Dice Rifts Japan - OOC Thread

[Purr]

Ah! I must have misread. Sorry! =)

EDIT: I admit to being quite distracted with another task at the moment. I should have focused myself more here before posting. Heh! =)

 

[Kikimura]

All good °^°

 

[Purr]

Sherwood What if I played this guy instead? I rolled him up using the same numbers you gave me for the retired Spirit Host (Snake) Wizard. I have used only martial systems you have approved in the past and he's a lot... simpler. He's an all-out Shoki (Demon Queller) which I'm sure the party could use right now. The numbers he needs are under the Game Notes tab.

What do folks think?

(Putting him in the next post.)

 

[Purr]

Spoiler: Bright Storm

• Attributes & Modifiers
• Skills
• Spirit Host!
• Weapons & Gear
• Martial Ways
• Magic!
• Game Notes
• Background
• Inspiration

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  (Image credit: The creative Lizkay from DeviantArt.com!) Human Name: Aki Hongo ("Bright and clear" "True.")
  Nickname among his clan: "Bright Storm"
  O.C.C.: Demon Queller ("Shoki" in Japanese)
  R.C.C.: Tiger Spirit Host P.C.C. from Rifts China 2 (p. 67) but Japanese, not Chinese.
  Level: 1st
  XP: 0/0 xp
  Species: Mystical spirit, one of the 9 million kami of Japan.
  Alignment: Scrupulous
  Appearance: Young, strong-looking, sure of himself.
  Disposition: Strong-willed, curious, adventurous, a little gullible, selfless especially when protecting innocents.
  Mannerisms: Positive-minded, pragmatic, sometimes gets ahead of himself. Displays good manners including proper posture.
  Quotes: "I hear you have a demon problem? Well, here I am!" "I am going to make my clan proud!" "Come and get it!"
  Age: 108 (has been in the spirit world until recently.)
  Gender: Male
  Height: 5 feet, 9 inches (1.75 m).
  Weight: 169 pounds (77 kg).
  Hair: Black and silky, always out of his eyes.
  Eyes: Green like jadeite (light heavenly green).
  Other physical features: Strong-limbed, clearly in great shape.
  Hobbies: Working out, hiking through the wilderness, singing and dancing, collecting Japanese weapons of old.
  
  I.Q. 22 (+8% to Skills/+4 to Perception)
  M.E. 22 (+4 to Psionic Attack, +5 vs. insanity)
  M.A. 17 (45% to Charm/Intimidate)
  P.S. 43 (Supernatural Strength +28 S.D.C. damage, +4 additional with hand strikes per Iron Hand)
  P.P. 28 (+7 to Strike, Parry, Dodge)
  P.E. 30 (+30% to Saving Throws vs. coma/death, +8 to Saving Throws vs. Magic, poison, toxins)
  P.B. 14
  Spd ?? (approximately ?? miles/?? kilometers per hour)
  
  Hit Points: 41/41 (Human form - Note: Transform into M.D.C. for 1 P.P.E./2 minutes (Chi-Gung)
  S.D.C.: ???/??? (Human form - Note: Transform into M.D.C. for 1 P.P.E./2 minutes (Chi-Gung)
  M.D.C.: ??/?? (natural Animus form) or ??/?? (50% more in bitty no-cast animal cat form)
  P.P.E.: ??/?? (2d6 per level)
  Chi/ISP: 66/66 (1d6+6 per leel)
  Action Points: 6/6
  
  
  Spoiler: The Math behind the Attributes.

  Hit Points: 41 (+30 P.E.) (+8 Chi-Gung) (+3 Experience Levels)
  S.D.C.: 178 (+18 O.C.C.) (+90 Chi-Gung) (+15 Skills) (+15 O-Ken Wa) (+15 Yung Huo Jen)
  M.D.C.: 275/275 (+42 Hit Points) (+178 S.D.C.) (+?? Tiger)
  P.P.E.: 171/171 (+140 Demon Queller dice +30 P.E. Attribute)
  Chi/ISP: 66/66 (Triple M.E. Attribute) (remember to use Dragon Chi) (Recovers Chi/ISP at triple the rate when meditating.)
  
