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[Xantalos]

((Just posting to say that I am still interested in here and am imagining up a character but depending on how things go I'm probably gonna be busy all today so if the game starts before that just put me on the waitlist.))

[Egan_BW]

Both ATH and Moonlit's are now fine, though quad wielding is gonna still be difficult, especially with no specialization in the weapon of choice.

Didn't see this. My answer is: I'm only gonna be using two different types of weapons - and I have +2 in ranged and +2 in sharp. Reading the background, you'll see that they're arm crossy's and shortswords. Those weapons are meant to be dual wielded. Just not quad wielded.

If you really want to quad wield, maybe you should play a race that actually has four arms. Otherwise, I'm just going to imagine you holding the crossbows upside down and pulling the trigger with your pinkey.

[Unholy_Pariah]

I can understand the quad weilding with only two arms, the crossbows are worn, not held.

but that still doesn't get around the fact that your character doesn't know the pointy end from the hilt.

for clarification:
you need to specialize in those weapons to be able to use your bonuses.

[Insanegame27]

So what do I need to do to make my sheet OK? Swap specialisation to 0 and remove 1 point in a stat?

[Unholy_Pariah]

your stats are fine, you just need to drop a skill and take your specialties.

[Insanegame27]

Spoiler: Character Sheet (click to show/hide)

Name of Character: Subject W-3200
Race: Giant genetically-engineered hornet
   Caste: Queen
Stats:
Strength: 0
Constitution: 0
Speed: 0
Dexterity: -1
Intelligence: 0
Memory: 0
Will: 2
Charisma: -1
((From what I understand 0 is the race's average?))


Skills:
Unarmed combat:2
Blunt weapons: -1
Sharp weapons: -1
Ranged weapons: -2
Magic: 1
Medicine: 0
General knowledge: 0
Skill Mastery/specialization: -1
   -Stinger
   -Mouth
((Did I do it right?))


Description: Subject W-3200 is a large hornet queen, who, standing on all six feet, is half as tall as a human's knee. She is about half a meter long. She is colored black and yellow.
How did you become part of the Omega Legion?  Subject W-3200 was captured from the wild and genetically engineered for size and offspring production.
Background: W-3200 hails from a forest surprisingly close to base.
Note: W-3200 does not fight herself, offspring are 'harvested' from her and sent on missions like a dog squad. Ten offspring have been harvested thus far and each killed offspring hurts the queen. If enough offspring dies, she is incapacitated, losing control of the remaining offspring, who will likely die after the loss of control. When all ten offspring die, she is expected to die with them. She seems incapable of having more than ten offspring at a time
innate magic: She has been genetically engineered to be able to nearly directly control her offspring at distances, dependant on willpower.

Better? Added a harming mechanism to her as well

[syvarris]

Spoiler: @The Moonlit Shadow (click to show/hide)

You don't have +2 in ranged, you have +2 in magic.  Even if you did have +2 in both sharp and ranged, I'm pretty sure having specializations in both your weapons would be very useful; Ozark said that my character, without acrobatics specialization, is as agile as a normal cat, but with the specialization, could leap twenty feet.  For you, specializations could be the difference between weakly flailing and doing a flowing sword dance.

I highly recommend that you move mastery's -1 to either unarmed or blunt, so that you don't have to reverse a penalty to improve your main weapons.  You might not want to start with -7, though--The only reason I feel safe having three -2s is because they're in weapon skills, and Dar'yajira is already incapable of using weapons.

Lastly, do note that general knowledge is a useful stat--it's rolled for anything not directly covered by something else.  Searching for traps, listening for enemies, knowing that you're being lied to, etc.  It might be very useful to a professional assassin.

Spoiler: @Insanegame27 (click to show/hide)

Surprisingly, Unholy's wrong--your stats are still slightly off.  To make things simple, you need one more penalty in stats, and one less penalty in skills.  Also, you can use one specialization slot for both stinger and mouth; just say "natural weapons".  You should probably use the freed slot for some type of magic.

Oh, and are you still curious about whether +0 is the racial average?  Yeah, that's how it works.

