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The tavern is allegedly closed, but familiar figures still frequent the bar. They aren't friends of the owner, not even close, but they have a standing agreement. Keep the tavern free of idiots and violence and they get free drinks until the time doesn't matter. Tonight is one of those nights. Curfew has been imposed in light of current events, and it seems to be raining heavier than usual.

But tonight, the routine is shattered. Tonight, someone decides to knock on the door when the tavern is closed. There is even a 'Closed - Leave or Die!' sign very clearly nailed to the door. Whoever is knocking, therefore, must have a very good reason for knocking or is an idiot.

Tarvis groans and puts out his cigar before abdicating his seat at the bar with the rest of you. Striding across the floor with notable agitation, he reaches out and quickly unbolts the wooden door before letting it swing open.

"Hey, can't you read?" he asks, gesturing to the 'Closed - Leave or Die!' sign. With a flick of his wrist, two foot-long glimmering knives extend from his knuckles. "We're closed. Piss off."

The cloaked figure ignores his blatant threats, stepping through the threshold without paying Tarvis any mind.

"Do you have a death wish? I said we're..."

This time, the cloaked figure acknowledges Tarvis. Silently, the figure raises a gnarled hand and clenches it very firmly into a fist. Before Tarvis can say more, he is gasping for breath, his other hand going to his throat.

"Does anyone else object to my presence?" the figure asks. His voice is deep and bored, but there is an unmistakeable underlying malignance in his words.

The response is an overwhelming "Objection!" without words. In a matter of seconds, every figure at the bar has slid off their stool and drawn a surprisingly wide and colorful variety of weapons, most of them completely illegal. All sights are set on the cloaked figure and the weapons set to kill.

The figure lowers his hand. Tarvis gasps for air as the figure releases the invisible grip at his throat. No longer preoccupied with subduing the man who threatened him, the cloaked figure reaches up and lowers his hood. Despite the elderly appearance of the lines in his face and the frosted shade of his hair, his eyes smoulder with an inner hatred as he glares across all those leveling their weapons toward him.

"I am Count Dooku. I come with a proposition for you all."

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INTRODUCTION

Hired out by the sizeable paychecks coming from Count Dooku, leader of the Separatist movements against the Galactic Republic in the years leading up the epic and destructive Clone Wars that paved the way for the Galactic Empire to be instated, players find themselves as characters who have been living on the wrong side of the law for most of their lives. Out of the need to survive, out of the need for money, or out of pure bloodlust, each character is a formidable combatant.

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TEMPLATES

The Bounty Hunter - An up-and-coming legend amongst hunters, this character is accustomed to violence as a means of increasing their personal wealth. Simply enough, they hunt bounties, but in doing so they have become well-rounded and well-equipped killers with class.

The Mercenary - Renting out his services in destruction, this character is a straight combat specialist, always in high demand at any point in time. More rough n' tumble from a life of heavy soldiering, he always gets the job done so long as it pays well.

The Slaver - Despite the illegitemacy of his activities, this character is always seeking a new source to obtain sentient livestock from. But life in an illegal occupation has given him the wits he needs to outsmart his opponents.

The Pirate - Hijacking in the space lanes, this character is a professional pilot that his turned his impressive skill into a means of gaining profit. Most comfortable behind the controls of a starship, they still manage to pack a punch when it comes to anything else.

The Assassin - Essentially a privately contracted killer, this character hunts targets like the bounty hunter but prefers to keep at a distance and handling things through stealth and traps.

The Primitive Warrior - Given advantages by their species, this character specializes in close combat domination. Obviously alien and possibly savage, they cannot be understood very clearly with words, but they get the point across with their fists and weapons.

The Saboteur - More or less a secret agent, this character has retired from service to government officials and now performs as an operative for whomever writes the biggest paychecks.

The Corrupted - With a wallet fattened by bribes and a political career marked with corruption and greed, this character is normally behind the scenes but is totally capable of getting in on the action. Though always pursuing greater wealth, they are already immensely wealthy.

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I would appreciate if everyone would please state which template they would like, just for clarity and so I can begin helping those that need the help once things get under way.

If you let me join in, I definitly need some help ... like... Bounty Hunters are the all-round templetes? So, anyone who is new should pick this out to make it "easier"?

Bounty Hunter is well-rounded, yes.

I will take a Mercenary.

I'm leaning toward assassin. Can I go ahead and get started with Ush's Assassin template, or should I wait for any 'tweaks' you might be making? Also, the Corrupted has potential, but I'd like to know more about it. What kind of template will it have; which of Ush's is it based off of?

I don't believe the Assassin will be getting any tweaks, but hold on posting it here for a bit.

The Corrupted is based off of the Idealistic Noble. I'm not sure if I want more than one to be played, and Lana convinced me to make the template in the first place.

Alright. Firstly, I wanted to be an assassin, but after giving it some thought, I will choose to be a Bounty Hunter.



Actually, if you're new to this, I'd recommend a Mercenary. It's a pretty simple, straightforward character, probably one of the easiest to play.

Ok, so assassin it is! I'm gonna go ahead and get started working on him, but yeah, I'll wait to post until you're ready. This should be a pretty intersting game, an non-jedi take on the Darkie PT games. I've never really played the bad guy before. (And I mean that literally: even as a kid, my brother played most of the Cobras and Decepticons, while I handled mostly the autobots and Joes) So that will be interesting as well, at least from my perspective.

I'd possibly like to be a Saboteur, maybe a Pirate.

Ok, I'm struggling with getting a 'flavor' for an assassin. Would it be a pain to go with Bounty hunter instead? I don't want to overload or off balance the game by having too many, let me know if you prefer that I stick with assassin or take another template.

Well, for Bounty Hunters, it's just you and me now.

If it's okay for me to join too, Rex, I'd like to take a Slaver or, maybe, a Primitive Warrior.