  I.Q. 22 (21 Dice) (+1 Cat)
  M.E. 22 (22 Dice)
  M.A. 17 (17 Dice)
  P.S. 43 (27 Dice) (+2 Boxing) (+10 Cat) (+2 Gymnastics) (+1 O-Ken Wa) (+2 Stone Ox) (+1 Yung Huo Jen)
  P.P. 28 (19 Dice) (+2 Cat) (+1 Gymnastics) (+3 O-Ken Wa) (+3 Yung Huo Jen)
  P.E. 30 (23 Dice) (+1 Chi-Gung) (+2 Gymnastics) (+1 O-Ken Wa) (+1 Running) (+1 Stone Ox) (+1 Yung Huo Jen)
  P.B. 14 (14 Dice)
  Spd 33 (13 Dice) (+2d6+10 Cat) (+10 Chagi) (+5 O-Ken Wa) (+10 Running)
  
  Combat Attributes (O-Ken Wa/Yung Huo Jen)
  Perception +4
  Initiative +2, +3 with sword
  Attacks per Round: 6/6
  Strike +10/+9
  Parry +9/+9
  Dodge +9/+7
  Roll with Punch +2/+5
  Damage: +28 S.D.C. (+4 damage on all hand strikes.)
  Disarm +7
  Pull Punch +7/+10
  Body Flip/Throw +7
  Horror Factor (See Demon Queller bonuses below)
  Species Natural Abilities: Night vision 1000 feet (300 m), can leap 20 feet (6.1 m) high and 40 feet (12.2 m) across from a standing position, see Skills, Master Psychic (saves on a base 10 or higher).
  Demon Queller bonuses: +1 Action per Round, +1 to Horror Factor at 1st, 2nd, 4th and more (Rifts Japan, p. 65), impervious to possession, impervious to the bite and mind control of vampires, +1 to save vs. mind control. The warrior has a Horror Factor of 15 to lesser demons and 10 to greater demons.
  Special Martial Art Technique bonuses: Fatigues at half the normal weigh and can lift and carry 50 times the normal weight capacity (Stone Ox, Rifts Japan, p. 196), +4 damage on all hand strikes. Yung Huo Jen's Weapon Kata Sword is 2 levels higher than his level (currently 1st level for +2 to Strike, +1 to Parry, +0 when thrown).
  
  
  Spoiler: The math behind the Combat Statistics.

  Combat Attributes
  Perception +4 (+4 I.Q.)
  Initiative +2, +3 with sword (+2 Cat) (+1 O-Ken Wa via Iaijutsu) / (+1 Yung Huo Jen via Iaijutsu [+6 if Zanshin]
  Attacks per Round: 6/6 (4 O-Ken Wa) / (4 Yung Huo Jen) (+1 Demon Queller) (+1 Cat)
  Strike +10/+9 before sword kata bonuses (+7 P.P.) (+1 Chagi) (+2 O-Ken Wa) / (+0 Yung Huo Jen)
  Parry +9/+9 (+7 P.P.) (+2 O-Ken Wa) (+2 Yung Huo Jen) [+2 Parry if Zanshin]
  Dodge +9/+7 (+7 P.P.) (+2 O-Ken Wa) / (+0 Yung Huo Jen) [+4 Parry if Zanshin]
  Roll +2/+5 (+2 Gymnastics) (+0 O-Ken Wa) / (+3 Yung Huo Jen)
  Damage: +28 S.D.C. (+4 more with hand strikes)
  Disarm +7/+7 (+7 P.P.)
  Pull Punch +7/+10 (+7 P.P.) / (+3 Yung Huo Jen)
  Body Flip/Throw: +7 (+7 P.P.)
  Entangle: +7 (+7 P.P.)
  Special: Yung Huo Jen's Weapon Kata Sword is 2 levels higher than his level.
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  Demon Queller O.C.C. Skills
  Language: Japanese: 98% (per Cat special abilities, speaks all Asian languages + Indian at 88%)
  Literacy: Japanese: 98%
  One Language of Choice: American: 73% (+3%)
  Climbing: 63%/53% (+5%) (+10% Cat) (+5% Gymnastics)
  Swimming (66% base chance from Cat): 74% (+5%)
  Dance: 53% (+5%)
  Sing: 58% (+5%)
  Wilderness Survival: 48% (+5%) (+10% Cat)
  Land Navigation: 54% (+4%) (+10% Cat)
  Tracking: 58% (+5%) (+15%; humans and demons) (+10% Cat)
  Japanese Mythology: 53% (+5%)
  Lore: Demons & Monsters: 53% (+5%)
  Mathematics: Basic: 63% (+5%)
  W.P. Sword (see Martial Ways)
  W.P. Energy Rifle +0
  W.P. Heavy Military Weapons +1
  W.P. Targeting +1
  Hand to Hand: Kendo (upgraded to O-Ken Wa)
  
