[OOC] Character Creation Discussion

Gah! Head spinning! 😆 Had a look at the players reference. And a peek at Savage.us. Needs more looking. 🙂

…okay. Leaning towards a Glitter Boy. Seemingly nothing fancy or complex? Big gun. Will fire.

A word of warning with savaged.us, some of the rifts stuff doesn't have the newer errata, found here:

https://shop.peginc.com/products/savage-rifts-updates?variant=48612077273331

Thanks for the invite. I will be honest, I am still looking into the entire guide and the system. But I have an interest in either a Glitter Boy, or a Cyber knight in so far as I have read right now.

I'm happy to help anyone with less experience with the system. Let us know what questions you run across.

I intend to hammer through the guide when I get off work tonight, or that was my plan. I can usually follow written instructions well, but I will definitely reach out with any questions I come across or concepts I struggle on.

Glitter Boys could be interesting. Just have to remember all the downsides including the anchor to fire, climbing out, etc.

But, as an impression, one or two Glitter Boys definitely make a statement. And, when you throw in a DH? Welllll lol

@Bullseyepsa - BTW, what version of a DH are you considering? :)

I was mostly looking at the Flame Wind, but the Forest Runner has some attraction, too, though it's bit less combat effective. I've been looking at the Dragon Metamorphosis edge which makes the Forest Runner's special characteristics less enticing.

Okay, reading more I think I might want to roll a MARS, possibly. Reading on, providing I am understanding correctly, anyone could actually pilot power armor if the story gravitated to even require such antic that would require more than one. And I like skill monkeys.

Specifically, as long as I am completely understanding what I am picking up, maybe a Merc soldier or operator. But I am still reading. Sorry for being behind.

MARS is a good option. They won't have the raw power of some (many) of the other Frameworks, but will have a lot of versatility and also have the advantage (in many cases in Rifts) of being more human.

A MARS also starts as Seasoned, if I recall correctly. I seriously considered a cybered up MARS myself.

So long as I understand correctly and did my math right, I think I am set on sort of merc/op, and taking driving? If the theme is an expeditionary mission to war torn Europe, a vehicle maybe? Concept should be ready out of the box depending on starting funds.

Also, how are we intending to roll the extra tables?

Okay! Glitter Boy skeleton done. Think I have the numbers and such in and correct? Most of the details too, I think.

Will try to flesh the char out later.

Okay! Glitter Boy skeleton done. Think I have the numbers and such in and correct? Most of the details too, I think.

Will try to flesh the char out later.

Something I was considering for Glitter Boys, because of the alternative GB suits that are available, is using the MARS Power Armor Ace (with no Fortune and Glory rolls) for both the core GB and others.

@Qralloq - have you done or seen that before? It seems like for the player, it’s a good change and puts them in line with other Suits?

Yes, MARS begin Seasoned, and unless stated otherwise in the Framework gains two rolls on the Fortune and Glory table.

Regarding the table rolls, would you rather have a dedicated Rolls thread or would making those rolls in this OOC thread work?

So I think I've narrowed it down to a human or psi-ghost Zapper, or a Vronwor Momano Headhunter (assuming GM permitted).

The former adds some espionage/infiltration for those times when we need stealth over brute force (2(!) glitter boys and a dragon!? hachi-machi!).

The latter provides another melee monster (though introspective, inquisitive, and generally peace loving) with some good support options when fighting the supernatural. The Vronwor also have a history with gargoyles, so fits in nicely with the Europa setting. Lastly, wait, is he looking at me hungrily, licking his lips?

Thoughts?

I’ve stepped away from the GB concept myself. I have worked up a Merc/Ops build that provided I built correctly, should play like something between a soldier, and a mcgyver-esq Mr fix everything.

Depending on GM decision or design if command abilities are hard RAW or if they allow command buffs to say… be not range dependent but allowed to be shared over radio waves - I was considering taking some edges like Command, inspire, natural leader, with fevor down the line potentially.

The base concept is sort of the "Man out of Time" trope, where he was rift torn from a universe perpetually locked in a 20th century, pseudo-World War vibe, where-in he was a combat engineer.

Honestly I would love to see the Vronwor Momano Headhunter. :) sounds like a fascinating combination and I would love to know how he came to be a part of the Legion.

And I think his supernatural-fighting side may be helpful. Just don’t forget that the Cyber would impact your Psi…

Oh, and yes he is… maybe… it it two headed or two separate ones….. muhahahaha

That sounds awesome!

No, I've not seen that, but seems like a good move.