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#'''Gifts''' — what gives the character an edge over most normal people? (see the [[Kalos_Mechanism_4e_EN:Gifts|Gifts]] chapter) #'''Powers''' — what powers set the character apart from normal people? (see the [[Kalos_Mechanism_4e_EN:Powers|Powers]] chapter)

*Gifts: what gives the character an edge over most normal people? How does your character act around other people? Are they serious but kind, grim and menacing, or wacky and easy-going? It'

...d television shows are the same, and the victories and defeats of ordinary people are just like the ones you experience. Much as in our own world, extremes o ...s manipulate world events and the news reports of those events. Still, few people encounter this strangeness in their day-to-day lives or recognize it when t

...and because to do otherwise is silly and pointless. It is like disallowing people from use 'D20' or 'd20' in a system's text, especially when a publisher mig

...racter someone interesting to have around. You will have more fun, and the people playing with you will have more fun. Some aspects grant a character powers beyond the realm of what most people can do, no matter how high their aspect bonuses are. These abilities might

...overwhelming motivation is patriotism -- a heroic love of country and its people. The character's archenemy could be a character who is also a patriot, but

..., and by last night there was already someone in here looking for you. Two people, as a matter of fact. Some things don't change, hmm?" Her eyes twinkled thr ...na called a player character, or "PC". The player characters are imaginary people who inhabit the fictional world of ''Rough Magic''.

#Character is a Hero on one planet (ex. Savior of the People on Sholikov, Adopted High-Caste Warrior on Ashanti, Holder of the Sword of

...na called a player character, or "PC". The player characters are imaginary people who inhabit the fictional world of Kruhl. :an exceptional ability that a normal person ''can'' have, but that most people do not have

...ere it has gone awry. A few druids have a disturbing tendency to sacrifice people they dislike on stone slabs, but most druids recognize that folk are, for b Warriors are experts in the many ways that people have found to hurt one another. A particular warrior might focus on masteri

...-cold hands over my eyes. I would have killed her, but there were too many people around. It's just as well; she warned me that Dascoyne was coming for me. S

'''Rare Talent.''' Only few people can learn magic at all (one in six? two in six?). You may rule that anyone

...ally, the districts of Camaret-sur-Mer are referred to by number, but many people still refer to them by their historical names. ...-Mer. Crozon is a rough district full of rough taverns frequented by rough people, and even the residents do not travel the streets alone at night if they ca

...are ranked on a scale from 1 to 5. Most people have skills of 1 or 2. Few people reach 3 in any skill, and 4 reflects an expert in their field. The Hand-to-hand Combat skill covers the myriad ways that people have found to maim and kill one another up close and personal.

...etween the worlds of the Dominion was tightly controlled, and life for the people of the Dominion was not the automated paradise of Imperial citizens. The Ol ...rimarily on civilian retail markets. Black Sun Industries employs very few people directly, and its direct assets are mainly in the form of brands, product s

...ing loner who likes to brood lonesomely on skyscrapers ever join a team of people wearing brightly colored spandex? You might consider establishing a reason *Advantages: what gives the character an edge over most normal people?

...vel; a Physics Expert can be expected to know more about physics than most people, and more about physics than other topics. ...ersenses (p. XXX) to pick up on signs other people can't, such as tracking people by scent or microscopic traces they leave behind.

...na called a player character, or "PC". The player characters are imaginary people who inhabit the fictional world of ''ZeroSpace''. ...a great idea, let them know. It will make them feel good, and it will let people know what kind of game ''you'' find fun.

...ack when I started, you could abbreviate "roleplaying game" to RPG without people immediately thinking about "rocket propelled grenades" and the acronym is s ...lines!" Or, in our hobbit example, "Give it up Sam. Aragorn's been beating people up since you were a sperm."

...(typically up to five to ten meters). Firefight range is too far for most people to reach in one action, but is within range of most small arms and other ra The character can have senses that normal people do not have.

...ally, the districts of Camaret-sur-Mer are referred to by number, but many people still refer to them by their historical names. ...-Mer. Crozon is a rough district full of rough taverns frequented by rough people, and even the residents do not travel the streets alone at night if they ca

...are ranked on a scale from 1 to 10. Most people have skills of 1 or 2. Few people reach 3 in any skill, and 4 reflects an expert in their field. Curiously en

...are ranked on a scale from 1 to 10. Most people have skills of 1 or 2. Few people reach 3 in any skill, and 4 reflects an expert in their field. Curiously en

...ing loner who likes to brood lonesomely on skyscrapers ever join a team of people wearing brightly colored spandex? You might consider establishing a reason *'''Gifts:''' what gives the character an edge over most normal people?

*'''Gifts:''' what gives the character an edge over most normal people? *'''Powers:''' what powers set the character apart from normal people?

