[Stay Frosty!] Character Creation Discussion

[WlfSamurai]

Here, we'll create our characters and discuss their bonds.

 

[WlfSamurai]

First, let me point out where in the CMC you fall.


You're part of the 2nd Marine Assault Unit, 1st Battalion, Bravo Company, 2nd Platoon, 3rd Squad, Fire Team Bravo (MAU 2, 1 Bat/B/2/3 for short). When radio comms come into your Sergeant, your squad will be referred to as Bravo 2/3.


You guys will make up a full Fire Team, Bravo.

 

[Skrakes]

I'll be rolling out with a Synthetic, much to CW's chagrin.

 

[WlfSamurai]

Hahaha. Did @Cthulhu_Wakes want to be a Synthetic?

 

[Cthulhu_Wakes]

I do fancy them for characters in the Alien-verse. Liston is still my favorite.

 

[WlfSamurai]

So, with the Synthetic playbook chosen, that leaves:

• Trooper
  
• Officer
  
• Medic
  
• Sergeant
  

Anyone else thought about what they want to play?

 

[Cthulhu_Wakes]

I'd like to rock a Smartgun Trooper.

 

[Belial]

dibs on officer or who ever the squad leader is

 

[Hurm]

I will take the Medic, then, unless there is much opposition from someone.

 

[WlfSamurai]

@Belial The Sergeant leads a squad. The Lieutenant leads a platoon. Your choice. Both have really neat moves.

 

[Skrakes]

It's the Sergeant who gets the flippin' sweet shotgun, so I think that choice should be already made.

 

[Grey]

I would also like to shout for Officer or Sarge, but I can just run Trooper if not.

 

[WlfSamurai]

Okay, so character creation is pretty straightforward. Most of it's just a list on the sheet you choose from. Simple enough?

 

[Belial]

Ok Ill stick with the lieutenant

 

[Grey]

Awww yiss I'm the sarge time to chargen.

 

[Skrakes]

I don't understand some of the Squad Bond stuff. This is way crunchier than AW, kinda hits you like a sledgehammer.

 

[WlfSamurai]

Well, and there's no rulebook, so... Anyway, just ask questions as needed. We'll be doing bonds together. Don't worry about them for now.

 

[WlfSamurai]

Anyone else having trouble or have any questions?

 

[Cthulhu_Wakes]

So, Trooper bonuses. Let us consider these, shall we? For I am reading this Greek for the first time. Skrakes and I are puzzling over it.

 

[Skrakes]

All the playbooks but Synthetic don't give a full stat spread. We are confused, oh mighty GM.

 

[WlfSamurai]

Yes. It is different. Even from it's own source. Let's go step-by-step. This is for the "Trooper", but will serve as an example. Other playbooks will vary. This is starting from the first column on the left, bottom of the page:

1. Rank (we can hold off on assigning rank just yet)
   
   
2. Private First class (Pfc)
   
3. technician 5th Grade (t/5)
   
4. corporal (cpl)
   

[*]Name

1. your choice
   

[*]Profile (choose one)

1. By-The-Book
   
2. Bold
   
3. Cool
   
4. Precise
   
5. Charming
   
6. Sharp
   
7. Fragile
   
8. Reckless
   
9. Indecisive
   
10. Icy
    
11. Savage
    
12. Absent-Minded
    
13. Gung-Ho
    
14. Honorable
    
15. Psychotic
    
16. Hopeful
    
17. Shy
    
18. Guarded
    
19. Pessimistic
    
20. Cheerful
    
21. Dominant
    

[*]Background (choose one)

1. Athlete
   
2. Artist
   
3. Teacher
   
4. Student
   
5. Laborer
   
6. Craftsman
   
7. Doctor
   
8. Lawyer
   
9. Engineer
   
10. Drifter
    
11. Musician
    
12. Mechanic
    
13. Firefighter
    
14. Reporter
    
15. Farmer
    
16. Cook
    
17. Driver
    
18. Clerk
    
19. Barber
    
20. Plumber
    
21. Service Worker
    
22. Writer
    
23. Caretaker
    
24. Parent
    
25. Criminal
    

[*]Deployment

1. Leave empty for now
   

[*]Stats (see hard to read grey text at the top?)

1. Battle: +2
   
2. +1 in one other stat of your choice
   
3. All others = 0
   

[*]Squad / Bonds

1. Leave all this blank for now
   

[*]Stress / Wounds

1. Leave all this blank for now
   

[*]Loadoud (choose one, the tags on the weapon are fictional triggers)

1. Pulse rifle
   
2. Smartgun
   

[*]Gear

1. Leave all this blank for now
   

[*]Smokes

1. Leave all this blank for now
   

[*]Trooper Moves (choose two in addition to Marines Go First)

1. Marines go first (starting move)
   
2. Battle tested
   
3. Comrade in arms
   
4. Eye for supply
   
5. Heavy weapon
   
6. Fight back
   
7. Spray & pray
   
8. Stone cold
   
9. Get some!
   

That's it to start. The rest we'll need to decide as a group. Questions?

 

[Cthulhu_Wakes]

No, that was fine! Just need the Stats themselves! Many thanks!

 

[WlfSamurai]

Surely.

 

[Cthulhu_Wakes]

Surely you can't be serious.

 

[WlfSamurai]

YES! Someone knows the referene! IWD FTW!