  O.C.C. Related Skills (3)
  1. (Martial Arts - O-Ken Wa)
  2. (Martial Arts - Yung Huo Jen)
  3. (Martial Arts - Yung Huo Jen)
  
  Secondary Skills (3 for 1st level only)
  1. (Martial Arts - Yung Huo Jen)
  2. (Martial Arts - Yung Huo Jen)
  3. Detect Ambush: 48% (+5%)
  
  Spirit Host Skills
  Base Swim equal to 66% (see above)
  Prowl: 88% (+1%)
  +10% to Climb and Seduction skills.
  +5% to all Rogue and Wilderness skills.
  Understands and speaks all Asian languages (88% including Indian).
  W.P. Bamboo Staff +1 (See Rifts China 2, p. 19.)
  
  Skills from Martial Arts
  Yung Huo Jen - Weapon Kata (Sword at 2 levels higher. +2 to Strike, +1 to Parry, +0 when thrown).
  Gymnastics
  Prowl (see Spirit Host Skills above)
  Running
  Taoism: 48% (+3%)
  
  Skills Desired
  1. Athletics for the parry/dodge/roll?
  2. Boxing
  3. Detect Concealment?
  
  Skills from Level Advancement
  2nd level -
  3rd level -
  4th level -
  5th level -
  
  
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  Tiger - (In Japan) Represents power and strength and a protector against evil.
  
  Psychic Powers
  Level 1: Commune with Spirits (6), See the Invisible (4), Meditation (0).
  Level 2: See Aura (6), Sense Evil (2), and Sense Magic (2).
  Level 3: Intuitive Combat (10) and Presence Sense (4).
  
  (All powers in Mystic China 2, p. 69)
  Born to Sense and Manipulate Chi. Can add Mega-Damage to otherwise ordinary weapons.
  Spirit Writing
  View Ghost Drama (Mystic China 2, p. 69)
  
  
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  Weapons
  2 high-quality Mega-damage vibro-katanas (3D6 M.D. each, Rifts Japan, p. 117).
  Three weapons of choice:
  AT-230 Particle Beam Rifle "several" magazines
  AT-23 Police Stun Rifle "several" magazines
  AT-25 Pump Grenade launcher (30 2D6 laser blasts per E-mag, 12 grenade payload. Want AT-D32 Concussion Grenades (Rifts Japan, p. 130).
  
  Desired weapons
  Rune weapon(s), especially katanas! (Magic items of all kinds.)
  ARC-2 "Nighthawk" Defense System (Sentry gun! Rifts Japan, p. 128, 180,000 credits.)
  AT-D10 Satchel Charges (3 minute delay, 3D4x10 M.D. to all within 30 feet).
  
  Gear
  "Several" sets of clothing
  Silk robe
  Black boots
  Black gloves
  30 feet (9 m) legnth of rope
  large sacks
  small sacks
  Backpack
  Sleeping roll
  Two canteens
  
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  Mystic Martial Art Power (Mystic China 2, p. 69 under Spirit Host P.C.C.): Gui Long Kung Fu (Dragon Blade, p. 29).
  1. Awaken Personal Chi Blade.
  2. Blade Chi Healing (3d6 Hit Points/S.D.C. or 1d6 M.D.C.). Cost: 8 I.S.P..
  3. Blade Chi Awareness (mini-Zanshin with no bonuses). Cost: 2 I.S.P..
  4. Blade Chi Mega-Damage (normal weapons do Mega-damage). Cost: None.
  
