Hail to the computer Paranoia D20 Recruiting (3/5)

[Maerdwyn]

Heh, cute conversion, with 6HP combat is going to be even shorter and dirtier than in the original!

A lot of extra work for the DM though in the deciding if extra skill points get allocated etc. From that point of view I think that xp could be use, maybe 3 or 4 skill points/level and no other benefits (maybe BAB as a commoner as well?) Original Paranoia did have character advancement (although how many times did some poor clone ever get to use it? I know that I only ever had one clone (ok, all 6 iterations used) that survived three adventures. Other players hated him, they never lasted more than one adventure.

I could easily see adding in advancement as a commoner with skill points and bab - I didn't only because of the reason you mentioned: we never got to advance our clones

6hp isn't actually all that deadlier because the damage sales aren't as high in terms of numbers as regular d20, and sometimes, weapons won't do any damage at all (simulating the "no effect" entry on the Damage Table)

Take the Laser Pistol. In Paranoia, That's Damage Rating 7, which equals a 10% chance to kill outright, anda 5% chance to do nothing, leaving 85% chance to wound in some capacity. A clone was only expected to survive one wound - a second, and he was toast.

In ParanoiD20, it has a damage of 1d8-2, for a range of -1 to 6. It will kill outright only on a roll of 8 (12.5%), and do nothing on a roll of 1 or 2 (25%). Meanwhile, the variable damage actually give a clone a chance at surviving more than a couple shots' if lucky. It's actually a little more survivable than the original, but still nasty, I'll grant

 

[Maerdwyn]

With Ghostknight's comments, I've added in leveling. I still lean against a BAB, because skill points can add to weapon skills. I added a save progression as a commoner, which may increase survivabilit in some miniscule manner.

 

[DrZombie]

I'm not dead, just working hars. I had a look at those rules.I like the weapons , but I think I'll just use six stats. Maybe a +0BAB and skills for weapons. The tech skills will prob go under intelligence , and power will be derived frome willpower (uurgh, need to find another name for that).
Makes it easier for saving throws and such, well, I'll see.

 

[thatdarncat]

Clone 2b-2b reporting as ordered, Lord Master Computer!

(ooc) I have VERY little Paranoia experience - I like what I've heard, but never played. Count me in if that's ok

 

[DrZombie]

No probs, welcome, we'll prob start character creation after the weekend if I've got time

 

[Mimic]

As much as I hate to say this, I think I am going to have to bow out of this game. I am playing in four other games at the moment and adding another one (even one as fun as this is) would be pushing it a little too much and I wold rather back out now than drag it down.

I do look forward to reading all of backstabbing that this game insues.

 

[Ghostknight]

Backstabbing? How could you impune that honest, upstanding, decent citizens would ever behave in such a manner? Surely only commies, mutants and traitors would engage in such behaviour.

WHispers into nearby grill "Irequest a termination warrant for Mimic friend computer. That citizren is behaving in a most erratic fashion accussing your citizens of anti-social, sociopathic, mutant, commie traits!"

 

[DrZombie]

You are right, friend Ghostknight. Thank you for warning Me. Offcourse, I'll have to execute the both of you too make sure the infection doesn't spread. Report for termination please. Have a nice day. The computer is your friend.

 

[thatdarncat]

You are right, friend Ghostknight. Thank you for warning Me. Offcourse, I'll have to execute the both of you too make sure the infection doesn't spread. Report for termination please. Have a nice day. The computer is your friend.

*whistles cheerfully as he goes about his work, checking that none of the hot clone receptionist type chicks are secretly commie-mutant-traitors* (Hey you, the mousey one, take off your clothes so I can make sure that you're not a mutant)

 

[DrZombie]

Frien thatdarncat? Have you stopped taking your hormone pills? I'm very sure the scientists at R&D are very interested to see what effects that has on your organs.Please report to section five for vivisection. Have a pleasant afternoon.