Susano Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 STAR SAPPHIRE [b]Val CHA Cost Roll Notes[/b] 45 STR 35 18- Lift 12.8tons; 9d6 HTH Damage [4] 21 DEX 22 13- 23 CON 13 14- 10 INT 0 11- PER Roll 15- 9 EGO -1 11- 15 PRE 5 12- PRE Attack: 3d6 5 OCV 10 7 DCV 20 3 OMCV 0 3 DMCV 0 4 SPD 20 Phases: 3, 6, 9, 12 25 PD 23 Total: 25 PD (25 rPD) 25 ED 23 Total: 25 ED (25 rED) 15 REC 11 40 END 4 15 BODY 5 43 STUN 12 [b]Total Characteristics Cost: 202 Movement:[/b] Running: 18m/36m Flight: 30m/120m Leaping: 18m/36m Swimming: 4m/8m [b]Cost Powers & Skills[/b] 38 [b]Invulnerability:[/b] Hardened (+¼), Resistant (+½) applied to PD [b]plus[/b] Hardened (+¼), Resistant (+½) applied to ED 6 [b]Invulnerability:[/b] Hardened (+¼) 25 PD Resistant [b]plus[/b] Hardened (+¼) 25 ED Resistance 31 [b]Optic Energy Flare:[/b] RKA 2d6; Extra Time (Full Phase, -½), Increased Endurance Cost (x2 END; -½) [b]plus[/b] Sight Group Flash 6d6, Area Of Effect (4m Radius; +¼); Extra Time (Full Phase, -½), Increased Endurance Cost (x2 END; -½), Linked (RKA; -¼), END 14 35 [b]Unaided Flight:[/b] Flight 30m, x4 Noncombat, END 3 6 [b]Polarized Vision:[/b] Sight Group Flash Defense (6 points) 7 [b]Super-Strong Legs:[/b] Leaping +14m (18m forward, 9m upward), END 1 6 [b]Swift Of Foot:[/b] Running +6m (18m total), END 1 12 [b]Enhanced Senses:[/b] +4 PER with all Sense Groups 5 [b]Enhanced Senses:[/b] IR Perception (Sight Group) 5 [b]Enhanced Senses:[/b] UV Perception (Sight Group) 5 [b]Altered Physiology:[/b] LS (Longevity: 200 Years; Safe in Intense Cold; Safe in Intense Heat) 6 [b]Altered Physiology: [/b] Regeneration (1 BODY per 6 Hours) [b]Perks[/b] 5 [b]Cashing In:[/b] Money: Well Off [b]Talents[/b] 6 [b]Surprisingly Well-Toned Physique For A Socialite: [/b] +2/+2d6 Striking Appearance (vs. all characters) [b]Skills[/b] 2 Acrobatics 10- 2 Acting 10- 2 Breakfall 10- 3 Charm 12- 2 CK: Hollywood 11- 1 Gambling (Poker) 8- 3 High Society 12- 2 KS: Current Fashion And Social Trends 11- 2 KS: Who's Who In Hollywood 11- 0 Language: English (idiomatic; literate) 1 Language: French (basic conversation) 1 PS: Actress 8- 2 PS: Model 11- 1 PS: Singing 8- 1 TF: Equines [b]Total Powers & Skill Cost: 199 Total Cost: 400 400+ Matching Complications (75)[/b] 0 Dependence: Direct Sunlight Weakness: -3 To Characteristic Rolls and related rolls per time increment (Very Common; 1 Day) 15 Hunted: criminal super agency that wishes to exploit her powers (i.e. VIPER, et al), Infrequently (Mo Pow; Harshly Punish) 5 Negative Reputation: superhuman who's more interested in making a buck than helping people, Frequently (known mostly among the superhero community) 15 Psychological Complication: Sees Her Superhuman Powers As An Easy Ticket To Fame And Fortune (Common; Strong) 10 Rivalry: Professional and Romantic (other superhuman actresses, models, singers, and so; Rival is As Powerful; Seek to Outdo, Embarrass, or Humiliate Rival; Rival Aware of Rivalry) 10 Social Complication: Famous (Frequently, Minor) 5 Vulnerability: 1 ½ x STUN anti-sunlight, negative energy, or other GM-selected source (Uncommon) Total Complications Points: 60 Experience Points: 15 Background/History: There are many superhumans who are rather close-mouthed about how they came about their powers. London Rose Dionne, however, has been anything but. The problem comes when one realizes she’s changed her origin story just about every time she’s given an interview. Her claims have ranged from ‘born this way’ (a statement no one believed,) to ‘recipient of an experimental serum’ (one that was plausible at least—if somewhat unlikely) with numerous variations in between. Curiously, the truth of the matter is a case of fact being stranger than fiction. While driving home one evening, London Rose was surprised to see a glowing blue orb drop out of the sky and smash into her brand new sports car. The orb not only shattered the engine and blew out all of the windows, but ricocheted around the interior before coming to a halt in the passenger seat. Furious that her car had gone from pristine to a total wreck in a matter of moments, London Rose snatched the orb up and went to hurl it out the (now missing) window. However, the moment her hands touched the orb she felt a rush of energy through her body and once she’d managed to blink away the floating spots in front of her eyes she found the orb was now a black crumbly mass of coal-like crystals. With a disgusted cry she hurled the crystals away and jumped up out of her seat—only to end up bursting out of her car and landing some distance down the street. Whatever the orb was, it had apparently granted her super powers. Personality/Motivation: Unlike many people who find themselves gifted with powers and abilities far beyond those of their fellow men, London Rose didn’t hear the calling that says “with great power comes great responsibility.” Instead, she heard the ringing of a cash register. Not only had the glowing orb granted her superhuman strength and resilience, it had altered her body’s metabolism to make it far more efficient (in other words, she toned up quite nicely without really having to work at it.) London Rose took one look in mirror and realized she could make a pretty penny as a swimsuit model (for starters, she’d work on the acting career later.) Since then, everything she’s done (or tried to do) has had one over aim—bring hr fame and fortune. Her