Durzan Malakim
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I suggest a combination of Images vs. sensations (itchy) plus Mind Control (remove items in contact with your skin). This combination does require GM approval however since Mind Control normally requires a "character must have some way to communicate the order to his target" (6E1 page 253). It seems reasonable to me that a failed PER roll against the Image attack counts as a command to "remove any items in contact with your skin," but since this is a matter of opinion, you may want to further limit the power to prevent abuse.
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HERO System Stress Test: Homo Sapien versus Felis Catus.
Durzan Malakim replied to Ragitsu's topic in HERO System Discussion
Aside from hunting to eat, most animals do not fight to the death except in situations where fleeing is not an option. A more realistic cat fight is one where one or the other combatant uses a PRE attack to scare the other one. Whether it's the human screaming, "Get this crazy cat away from me!" or a feline thinking, "Time to hide from this big predator" the most likely result is one or the other fleeing or being cowed by the other. I suppose a human under some external threat such as "Kill this cat or I'll kill your family" or a cat defending it's kittens might stand and fight, but I suspect such a fight would still degenerate into an exercise in cat herding more often than not. -
The reason there is a difference between active and real point costs is because you can't guarantee that a limitation in one setting is actually a limitation in all situations. A killing attack that only damages evil creatures isn't really much of a limitation in a classic fantasy setting where the vast majority of your opponents will be evil. I suspect you're comparing players who built powers around toothless limitations to players whose powers are actually limited. This is why a GM needs to review characters, powers, and limitations to ensure they match the setting they are playing in. Sure you can give your Conan clone a sword that does no damage to robots, but he shouldn't get a discount for it unless there are actual robots around not to damage. There will always be people who approach character creation as an exercise in tax law and try to get the biggest deduction possible. In such cases, the GM can use active points as an AMT equivalent. "Sorry dude, your 100-Active-Point death laser is too powerful even if it only effects kittens on Thursdays." Also keep in mind that characters should match the style of game you're playing. If your games are just a series of HERO Clix fight scenes, then any points spent on Interactions skills, perks, and talents are probably wasted. Likewise you probably shouldn't bring your combat monkey to session of whodunnit (because we all know it was Professor Plumb in the Library with the Wrench).
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Her name could also reflect that she is one of the few remaining practitioners of this martial arts style such as: Scion Legacy Inheritor Although Waking Blossom is a pretty good name.
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You should house rule (forum rule?) this to be Professor Infinity The Destroyer of the Living. You're absolutely right that Professor should not be a valid option in the second column.
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(Semi-)WWYCD: New Base, New Living Quarters
Durzan Malakim replied to Marcus Impudite's topic in Champions
To avoid confusion with this fine fellow: I'll refer to my guy as My Valiant. As a former TV and movie actor as well as current minor celebrity, My Valiant would have both an "office" and a bedroom on the second floor. The "office" is really just a place to display memorabilia and gather people together for social events. Imagine a Los Angeles cliff-side house with lots of glass to enjoy city vistas. Add some well-made display cases, artfully decorate the walls with posters and photos, and sprinkle in some couches and tables, and that's My Valiant's office. The bedroom is surprising bland and functional by comparison. It's a place to sleep and store clothes. Of course there is a secret exit via underground tunnel. What's the point of having more money than you know what to do with if you don't indulge in a secret door... or two. -
I think a good character name should match the person's behavior or beliefs. You wouldn't expect someone called Raging Beast to be a soft-spoken pacifist for example. Other than being hunted, what complications does this woman have? Is she a berserker or rager? Does she have any personal codes, duties, or relevant distinguishing features? Is she a straight up scrapper whose name should strike fear into the hearts of her enemies or is she more of a brick or controller? Does she have a signature move, attack, or weapon? As Roter Baron mentioned, you could name her after the sword in her picture such as Heaven's Sword, Celestial Blade, or Master Stroke.
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Bow before Silver Tiger The Immortal of Gotham! Or don't. I can always have a cleaning crew remove what remains of you.