  Martial Art Powers: (1-4 from Demon Queller, 5-7 from O-Ken Wa from Rifter #3, p. 35. 8+ from Yung Huo Jen - no new powers until 5th.)
  1. Stone Ox
  2. Chi-Gung (+1 to P.E., +2d6 to Hit Points), +90 to S.DC.).
  3. Iron Hand (M.D. fire does 1/2 damage to his hands, +4 damage from all hand strikes)
  4. Chagi (Incredible kicks, leaps, tricks, faster running speed).
  
  5. Iaijutsu (FREE for both O-Ken Wa and Yung Huo Jen at 1st level)
  6. Zanshin (supernatural awareness, cannot be surprised even from behind, +2 to Parry, +4 Dodge, +6 Initiative if within melee, more.)
  7. Chi Zoshiki (Rifts Japan, p. 196 - remember, can be used on groups, will work against mystical/psychic/technological detection)
  
  8. Chi-atsu (Hit Point/S.D.C./Coma healing and more. Per Sherwood, 2 M.D. healed for every 1 Chi spent)
  9. Dragon Chi (take Chi from the world or other willing characters, 3 Chi/ISP minimum).
  10. Body Chi/Kokyu (Spend Chi to increase self-Attributes, especially Speed if in Mist form! Lasts one Round).
  
  
  Spoiler: Basic Chi abilities

  Basic Chi abilities (all characters who have at least one Chi power gain these abilities.)
  1. Chi Awareness - detects level and type of Chi in others. 40 foot range.
  2. Chi Relaxation - Character can instantly calm their mind. Can relax in the face of danger, resist insanity, drug addiction, etc. Can go to sleep instantly.
  3. Defend against Chi Attacks - (NOTE: Sherwood does not have Chi combat in his game.)
  
  
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  Martial Art System: O-Ken Wa from Rifter #3 (p. 35). See Rifter #3 (I will likely type out the whole thing if Hongo is approved).
  
  Marital Art System: Yung Huo Jen: The Eternal Fires of the Sword (also from Rifter #3).
  
  
  Spoiler: Yung Huo Jen: The Eternal Fires of the Sword

  Here's the missing text from Rifter #3​

  YUNG HUO JEN: THE ETERNAL FIRES OF THE SWORD​

  During the mid-16th century, a man known only as The Vagabond spent his life wandering Asia searching for physical and spiritual perfection. Over the span of his journeys he traveled from the northern islands of Japan to the Ural Mountains. The Vagabond eventually reached the highest of states, that of an Enlightened Immortal. Prior to this, however, his journeys took him through dangerous territory. In order to protect himself he developed a variety of martial arts in a quest to seek perfection. Yung Huo Jen is one of the arts he developed during the middle portion of his wanderings. Even with Yung Huo Jen’s power and mystic abilities, The Vagabond was not content. After teaching the art to a few disciples who traveled with him for years, he abandoned the art and moved on to another. His disciples, however, formed a dojo secreted away in a valley of the Himalayas. To this day their descendants spread their knowledge to others who come to their dojo. Currently there are nearly five dozen practitioner s of Yung Huo Jen in the valley, studying, perfecting, and seeking physical and spiritual balance. Another two dozen students wander the world in search of enlightenment.
  
  Students who wish to learn Yung Huo Jen must journey to the only dojo in the world, deep in the Himalayan Mountains. Training is balanced between grueling physical instruction and equally taxing mental exercises. The final test involves musha-shugyo, a traditional period of wandering where the student seeks his position in the cosmos. Some students have wandered for decades before finding their place. Some precocious students have only had to wander for a few years while the most dismal students have never found their place and have died before the truth was revealed to them.
  
