Newb ^_^

[Red_Virus]

I'm new to M&M ( new to the rpg in general ) and I would like some advice and tips about character creating and playing the game in general. What are some ideas to keep the game interesting and fun. I'd appreciate the help!!

[Murkglow]

It helps us give you advice if you narrow it down a bit. What kind of things are you worried about? Is there any part you're having trouble with or that looks especially difficult to you?

To me the #1 thing to keep in mind in character creation is concept. Think about what you want to build (say the Flash) then think about all the details that go into the character and start building from there. I generally frown on the "Build the powers first then find a concept that fits this" but I know some people do it that way.

[insaniac99]

I agree with Murkglow, build concept first then worry about the system and powers and points. The only time I do the reverse is if I really want to try a certain unusual play style. In that case I build them mostly concurrently.

[Shadowchaser]

There are some great resources in the Resources thread stickied at the top of this forum!

Also, you can check out some of our actual play session podcasts, if you like that sort of thing. Check out the links in my signature, or just head to www.vigilancepress.com!

[Saltcrow]

Yeah, M&M is a great ruleset to have a solid concept first and then build the character from scratch.

Now that I wrote something relevant, WELCOME TO THE BOARDS!! *confetti*

[Koolmaqe]

Abilities 30
Skills 12
Feats 8
Powers 58
Combat 26
Saves 16
Total = 150


Bluff - 15
Concentration - 15
Medicine - 15

Critical Strike
Redirect
Taunt
Jack-Of-All-Trades
Well-Informed
Assessment
Attack Specialization x2

Illusion 10 (All Senses)(Flaws-Phantasms,Medium) - 20
(Progression 3)
Selective Attack +1
Poison = +1
Healing 10 + Ressurection = 21
Dazzle 6 (Visual) (Flaw - Requires Medium) - 6
Create Object 6 (Flaw - Only Mushrooms) - 6



Str 10
Dex 12
Con 10
Int 16
Wis 22
Cha 20

Combat - Attack +3, Grapple +3, Damage +0, +9 (Dazzle), Defense +10, Knockback +/- 0, Initative +1

Saving Throws - +0 Toughness, +5 Fort, +7 Reflex, +11 Will


Character I helped her create.

[insaniac99]

Okay, a few pieces of advice:

First, specify edition in your questions, my jaw dropped seeing some of those ability scores until I realized you were using 2e.

Second, A character without complications or names for the powers is just a collection of points. Even if we don't have a full-fledged background, having SOME idea of what the character's powers are and their personality helps draw the picture. As far as I can guess, this character uses magic mushrooms to give people hallucinations and heal them? not really sure there. I'm also not really sure if you want create object or not, since I don't know what the goal of it is, do you want to create real mushrooms that people can eat?...

Third, this character will go squish big time in a fight. They are not difficult to hit and with no toughness save, will likely get KOed on the first attack that hits them.

[Koolmaqe]

Okay, a few pieces of advice:

First, specify edition in your questions, my jaw dropped seeing some of those ability scores until I realized you were using 2e.

Second, A character without complications or names for the powers is just a collection of points. Even if we don't have a full-fledged background, having SOME idea of what the character's powers are and their personality helps draw the picture. As far as I can guess, this character uses magic mushrooms to give people hallucinations and heal them? not really sure there. I'm also not really sure if you want create object or not, since I don't know what the goal of it is, do you want to create real mushrooms that people can eat?...

Third, this character will go squish big time in a fight. They are not difficult to hit and with no toughness save, will likely get KOed on the first attack that hits them.

She's working on a backround, and one of her drawbacks is she is addicted to her own mushrooms. Also, she is creating real mushrooms as the Medium for her Illuisions (Crushed Mushroom Dust)

If you can, check out my character?

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