Hey, I'm interested in joining this RP, if there's any space free that is. If so sign me up for a Pirate please.

All players are welcome, so welcome aboard Trick. And there is plenty of room, Craft.

I have no problem with having multiple templates, such as the three people who have expressed interest in playing Bounty Hunters. Out of character, it will be interesting to see each player's take on the template and their character... unless we get three Boba Fetts, and then I might say something. In character and in game, I fully expect competetive attitudes and showing off.

Then I'll have to work hard on my character's profile.

Hmm, I might go as a bad-ass Merc...

I would expect that anyway, Val!

In any case, as Jazz stated, this is somewhat of a Darkie game. For those of you that don't know what that means, there is a team of Dark Jedi currently trying to survive life on the edge in Ushgarak's RPGs. The group is all blood-thirsty, violent, power-hungry, and they all bicker with each other regularly.

Here, it's going to be very similar, but replace power with greed and introduce competition for status as men and women of your (murderous) trades.

GK called Bounty Hunter as soon as the original preview for this was posted.

Anyway, Corrupted = me.

Hunters now come in variety packs, apparently.

lol

i'm contemplating if i want to be assasin or saboteur

maybe both if thats allright

After looking at it since I can not be the Corrupted template then I will go with the Saboteur.

Okay, so we've got:

Bounty Hunters - Jovan, Valerian, Jazz, GK (4)

Mercenaries - Stefan, Melkor (2)

Slaver - (0)

Pirate - Craft (1)

Assassin - (0)

Saboteur - Jamie (1)

Corrupted - Lana (1)

UNDECIDED - Trick, Darkxbox

I'll get the template sheets up soon, preferably after Trick and Dark have decided on their templates.

Did you ditch the Primitive Warrior template, then?

I'll take Slaver (more interesting that being an alien bug, anyway).

i am an assasin

Okay, so we've got:

Bounty Hunters - Jovan, Valerian, Jazz, GK (4)

Mercenaries - Stefan, Melkor (2)

Slaver - Trickster (1)

Pirate - Craft (1)

Assassin - Darkxbox (1)

Saboteur - Jamie (1)

Corrupted - Lana (1)

Just have to wait for REX, then.

Oh dear, with so many Bounty Hunters I'll have to be really interesting and different to make myself unique... I don't know if I can do that.

Eh, if Rex or others would like a more even spread, I can go back to assassin. I actually have on hunter and one assassin made out, pending any template changes and extra devices Rex puts out. I'm flexible, if there's a need.

Oops, no I did not, Trick, just forgot to list it there. Fluke on my part.

Templates may not be up until tomorrow. I will be busy for the next week or so, but I will be sure to get those up for you.

so... I take it I'm accepted then? Considering I'm in the list and all

as soon as the templates are up, I definitly need help!

Have you made a final decision as to what will you choose to be?

I have my character created already...
But I'm wary of posting it here, and scaring off the new players...
Its really easy to do! I swear!

Jovan expressed the most interest in Bounty Hunter, and frankly, that is the best template for a beginner. Mercenaries are good at fighting, but little else.

It's far easier than it looks. Numbers scare people, I've learned.

I pretty much got the idea of what I'm going to do but not the final numbers yet.

Yes, I already have my character created. Maybe just add a little but more things and I'll post it.

Huzzah for being accepted! I've got most of my character done, I think, just a little stuck on the merits thing and a name, curse the names.

Replace Nerve Attack with Hard Strike (as Nerve Attack requires Hard Strike and Headbutt before you can get it) and add on a Device point and you're set, Stefan.

OKay... I think I may need to add a bit more to my profile than I first thought I would. Nothing I can't handle, though. 131

I'll try to finish my profile as soon as possible.

It does not need to be so detailed as Stefan's, but detail is always appreciated, as is originality.

I already got some questions...

so you have mental and physical and you have this preset of points to it and now you can freely add 7 points to it. I get that but what is dexterity and what is the most useful? I also do not get how you can work with intelligence and such... if you are really stupid in the game, you can not even think to turn the key to unlock the door? How can you keep a check on it exactly?

Does Fortune mean how much money you have or does it mean how fortunate you are? Like something like the Force but than for bounty hunters?

The individual skills each work with an individual stat. For example, Pilot and Guns go off of Dexterity. Combat goes off of Agility, and Strength sets how much damage you can do with a physical attack.

Stuff like Persuade and Lying go with Charisma, Languages goes with Intelligence, Observation with Perception...Speed sets how quickly you get to act in a fight and Willpower isn't generally used a whole lot but is still there.

How you do checks - very simple. You say what you want to do and a roll is made off of that skill with a basic d20. If you beat whatever the total needed is, you've succeeded. If you don't, you fail. Sometimes the amount you pass or fail by is relevant. So having a high skill isn't a guarantee that you will automatically do well, but it does make it much more likely that you will pass the relevant rolls.

And Fortune is pretty much how lucky you are. You can use Fortune points to redo rolls, add onto your roll, make a random event (like a rock falling) not hit you, etc.

Go take a look at the Core Rules thread at the top of the forum It explains everything well.

To help (hopefully), here is the full list of skills and what they do.

SKILLS

All skills are based on a stat. To get your final level in that skill, add the stat and the '+' number relevant to the skill. So someone with a Combat skill of +4 would check his Agility, which Combat is based on. If his Agility is 7, his combat would therefore be 7+4 to make 11.

You may add points to your given skills, or in some cases any skills, as noted on the template (if you do not add to a +0, simply ignore it). Unless stated, the maximum for the final total of the skill (not the + number, the final total with the stat included) is 12.