  Important Note: Because Yung Huo Jen incorporates so many techniques and because training is so intense, Yung Huo Jen counts as two martial art forms (and is of course an Exclusive form), just like Ninjitsu and Thai Kick Boxing.
  Entrance Requirements: M.E. of 10, P.P. of 11.
  Skill Cost: 14 years. This does not include the period of musha-shugyo. The minimum period of wandering ever known was three years.
  Costume: Anything outside of the dojo. Training is conducted in a hakama, a loose jacket, and china flats (the lightweight shoes worn by many kung fu practitioners).
  Stance: Weight balanced on the balls of the feet, front foot at a 45 degree angle forward, back foot perpendicular. The forward hand is held out in a knife hand position while the rear hand in either on the sword hilt or holding the drawn sword.
  Character Bonuses:
  +3 to P.P.
  +1 to P.S.
  +1 to P.E.
  +15 to S.D.C.
  Combat Skills:
  Attacks Per Melee: 4
  Escape Moves: Roll with Impact, Backflip, Maintain Balance.
  Attack Moves: Cartwheel, Handstand, Leap, Somersault.
  Basic Defensive Moves: Dodge, Parry, Automatic Parry.
  Advanced Defenses: Backflip, Combination Parry/Attack, Disarm.
  Hand Attacks: Strike, Knife Hand.
  Basic Foot Attacks: Kick Attack, Snap Kick, Tripping / Leg Hook, Drop Kick (can be used with a Leg Hook), Wheel Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Axe Kick.
  Jumping Foot Attacks: Jump Kick, Flying Jump Kick, Flying Reverse Turning Kick.
  Special Attacks: Forearm, Knee, Leap Attack.
  Holds/Locks: None
  Weapon Katas: W.P. Sword, at 2 levels higher than the character's current level (1st level martial artist would start with W.P. Sword at level 3).
  Modifiers to Attacks: Pull Punch, Critical Strike, Critical Strike from behind.
  Skills Included in Training
  Martial Art Powers: Select three powers from either Martial Art Techniques or Chi Mastery abilities. In addition, the character automatically gets Iai-Jutsu. If desired, any number of powers other than Iai-Jutsu can be traded, one-for-one, for any basic skill program (excluding physical).
  Languages: Chinese
  Skills: W.P. Sword, Running, Gymnastics.
  Philosophical Training: Taoist
  Level Advancement Bonuses
  1st +3 to roll with impact and pull strike, +2 to parry.
  2nd +1D6 to damage with any type of sword, +2 to strike.
  3rd Add one attack per melee, +1 to backflip and cartwheel.
  4th +2 to leap, +1 to handstand, +1 to dodge.
  5th Select one additional martial art power from Martial Art Techniques or Chi Mastery abilities, +1 to disarm.
  6th Critical strike on a natural 18, 19, or 20, +1 to maintain balance.
  7th Add one attack per melee, +1 to dodge.
  8th +2 to strike, +2 to parry.
  9th Death blow on a natural 20, +1 to maintain balance.
  10th Add one attack per melee, +1 to leap.
  11th Select one additional martial art power from Martial Art Techniques or Chi Mastery abilities, +1 to cartwheel.
  12th +1D6 to damage with any type of sword, +2 to disarm.
  13th Add one attack per melee, +1 to dodge.
  14th +2 to strike and parry, +1 to handstand.
  15th Select one additional martial art power from Martial Art Techniques or Chi Mastery abilities, +2 to pull strike.
  

  WHY STUDY YUNG HUO JEN?​

  Yung Huo Jen is one of the ultimate sword martial arts. Combining deadly speed with amazing acrobatic skills, it is capable of taking down most human opponents in a matter of seconds. Its only possible weakness is against multiple attackers.
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  See Book of Magic, page 91 for Invocation spells. Per Demon Queller, Rifts Japan, p64. "At best, the character will learn one or two spells to add to his demon fighting repertoire every three levels."
  
  Level 1
  Globe of Daylight (2)
  See the Invisible (4)
  Sense Evil (2)
  
  Level 2
  Turn Dead (6)
  
  Level 3
  Breathe Without Air (5)
  Impervious to Fire (5)
  
  Level 4
  Charismatic Aura (10)
  Magic Net (7)
  
  Level 5
  Circle of Flame (10)
  
  Level 6
  Call Lightning (15)
  Fire Ball (10)
  Tongues (12)
  Words of Truth (15)
  
  Level 7
  (None)
  
  Level 8
  Exorcism (30)
  
  Level 9
  Banishment (65)
  Protection Circle: Simple (45)
  
  
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  DIE ROLLS NEEDED:
  4d4 x10 S.D.C.
  +6D6 + 70 M.D.C. (Cat)
  2d6+10 for Speed (Cat)
  1d4x10 P.P.E. (+ P.E. x2 and 2d6 per level of experience - Shoki)
  2d6x1,000 (credits)
  1d6 large sacks
  1d4 small sacks
  4d4 days of rations
  =)
  
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  Once upon a time, there was a young boy who believed in magic. Then the Fire Nation attacked. Wait. =)
  
  Allow me to start over.
  
