General Discussion [Dreams of the Third Age]

[WarDragon]

[QUOTE="Seeker of the End]What mechanical benefit does claiming ownership have? Do you automatically attune to artifacts? What is it?

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No, it doesn't automatically give attunement. Just speeds up a mundane process of claiming something, saying "this is mine," and the object's little god agreeing with you. Basically, barring special effects like Lord Leafar mentioned, it gives no more immediate mechanical benefit than the Zenith ability to cremate a corpse for 1m.

 

[JayTee]

Basically, barring special effects like Lord Leafar mentioned, it gives no more immediate mechanical benefit than the Zenith ability to cremate a corpse for 1m.

Lamest. Anima power. Ever.


At least I got most of the abilities with the anti-keyword charms favored for free. So it's not a total loss.

 

[WarDragon]

Heh. I've played Zeniths too, I feel your pain. Basically does nothing when you're not fighting CoDs.

 

[Seeker of the End]

I would have it allow you to harmonize the artifact in question even though you're not an exalt of the right type. At least then it would be worth something.

 

[JayTee]

I waffle between the Zenith and the Eclipse Caste. The former has the best ability spread for characters I like to play, but the lamest anima power. The latter has the worst ability spread for the characters I like to play, but the coolest anima power.

 

[Lord-Leafar]

[QUOTE="Seeker of the End]I would have it allow you to harmonize the artifact in question even though you're not an exalt of the right type. At least then it would be worth something.

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That would be the equivalent of creating 1 dot artifacts (Fivefold Harmonic Adaptor) instantly for a single mote cost, doesn't sound like a good idea IMO.

 

[WarDragon]

I waffle between the Zenith and the Eclipse Caste. The former has the best ability spread for characters I like to play, but the lamest anima power. The latter has the worst ability spread for the characters I like to play, but the coolest anima power.

Again, pretty much my thought process for the Zenith I played. He was a prosecuting attorney in a Modern game, so the oath-binding would have been about the best thing ever, but those Abilities, ugh.

 

[WarDragon]

Sorry for the double-post, but... my character sheet's done (barring answers to the mechanical questions on the last couple pages), and I think that's one of the longest character backstories I've ever written! Be sure to expand all the quotes, they're short vignettes of important scenes.


The questions I'm interested in, just to make sure they don't get lost in the shuffle:

Hardy Keyword[/URL], Gbat?

Gdbat, a question. Would you agree that my DT fire-breath charm, Scouring Inferno Breath, is compatible with the telekinetic attacks of Mind-Hand Manipulation? It has a listed range, so it should be with the wording I used. I hadn't considered that at first, but if so, it'd save me a few Ability and mutation dots.

 

[Goddamnbatman]

WarDragon: Yeah remember that Yozis supplemental, simple and extra actions charms since they aren't based on any traits can be added together to any combos that they qualify for. As for the hardy keyword, actually it's one of these rules that I didn't mind much for pcs, yeah sure.

 

[JayTee]

And that's three more charmslots that have opened up for me. Awesome!

 

[Myllinnia]

Wait? What does that do, does it matter to me? My reading comprehension is either failing or that wording is not working for me.

 

[JayTee]

It gives you free Ox-bodies if you've taken the listed charms that help contribute to you not dying.

 

[Goddamnbatman]

If you have some infernal charms which qualifies on the list of charms, you get some ox-body equivalent (hardened devil body) , which gives you extra health.

 

[Myllinnia]

Ah. So 1 ox body a like per charm, listed?

 

[JayTee]

Bingo

 

[Goddamnbatman]

yup.

 

[Lord-Leafar]

GBat, I have several Resistance charms, some of which are not in the Hardy list but their identical Solar mirrors are, so I guess it's safe to assume they should be counted as Hardy as well. Obviously I can't benefit from more Hardy charms than my Essence, but just wanted to make sure you were aware of it.


Spirit Hardened Frame [Mirror: Durability of Oak Meditation]


Walking Cadaver Grotesquerie [Mirror: Spirit Strengthens the Skin]


Wound-Eating Invulnerability [Mirror: Iron Skin Concentration]


Resilient Corpse Body [Mirror: Iron Kettle Body]


Stitched-Flesh Resilience [Mirror: Unbreakable Warrior's Mastery]


Wounds Mean Nothing [Mirror: Adamant Skin Technique]


Injury Absorbing Discipline [Mirror: Body-Mending Meditation]


Wound Devouring Hunger [Mirror: Rising Sun Renewal]

 

[Seeker of the End]

I'm so excited for this game xD ! Also thanks for the Hardy Keyword approval Gdbat. Now I can get moar custom charms! It's been a pain working them out, but it will be worth it when we finally start sometime soon.

 

[JayTee]

And now I can rock an average of 43 soak. I believe the common vernacular on the internet is "Come at me, bro!"

 

[Myllinnia]

Frees up 2 charms... Now... I can make 2 more charms... or find two more charms. I think I'll work on two Syrenica Charms in the Invis and Combat or Social trees and if I can't find a thing that works I will look for something in the normal ED/Cece trees that will be helpful.

 

[Seeker of the End]

You stupid Solars and your blasted min-maxing. *grumble* Thank god that I can cut your soak in half when I get my good attack charms. Assuming that it's armored soak from artifacts of course.

 

[JayTee]

[QUOTE="Seeker of the End]You stupid Solars and your blasted min-maxing. *grumble* Thank god that I can cut your soak in half when I get my good attack charms. Assuming that it's armored soak from artifacts of course.

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It's not really min-maxing when that build takes eight whole charms, plus armor to pull off.


But yes, Solar Soak can be quite obscene.

 

[Seeker of the End]

Although I am curious, how are my custom charms and character sheet looking? That's one of the primary reasons why I'm participating in this game after all? Will I get completely outclassed by your 43 soak?

 

[JayTee]

In terms of "reducing damage to ping", yes, a dedicated Zenith soakbeast will outclass most things that come along.


In terms of "anything related to your theme as a Devil Tiger", you should easily be able to match most Solars, if not beat them outright.

 

[Seeker of the End]

IF I brand them Guilty. Which means I won't have to kill you unless you deserve it. Duels when I'm suffering from my torment may happen though, since I'll probably do something corny and ask to "test your resolve" through combat or something like that.


Also, the flame of Pride is specifically designed to work against Solars, sort of. If I hit you with it, your suffer an internal penalty equal to you essence.