If a skill has a '=' sign by it- normally for fighting skills, and always for Lightsabre- then it will always equal that final amount, including the stat, no matter what. So if a Guns skill is =13, then it final + number will equal whatever is needed to get it to 13. Guns is based on Dexterity, so if your Dexterity was 7, the + number would become 6 to make 13; if your Dexterity was 8, the + number would be 5. Nothing will change this final amount so don't spend points on an = skill (after all, they are set at a high level for you as it is!)

Here is a summary of skills:

Combat (Agility): The ability to fight up close unarmed or with a melee weapon.

Fix-it (Perception): Technical knack and know-how, always an important skill in Star Wars for little emergency jury-rigs on the job.

Gambling (Perception): The ability to either play well in skill-based, or judge well in luck based, gambling games. Gambling is a useful social skill.

Guns (Dexterity): The ability to fight, preferablty at a distance, with the wide variety of handheld arms in the Star Wars galaxy, from small pistols to longarms.

Heavy Weapons (Dexterity): The ability to operate very large weapons, including rocket launchers and the like.

Intimidation (Charisma): The ability to compel others, either by threats or general scary presence, to do what you want.

Intrusion (Agility): The ability to break and enter.

Jedi Lore (Intelligence): Knowledge of the mysteries of the Force, and the secrets of the Jedi and the Sith.

Languages (Intelligence): Your general knowledge of other languages. Whilst most aliens speak basic, it is often highly useful to understand others in their native tongue.

Law (Intelligence): Not the knowing of what is and is not illegal, but law as a lawyer or politician would see it- understanding the legal system, how to use it, abuse it, speed it or slow it. This is an obscure and difficult skill and cannot be taken unless it is on on your template.

Leadership (Charisma): The ability to get others to follow your lead by example and direction.

Lying (Charisma): The ability to fool and deceive others. Both sides have equal need for this skill.

Medicine (Intelligence): The ability to treat basic wounds and other medical problems, and identify the cause of wounds.

Observation (Perception): The ability to notice things- not just physical things, but also to notice things about the manner of a person, for example.

Persuade (Charisma): The ability to get people to help you via means of reasoned argument.

Pilot (Dexterity): The ability to fly ships and drive vehicles. Pilot is used as a combat skill in some circumstances.

Sabotage (Dexterity): The generic ability to wreck stuff- from viruses to electro-disruption to big bombs.

Savoir-Faire (Charisma): Cultural knowledge of the Galaxy- essential for travellers like yourselves, this helps you blend in to and understand the myriad planets and cultures you will encounter over time.

Seduction (Charisma): The ability to bring others under your thumb via means of personal attraction.

Warfare (Intelligence): The ability to organize fighting as a General sees it- where you need Leadership to lead squads, you need Warfare to lead armies.

Here's my character

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Ineia Velia

Corrupted

An aide to the Senator of the Darpa Sector (and occasional representative) and hailing from Rhinnal, Ineia entered politics naive and hopeful that she would be able to enact change. As ever, her illusions of how government worked were quickly shattered, and she learned that there are two main ways to advance yourself in galactic politics - force, and bribes. Through a combination of shrewd political skills and a sense of where the best places to place a few credits are, she became a Senatorial aide for her home sector, and also occasionally acts as a representative. Ineia has more than enough power and wealth from her position, but it is not enough for her. That desire, combined with an offer that would benefit her greatly if she were to sway the Senator and planetary leaders into seceding from the Republic, has caused Ineia to live a sort of double life - one where she is the perfect picture of a government official, loyal to the Republic, and one where she drops seeds of dissension and has no qualms in associating with criminals.

PHYSICAL
Strength 6
Agility 7
Dexterity 8
Speed 7

MENTAL
Charisma 8
Intelligence 7
Willpower 6
Perception 7

FORTUNE 6

Guns +5
Savoir-Faire +4
Persuade +6
Languages +4
Observation +3
Law +4
Leadership +4
Lying +3
Medicine +3

Merits:
Ties (Homeworld)
Ally - bodyguard, Savric Zarel
Starship - the Silent Storm
Haven - Secret home on Lenniera
Contact - the Blue Star Pirate clan

Gun Tricks: 3

Eagle Eye lvl 2
Gunslinger lvl 1

Device: 1

Mini-shield

Privileged Position: The Corrupted receives +2 to all social and political rolls that involve his/her home area of space.

Vast Wealth: The Corrupted brings great resources to whatever cause he or she is supporting. Once per episode, the Corrupted can acquire aid otherwise unavailable to the players- large amounts of weaponry, a bribe for the Hutts, transport to any planet in the Galaxy, and so forth.

Hm, it looks like my Mercenary would be a bit similar to Stefan`s...

Rex, Claws device work with unarmed or melee tricks?

My second idea is Slaver who is Serpent member. I quess I wil need Merit Ties for it?

Name: Riin Karalla
Species: Talortai
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 173 lbs.

BOUNTY HUNTER

Riin Karalla lived a Hunter's life for as long as he could remember, ever since a young age on Gall, a terrestrial moon of Zhar. Thanks to his species' apparent immunity to the effects of aging, Riin had quite a long run to hone his trade and make an impressive name for himself in the process. Hundreds of years later (at the least; even he isn't sure anymore) Riin is a deadly and efficient bounty hunter. However, as a result of so much time on top, he simply doesn't care. He's lost all of the "bite", becoming a rather charismatic and likable guy. He likes to talk and tell stories, though it can be hard to tell which of those stories are true. At this point, he's still a bounty hunter mostly because he's always been, and has no reason to change.

