Re: Character Creation Discussion
That sounds really great Player 4!
It looks like everybody has a basic concept at least:
Gwydion: Brash young Knight and close relation to Arthur
Meara: Sheltered Valkyrie out to prove herself
Brun: Edge Knight, former Bandit/Mercenary
“Martian”: Accomplished Arena fighter, knighted by L4-NC3-L07 because of his prowess
I really love how the group seems to break down into some really fun dichotomies. We've got two knights who are inexperienced vs. two who are very experienced. Two from privedged backgrounds vs. two who are self-reliant. Gwydion who is forward and brash vs. Meara who's a bit more naïve. One Venusian of high standing vs one who is a 'mere' edge knight. Brun has experience in actual battle vs. Martian having fought largely in Arena Duels. Fun stuff!
It seems you're all Loyalists. One Knight of Avaluna Court. One Valkyrie. One Martian Knight, One Edge Knight of Venusian birth (which I'm assuming makes him pro John Arthur.) You're all also of a really heroic bend. Defending the weak and the downtrodden, wanting more than a mercenary's life. Excellent.
Does everybody feel that they have enough of a basic concept to start putting together a character mechanically? If so, go at it. Don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have.
I've thrown together a sample character for you guys as an example. He's at the botton of the post. If you've read any medieval literature, I'm sure he'll be a familiar fellow. ;)
Also, please list at least one sample invoke and compel for each of your character's aspects, just to make sure we're on the same page.
As a bit of a side note: I once played in a game where no matter what the party did, the plot the GM had planned was going to happen regardless of our myriad and ardent attempts to prevent it. It was incredibly frustrating. That is NOT going to happen here. Yes, we are using the Arthurian Legend as a backdrop, but just because that's the case don't think the same things need occur as did in the literary tradition. They certainly can if you want them to play out that way, or they can go completely differently. It's up to you. First and foremost this is the story of YOUR knights and you have a lot more to say about the story that gets told here than any sort of literary tradition. Do not be afraid to stick your fingers in there and really mess around with the tapestry of the backdrop if that's what you want to do. Or you can ignore it entirely. It's completely up to you.
R014ND
High Concept: Loyal Knight of the Court
Trouble: Pride Comes Before the Fall
Other Aspects: OL-1V3R is My Battle Brother, With Durendal, I Strike, "The Blackest Heart is Cowardice!"
Skills
Great: Devotion
Good: Armour, Daunt
Fair: Blast, Chivalry, Melee
Average: Mark, Smithy, Vigor, Zeal
Stunts
Strength From Determination: Use Devotion instead of Vigor on any overcome rolls representing feats of strength.
Pain Is My Blade: Once per scene when you have a consequence, you can choose to make your next attack roll with a bonus equal to the value of your highest consequence (+2 for mild, +4 for moderate, +6 for severe). If you do, the consequence is stepped up by one level—that is, mild becomes moderate, moderate becomes severe, severe becomes taken out.
Face me!: When you create an advantage on an opponent using Daunt, you can use your free invocation to become the target of that character’s next relevant action, drawing their attention away from another target.
Starting Refresh: 3
Stress
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Durendal:
Head: Advanced Offensive Suite (Great Melee)
Front: Vibranium Alloy (+2 Armour vs. Melee attacks)
Back: Olifant Networking Hub (+2 to Daunt when creating advantages involving superior numbers)
Arms: Monoblade Greatsword (When you succeed with style on a Melee attack, you may put a scene aspect with a free invocation into play instead of just a boost)
Legs: Charger Rockets (Use Armour instead of Zeal when attempting to overcome obstacles)
R014ND is a Martain Knight who joined John Arthur's cause alongside L4-NC3-L07. He stands over 7' tall and both he and his armour Durendal make quite intimidating figures. There are few as loyal to John Arthur as R014ND though his willfulness makes him both stubborn and proud.
Roland's Coat of Arms features a Golden Greatsword on a field of Red. The crossguard of the sword seems to be made of an ancient warhorn and is silver rather than gold.
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:55, Mon 28 Apr 2014.