Upgrade your account to a Community Supporter account and remove most of the site ads.

Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="Quickleaf" data-source="post: 7117574" data-attributes="member: 20323">Stumbling over the point-buy system... it's much more complex than what I'm used to... My basic concept:<img src="http://pre13.deviantart.net/8d3a/th/pre/i/2013/124/c/c/kenpudiocustom_soldier_boy_by_kenpudiosaki-d644rww.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" />NightstickKevin Trang is the 21st earthly incarnation of the legendary Li Po known as the Immortal Grasshopper. However, on the streets and newsprint of Freedom City he is known as "Nightstick."Still working out background details...EDIT: Working on stats... So far I *think* (very uncertain, since I'm just going off the SRD, which is all over the place) my point-buy breaks down like...Abilities 50 + Defenses 21 + Skills 24 + Advantages (inc. Equipment) 22 + Powers 33 = 150Abilities [50 pts]Strength (STR)    3 -------------- 6 ptsStamina (STA)    4 -------------- 8 ptsDexterity (DEX)    4 -------------- 8 ptsAgility (AGL)    4 -------------- 8 ptsFighting (FTG)    5 -------------- 10 ptsIntellect (INT)        3 -------------- 6 ptsAwareness (AWE)    4 -------------- 8 ptsPresence (PRE)    3 -------------- 6 ptsDefenses [21 pts]Dodge (AGL)            10 -------------- 6 ptsToughness    (STA)    7 (see Iron Shirt Chi Gung under "Powers")Parry    (FTG)        10 -------------- 5 ptsFortitude (STA)        9 -------------- 5 ptsWill (AWE)            9 -------------- 5 ptsSkills [23 pts]Acrobatics (AGL)        +8  -------------- 4 ranks  -------------- 2 ptsAthletics (STR)         +7 -------------- 4 ranks -------------- 2 ptsClose Combat (FGT) (Unarmed)     +9 -------------- 4 ranks  -------------- 2 ptsClose Combat (FGT) (Bludgeoning)     +9 -------------- 4 ranks  -------------- 2 ptsDeception (PRE)         +7 -------------- 4 ranks  -------------- 2 ptsExpertise (INT) (#)         +7 -------------- 2 ranks  -------------- 1 ptsInsight (AWE)             +6 -------------- 2 ranks  -------------- 1 ptIntimidation (PRE)        +5 -------------- 2 ranks  -------------- 1 ptInvestigation (INT)         +9 -------------- 6 ranks  -------------- 3 ptsPerception (AWE)         +6 -------------- 2 ranks  -------------- 1 ptPersuasion (PRE)        +5  -------------- 2 ranks  -------------- 1 ptRanged Combat (DEX) (Throwing)     +8 -------------- 4 ranks  -------------- 2 ptsSleight of Hand (DEX)         +4Stealth (AGL)             +8 -------------- 4 ranks  -------------- 2 ptsTechnology (INT)         +3Treatment (INT)         +5 -------------- 2 ranks  -------------- 1 ptVehicles (DEX)         +6 -------------- 2 ranks  -------------- 1 ptAdvantages [22 pts]CombatFast Grab – when you hit with an unarmed attack you can make a grab check as a free action Improved Disarm – no penalty to attempt a disarm, and target doesn’t get opportunity attackImproved Grab – grab and maintain grab with one arm & not vulneranle while grabbingImproved Initiative [1] – gain +4 initiativeMove by Action – move both before and after your actionRedirect – if you trick an opponent using Deception, you can redirect a missed attack against you from that opponent to another target adjacent to you as a reactionTakedown – free extra action when you incapacitate a minionUncanny Dodge – not made vulnerable when surprised or by attacks that catch you off guardGeneralAssessment – Use Insight to determine enemy’s combat capabilitiesBenefit (Cipher) – Investigation checks to dredge up your past are at -5*Equipment [6] – gain 30 points of equipmentInstant Up – rise from prone as a free actionTrance – through a minute and DC 15 Awareness check, enter a death-like tranceSkillFavored Foe (#) – gain +2 Deception, Intimidation, Insight, and Perception vs. #Languages [3] – Arabic, Hindi, Mandarin, TibetanPowers [33 pts] (Origin – Chi/Mystical)Eye of the Jade TigerSenses 4 (Counter Illusions (visual) 2 + Danger Sense (sixth sense) 1 + Mystic/Chi Awareness (sixth sense) 1) + Modifier: Dimensional 2 [6 points]<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Automatically succeed resistance checks vs. illusions targeting vision.