Maybe it's just that I haven't played a points-based RPG before, or maybe I'm an idiot, but I'm not even sure where to start with creating this character I have an idea for...I have both Champions and the basic rules. So, here's my idea...help?
My character is I'm guessing gonna fall under energy projector, but I think I'd like him to have a little of a few types.
Here's the general story behind his powers...I haven't exactly thought of their origin yet...He's got an unusually high amount of energy in his body (maybe static [as in electricity] or maybe some other exotic form), and because of this energy field in his body, he's got the power of regeration (the high amount of energy speeds up his metabolism, keeps him young, helps him heal really fast - like Wolverine). He's also a little stronger than the average person and has well above average reflexes. His offensive power is going to be some specially designed guns that draw on the energy in his body and fire energy blasts which he can use for stunning damage or actual body damage. I'd also like to have a special sword or something that he can charge with the energy. I'm wanting him to be a crack shot with the guns. And I'd like him to kick major butt in the h2h combat arena, too...an all-around, James Bond meets Wolverine meets I don't know who else kind of guy.
As far as limitations go, I'm thinking he'll be hunted by some organization or enemy, the story of which I'll come up with later. I don't know if it'd be cool or not, but I'm also thinking of having it so that if he doesn't release his energy after a certain amount of time, he'll explode with the force of a very large nuclear bomb!
Now, where in the heck do I even start?! Any ideas how many points I should allocate total for him? As far as determining his abilities, how does that work? Do I start with just 10 for all of them and then buy up points as I see fit? I keep seeing power frameworks referenced here, too.
Thanks. This whole character creation process is pretty darn involved and confusing.