photo shoots allowed her to get into reality TV, then talk shows, then celebrity appearances, and, well, the list goes on and on. Much of what she does is designed to cash in on current trends (hence her taking up Texas Hold ‘Em, since ‘everyone else was playing it’) and she’ll drop a passé trend just as quickly. As for actual ‘superheroing’ she’s done i once or two (but only by accident) and doesn’t see the appeal of getting beaten up by some costume maniac if there’s no real reward for it. Natrually, this attitude has less than endeared her to certain segments of the superhero population. Quote: “No, no. I keep telling you, I’m not London Rose anymore. Well, not in front of the cameras, anyway. Out in public, it’s Star Sapphire, get it?” Powers/Tactics: Possessing an almost generic suite of superhuman powers (strength, speed, invulnerability, flight, and so on), London… err… Star Sapphire knows she doesn’t have the attention getting abilities of most superhumans (especially those with flash energy power.) Still, she strong enough to toss cars, tough enough to ignore bullets, can fly, and see across a wide range of the visual light spectrum. However, many of her more passive powers (such as her extended life span and regeneration) are completely unknown to Star Sapphire (or her handlers) and might come as a bit of a surprise in the future. By the same token, her dependence on direct sunlight and her Vulnerability are also currently unknown side effects of her transformation. She spends enough time in scanty bikinis for the former to not be a problem, while she has yet to encounter anyone with the latter. Oh, and as a final note, she is aware of her Optic Energy Flare power, ever since she used it in a fit of pique on an uncooperative vending machine. Appearance: Star Sapphire stands about 5’6” with a very shapely build. Her blond hair falls down to her shoulders, carefully applied makeup accents her eyes, cheekbones, and lips, and her costume has been designed to display her generous cleavage to best effect. She usually wears a dark blue bodysuit with knee-high black boots and black gloves to the elbow. A black belt set snug around the waist completes the outfit. Designer's Notes: If I recall correctly, the woman in the photo I’m using is an adult film star. This led me to wonder about who’d wear that sort of costume and why (never mind that the typical superheroine costume in the comics is usually just revealing) and settled on the idea of a female take on Booster Gold (except without the heroic instincts.) So I made a self-centered super who’s looking to cash in. I realize now she makes a great counterpart to Chantico. Both are entertainers (or a sort), both are more suited to public appearances than combat, and both could be very potent superheroes if they chose to dedicate themselves to that idea. With Chantico there’s a chance that’ll be her future, with Star Sapphire? Not on your life. To make Star Sapphire more powerful, give her more OCV, SPD, END, STUN, and some Combat Skill Levels. To make her less powerful reduce her Characteristics, defenses, and movement powers as needed (Character sheet created by Michael Surbrook) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix240 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire Nice pair of....characters. Seriously though, cool concepts. They fit into a couple of my games pretty much right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper-Man Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire Great overall writeup as usual but I'm a little confused on your application of Hardened and Resistant. according to this example from the rules thread: http://www.herogames.com/forums/showthread.php/81659-Defense-Cost?highlight=hardened The costs for 20pd/20ed resistant & hardened would break down as follows: Val Char Cost 20 PD 18 20 ED 18 Characteristics Cost: 36 Cost Power 10 Invulnerability: (Total: 10 Active Cost, 10 Real Cost) Hardened (+1/4) (5 Active Points) applied to PD (Real Cost: 5) plus Hardened (+1/4) (5 Active Points) applied to ED (Real Cost: 5) 25 Invulnerability: Resistant (+1/2) for up to 50 Active Points of [20 PD/20 ED, Hardened] (25 Active Points) Powers Cost: 35 Total Cost: 71 Raising it to 25pd/25ed Resistant Hardened brings it to: Val Char Cost 25 PD 23 25 ED 23 Characteristics Cost: 46 Cost Power 12 Invulnerability: (Total: 12 Active Cost, 12 Real Cost) Hardened (+1/4) (6 Active Points) applied to PD (Real Cost: 6) plus Hardened (+1/4) (6 Active Points) applied to ED (Real Cost: 6) 31 Invulnerability: Resistant (+1/2) for up to 62 Active Points of [25 PD/25 ED, Hardened] (31 Active Points) Powers Cost: 43 Total Cost: 89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire Great overall writeup as usual but I'm a little confused on your application of Hardened and Resistant. That 8 should be 38. I applied Hardened and Resistant to the base 25 PD/ED, then applied Hardened again, just to the Resistant Advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper-Man Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire That 8 should be 38. I applied Hardened and Resistant to the base 25 PD/ED' date=' then applied Hardened again, just to the Resistant Advantage.