Attack of the 150-point Housewife

[Karmakaze]

As requested, I thought I'd pull the conversation from the Quotes thread...

 

This all started with one of my players giving me a 'perfectly ordinary' college freshman, built at 150 points (campaign start standard). Charlemagne (aka Char), in addition to being 'perfectly ordinary', is also the star player of the varsity football team (as a freshman, mind), a straight-A student, etc... So, partially due to some of his backstory, I decided that his mother was similarly 'perfectly ordinary'... Thus was created the 150-point housewife. I never did stat her out specifically...

 

I think someone posted a modified Stepford as a model, but I seem to have missed that one.

 

I've been running a sort of Modern Pulp/Urban Fantasy game. Sarah has gone home for dinner will fellow PC, Char. Sarah's a little clairvoyant, and after getting a odd vibe of of Char's mom, decides to check her aura.

 

GM: There's nothing supernatural per se, but it's like... it's like someone took 150 points to build a housewife.

Sarah: (quietly) Aaaaagh!

GM: I hit you with zombies, demons and killer nightmares and you don't blink, but a woman actually makes the recipes from the back of Kraft boxes and you freak out?

Sarah: It's the banality... the suburbity!

 

 

I think that would freak me out, too.

 

I think my wife would be freaked by that too.

 

I'd like a housewife like that.

 

I'm trying to imagine what a 150-point housewife would be like. The mind boggles a bit.

 

She'd have Jack of all Trades' date=' Paramedics, and Oratory at the very least.[/quote']

 

She could also have some housewife super-skills. Imagine a cleaning one (Cosmetic Transform: dirty house to ultra-clean house) or a cooking one (Minor Transform: poor food into culinary feast).

 

She'd be like a lower-pointed version of Belldandy.

 

Or probably more like a Stepford Wife.

 

Come to think of it, how would you write up a Stepford Wife?

 

With Disads up the wazoo.

 

Yeah. Stepford was my first thought on seeing "150 point Housewife"

 

As to how you write one up:

 

Carefully, so as not to make it angry. At a distance helps.

 

They're automatons aren't they?

 

That depends on which version you're talking about. In the original and the book' date=' yes. In the remake, no.[/quote']

[Karmakaze]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

And a bit more....

 

Hey now, keep the porn out of it....

 

As for a 150 point housewife... would she also be able to kick your butt?

 

How does one write up "Owns one man's gonads and keeps them in her purse"? Transform of some sort, I'd imagine... or ego drain?

 

Haven't you read the book? That's one of the things they were created to do' date=' y'know. [/quote']

 

The NPC was at least partially intended to boggle minds. I had a lot of fun describing the house, and the 'seasonably appropriate decorations' and the matching plates, glasses and napkins, the spotless white carpet in the living room, etc.

 

I didn't actually stat Char's mom up - it didn't seem necessary. The 150 points figure came because it was the starting point level for PCs in that game. I figure she'd also have contacts (PTA, garden club, neighborhood council, etc.), though.

 

My Gods. You stated up Martha Stewart.

 

I'm sorry. I didn't see a reference to SocLim: Criminal Record.

 

OMG! It's the Attack of June Cleaver! Run!!

 

 

Major Tom

 

Obviously this is Martha early in her career.

 

Easier solution: Buy the hubby as a Follower and give him "Psych Lim: Gonads Kept in Wife's Purse (Very Common, Total)" for 25 points.

 

(Yes, I'm a married man. The wife and I just celebrated our first anniversary, if anyone was wondering...)

 

Martha, I should note, is much more a businesswoman than a housewife. Char's mom really is just a housewife, with no side businesses. She's just... very intense at it. There's a reason, but the players haven't found it out yet.

 

I do know Char's mom at least has Conversation, because she and Sarah had a Conversation-off (Sarah was trying to subtly introduce a topic mom didn't care to discuss) and mom won.

 

ROOKIE! You probably still have it good, you just finished your honeymoon year.... she probably still wears lingerie...

 

Hadn't thought of that build, good idea.

 

10 years, 2 kids... still have my gonads, but lost the manual, I think my daughters took it while I was singing "I'm a little teapot" at the grocery store, dance and all.

 

So basically' date=' her mom is Martha's target audience.[/quote']

 

Oh my gods. It's not Martha' date=' it's Kasumi!

 

The talk of the 150 point housewife reminds me of a rather bizzare incident from many years ago in a Champions game I was GMing... the PCs had been tangling with a rather Psych Lim -laden mentalist named "Psi Clone" who desperately wanted to be a brick, not a mentalist. He kept using tech that boosted physical strength and such, but didn't work well (Activation rolls). At one point, they managed to get ahold of the catalog of the place from which he'd been getting his equipment, and went to the address listed on the order form, prepared for battle.

