Posted 06-06-2010 at 11:17 PM by Urbeth
Updated 06-29-2010 at 06:54 AM by Urbeth
[CENTER][B]EXPLANATION OF EDGES & HINDRANCES[/B][/CENTER]
We believe that a role-play can be better enjoyed by all players if characters are balanced. This means each character has his/her unique strengths and weaknesses. In order to achieve this, we are borrowing the concept of the [URL="http://www.peginc.com/games.html"]Savage Worlds[/URL] ([URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savage_Worlds"]Wikipedia[/URL]) system of Edges and Hindrances.
[B]Edges[/B] are like strengths. They are the special abilities your character may have. They also include special abilities gained from items and pets. They give your character a special "edge" when playing compared to other users.
([B][SIZE="1"]NOTE:[/SIZE][/B] Skills are not edges. Some gaming systems refer to Edges as "Feats" or "Advantages.")
[B]Hindrances[/B] are weaknesses. They keep your character from being invincible.
([B][SIZE="1"]NOTE:[/SIZE][/B] Some gaming systems refer to Hindrances as "Disadvantages.")
[CENTER][B]POINT SYSTEM[/B][/CENTER]
[B][SIZE="1"]FREE POINTS[/SIZE][/B]: You will start with 3 free points.
[B][SIZE="1"]HOW TO USE POINTS[/SIZE][/B]: Pick out [URL="http://www.menewsha.com/forum/blogs/urbeth/6530-edges-hindrances.html"]Edges from our drafted sample list[/URL] or use the list to create edge you want for your character. The cost of an edge is proportional to how powerful the edge is. [U]If what you choose is more than 3 points worth you may have to consider taking [URL="http://www.menewsha.com/forum/blogs/urbeth/6642-hindrances.html"]some hindrances[/URL] to balance your character out. [/U]
[B][SIZE="1"]WHAT YOU CAN GET FOR 3 POINTS[/SIZE][/B]:[LIST][*]Full Telepathy[*]Full Empathy[*]Full Remote Viewing[*]Full Clairvoyance (2 points) + Aura Perception (1 point)[*]Precognition (2 points) + Level 1 Psychometry (1 point)[*]Empathy - Read Emotions (1 point) + Level 1 Telekinesis (1 point) + Level 1 Teleportation (1 point)[*]Level 2 Regeneration (2 points) + Telepathy - Read Thoughts (1 point)[*]There are many more combinations that you can make![/LIST]
[B][SIZE="1"]*NOTE:[/SIZE][/B] At character creation, your character can be at Level 2 or Level 3 as you desire, as long as you can pay the price of all the levels.
Example: Level 3 Magic will cost 6 points.[LIST][*]Level 1 (2 points) + Level 2 (2 points) + Level 3 (2 points) = 6 points[*]If you apply your 3 free points, then you will have to consider taking a hindrance for the extra 3 points.[/LIST]
[B][SIZE="1"]**NOTE:[/SIZE][/B] The classes that you put your character in may increase the level of an edge (example: Level 1 Telekinesis to Level 2 Telekinesis) or gain a new ability at the GMs discretion. [U]But you must play your character (i.e. practice the abilities, attend classes, etc.) to gain those edges.[/U]
[CENTER][B]EXAMPLE 1[/B][/CENTER]
[QUOTE][COLOR="Green"][B][SIZE="1"]CHARACTER NAME[/SIZE][/B]: Emma
[B][SIZE="1"]RACE[/SIZE][/B]: Human
[B][SIZE="1"]EDGES[/SIZE][/B]: Block Mind Probing (1 point), Gravity Control (Custom, 2 points)
[B][SIZE="1"]HINDRANCES[/SIZE][/B]: None[/COLOR][/QUOTE]
3 Free points - 2 for Gravity Control - 1 for Block Mind Reading = 0 :yes:
[CENTER][B]EXAMPLE 2[/B][/CENTER]
[QUOTE][COLOR="Green"][B][SIZE="1"]CHARACTER NAME[/SIZE][/B]: Isis
[B][SIZE="1"]RACE[/SIZE][/B]: Vampire
[B][SIZE="1"]EDGES[/SIZE][/B]: Telepathy (Block Mind Reading, Read Minds; 2 points), Resistance to Bloodlust (Custom, 2 points), Book of Communication (Custom, 2 points)
[B][SIZE="1"]HINDRANCES[/SIZE][/B]: Cursed Heart (Custom, 2 points), Deaf (2 points)[/COLOR][/QUOTE]
3 Free points - 2 for Telepathy - 2 for Resistance to Bloodlust - 2 for Book + 2 for Cursed Heart + 2 for Deaf = 1 :yes:
[CENTER][B]EXAMPLE 3[/B][/CENTER]
[QUOTE][COLOR="Red"][B][SIZE="1"]CHARACTER NAME[/SIZE][/B]: Mullock
[B][SIZE="1"]RACE[/SIZE][/B]: Demon
[B][SIZE="1"]EDGES[/SIZE][/B]: Level 2 Regeneration (2 points), Post-Cognition (2 points), and Level 2 Alter Time (2 points)
[B][SIZE="1"]HINDRANCES[/SIZE][/B]: Shy around Females (Custom, 1 point)[/COLOR][/QUOTE]
3 Free points - 2 for Regeneration - 2 for Post-Cognition - 2 for Alter Time + 1 for Shy = -2 :no:
Please, ask if you have any questions about how Edges and Hindrances work!
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