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How did you come up with your 'handle' (forum name)?Durzan Malakim is the name of a Dungeons & Dragons Online character that I have ported over to several other games. I've grown so used to being "Durz" online it felt only natural to continue the tradition here. What was the first tabletop RPG you played?Although I recall owning a copy of the 1977 Dungeons & Dragons basic set, I think I actually first played Advanced Dungeons & Dragons. As others have noted, it's often easier to indulge in the meta-game of character creation than to actually find and play in games. What was the first tabletop RPG you GMed?I first GMed in college by running a game of GURPS Space where the plot was going to be inspired by (read: shamelessly stolen from) Dan Simmon's Hyperion novel. The PCs were supposed to travel from Earth to Mars to investigate some alien artifacts & ruins. Instead, the game became a Mutiny-on-the-Bounty scenario when the ship's PC captain used her socially-unacceptable psionic powers to uncover an NPC's secret involvement in a past murder. After ordering the NPC detained without cause, the other PC's thought she had gone mad and plotted to remove her. Oh the places PCs go... What are you currently playing/GMing?I'm a player in a game of The Strange, where I cross into alternate realities and try to prevent the world from being devoured by cosmic-scale abominations. No pressure. I'm also in the process of joining a Champions 6E game run by Steve. I look forward to putting on the costume again and rolling lots of D6. When did you start to play Hero?I ran across the third(?) edition of Champions and fell in love with it. It was the one with this cover.
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Valiant is a former TV actor turned force-field-wielding superhero. He has a strong conviction that super-powered individuals should use their powers for good. Background: Hello, I’m Mason Cortez. If I sound familiar it’s because I used to play the superhero Valiant on the hit TV show Royal Powers. Each week I would join my mentors Lord and Lady Liberty to take on injustice and stand up for those who couldn’t stand for themselves. We had every intention of providing you with six seasons and a movie, but as you know real life intervened. More precisely, the super villain Subjugation crashed the live broadcast of our season three finale. While I’m sure you’ve seen the footage of me using my powers to save the cast and crew from harm, it wasn’t my intention to steal the limelight that day. If all had gone as planned, we would have swept the Emmy’s for best special effects and best live performance. Instead I learned that not everyone with powers uses them responsibly. When someone like Subjugation enters your life, you have to make some quick choices. Do I stand by and let him dominate my friend? Do I allow someone to be shot when I have the power to prevent it? Do I hide my amazing gifts for fear of what others may think? No. Someone like me does not stand idly by. I believe those with special abilities have a responsibility to act, a moral obligation to use their talents for the greater good. For many years I was content to use my gifts just to entertain and amuse, but now I see I can and must do more. Subjugation has been punished for his crimes, but there are others like him out there. People who terrorize rather than inspire; those who seek to harm rather than to construct a better world. If you’re like me and blessed with amazing powers, I encourage you to do something wonderful with them. You don’t have to make the news to make a difference. All you have to do is be willing to share some of your time and effort. Find the hero within yourself, and you’ll find a better world welcoming you. Hello, I’m Valiant. I don’t just play a hero, I am one. -
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Valiant is a former TV actor turned force-field-wielding superhero. He has a strong conviction that super-powered individuals should use their powers for good. Background: Hello, I’m Mason Cortez. If I sound familiar it’s because I used to play the superhero Valiant on the hit TV show Royal Powers. Each week I would join my mentors Lord and Lady Liberty to take on injustice and stand up for those who couldn’t stand for themselves. We had every intention of providing you with six seasons and a movie, but as you know real life intervened. More precisely, the super villain Subjugation crashed the live broadcast of our season three finale. While I’m sure you’ve seen the footage of me using my powers to save the cast and crew from harm, it wasn’t my intention to steal the limelight that day. If all had gone as planned, we would have swept the Emmy’s for best special effects and best live performance. Instead I learned that not everyone with powers uses them responsibly. When someone like Subjugation enters your life, you have to make some quick choices. Do I stand by and let him dominate my friend? Do I allow someone to be shot when I have the power to prevent it? Do I hide my amazing gifts for fear of what others may think? No. Someone like me does not stand idly by. I believe those with special abilities have a responsibility to act, a moral obligation to use their talents for the greater good. For many years I was content to use my gifts just to entertain and amuse, but now I see I can and must do more. Subjugation has been punished for his crimes, but there are others like him out there. People who terrorize rather than inspire; those who seek to harm rather than to construct a better world. If you’re like me and blessed with amazing powers, I encourage you to do something wonderful with them. You don’t have to make the news to make a difference. All you have to do is be willing to share some of your time and effort. Find the hero within yourself, and you’ll find a better world welcoming you. Hello, I’m Valiant. I don’t just play a hero, I am one.