[/quote'] So how are you arriving at 6 points for the 2nd "Invlunerability"? edit.. got it. you are doing it the more intuitive way after all. the 8 vs. 38 is what threw me off initially. Steve's suggested method does save 1 point though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire So how are you arriving at 6 points for the 2nd "Invlunerability"? edit.. got it. you are doing it the more intuitive way after all. the 8 vs. 38 is what threw me off initially. Steve's suggested method does save 1 point though. I'm using Hero Designer, so that might not round fully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper-Man Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire I'm using Hero Designer' date=' so that might not round fully.[/quote'] Yep, it looks to just be a rounding quirk. Sorry for the interruption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opale Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire The concept is fine. Tough I can't stick with the picture choice.. This woman looks definately vulgar to me... Sorry, been moody this morning, and just willing my female thing pesting a few.. bleh No offense meant Opale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire The concept is fine. Tough I can't stick with the picture choice.. This woman looks definately vulgar to me... Sorry, been moody this morning, and just willing my female thing pesting a few.. bleh No offense meant Opale That's sort of the point. And her outfit's rater tame when compared to some female superheroes (Starfire of the Teen Titans, for example.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix240 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire Maybe I'm bent but she doesn't look all the shocking to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opale Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire Maybe I'm bent but she doesn't look all the shocking to me. Not schocking.. just vulgar, even ugly to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted September 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire Not schocking.. just vulgar' date=' even ugly to me...[/quote'] I'm not understanding your use of the word vulgar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix240 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire Not schocking.. just vulgar' date=' even ugly to me...[/quote'] Same difference, but tastes vary, of course. I don't seen the picture as ugly or particularly vulgar, sexualized yes, but to vulgar at least by my definition (which I admit is a pretty high bar). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix240 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire I'm not understanding your use of the word vulgar. I can't speak for someone else but the image is (or can be seen) as very overtly sexualized (more so than the Chantico image though she is showing more skin) due to the angle, the woman's expression and other factors; such as context (She's an adult film star which might someone's impression). So some would find it too brazen and/or lacking in taste, maybe "tacky"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragitsu Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire Okay guys, let's stay on point and discuss the character... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opale Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire I'm not understanding your use of the word vulgar. Well, I like myself pictures that are erotic or suggestive, some are goods. The picture we are talking about here is just too.. bold, blunt, unraffined, slutty.. plain vulgar. But as I said, the charactr concept is a good one tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix240 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire Well, I like myself pictures that are erotic or suggestive, some are goods. The picture we are talking about here is just too.. bold, blunt, unraffined, slutty.. plain vulgar. But as I said, the charactr concept is a good one tough. Maybe "Tacky"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire or cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragitsu Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire I was thinking of another Sapphire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix240 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire I was thinking of another Sapphire. Looks like they might shop in the same store. In any event, I like the character. She could fit in fairly well with our game world where there are allot of metahumans that don't got the superhero (or villain) route and use their powers for fame and profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted September 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire Well, I like myself pictures that are erotic or suggestive, some are goods. The picture we are talking about here is just too.. bold, blunt, unraffined, slutty.. plain vulgar. But as I said, the charactr concept is a good one tough. As I said before, that's sort of the point. She's a super human who's sort of the Paris Hilton/Britney Spears of the superhero world. Thus, she's supposed to look overly sexualized and/or tacky (while Chantico shows more skin, she does look more... classy?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opale Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Re: Star Sapphire ok ok I surrender susano ^^ She's Tacky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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