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[JoshuaDunlow]

Slip Fighter (Andromeda) = 74ep
Strength: 50 (8ep)
Speed: 13 (26ep)
Defense: 12
Toughness: 11 (1ep)
Size: Gargantuan (4ep)

Features [35ep]:
Highly Maneuverable [Enhanced Defense 6] 12 ep
ELS Missile Tubes [Blast 7; Autofire, 1 alternate power] 21 ep
- Ap: Ap Cannons [Blast 10]
Slip Stream Drive [Space Travel 6; Flaw: Requires Piloting Check; Drawbacks: Requires a Organic Pilot (1; otherwise )] = 2 pp
-- A slip stream drive allows interstellar travel, failure on the piloting check does nothing except allow the pilot to travel at Slow Interplanetary speed, failing by more than 5 sends the ship in the wrong direction (randomly chosen by the GM). A successful check allows a person to travel at Medium Interstellar Travel, while succeeding by more than 5 allows you to move at Fast Interplanetary. Additional Rules, allow for the more frequently traveled routes become a lot easier. (so lower the DC in commonly used routes)

[Arthur Eld]

Great Steampunk Superman JD! Its always good to see new versions of classic characters.

Question, why do his Toughness and Strength lose ranks in darkness? Also, shouldn't his Penetrating Strength and Impervious Toughness be Extras, and not Linked?

[JoshuaDunlow]

Great Steampunk Superman JD! Its always good to see new versions of classic characters.

Question, why do his Toughness and Strength lose ranks in darkness? Also, shouldn't his Penetrating Strength and Impervious Toughness be Extras, and not Linked?

I wanted to simulate his Solar absorption, and yes Linked or as an Extra Its the same way.

[MorningKnight]

Great Steampunk Superman JD! Its always good to see new versions of classic characters.

Question, why do his Toughness and Strength lose ranks in darkness?

I think this is to represent his being solar powered. Being at Steampunk levels means that he doesn't quite hold the same vast charges of energy. It's a fun little limitation, I think.

[JoshuaDunlow]

Great Steampunk Superman JD! Its always good to see new versions of classic characters.

Question, why do his Toughness and Strength lose ranks in darkness?

I think this is to represent his being solar powered. Being at Steampunk levels means that he doesn't quite hold the same vast charges of energy. It's a fun little limitation, I think.

Oh yes, originally it was going to be a drawback. But, i decided to just give him lower levels of his abilities. Then having them totally taken away eventually.

[JoshuaDunlow]

Campaign Setting: God Like
Premise: Here's an idea for a campaign idea, i have tossed around for awhile now. An ancient world, where the “super heroes” are really the gods of myth.

Making a character depends on the kind of God like characters you want to play.
Quasi Gods: Are built on PL 8/120 pp’s. These are the hero’s of myth who have risen to great heights, and have ascended into the ranks of a Pantheon. Quasi Deities have not learned to manipulate cosmic forces, to manipulate reality. But they have many tricks, powers, and devices at their disposal.
Demi Gods: Are built on PL 10/150 pp’s. Demi gods have risen into the ranks of pantheon, and are over all accepted as having an influence in the cosmic scale of things. These gods have access to 1 god sphere of power.
Lesser Gods: Are built on PL 12/180 pp’s. Lesser Gods, are usually of Cosmic origin. However a Quasi may arise this high. Such gods have access to 2 god spheres.
Intermediate: Are built on PL 14/210 pp’s. Intermediate gods, are powerful beings, with the ability to command several areas of influence. Such gods can have access to 3 god spheres.
Greater Gods: Are built on PL 16/240 pp’s. Greater gods have at the top of the Cosmic ladder, and have access to 4 or even 5 god spheres.