...d television shows are the same, and the victories and defeats of ordinary people are just like the ones you experience. Much as in our own world, extremes o ...s manipulate world events and the news reports of those events. Still, few people encounter this strangeness in their day-to-day lives or recognize it when t

...d television shows are the same, and the victories and defeats of ordinary people are just like the ones you experience. Much as in our own world, extremes o ...s manipulate world events and the news reports of those events. Still, few people encounter this strangeness in their day-to-day lives or recognize it when t

...er's skills on a scale from 0 to 5. Most people have skills of 1 or 2. Few people reach 3 in any skill, and 4 reflects a world-class expert in their field. ' The Hand-to-hand Combat skill covers the myriad ways that people have found to maim and kill one another up close and personal.

...en is ruthless, and she will stop at nothing to ensure the survival of her people. Havlins have a reputation for being a generous and cheerful people who place family loyalty above all else.

...are ranked on a scale from 1 to 10. Most people have skills of 1 or 2. Few people reach 3 in any skill, and 4 reflects an expert in their field. Curiously en

...racter. The heroes and villains in Icons typically have powers, but normal people, by definition, do not.

...person for every five bullets fired. You cannot skip a target between two people who you do target. For instance, if your friend is between two enemies that

...rvive in environments and conditions that would impair or even kill normal people. This includes unusual or even poisonous atmospheres, such as underwater or ...Level) roll, while a city square with moving cars, bicycles, and dozens of people would require an extremely difficult (DV 9) Deception (Presence + Power Lev

...this information into a character sheet so you can show your idea to other people. The only purpose for a character sheet is so you have something to show ot ...' Gain 5 Skill dots if your character is an outlaw, hated and/or hunted by people more powerful than your character.

...ps allow player characters to go from place to place in the galaxy, seeing people, places, and things which are too far away or too dangerous to visit withou ...rs. This is referred to in naval architecture terms as "6300 tonnes". Most people assume that this is because 6300 cubic meters of water has a mass of 6300 t

*Antisocial telepath, trying to stay away from people for their own sanity.

...ing. It's not. I don't know you, but I'll go out on a limb and assert that people dumber than you have run successful games. Running a game requires effort, Is this pandering? Well, a bit. But people play games because they're fun, and being a cool, competent guy who can han

* '''Salvo:''' The spell affects multiple people simultaneously (maximum number of targets equal to "general effect", based ...amage, it won't work, and it may backfire horribly. The fates are cruel to people who try to find loopholes in the laws of magic.)

This is the section of gameplay that many people have the most interest in. However, VERS does conflict differently than mos

...arship combat is assumed to occur more or less simultaneously, but we make people take turns to keep the game orderly. ...rs. This is referred to in naval architecture terms as "6300 tonnes". Most people assume that this is because 6300 cubic meters of water has a mass of 6300 t

...himself was a lie drove Paragon into a fury, and once he began to massacre people he denied any remorse by insisting, “I’m not a real person, so how can

...was proof against it, and all who caught it died within a few months. Some people fled to isolated castles to escape it, while others closed the gates to the ...tion, as well as of parasites, vermin, and fungi which feed upon or infest people. Its temples are few, and its priests are rare. When it is depicted, it is

...was proof against it, and all who caught it died within a few months. Some people fled to isolated castles to escape it, while others closed the gates to the ...tion, as well as of parasites, vermin, and fungi which feed upon or infest people. Its temples are few, and its priests are rare. When it is depicted, it is

...ty far, is immune to some things, and has some kind of effect that damages people who touch him. He immediately thinks of the prickly spines of a cactus, and

...tion based on innate traits is allowed, and the society must not allow its people to suffer hunger, homelessness, or other mistreatment. ...nce the power and control of the Dominion, rather than for the good of its people. Lawbreakers, deviants, and heretics are subjected to genetic modification

...rowth, and a willingness to change. It is a strong indication of a love of people, animals, and nature.

...ike, but only for personal use. This means you can make copies for all the people who play ''Legacy'' with you, but you cannot sell them or whip up hundreds ...atistics. "Abilities" are those attributes that not everyone has, and most people have to learn how to do. Medicine, Driving, and Teaching are examples of Ab

...y. But it comes from the same emotional need to see wrongs righted and bad people punished. The biggest difference is that Revenge is a more purely emotional

...orlds governed a small sphere-of-influence with little or no conflict. Few people complained and even less thought to take up arms against it. ...d by any Federation, Confederation, or Imperial political body to show the people of the galaxy that civilization had once again been established. The reputa

...d television shows are the same, and the victories and defeats of ordinary people are just like the ones you experience. Much as in our own world, extremes o ...s manipulate world events and the news reports of those events. Still, few people encounter this strangeness in their day-to-day lives or recognize it when t