PHYSICAL
Strength 7
Agility 6
Dexterity 7
Speed 7

MENTAL
Charisma 7
Intelligence 7
Willpower 5
Perception 6

FORTUNE 3

Guns= 14
Combat= 13
Heavy Weapons +4
Languages +1
Pilot +4 (max 13)
Intrusion +4
Lying +4
Fix-it +4
Intimidation +4
Savoir-Faire +3
Medicine +2
Observation +3

Merits: 3

Starship - the Drunken Wookiee
Contact - Scarlet Viper pirate clan
Ally - Droid, XD-93

Combat Tricks: 4

Hard Strike
Trip
Coup de Grace
Twin Attack

Gun Tricks: 4

Carnival of Carnage 1
Flurry Fire 1
Gunslinger 2

Pilot Tricks: 4

Favorite Seat 1
Daredevil 1
Speed King 1
Soft Landings 1

Devices: 6

Survival Belt
Claws
Mini-charges
Hi-tech Armor
Mini-shield
Custom Gun (Sasha)

Fearsome Reputation: The Bounty Hunter gets +3 on all interrogation rolls, and +5 on any social roll at all with criminals.

Name: True Name Unknown (Goes only by Lance)
Race: Human
Height: 6'1
Weight: 165


Saboteur
Not much is known about "Lance". Many of his associates doubt that is even his real name. He just showed up one day asking for a job. His past is a mystery to anyone and everyone.

He has been around for little while and during that time some things have become known. One is that he at some time or another has had to have received government training somewhere. He is also very sociable and down right smart when it comes to fixing and breaking things. That he possess very good knowledge across the galaxy on many traditions and languages associating him with a lot of travel.

He is in his late twenties, and he is very clam and relaxed. He has a sort of no worries attitude. He wears baggy dark brown pants that come with many pockets and pouches. He wears a light brown long sleeve shirt. Over that he has a dark brown vest that is very thick also with many pouches. The overall look is one of an ex soldier. His air is black and spiked. He has a slim very fine trimmed goatee.

In the end though everyone wants him to be on their side because he does have a dark side that is thinly vieled just beneath the surface. One that has made him an amaziong survivor in any situtation.


PHYSICAL
Strength 6
Agility 7
Dexterity 8
Speed 6

MENTAL
Charisma 8
Intelligence 7
Willpower 5
Perception 7

FORTUNE 2

Guns= 13
Intrusion= 14
Sabotage= 13
Fix-It= 13
Combat +4
Savoir-Faire + 4
Persuade + 3
Observation +3
Lying +4
Languages + 4
Medicine + 3



Merits: 3
1) Contact: Unknown contact inside the Republic Government Black-Ops division

2) Contact: Republic Travels and Customs Office senor secretary

3) Haven: Abandoned Mining station on an undisclosed planet in the Outer Rims fully stocked.

Gun Tricks: 6
COC lvl 1
BGB lvl 2
Gunslinger lvl 3

Combat Tricks: 4
Parry
Coup De Grace
Twin Attack
Trip

Devices: 2
1) Mini-Shield
2) Survival Belt

For Ineia and Riin... what classifications are your starships and what is their bonus?

Melkor, the Claws work with melee tricks. And being a member of the Serpent would be Ties, yes.

Originally posted by Captain REX
For Ineia and Riin... what classifications are your starships and what is their bonus?

Melkor, the Claws work with melee tricks. And being a member of the Serpent would be Ties, yes.

Want to post the starship stuff for us? We're lazy doped

Originally posted by Peach
Want to post the starship stuff for us? We're lazy doped
Exactly. doped

You know what I'm actually pretty proud of the character I just made.

Oh sweet, thanks

Ineia's ship will be a small trader, with performance for the bonus.

(also, obviously, Ineia cannot actually fly her ship herself, part of why she's got an ally...)

This game looks like it's going to be interesting We're making some fun characters.

Ivan


SLAVER


PHYSICAL
Strength 6
Agility 7
Dexterity 6
Speed 7

MENTAL
Charisma 8
Intelligence 6
Willpower 7
Perception 7

FORTUNE 5



Guns=13
Combat= 13
Languages +4=10
Pilot= 13
Intrusion +4=11
Leadership +3=11
Lying +5=12
Intimidation +4 =12
Savoir-Faire +4=10
Medicine +2=8
Persuasion +2=10


Merits: 5

Ties: Golden Serpent(3)
Ally: Alanya, Twi`lek Pirate
Starfighter: Cold Embrace, Large Trader, Armour bonus

Combat tricks: 5

Trip
Parry
Coup de Grace
Quick Attack
Twin Attack

Gun tricks: 3

Gunslinger, level 3


Pilot tricks: 4

Daredevil, level 1
Speed King, level 2
Soft Landing

Devices: 2

Claws
Stim Packs

Associates: The Slaver is always accompanied by two Skill 9 Supermooks. These are replenished each Episode if lost.

Ivan`s bodyguards are Twi`lek warriors, acquired from the crew of his ally Alanya.





Ivan was born in Damargan. As an orphan that had to survive at the streets, he had to survive at the turbulent times civil war. Due to his talents, particularly skills at dealing with people, he managed to thrive in the underworld, until he was brought into the Golden Serpent cell. Ivan was delighted at the opportunity to become a part of such notorious syndicate, finally having an opportunity to acquire wealth and position of importance beyond a simple thug. Ivan represented the Serpent in their slaving operations, acquiring the stock from contacts such as Pirates or ruthless Warlords. As such deals tend to be quite risky, Ivan had to learn how to escape and fight for his life, as has seen quite much of the galaxy and its inhabitants. He never had a real surname, with the exception of adopted disquises

Ivan is quite handsome looking fox-faced man in his mid-twenties, with dark-blonde hair and green eyes. He enjoys fancy clothes and usually adopts a friendly and amicable image, his lips usually twisted in a smile or grin. He is a hedonist that enjoys all kinds of pleasures- particularly alcohol and woman, but is quite discipined when business demands it. Those that know him well consider him ruthless individual without real friends, with the possible exception of his favourite business partner twi`lek Alanya, for whom he seems to have a certain weakeness. Ivan can be quite a scary man, capable of conveying threats behind calm demenour and wicked grins.