Basic God Templates:
Abilities [12pp]: All gods have a far higher endurance level than mortals, as well as a commanding presence. And the wisdom to use their power. Constitution 14, Wisdom 14, Charisma 14.
Feats [5pp]: All gods have the quintessential essence, to manipulate the world and to some agree the reality around them. All gods start with 4 ranks in luck, giving them 5 Hero points. Also all gods possess the Benefit (Status) Feat, based on their god like power: Quasi, Demi, Lesser, Intermediate, and Greater.
Powers [9/15pp]:
Immortality 6 [Immunity (Aging, Disease, Cold, Hot Temperatures) + Regeneration 1 (Resurrection; Extra: True Resurrection)] - All gods are immune to mundane necessities, they never age, and cannot die from disease, or temperature extremes. They also have a chance of coming back from the dead, should they die.
Super Senses 3 [Cosmic Awareness (radius, extended)] - All gods can sense the energy that is used from most god like beings.
God Spheres 1 [A god sphere is an area of control, a descriptor which sets the nature of most of their powers. This is the Variable Power (at 6pp/rank), if a god has the potential to know more than one god sphere. They have the option to take this power again, for another god sphere]. Remember Quasi deities would not have access to God Spheres.

~More To Come~

[JoshuaDunlow]

Mythical Thor, gets an update with my new Rules!

Thor, Intermediate God of Thunder and War (PL 14/210pp)
Aliases: Donnar, Race: Aesir, Occupation: God of War and Thunder, Citizenship: Asgardian, Place of Birth: Asgard, Known Residence: Bilskirnir, Known Relatives: Odin (father), Jord (mother), Sif (Wife), Jarnsaxa (Mistress), Magni (Son), Thrud (Daughter), Height: 6'6", Weight: 240 lbs, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Red;

Abilities [38pp]: Strength 21 (+5), Dexterity 14 (+2), Constitution 18 (+4), Intelligence 13 (+1), Wisdom 15 (+2), Charisma 17 (+3)
Saves [17pp]: Toughness +12/+9 flat, Fortitude 6 (+10), Reflexes 3 (+5), Willpower 8 (+10/+14 vs. Mental)
Combat [30pp]: Base Attack 9 (+12 Melee, +14 with Mjolnir), Base Defense +10 (+3 flat), Initiative +2, Grapple +21, Knock Back
Attack (dc): Unarmed +5, Mjolnir (+10 in Hand, +7 when thrown), Thundering Strike (dc 16 auditory dazzle), Shock Wave (+5 damage, dc 15 reflex save), Thunder Clap (dc 15 auditory dazzle), Divine Presence (dc 14 despair), +2 more damage against Giants
Total Effective Strength: 41 (7,360 lbs heavy load)
Skills [7pp]: Climb 5 (+10), Concentration 4 (+7), Intimidate 7 (+10), Ride 3 (+5), Search 5 (+6), Survival 4 (+6)
Feats [28]: All out Attack, Assessment, Attack Focus (Melee) 3, Attractive, Benefit (Status: Intermediate God) 1, Blind Fight, Choke Hold, Defensive Roll 3, Dodge Focus 4, Favored Opponent (giants) 1, Fearless, Improved Grab, Improved Sunder, Leadership, Luck 4, Power Attack, Rage, Weapon Break
Powers [54pp]:
Divine Grace 2 [Impervious Protection + Mind shield]
Divine Presence 4 [Despair]
Immortality 6 [Immunity (Age, Disease, Hot & Cold Extremes), Regeneration 1(Resurrection; True Resurrection)]
Super Senses 4 [Cosmic Awareness (Radius, Extended)]
Super Strength 1 [Power Feats: Shock Wave, Thunder Clap]
God Sphere 3 [Variable Power (Weather)]
God Sphere 2 [Variable Power (War)]
Devices [36pp]:
Megingjord "Belt of Strength" 1 [Hard to Remove]
-Super Strength 2
Jarn Griepr "Iron gauntlets" 1 [Hard to Remove]
-Enhanced Feats: Attack Specialist (Mjolnir) 1, Favored Opponent (giants) 1, Critical Strike (giants)
-Super Strength 1
Goat drawn Chariot 2 [Hard To Remove]
-Enhanced Feats: Minions 5 [2 Aesir Goats (PL 4)]
-Regeneration 9 [Resurrection 9; Extra: True Resurrection; Flaw: Affects Others Only , Limited ("The goats which pull the chariot "Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjostr")]
-Speed 2 [20 mph; Noticeable "very loud and obvious"]
Mjolnir "Hammer" 3 [Easy to Remove; Power Feats: Indestructible, Restricted 2(Requires Megingjord and Jarn Griepr to wield, or an Effective Strength of 36)]
- Smiting Strike 5 [Power Feats: Mighty, 1 Alternate Power, Extra: Penetrating 5, Penetrating Strength 3]
-AP: Hammer Throw [Blast 7]
Aesir Armor 2 [Hard to Remove]
-Protection 3 [Extra: Impervious]