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">When you would be surprised, make a DC 10 (GM may raise) Perception check. One degree of success means you’re not surprised, but can’t act. Two or more degrees of success mean you’re not surprised and may act during the surprise round.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sense the use of Mystic/Chi effects at close range, even Subtle [1] ones, with a DC 10 (-1 per 10-feet) Perception check.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Can sense into Mystic Dimensions.</li> </ul>Grasshopper Jumps the Moon / Tae Kwon LeapLeaping 2 [2 points]<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You can leap 30 feet as a free action.</li> </ul>Iron Shirt Chi GungProtection 3 + Modifier: Feature 1 [4 points]<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Gain +3 Toughness. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Feature allows him to root to the Earth, applying this +3 bonus to resist attempts to knock him down or forcibly move him.</li> </ul>Li Po's Legendary FistDamage 6 + Modifiers: Alternate Effects 3, Multiattack +1/rank, Penetrating 6 [21 points]Dim Mak Pressure Points (Affliction rank 6 + Extras: Concentration +1/rank, Cumulative +1/rank) <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Fortitude DC 16; Failure: (1st degree) Vulnerable > (2nd degree) Stunned > (3rd degree) Incapacitated. Subsequent 1st and 2nd degree Fortitude checks at end of enemy’s turn. 3rd degree conditions require a minute of recovery time or outside aid, such as the Treatment skill or Healing effect (DC 16).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Concentration: After striking with Dim Mak, can concentrate as standard action to compel target to make another resistance check, no attack check required.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Cumulative: Effects stack with multiple strikes.</li> </ul>Heavenly White Tara’s Mudra (Deflect rank 6 + Modifiers: Reflect +1/rank, Redirect +1/rank)<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">When taking the Defend action vs. non-area attacks targeting Dodge/Parry, you can use Deflect rank in place of an active Defense for others as well as yourself.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Reflect: You can reflect attacks back at the attacker as a free action. First, you must successfully deflect the attack, then make a normal attack check using your own attack modifier to hit with the reflected attack. It has its normal effect if it hits.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Redirect: You can redirect attacks you successfully deflect at any target within the attack’s normal range, as Reflect, above. You must have the Reflect extra to take this one.</li> </ul>Nine Palms Diagram (Damage rank 6 + Modifiers: Burst Area +1/rank, Selective Attack +1/rank)<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Close Area (30 feet), target whoever you want.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Dodge DC 16 to “take half effect rank” (i.e. rank 3).</li> </ul>*Equipment (30 pts)Camera [1], Cell phone [1], Comm-link [1], Computer [1], Costume [1], Audio recorder [1], Restraints [1], Mini-tracer [1], Night vision goggles [1], Flashlight [1], Tonfa (as per club weapon) [2]Motorcycle [10]Utility Belt [8]Bolas: Snare 3 (Resisted by Dodge; Hindered and Vulnerable, Defenseless and Immobilized) • 1 point.Boomerangs: Ranged Damage 1, Strength-based • 1 point.Explosives: Ranged Burst Area Damage 5 • 1 point.Cutting Torch: Damage 1 Linked to Weaken Toughness 1. • 1 point.Flash-Bangs: Ranged Burst Area Dazzle 4 (Resisted by Fortitude; Vision Impaired, Vision Disabled, Vision Unaware). • 1 point.Rebreather • 1 point.Sleep Gas Pellets: Ranged Cloud Area Sleep 4 (Resisted by Fortitude; Fatigued, Exhausted, Asleep). • 1 point.Smoke Pellets: Ranged Cloud Area Visual Concealment Attack • 1 point.</blockquote>

Verification