Originally posted by Peach
Oh sweet, thanks

Ineia's ship will be a small trader, with performance for the bonus.

(also, obviously, Ineia cannot actually fly her ship herself, part of why she's got an ally...)

This game looks like it's going to be interesting We're making some fun characters. Yeah this looks fun.

I was also wondering how long this group has been together or if it is just a bunch of random people coming together.

The Drunken Wookiee is a Fighter, bonus to Manoeuvrability.

Originally posted by Newjak
Yeah this looks fun.

I was also wondering how long this group has been together or if it is just a bunch of random people coming together.
I expect to hit it off with some people, and hate others. Which is probably the best way to build character all around

I think we'll see who knows who as the game starts, unless anyone wants to arrange specific ties beforehand.

Originally posted by Lord Melkor

Ally: Alanya, Twi`lek Pirate




Sorry, that amused me

Originally posted by Peach


Sorry, that amused me
*would like to note I pointed it out*

Originally posted by General Kaliero
The Drunken Wookiee is a Fighter, bonus to Manoeuvrability.


I expect to hit it off with some people, and hate others. Which is probably the best way to build character all around

I think we'll see who knows who as the game starts, unless anyone wants to arrange specific ties beforehand. It could be interesting to build some ties before hand.

Originally posted by Peach


Sorry, that amused me

Any problem with pirate crew consisting mostly of hot and ruthless Twi`leks?

Originally posted by Lord Melkor
Any problem with pirate crew consisting mostly of hot and ruthless Twi`leks?

Just entertained that one's name is nearly identical to mine

The general idea is that you are all, for some reason or other, operating out of a tavern on a backwater world that is pereptually muddy and depressing. With the exception of Ineia, of course. Whether or not you are all friends, you at least know each other.

I fully expect hate and loathing. Dooku will expect cooperation, but I expect you to make your characters as unappealing to one another as possible, for whatever reason.

Ivan would be present there because of Serpent interests, I assume?

If you like.

Originally posted by Captain REX
The general idea is that you are all, for some reason or other, operating out of a tavern on a backwater world that is pereptually muddy and depressing. With the exception of Ineia, of course. Whether or not you are all friends, you at least know each other.

I fully expect hate and loathing. Dooku will expect cooperation, but I expect you to make your characters as unappealing to one another as possible, for whatever reason.

I don't think that'll be a problem, Ineia will probably greatly dislike the entire group

Originally posted by Newjak
It could be interesting to build some ties before hand.

That can be interesting, and I speak from experience. Also from experience, don't pre-form ties that oppose Lana, she hates that.

Couldn't resist.

Originally posted by Jazzman_78
That can be interesting, and I speak from experience. Also from experience, don't pre-form ties that oppose Lana, she hates that.

Couldn't resist.

Now, if you ASK me beforehand...

You have to admit, BB and I springing that on you made the antagonisim more real. Hooray for Method role playing!

Hmm, does Senator Ineia is an aide to enjoy slave concubines?

And I really need to sleep...

This is actually my first try at a detailed RP like this one. I'm going to try to make my character as best as I can.

Probably will post it later today.

Originally posted by Jazzman_78
That can be interesting, and I speak from experience. Also from experience, don't pre-form ties that oppose Lana, she hates that.

Couldn't resist.
I must admit, I like your character. Perhaps we can have a nice, friendly antogonistic rivalry?

Y'know, "I'm so gonna kill you one of these days when you're worth my time" over drinks, that sorta thing?

Don't fret. You'll get lots of friendly help. I had to edit my first one a few times. Just take it step by step, just as Ush lays it out. Check your match and keep notes on how you apply skill points, in other words, 'show your math'. The hardest part really is the name. The second is the background, at least for me. Although I do have a trick for getting names. Use a free translator on the web. IIt still takes some creativity and playing around. I'm not sure whether it's lame or clever, but I think it worked for Het Gevaar (Norwegian for Dangerous)

Valerian, if you have any questions, shoot them my way or post them in here.

For now, I don't have any questions, REX, but thanks for saying.

Later, however, when I get deeper into the creation I may have. If so, I'll post whatever it is here.

Alright, I have a question:

How many weapons is my character able to carry? Or are they included in 'Devices'?

http://www.killermovies.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=5235774#post5235774

Generally if you have a heavy weapons skill, you can take some sort of big gun in addition.

Hey Jordan...
So I don't have to mess around with posting things twice can you use super MOD powers and change my Nerve Strike for Hard Strike or whatever, and add a backpack mortar as a device?

Gotcha.

Originally posted by Peach
http://www.killermovies.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=5235774#post5235774

Generally if you have a heavy weapons skill, you can take some sort of big gun in addition.

Thanks

Oh, and just one last question: how does the 'custom gun' setting work? I'm pretty sure I'll use it, but how does it work, exactly? Can I just make up my own gun?

Okay, here's my pirate, I think I've got it all down right...

Menuja Iul

PIRATE

PHYSICAL
Strength 5
Agility 8
Dexterity 7
Speed 7

MENTAL
Charisma 7
Intelligence 6
Willpower 6
Perception 7

FORTUNE 6

Guns=13
Pilot=14
Combat +4 = 12
Fix-it +5 = 12
Intrusion +4 = 12
Languages +1 = 7
Lying +5 = 12
Intimidate +0 = 7

Merits:
Starship- The Swiping Claw. (Fighter, Performance.)
Ties- Kylugo Srum Pirate Clan.
Ally- Droid, C4-T5
Haven- Pirate outpost near Jabiim.
Contact- Queln the Hutt (The Hutts).

Gun Tricks: 5
Gunslinger -Level 2
Eagle Eye
Flurry Fire -Level 2

Pilot Tricks: 6
FAVOURITE SEAT
SOFT LANDINGS
DAREDEVIL -Level 2
KILLER INSTINCT -Level 2

Devices: 1
Hi-tech Armour

Looks good, Craft!