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  www.yokai.com
  
  "妖精の死" by Arai Akino
  
  
  "凍る砂" by Arai Akino
  
  

 

[Sherwood]

Sherwood What if I played this guy instead? I rolled him up using the same numbers you gave me for the retired Spirit Host (Snake) Wizard. I have used only martial systems you have approved in the past and he's a lot... simpler. He's an all-out Shoki (Demon Queller) which I'm sure the party could use right now. The numbers he needs are under the Game Notes tab.

What do folks think?

(Putting him in the next post.)

I can absolutely give you the rolls you need, but I want to make sure you are going to be happy with your choice of character. Are you sure you wish to switch? If so, we can take steps to make this happen.

 

[Purr]

Sherwood

Well, I won't know until I play him, of course (we can't tell the future), but I know one thing - Snowfall can't be Snowfall here like he was in our previous Rifts game. That's been proven to me. So what else to do? Either bring a new Character in or leave the game and I'd rather not leave the game, you know? I like everybody here! =)

I'm hoping by bringing in someone simpler for the game that it'll all work out.

Side notes about Bright Storm: The simple parts are this: He's brand-new (1st level) and this is his very first Shoki mission, so he wants to do his Tiger clan proud. I mean, wouldn't you? Japanese tigers died out in the 20th Century, but this is Rifts and anything is possible so why not create a guy who isn't invested in the same way as my complex Kitsune? This guy is a straightforward Shoki who really specializes in martial arts and swords (single or dual). He has just enough to start himself off to get some serious demon quelling done. When he's not goofing off and enjoying life, working out or learning about mythology, that is. Both he and Snowfall are animal spirits - I could have Snowfall call him up to take his place and that, in an odd way, would satisfy both of their honorable (Japanese) alignments.

But really, demon quelling is all Bright Storm knows. That's it. And if that's not simple, what is? =) More importantly, he's got to be a better fit!

 

[Sherwood]

Ok. I'll make some rolls for you, and we can get Bright Storm into the game.

DIE ROLLS NEEDED:
4d4 x10 S.D.C. - 110 SDC
+6D6 + 70 M.D.C. (Cat) - 88 MD
2d6+10 for Speed (Cat) - 18
1d4x10 P.P.E. (+ P.E. x2 and 2d6 per level of experience - Shoki) - 30
2d6x1,000 (credits) - 7,000 credits
1d6 large sacks - 3
1d4 small sacks - 2
4d4 days of rations - 10

 

[Purr]

Hongo is now in the Characters section. =) Sherwood

Could I get the number of magazines and grenades (plus type) for Hongo's guns?

Also, could Hongo begin with some kind of magic item? I'm not looking for powerful - I'm just looking for Japanese. Plus, my guy wants Japanese rune blades as a long-term goal as that would combine his love of Japanese mythology with demon hunting! =)

I am still getting to know him, but Hongo is based off of a character I played a long time ago and that's always a fun place to start. =)

 

[Sherwood]

Hongo is now in the Characters section. =) Sherwood

Could I get the number of magazines and grenades (plus type) for Hongo's guns?

Also, could Hongo begin with some kind of magic item? I'm not looking for powerful - I'm just looking for Japanese. Plus, my guy wants Japanese rune blades as a long-term goal. =)

I am still getting to know him, but Hongo is based off of a character I played a long time ago and that's always a fun place to start. =)

I just got to work, so the weapons will have to wait until tomorrow when I'm up, but I'll make sure you have something good.

 

[Purr]

I just got to work, so the weapons will have to wait until tomorrow when I'm up, but I'll make sure you have something good.

Thanks!

Hope you have a good shift!

 

[Sherwood]

Thanks!

Hope you have a good shift!

Thank you, my good man. I hope to.

 

[Psychie]

A question for you, Sherwood . Are we going to be rewriting things to say that Snowfall was never there and it has always been dannigans new character? We need to know what to expect before we get too far into the scene.