 

They didn't realize that Psi Clone had been getting his stuff from a parallel reality. So when the address turned out to be a tidy little home belonging to a little old lady (only drives her car to church on Sundays, bakes cookies type) they spent the better part of a game session trying to trip her up into admitting that she was some kind of evil technical genius, sneaking off to analyze the cookies she gave them for poisons or mutagenic chemicals or whatever instead of eating them, and so on and so forth.

 

It was... amusing...

 

GAH! You're right!

 

Took you long enough to figure it out.I thought it was Kasumi as soon as I read the phase "150-point Housewife":)

 

Given how big of a Ranma 1/2 fan I am, I feel ashamed I didn't catch this sooner.

 

And, for no one's amusement other than my own, I claim the four thousandth post in this thread! Yay me! -looks around- Dude, work was dull; I need me my fun somehow.

[Blue Jogger]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

Thus was created the 150-point housewife. I never did stat her out specifically...

 

Ok, here's my take.

 

18 STR 8

18 DEX 24

18 CON 16

18 BODY 16

18 INT 8

18 EGO 16

18 PRE 8

18 COM 4

5 PD 1

4 ED 0

3 SPD 2

10 REC 4

36 END 0

36 STUN 0

-----------

107 Characteristics

 

1 Reduced Need to Sleep (Last one to bed, first one to rise)

3 PS: Housewife 13-

3 Conversation 13-

3 Persuasion 13-

3 Acrobatics 13-

3 Cooking 13-

5 Eidetic Memory

--

21

 

Disadvantages

10 Mild Hyperactive

15 Perfectionist

 

I left some points over, because what Mom does when she's not being Mom is left to the GM.

[Karmakaze]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

Well, there's always Contacts: Neighborhood Association...

[Weldun]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

Well, Here's My Take

[b]150pt Housewife - [/b]

  [b][u]VAL[/u]   [u]CHA[/u]   [u]Cost[/u]   [u]Total[/u]   [u]Roll[/u]      [u]Notes[/u][/b]
  13    STR     3   13      12-       HTH Damage 2 1/2d6  END [1]
  18    DEX     24   18      13-       OCV 6 DCV 6
  15    CON     10   15      12-
  13    BODY    6   13      12-
  18    INT     8   18      13-       PER Roll 13-
  18    EGO     16   18      13-       ECV: 6
  18    PRE     8   18      13-       PRE Attack: 3 1/2d6
  18    COM     4   18      13-
  4    PD      1   4             4 PD (0 rPD)
  4    ED      1   4             4 ED (0 rED)
  3    SPD     2   3                 Phases:  4, 8, 12
  6    REC     0   6
  30    END     0   30
  28    STUN    0   28
  6    RUN      0   6"                END [1]
  2    SWIM     0   2"                END [1]
  3    LEAP     0   2 1/2"                2 1/2" forward, 1" upward

  [b]CHA Cost: 83[/b]

  [b][u]Cost[/u]   [u]POWERS[/u][/b]
  3     [b][i]She'll Know...[/i][/b]: Detect Lies 13- (Hearing Group) - END=0
  2     [b][i]Housework Powers[/i][/b]: Elemental Control, 10-point powers,  (5 Active Points); all slots Extra Time (1 Minute or more, -1 1/2) - END=
  1     1)  [b][i]A Little Extra Care And The Right Spices[/i][/b]: Minor Transform 1d6 (standard effect: 3 points) (Poor Food Into Gourmet Meal) (10 Active Points); Extra Time (+1 Minute, -1 1/2), Limited Target (Food; -1), No Range (-1/2), OIF (Any Spice Rack; -1/2) - END=1
  6     2)  [b][i]Daily Cleaning[/i][/b]: Change Environment (Clean And Do Related Chores) 8" radius, Long-Lasting 1 Day (40 Active Points); Extra Time (20 Minutes, -2 1/2), Gestures, Requires Gestures throughout (-1/2), OIF (Appropriate Cleaning Materieals; -1/2), Instant (-1/2), Limited Range (7"; -1/4), Two-Dimensional (Only Affects One Floor At A Time; -1/4), Limited Power (Only Affects One Building And It's Grounds; -1/4) [Notes: Also Does The Gardening] - END=4

  [b]POWERS Cost: 12[/b]


  [b][u]Cost[/u]   [u]SKILLS[/u][/b]
  0      Acting 8-
  0      Climbing 8-
  0      Concealment 8-
  9      Conversation 16-
  0      Deduction 8-
  3      KS: Local Current Events 13-
  0      Language:  Select Native (idiomatic; literate)
  0      Paramedics 8-
  3      Persuasion 13-
  3      PS: Accountant 13-
  3      PS: Cook 13-
  0      Shadowing 8-
  0      Stealth 8-
  0      TF:  Small Motorized Ground Vehicles