The Custom Gun is some sort of blaster (or other projectile-firing weapon) that has heavy firepower and packs a punch. Examples could include a portable blaster cannon, an extra heavy assault rifle, etc. The more unique and weird, the better, I say.

For Combination Device, you have to buy the two Devices you want to stick together separately. It just makes it so that they only take up one spot.

With your devices you have already, you could use it to do something like combine your armor and claws, or the tangle gun and the custom gun...that sort of thing.

Alright then I'll change that

No, that's still wrong.

Using Combination Device actually uses up three points in total - the two used to get the two Devices originally, and then the one to combine them. It doesn't just let you pick out two for free.

Right. I'm Sorry I'll change it again.


Oh, man. It's too late to edit now. Could you take out the Regen Pack, then?

Ehh, you should have seen the shit I messed up first time trying to create a character...

Hee, yeah, redoing things your first try is basically just part of the game. It happens

Hehe, yeah, I thought so. It's sometimes easy to miss small details like that.


Could you, though? Delete the 'Regen Pack'?

But this is besides the point. We should be discussing how badass my character is.

Originally posted by Lt. Valerian
Hehe, yeah, I thought so. It's sometimes easy to miss small details like that.


Could you, though? Delete the 'Regen Pack'?

Ehh, Rex will do it

Originally posted by Tptmanno1
But this is besides the point. We should be discussing how badass my character is.

Psssh. Sure thing.

Originally posted by Peach
Ehh, Rex will do it

You lazy mod

Originally posted by Lt. Valerian
You lazy mod

Well, yes, but that's besides the point. I am not a global and this is not my forum thus I can't do anything

Originally posted by Peach
Ehh, Rex will do it



Psssh. Sure thing.
You are just jealous that you don't have a suped up Star wars-y Italian Hitman as your character...

Originally posted by Lt. Valerian
You lazy mod
Hey, we're not mods in here

Just over in the vidjima games forum.

Originally posted by Tptmanno1
You are just jealous that you don't have a suped up Star wars-y Italian Hitman as your character...
Oh, is that what that mess of a "character" was supposed to be? I couldn't tell.

Yeah, that makes sense

Originally posted by Tptmanno1
You are just jealous that you don't have a suped up Star wars-y Italian Hitman as your character...

No, instead I have a two-faced arrogant little b!tch who will happily shoot you in the back

Also, since Jordan already mentioned this...this is how you pronounce Ineia's name.

(damn you guys for already nicknaming her...)

Originally posted by Peach
No, instead I have a two-faced arrogant little b!tch who will happily shoot you in the back

Also, since Jordan already mentioned this...this is how you pronounce Ineia's name.

(damn you guys for already nicknaming her...)
Actually, it's pronouced "EE-nee" by the cool kids.

Originally posted by General Kaliero
Actually, it's pronouced "EE-nee" by the cool kids.

Whether or not she'll even RESPOND to that...

I plan on having Riin give everyone else nicknames by mission's end.

Originally posted by General Kaliero
I plan on having Riin give everyone else nicknames by mission's end.

Boy, that should be entertaining

Hey, I'm me!

Enough said right there...

Originally posted by Peach
Enough said right there...
See, newbies? Rapport. It takes effort, but it is oh-so-satisfying when done right.

Originally posted by General Kaliero
See, newbies? Rapport. It takes effort, but it is oh-so-satisfying when done right.

The ability to pick on each other and know where that line is and not quite cross it is definitely an asset with this group

Right, Lizardboy?

Originally posted by Peach
The ability to pick on each other and know where that line is and not quite cross it is definitely an asset with this group

Right, Lizardboy?
Which is ironic, since I find the line and then gleefully hop right over it.

Damn right, Cheater.

Possibly, but the line is SO much fun to just dance across...

Originally posted by General Kaliero
Which is ironic, since I find the line and then gleefully hop right over it.

Damn right, Cheater.

I did not cheat and you are delusional mhm

Originally posted by Peach
I did not cheat and you are delusional mhm
Did so, you wacky redhead you mhm

Originally posted by General Kaliero
Did so, you wacky redhead you mhm

I did not and yes I am wacky and a redhead so what's your point?

Also is it bad I am so amused we were arguing about this at 4am at ACen?

Ohh! What cheating?

Originally posted by Peach
I did not and yes I am wacky and a redhead so what's your point?

Also is it bad I am so amused we were arguing about this at 4am at ACen?
You did and... I couldn't figure out a way to insult you? ermm

And I think it'd be bad if you weren't amused by that, to be honest.

Originally posted by Tptmanno1
Ohh! What cheating?

Boredom and a need to be easily amused led me to write a short little fight between Rianna and Dak...umm...last summer? Anyway, Rianna won, and he's been arguing ever since that she cheated even though SHE DID NOT

Originally posted by General Kaliero
You did and... I couldn't figure out a way to insult you? ermm

And I think it'd be bad if you weren't amused by that, to be honest.

Hehe I win

And w00t

Ah!
Well then.
I agree, Lana cheated.

Originally posted by Peach
Boredom and a need to be easily amused led me to write a short little fight between Rianna and Dak...umm...last summer? Anyway, Rianna won, and he's been arguing ever since that she cheated even though SHE DID NOT



Hehe I win

And w00t
SHE ****ING DID TOO

If it had been an actual, played battle, she never would have won the way she had. mhm

And yes, you win, but I'm okay with that

It's Rianna winning that I'm not okay with.

Originally posted by Tptmanno1
Ah!
Well then.
I agree, Lana cheated.

Yeah well you suck

Originally posted by General Kaliero
SHE ****ING DID TOO

If it had been an actual, played battle, she never would have won the way she had. mhm

And yes, you win, but I'm okay with that

It's Rianna winning that I'm not okay with.