[Insanegame27]

Spoiler: Character Sheet (click to show/hide)

Name of Character: Subject W-3200
Race: Giant genetically-engineered hornet
   Caste: Queen
Stats:
Strength: 0
Constitution: 0
Speed: 0
Dexterity: 0
Intelligence: -2
Memory: 0
Will: 2
Charisma: -1
((From what I understand 0 is the race's average?))


Skills:
Unarmed combat:2
Blunt weapons: -1
Sharp weapons: 0
Ranged weapons: -2
Magic: 1
Medicine: 0
General knowledge: 0
Skill Mastery/specialization: -1
   -Natural weapons
   -Nature element magic (?)
((Did I do it right?))


Description: Subject W-3200 is a large hornet queen, who, standing on all six feet, is half as tall as a human's knee. She is about half a meter long. She is colored black and yellow.
How did you become part of the Omega Legion?  Subject W-3200 was captured from the wild and genetically engineered for size and offspring production.
Background: W-3200 hails from a forest surprisingly close to base.
Note: W-3200 does not fight herself, offspring are 'harvested' from her and sent on missions like a dog squad. Ten offspring have been harvested thus far and each killed offspring hurts the queen. If enough offspring dies, she is incapacitated, losing control of the remaining offspring, who will likely die after the loss of control. When all ten offspring die, she is expected to die with them. She seems incapable of having more than ten offspring at a time
innate magic: She has been genetically engineered to be able to nearly directly control her offspring at distances, dependant on willpower.

Better?

[syvarris]

Looks good to me.  I'm slightly surprised you chose sharp weapons to improve, but then again the image of giant wasps carrying knives is pretty awesome...

[Insanegame27]

Looks good to me.  I'm slightly surprised you chose sharp weapons to improve, but then again the image of giant wasps carrying knives is pretty awesome...

Off topic here, but I made a mod for DF where you can do exactly that.


On topic, when do we go on the first mission?

[Unholy_Pariah]

right... +2 not two +1's, my bad.

[Ozarck]

Guys, send me a pm, letting me know if you are good with insanegame27's character as it stands. in particular, the concept ofa queen which remains at the base, and offspring which go on missions in squads of up to 10, which are linked to the queen's life force.

Insanegame27, One character has a floating orb that can pass it's memory to the next incarnation, but that requires a specialization slot. you'll need a spec slot reserved for your hive link, or every time the squad gets more than about a mile away, you lose control. And everything is more than a mile away.

additionally, I am considering requiring the consumption of 2 offspring in order to level up. This provides a mechanism for the queen to adapt in response to the missions, rather than being a static character. Mission one and two briefings are immanent. Don't worry if you miss this one, though. I can add people in or start a third before one or the other ends, if necessary.

[Ozarck]

Alright, people, constructs, and other! it's time to earn your keep. We have two jobs that need your particular ... expertise! Listen up because I am only going through this once! you there! Eyes front! No eyes? Apologies. just ... raise an appendage so I know you are listening. Good.

Job one: The Innkeepers' Guild in Dobbiton requests some security during the Festival of Alchaeus. it can get a little rowdy. We'd prefer some of the larger of you lot, and preferably any of you who are actually reliable the man in armor rolls his eyes and shakes his head at this statement, glancing at the Feegle, then at the Munchkin. Your Marks and brands will be controlled on site, so try not to burn the town down. We'll take up to six of you for this one. The Innkeepers will provide you with some basic equipment.

Job two: Now this is a fun one indeed. this one is for the Council. An Alchemist in Seahaven requires a little clean up. Seems he lost control of a silo of ... whatever it is Alchemists keep in silos. Turned ugly. you'll be issued shovels and waders, a few carts, and more directions on site. Oh, and bring me the Alchemist. Alive please. We'll take any of you who isn't too afraid to get dirty.

Questions? Volunteers? You there! don't put that in your mouth! ... I warned you. Ugh, could someone drag that off? And get a mop!

[Harry Baldman]

"Festival? Quite an experience that ought to be. Sign me up, Rando! To the festival I go!" Fiddler says with a broad grin.

Signal eagerness to go to festival with available means and appendages.

[Unholy_Pariah]

Im good with either.

on second thought lets go to the festival.