 

[Purr]

A question for you, Sherwood . Are we going to be rewriting things to say that Snowfall was never there and it has always been dannigans new character? We need to know what to expect before we get too far into the scene.

Actually, I have something in mind to answer all of those things should it please our Game Master. Give me a few minutes.

 

[Sherwood]

I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

 

[Purr]

Oh. And I added a little more artwork to Bright Storm's/Hongo's character sheet. I imagine he will be walking about most often in his "Animus" ("were-tiger") form so I hope the artwork helps with everyone's mental images of him.

 

[Psychie]

Sweet artwork.

 

[Sherwood]

Yes, indeed. Nice pics.

 

[Purr]

Sherwood I've said this more times than I can rightly count, but it is worth saying again - if you want me to change anything in my post or rewrite it entirely, just say the word.

 

[Sherwood]

Sherwood I've said this more times than I can rightly count, but it is worth saying again - if you want me to change anything in my post or rewrite it entirely, just say the word.

Well written intro for your tiger. Let's see what everyone does now.

 

[Purr]

Well written intro for your tiger. Let's see what everyone does now.

Sherwood Thank you! He is becoming quite the personality in my brain as I form him up. He's somewhere between Scrupulous and Unprincipled and I'll find out which as I play him.

I just got to work, so the weapons will have to wait until tomorrow when I'm up, but I'll make sure you have something good.

In his Weapons and Gear tab, I have the three weapons of choice that align with his weapon proficiencies. All guns and a great launcher, if you'll allow it. There are concussion grenades listed in the tab too; the idea being to hit the bad guys, stun them, and then move into melee.

You have my attention with "something good." When you're a demon queller, magic is often something good!

On a side note, I think I'll make one of his long-term goals to go after the Daisho of the Storm in Rifts Japan (or some Demon-finding and slaying Rune swords of Japanese origin). He is a sword-nut, and while he likes his vibro-katanas, nothing beats rune swords. =)

Psychie Thank you for the Well-written! Snowfall realizes he did not give Kimi a proper goodbye and so expect a little role-playing add-on soon which I hope will make Kimi (and you) smile. =)

 

[Purr]

Sherwood Catch up in-game then read this, please.

Spoiler: OOC for Sherwood.

These Hiroshimans just killed their own. To Hongo, these are not nameless guards, but people. If these people were handpicked to be on this security team, why did they suddenly attack? Were they not seen as loyal? Or were they imposters?

Hongo would like to use Dragon Chi to take away some of the costs (minimum 3) of any psychic abilities he uses.

He would like to activate his View Ghost Drama ability (Uses 8 P.P.E.. Rifts World Book 25: China 2, p. 69). He is hoping its reenactment might help determine what was taking place with the recently-departed just before they opened fire. Did they just open fire as one? Were there signs of a mental struggle prior to the assault? If so, spirits of the recently departed might still be here for a little while longer, seeking justice or perhaps revenge. He hopes using View Ghost Drama will also give him a strong idea of who he is talking to when he uses his next psychic ability in combination.

Next up is Commune with Spirits psychic ability (Rifts Ultimate Edition, p. 172). This is to question the spirits that View Ghost Drama might have found; restless spirits that may have been possessed in life. After introducing himself to the spirit, his questions are:

1. "Did you attack this vessel out of your own free will?"
2. "If so, why? If not, what made you do so?"
3. "What would you like me to know?"

If he receives only emotions but not clear messages, then it is off to Spirit Writing he goes (Rifts World Book 25: China 2, p. 69) to get clearer - written - answers.

Also, a friendly reminder? You mentioned you were going to see how much ammunition Hongo had with his guns? And a magic "something good?" =)

Edit: Oh. And to any interested parties, I have updated Hongo's character sheet to reflect the character as I know him (Alignment, disposition, mannerisms, appearance, etc.). Have a look and enjoy! =)

 

[Sherwood]

Been busy with family stuff the past few days, but I will have an IC post up shortly. Probably later on this evening.

 

[Sherwood]

IC post will be up later tonight.

 

[Sherwood]

Before I forget again, Purr you have four magazines for your weapons.

 

[Purr]

Before I forget again, Purr you have four magazines for your weapons.

Thank you! How many grenades for his grenade launcher please? Also, you mentioned "something good" in the way of a magic item?