According to the stats she'd have a slight edge (considering she is sneakier and has higher perception) and since I was writing the damn thing I got to decide how it'd end so NYAH!

Meh, I don't care anymore

Originally posted by General Kaliero
Meh, I don't care anymore

...then why do you keep bringing it up?!

Originally posted by Peach
...then why do you keep bringing it up?!
...because it's funny?

I'm actually not sure what benefit the combination of your Armor and your Claws will have, Valerian. The Combination device usually is meant for devices that compliment each other, such as the Custom Gun and the Tangle Gun, or the Jet Pack and the Mortar Backpack.

Also, the Bryar Pistol would simply be a heavy pistol. Custom Guns are usually big guns of ridiculous and intimidating proportions, rifles and cannons and whatnot.

If at first you don't succeed, you fail.

name: david fenta
age: 27
height: 5'7
weight: 140
human

david fenta was born on tattoine as a slave. when his family wanted freedom, their owner allowed the mother and boy to go, but davids father stayed. just 2 years later, as a 13 year old, david murdered the slaver and ran away from home. he ended up working for jabba the hutt as a gaurd until he was 21, when he became an assasin. 2 years later, he became a freelance assasin, and left tattoine for a new employer on dantooine. his job was to assasinate the hutt. when he got a clear view of jabba during a pod race, a gaurd discovered him. before david could fire five blaster were shooting straight at him. before he escaped he was badly burnt. he spent the time since in the cantinna with his buddies, until dooku came.

most noticable feature is the small rebreather strapped to his head, and the modified mandalorian helmet he wears. wears a large brown cloak riddled with blaster burns. (need someone to explain the armor system.)


PHYSICAL
Strength 5
Agility 5
Dexterity 7
Speed 7

MENTAL
Charisma 5 + 1
Intelligence 5 + 3
Willpower 5 + 1
Perception 5 + 2

FORTUNE 3 +2

Guns=14
Combat +3
Heavy Weapons +4
Languages +1 +2
Pilot +2 +3
Intrusion +5
Lying +3
Fix-it +3
Savoir-Faire +2
Medicine +2 +1
Observation +3 +1
Sabotage: +2

Merits: 3 +2

Gun Tricks: 8 +3
Devices: 4 +1

(also need an explanation of what these are)

They're in this thread, and you cannot add to your Merits, Gun Tricks, or Devices. The number listed is what you get, period.

Also the numbers in general seem a bit off, and it's generally a good idea to list the template name that you are using.

heh, I did the same thing on my first character, Andro. I thought I had a true badass right out of the gate. Not that he's a lightweight anyhow.
I just had a thought. Thenewbies might find it useful to browse through the older character creation threads. Seems most people make the same few mistakes.

Originally posted by Jazzman_78
heh, I did the same thing on my first character, Andro. I thought I had a true badass right out of the gate. Not that he's a lightweight anyhow.
I just had a thought. Thenewbies might find it useful to browse through the older character creation threads. Seems most people make the same few mistakes.
Erm, may not be a good idea. Most of those are Jedi, and that's quite a bit different.

The old OT thread, though, that might be a good idea. Newbies, an explanation of assigning stats and skills is here, and the character creation starts here. You'll see some common mistakes pointed out there.

Hope that's helpful, guys. The vets want fresh meat to tear into.

Originally posted by Captain REX
I'm actually not sure what benefit the combination of your Armor and your Claws will have, Valerian. The Combination device usually is meant for devices that compliment each other, such as the Custom Gun and the Tangle Gun, or the Jet Pack and the Mortar Backpack.

Also, the Bryar Pistol would simply be a heavy pistol. Custom Guns are usually big guns of ridiculous and intimidating proportions, rifles and cannons and whatnot.

Hmm... Let me just see through the devices again and see what I'll change.

for the record, I PMed my stuff to Rex... I'm sure there should be some more helping and don't want to clog the thread.

I thought the Combination Device didn't count as one. That's just too much of a waste... You're right. Now that I gave it a thought, I don't REALLY need the Claws, I've looked over again the 'Devices' on the Rules thread, and the Survival Belt can come in handy. I've decided to take off the CD and add that one. Alright, THIS is my final one:

Hi-Tech Armour
Jetpack
Tangle Gun
Custom Gun: Disruptor Rifle
Survival Belt
Mini-Charges

And since I won't have any main melee weapons to wield now, I'll change the 'Twin Attack' to 'Trip'.



Thanks for the advice, btw.
Now, is THAT ok??

Looks good w00t

And I did explain the CD

And if you guys need help, just post it in here. We're all vets of these games, and we can help as well as Rex can.

jw00t

tis was the template i was using.

ASSASSIN

It was just a job...

Unlike Bounty Hunters, Assassins are privately contracted killers assigned to take out targets, dead only. Cold and calculating, they prefer to work out ways for their targets to trigger traps or blast their victims from a distance, rather than coming into close contact with anyone at all. He loses his precise edge when forced into close combat, which only happens when things have gone awry.

Assassins are also combat specialists, though narrowing its focus to ranged weaponry. They have greater precision than Mercenaries, but lose the all-around capability of the Mercenaries and Bounty Hunters.

PHYSICAL
Strength 5
Agility 5
Dexterity 7
Speed 7

MENTAL
Charisma 5
Intelligence 5
Willpower 5
Perception 5

FORTUNE 3

Add seven points to either physical or mental. Then add seven points among all other stats. Fortune may not exceed 5. ((what?))

Guns=14
Combat +3
Heavy Weapons +4
Languages +1
Pilot +2 (max 11)
Intrusion +5
Lying +3
Fix-it +3
Savoir-Faire +2
Medicine +2
Observation +3
Sabotage: +2

Add six points among these skills. ((what does this mean?))

