Small Motorized Ground Vehicles
4	WF:  Small Arms, Axes, Maces, Hammers, and Picks, Thrown Knives, Axes, and Darts
[b]202	Total Powers & Skills Cost
260	Total Character Cost

100+	Disadvantages[/b]
0	Normal Characteristic Maxima
20	Psychological Limitation:  Casual Killer (Common, Total)
15	Psychological Limitation:  MPD (Multiple Personality Disorder) (Common, Strong)
20	Psychological Limitation:  Psycho-/-Socio-pathic (Common, Total)
15	Reputation:  merciless killers, 14- (Extreme;  Known Only People Of Roanapura)
10	Social Limitation:  Youth (aged 10-12) (Frequently, Minor)
80	[b]Experience
260	Total Disadvantage Points[/b]

 

Background/History:

 

 

Personality/Motivation:

 

 

Quote: "Hey? Will you play with us? Come on mister, let's play."

"It can't be helped. It's kill or be killed. That's what this world is about. So let's kill. Let's kill even more."

"Because we want to [kill]. There's no other reason."

 

Powers/Tactics:

 

 

Appearance:

 

 

Designer's Notes:

Hansel and Gretel, the vampire twins, have to be two of the most disturbing characters I've ever encountered in any media. They are true sociopaths, having little to no compassion for others (as well as an unhealthy attraction to each other), and will gladly kill, dismember, and torture virtually anyone merely for the sheer joy of it. Thus, any GM really needs to carefully consider if introducing such characters is something his campaign and players can handle. Partially due to the twins' sheer evilness and partially due to the fact the twins aren't grown people, but roughly 10 year-old children. The twins aren't redeemable (not any more), and odds are the only choice any PCs in a Dark Champions game will have when dealing with them will involve bullets and blood. By the same token, any GM who choses to use Hansel and Gretel in his game needs to resist any temptation to give the twins' a "lighter" side. They should be presented as the frightening, death-dealing monsters they really are, who combine almost angelic looks and manners with a virtually demonic thirst for blood and pain.

 

( created by, character sheet created by Michael Surbrook)

[Susano]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

JANET BHAI

 

[b]Val	CHA	Cost	Roll	Notes[/b]
8	STR	-2	11-	Lift 75.8 kg; 1 1/2d6 HTH Damage [1]
11	DEX	3	11-	OCV:  4/DCV:  4
10	CON	0	11-
8	BODY	-4	11-
16	INT	6	12-	PER Roll 12-
12	EGO	4	11-	ECV:  4
11	PRE	1	11-	PRE Attack:  2d6
14	COM	2	12-

3	PD	1		Total:  3 PD (0 rPD)
3	ED	1		Total:  3 ED (0 rED)
3	SPD	9		Phases:  4, 8, 12
4	REC	0
20	END	0
17	STUN	0		[b]Total Characteristic Cost:  21

Movement:[/b]	Running:	6"/12"
Leaping:	1"/2"
Swimming:	2"/4"

[b]Cost	Powers & Skills
Skills[/b]
3	Acrobatics 11-
3	Climbing 11-
8	Computer Programming (Computer Networks, Hacking and Computer Security, Personal 
Computers) 13-
3	Electronics 12-
5	Forgery (Paper Money) 14-
3	KS: Currency Of The United States 12-
3	KS: Currency Printing Techniques And Technology 12-
3	KS: World Currency And How It's Made 12-
0	Language:  English (idiomatic; literate)
2	PS: Computer-Aided Graphic Design 11-
2	SS:  Computer Science 11-
1	Streetwise 8-
1	Systems Operation (Computer Systems) 8-
[b]37	Total Powers & Skills Cost
58	Total Character Cost

25+	Disadvantages[/b]
10	Physical Limitation:  Wears Glasses (Infrequently, Greatly Impairing)
15	Psychological Limitation:  Stubborn (Common, Strong)
5	Unluck: 1d6
0	Normal Characteristic Maxima
3	[b]Experience
58	Total Disadvantage Points[/b]

 

Background/History:

 

 

Personality/Motivation:

 

 

Quote: "What? What's going on?"

 

Powers/Tactics:

 

 

Appearance:

 

 

Designer's Notes:

 

 

(Janet Bhai created by Rei Hiroe, character sheet created by Michael Surbrook)

[Edsel]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

Cool stuff at first glance but its too late for me to really give them a detailed look over tonight. At least I have something to do during my lunch break tomorrow.

[Black Omega]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

Mostly anime related.

 

I'm working on a Paladin Alexander Anderson manga write up for Hellsing. I've been considering his bayonet flurry attacks and wondering if Autofire is the best way to handle them. He never seems to miss, so when he throws 10 bayonets all ten will hit. Which almost sounds like a special effect of a ranged killing attack. I'm still debating this though, and would like some additional input.

[Edsel]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

If he never misses you could make it an area effect (cone or line). Give it a really large damage value with a limitation stating that the damage must be broken into Xd6 increments and divided among targets inside the area of effect. I'd probably give something like that a -1/4 or even -0 limitation.

[Black Omega]

Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series

 

If he never misses you could make it an area effect (cone or line). Give it a really large damage value with a limitation stating that the damage must be broken into Xd6 increments and divided among targets inside the area of effect. I'd probably give something like that a -1/4 or even -0 limitation.

 

Hmm..I was a little careless in the wording. I'm mainly referring to the auto fire and that we never see just some of the blades hit. When he uses it, they all seem to hit.

 

He'll get a couple of area affect attacks as well, like his Explosive Guidance Chain, as well as his basic long bayonet hand to hand attack.