  [b]SKILLS Cost: 21[/b]

  [b][u]Cost[/u]   [u]PERKS[/u][/b]
  9      Contact:  PTA (Good relationship with Contact), Organization Contact (x3) (9 Active Points) 11-
  12      Contact:  Neighborhood Association (Contact has significant Contacts of his own, Contact has useful Skills or resources), Organization Contact (x3) (12 Active Points) 11-

  [b]PERKS Cost: 21[/b]

  [b][u]Cost[/u]   [u]TALENTS[/u][/b]
  3      Absolute Time Sense
  5      Eidetic Memory
  2      Environmental Movement (no penalties in crouds)
  3      Lightsleep

  [b]TALENTS Cost: 13[/b]
  [b][u]Value[/u]  [u]DISADVANTAGES[/u][/b]
  20     Normal Characteristic Maxima
  10     Distinctive Features:  Never "rattled" (Concealable; Noticed and Recognizable; Detectable By Commonly-Used Senses)
  5     Hunted:  Local Housewives 8- (As Pow [As a Group], Limited Geographical Area, PC has a Public ID or is otherwise very easy to find, Mildly Punish [seek to Outdo, Embarrass, or Humiliate])
  15     Psychological Limitation:  Doesnt Hurry (Very Common, Moderate)
  10     Psychological Limitation:  Perfectionist (Common, Moderate)
  10     Reputation:  Perfect Homemaker, 14- (Known Only To A Small Group, Local Couples)
  5     Social Limitation:  Housewife (Occasionally, Minor)

  [b]DISADVANTAGES Points: 75[/b]

  Base Pts: 75
  Exp Required: 0
  Total Exp Available: 0
  Exp Unspent: 0
  Total Character Cost: 150

[Karmakaze]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

Heh. I'm still parsing "Hunted: Local Housewives"

[Weldun]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

Heh. I'm still parsing "Hunted: Local Housewives"

Well' date=' the problem with the [i']Rivalry[/i] disadvantage is that it assumes that it's either mutual, or that you see them as a rival. The Hunted reflects that the local housewives seek to outdo, embarass or humiliate our housewife, but that the rivalry is not mutual.

 

Hence, the low-level Hunted.

[Karmakaze]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

Well' date=' the problem with the [i']Rivalry[/i] disadvantage is that it assumes that it's either mutual, or that you see them as a rival. The Hunted reflects that the local housewives seek to outdo, embarass or humiliate our housewife, but that the rivalry is not mutual.

 

Hence, the low-level Hunted.

 

Oh, I get that. But that's not the first thing that leaps to mind...

[Steve]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

Ninja housewives fighting battles with each other on the rooftops while their husbands are at work?

[Karmakaze]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

Ninja housewives fighting battles with each other on the rooftops while their husbands are at work?

 

It would make for some very interesting bake sales...

[Steve]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

Weldun's certainly done an interesting write-up. Repped!

 

I might add in a short-range "vanishing" teleport power to her, so she can show up suddenly.

[Kristopher]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

Ninja housewives fighting battles with each other on the rooftops while their husbands are at work?

 

I think I've seen ads for that anime.

[Steve]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

How would you modify a housewife for different eras or regions? The write-up that Weldun did suffices for 20th century America.

 

Would there be regional differences? Would a Japanese housewife be any different than an American one?

 

How would a 25th century housewife be different? Or a 5th century one?

[Clonus]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

Well' date=' the problem with the [i']Rivalry[/i] disadvantage is that it assumes that it's either mutual, or that you see them as a rival. The Hunted reflects that the local housewives seek to outdo, embarass or humiliate our housewife, but that the rivalry is not mutual.

 

Hence, the low-level Hunted.

 

What are they trying to do though? Spinkle weedkiller on her garden? Sleep with her husband?

[Steve]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

Maybe something like Desperate Housewives, I suppose.

[Weldun]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

What are they trying to do though? Spinkle weedkiller on her garden? Sleep with her husband?

Well, that would largely depend on the tone of the campaign and the GM, wouldn't it?

[Karmakaze]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

Would a Japanese housewife be any different than an American one?

I'm sure there's a writeup of Kasumi out there someplace.

[Weldun]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

Surprisingly, Susano doesn't.

[Lucius]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

I think someone posted a modified Stepford as a model, but I seem to have missed that one.

 

That would be me. I proposed that a good start towards a Stepford Wife would be the Fembot Model AAF709 - 75/75. Copying and pasting....