Merits: 3

Gun Tricks: 8
Devices: 4


*deeply confused *

Edit

If at first you don't succeed, you fail.

name: david fenta
age: 27
height: 5'7
weight: 140
human

david fenta was born on tattoine as a slave. when his family wanted freedom, their owner allowed the mother and boy to go, but davids father stayed. just 2 years later, as a 13 year old, david murdered the slaver and ran away from home. he ended up working for jabba the hutt as a gaurd until he was 21, when he became an assasin. 2 years later, he became a freelance assasin, and left tattoine for a new employer on dantooine. his job was to assasinate the hutt. when he got a clear view of jabba during a pod race, a gaurd discovered him. before david could fire five blaster were shooting straight at him. before he escaped he was badly burnt. he spent the time since in the cantinna with his buddies, until dooku came.

most noticable feature is the small rebreather strapped to his head, and the modified mandalorian helmet he wears. wears a large brown cloak riddled with blaster burns. (need someone to explain the armor system.)


PHYSICAL
Strength 5
Agility 5
Dexterity 7
Speed 7

MENTAL
Charisma 5 + 1
Intelligence 5 + 3
Willpower 5 + 1
Perception 5 + 2

FORTUNE 3 +2

Guns=14
Combat +3
Heavy Weapons +4
Languages +1 +2
Pilot +2 +3
Intrusion +5
Lying +3
Fix-it +3
Savoir-Faire +2
Medicine +2 +1
Observation +3 +1
Sabotage: +2

Merits: 3

Gun Tricks:
eagle eye lvl 4
both guns blazing lvl 3
carnival of carnage lvl 1

Devices: 4

(still dont know what merits are.)

Okay, a couple things.

You did the first part right, in picking between Mental and Physical to spend 7 points. The rest is off, though.

Next part:



That means you can add a total of 7 points to anything listed under Physical, Mental, and also Fortune. These are your stats. Fortune can't go over 5, and the others can't go over 8. You already put 2 points on Fortune (which maxes it out), so then you have 5 points to spread among the rest. I'd suggest working on the Physical stats a bit.

Part three:



That list there, starting with Guns? Those are your skills. You've actually spent 7 points there, though, so one skill that you've added to, you need to remove one point. Then you're good with that.

Last: Devices and Merits.

Both are listed in the Core Rules thread. Devices are listed here, and Merits are listed here. Basically, Devices are cool individual shiny weapons and/or armor that you get, and Merits are background advantages your character gets. If you want a ship, or a mentor, or an ally, or a secret hideout, or to be exceptionally lucky, then you have to buy the corresponding Merit.

I'd say try reading through the Core Rules thread, as it explains everything.

i actually just figured that out myself *pats self on back*

If at first you don't succeed, you fail.

name: david fenta
age: 27
height: 5'7
weight: 140
human

david fenta was born on tattoine as a slave. when his family wanted freedom, their owner allowed the mother and boy to go, but davids father stayed. just 2 years later, as a 13 year old, david murdered the slaver and ran away from home. he ended up working for jabba the hutt as a gaurd until he was 21, when he became an assasin. 2 years later, he became a freelance assasin, and left tattoine for a new employer on dantooine. his job was to assasinate the hutt. when he got a clear view of jabba during a pod race, a gaurd discovered him. before david could fire five blaster were shooting straight at him. before he escaped he was badly burnt. he spent the time since in the cantinna with his buddies, until dooku came.

most noticable feature is the small rebreather strapped to his head, and the modified mandalorian helmet he wears. wears a large brown cloak riddled with blaster burns. wears modified mando armor underneath.

PHYSICAL
Strength 5
Agility 5
Dexterity 7
Speed 7

MENTAL
Charisma 5
Intelligence 5 +2
Willpower 5 +1
Perception 5 +1

FORTUNE 3 +2

Guns=14
Combat +3
Heavy Weapons +4
Languages +1 +2
Pilot +2 +2
Intrusion +5
Lying +3
Fix-it +3
Savoir-Faire +2
Medicine +2 +1
Observation +3 +1
Sabotage: +2

Merits:
starship: grey dusk
haven: apartment on dantooine
lucky

Gun Tricks:
eagle eye lvl 4
both guns blazing lvl 3
carnival of carnage lvl 1

Devices:
hi tech armour
mini charges
claws
survival belt

hope this works

You are short 8 stat points there.
Add 3 Stat points to some Mental,
Then add 5 more points among any stats you choose.

Then everything else looks good to me.

REX won't play?

Originally posted by Lt. Valerian
REX won't play?
REX will be GMing. He plays the world and any NPCs, and tells us what happens so that we can react to it.

Makes sense.

Nice.

Thanks, wanted to post it with my character sheet but didn't have the time the other day.

Darn those make up smugglers...

This is how my character looks like:

http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/9858/bountyhunterty9.jpg

Heh, well someone has to cause mayhem in the galaxy while the pirates and bounty hunters are on vacation.
Wow, wouldn't want to stumble down a dark alleyway with him on the loose Valerian.

Yeah, I guess no common person would.

PHYSICAL
Strength 7
Agility 7
Dexterity 8
Speed 9

MENTAL
Charisma 6
Intelligence 7
Willpower 6
Perception 6

FORTUNE 5

Guns=14
Combat +3
Heavy Weapons +4
Languages +1 +1
Pilot +2 +2
Intrusion +5 +1
Lying +3
Fix-it +3
Savoir-Faire +2
Medicine +2
Observation +3 +1
Sabotage: +2 +2

Merits:
starship: grey dusk
haven: apartment on dantooine
lucky

Gun Tricks:
eagle eye lvl 4
both guns blazing lvl 3
carnival of carnage lvl 1

Devices:
hi tech armour
mini charges
claws
survival belt

okay, if this doesnt wotk, someone is going to have to sacrifice knowledge

Speed's one point above the limit I think.