[JoshuaDunlow]

I wanted to try my luck at doing a Wheel of Time build, and thought I would start with my favorite character in the series. Moiraine Damodred. Character is built with a 5:1 skill point system.



Moiraine Damodred, Aes Sedai (PL 9/134pp)
Abilities [31pp]: Strength 9 (-1), Dexterity 15 (+2), Constitution 14 (+2), Intelligence 20 (+5), Wisdom 16 (+3), Charisma 17 (+3)
Saves [19pp]: Toughness +2, Fortitude 5 (+7), Reflexes 3 (+5), Willpower 11 (+14)
Combat [24pp]: Attack bonus +6, Defensive Bonus +8 (+3 flat), Initiative +2, Grapple -5, Knock Back -1, Hero Points 2
Attack (dc): Unarmed -1, Staff +1
Skills [22pp]: Bluff 4 (+7), Concentration 14 (+17), Diplomacy 13 (+16), Disguise 3 (+3), Gather Information 5 (+8), Intimidate 9 (+12), Knowledge (arcane) 14 (+19), Knowledge (history) 14 (+19), Knowledge (nobility & royalty) 10 (+15), Languages 3 (borderlands, cairhien, midlands, Tairen), Notice 2 (+5), Search 5 (+5), Sense Motive 14 (+17),
Feats [11pp]: Attractive, Benefit 1 (Status: Blue Ajah Aes Sedai), Dodge Focus 2, Endurance, Equipment 2, Luck 1, Minion 2 (light riding horse), Ritualist
Powers [27pp]:
Weaving 6 [Variable Power (Magic); Power Feats: Variable (Elemental descriptor), Variable (Healing Descriptor), Variable (Warding Descriptor); Flaws: Limited (Conjunction Magic), Concentration Required]

- Moiraine has the ability weave the flows of Saidar. This is a 6 pt variable power, with a flaw so the descriptor is increasingly limited as you can see. The variable power feat, grants her a different descriptor she can change to. It takes 1 round to change the descriptor to a new one. So she knows 4 different aspects of magic, Conjunction, Elementalism, Healing, and Warding.

The talents are Conjunction (the bond between people), Cloud Dancing (the link between the caster and primal forces of weather). Bale Fire (lost), Earth Singing (the connection with the element of earth), Elementalism (the connection between all elements, including light), Healing (the talent to heal the body and mind), Illusion (powers which affect the mind, and the senses), Traveling (travel great distances in short periods of time), Warding (Protecting people, places or objects)

Equipment [5 ep]: Staff (+2 mighty strike), 3 different changes of clothes.

[Severance]

I don't know about what you think, but it looks to me like that guy to Thor's left with the beard is having a bad day Great representation of mythical Thor.

[JoshuaDunlow]

I'm not sure either, LoL, But he's holding onto the Wagon for dear life it seems. But thank you kind sir!

[JoshuaDunlow]

Sjofn, Norse Demi Goddess of Passion (PL10/150pp)
Race: Aesir, Occupation: Goddess of Passion, Citizenship: Asgardian, Place of Birth: Asgard, Known Residence: ? , Known Relatives: She is 7th of the Aesir, Height: 5‘11“, Weight: 140 lbs, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Strawberry Blonde