 

 

 

…..for 10 real points or less you can lease a modified AAF709 series from Palindromedary Enterprises

 

(apologies if this doesn't format correctly)

 

Fembot Model AAF709 – 75/75

 

 

Characteristics

 

Value Char Points

15 STR 5

13 DEX 9

13 CON 6

8 BOD -4

20 INT 10

- EGO 0

18 PRE 8

20 COM 5

4 PD 1

4 ED 1

3 SPD 6

8 REC 4

20 END -3

23 STUN 0

 

5” Run -2

 

Total-> 46

 

Skills

 

 

Skill Cost Roll

 

Scholar “I learn quickly” 3

Jill of All Trades “I learn quickly” 3

Acrobatics “I am skilled and graceful” 3 roll<=12

Acting “I can be anything you want me to be” 3 roll<=13

Disguise “I am clever with makeup and costumes” 1 roll<=8

Mimicry “I can be anything you want me to be” 1 roll<=8

Contortionist “I can hold any position you choose” 3 roll<=12

Conversation

“You are so fascinating, please tell me more!” 3 roll<=13

Seduction 3 roll<=13

KS: Carnal Knowledge (intellect) 2 roll<=13

PS: Dancer (agility) 2 roll<=12

PS: Singer (interaction) 2 roll<=13

PS: Concubine(interaction) 2 roll<=13

PS: Massage (intellect) 2 roll<=13

PS: Cook (intellect) 2 roll<=13

PS: Maid (intellect) 2 roll<=13

KS: Owner (intellect) 2 roll<=13

1 Language 3

Literacy 1

Read Master AKA Analyze Desires: An Analyze skill for “sizing up” a man’s preferences (general, long-term desires) and moods (what he feels like right now) 3 roll<=13

Cramming X2 “I learn quickly” 10

 

Total Points for Skills: 56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Talents, Powers, etc.

 

Talent /Power Description Cost End/Roll

Double Jointed 4

“I have high pain tolerance” Damage Resistance (3)

Can’t stop first 1 Pt of BOD of a killing attack (- ½) 2

“I come when called” +1” Run (2) Only if called (-1) 1

“I hear and obey” +2 Hearing perception 2

“I follow instructions” Eidetic Memory (5)

Only to recall orders (-1) 2

“I am a tireless worker” Sleep 8 hrs/week

(about 1 hr out of 24) 1

Holding Breath Extended Breathing 1 1/Turn

Metabolic Control Simulate Death 3 roll<=9

Musically Inclined Perfect Pitch 3

 

Total 24

 

 

Customization: 24 points unspent

 

Disads

 

Disadvantage Rolls Points

Distinctive Features: Beautiful, Seductive. Concealable 10

Distinctive Features: Serial Number.

Easily concealed, major reaction 10

Social Limitation: Uncanny Valley Girl 20

Watched by Palindromedary Enterprises roll<=14 20

“I exist to serve” Dependence on Master / Programmed self-destruction. For each day forcibly separated from Master and/or prevented from actively rendering service, fembot takes 3d6 damage, and suffers incompetence and weakness as per Dependence. (This keeps anyone from stealing your fembot unless they know how to reprogram it to recognize a different Master) 15

 

 

 

Fembot model AAF709 - 75/75 built on 75 points plus 75 points of disadvantages, suitable for a standard heroic game. 24 points are left unspent for optional customization and/or skills not yet programmed. Available for sale (75 pt follower for 15 pts) or lease (Summon 150 pt Fembot 30 pts, (+1 advantage for slavishly devoted 60 pts,) delivery to reasonable locations only (-1/2 limit “must inhabit locale”) allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery (-5 limit extra time) Check out our special rates for matched sets and harems with Teamwork skill! (each 5 pts doubles the number for either Follower or Summon)

 

Lucius Alexander

 

Palindromedary Enterprises denies allegations that fembots of the model AAF709 series have been known to cheat on their Turing Tests

[Weldun]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

Heh. I'm still parsing "Hunted: Local Housewives"

:eek:I just had a "gutter-level" parse!

 

 

 

Took me a while, didn't it?

[Karmakaze]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

:eek:I just had a "gutter-level" parse!

 

 

 

Took me a while, didn't it?

 

That's ok. Everyone loves thread necro.

[yamamura]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

That's ok. Everyone loves thread necro.

 

Either that or Weldun has a different sense of time then the rest of us;)

[Michael Hopcroft]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

I hope people don't mind getting rep for year-old posts. But this is a fascinating topic.

 

As far as the writeup for Kasumi Tendo, she's either the most oblivious person on Earth or she is in tune with the Unievrse in a way no human being can comprehend.

[Maelstrom]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

Ninja housewives fighting battles with each other on the rooftops while their husbands are at work?

 

First saw this in Ninja High School.

[Michael Hopcroft]

Re: Attack of the 150-point Housewife

 

First saw this in Ninja High School.

 

Ahs, I seem to remember a Ninja Housewife in that series. Can't place the name, though, or whether she was connected to Jeremy Feeple or not.