Abilities [31pp]: Strength 12 (+1), Dexterity 17 (+3), Constitution 14 (+2), Intelligence 10 (+0), Wisdom 12 (+1), Charisma 26 (+8)
Saves [11pp]: Toughness +6, Fortitude 3 (+5), Reflexes 3 (+6), Willpower 5 (+6/+10 with Mental)
Combat [16pp]: Base Attack +4 (+5 in Melee, +7 with sword), Base Defense +10 (+2 flat), Initiative +7, Grapple +6, Knock back -3 , Hero Points 5
Attack (dc): Unarmed (+1), Sword +4 (18-20 critical) + Nauseate (dc 16), Permanent Divine Presence (dc 14 love)
Skills [7pp]: Bluff 7 (+15/+23 when attractive), Concentration 4 (+5), Sense Motive 13 (+14)
Feats [26pp]: Attack Focus (melee) 1, Attack Specialist (Sword) 1, Attractive 2, Dodge Focus 6, Equipment 1, Fascinate (Bluff), Improved Block, Improved Critical (Sword), Improved Disarm, Improved Initiative, Inspire 3, Luck 5, Taunt, Ultimate Skill (Bluff)
Powers [47pp]:
Divine Presence 4 [Emotion Control (Extra: Continuous; Flaws: Love Only, Sight Dependant, Permanent)]
Divine Grace 4 [Impervious Protection + Mind Shield]
Immortality 6 [Immunity (Aging, Disease, Cold, Hot Temperatures) + Regeneration 1 (Resurrection; Extra: True Resurrection)]
Super Senses 3 [Cosmic Awareness (radius, extended)]
God Sphere 4 [Variable Power (6 pp/rank), Passion Descriptor]
Device [12pp]:
Sjafni “the Lover“ 4 [Easy to Loose Device]
A golden blade, with the name of Lover. This blade is a mighty sword, that can cut through most mundane armor. And as given its name, the blade can inflict Euphoria in those that it strikes.
- Strike “Sword” +3 [Power Feats: Mighty, Improved Critical; Extra: Penetrating; Linked to Nauseate]
- Nauseate 6 [Extra: Linked to Strike]

[JoshuaDunlow]

Further godlike builds, can be found in the settings part of the forum here.

[JoshuaDunlow]

Professor X Gets an update.

Professor X, Charles Francis Xavier, Telepathic Mutant, Power Level 13 (220 pp), Occupation: Mutant rights activist, geneticist, teacher, formerly adventurer, soldier, Citizenship:U.S.A. , Place of Birth: New York City, New York , Known Relatives: Brian Xavier (father, deceased), Sharon Xavier (mother, deceased), Cassandra Nova (sister), Kurt Marko (stepfather, deceased), Cain Marko (Juggernaut, stepbrother), Lilandra (ex-wife), David Charles Haller (Legion, son, deceased), Group Affiliation: X-Men (founder); formerly Illuminati, Cadre K (founder), the Twelve, Starjammers, New Mutants (founder), U.S. Army, Height: 6'0" , Weight: 190 lbs. , Eyes: Blue , Hair: Bald (blond during childhood) , Trade off: +2 DC, -2 Attack, -2 Toughness, +2 Defense
Abilities(44pp) : Strength 8 (-1), Dexterity 13 (+1), Constitution 12 (+1), Intelligence 25 (+7), Wisdom 30 (+10), Charisma 16 (+3)
Saves(7pp) : Toughness +4, Fortitude +15/+6, Reflexes +3, Willpower +17
Combat (20pp) : Attack Bonus +6 (+10 ranged) , Defense Bonus +4 (+2 flatfooted), Initiative +10, Hero Points 3
Skills(23pp): Computers 6 (+13), Concentration 10 (+20), Craft: Electronic 6 (+13), Diplomacy 8 (+11), Knowledge (Life Sciences) 10 (+17), Knowledge (Psionics) 10 (+17), Knowledge: Behavioral Sciences 10 (+17), Medicine 6 (+16), Sense Motive 4 (+14), Notice 10 (+20), Search 12 (+19)
Feats(25pp): Attack Focus (ranged) 4, Benefit [Can use Wisdom for Fortitude Saves, when it comes to pain or mental affects that require a Fortitude Save], Benefit [Can use Wisdom for Initiative], Connected, Contacts, Challenge (Notice, Lip Reading), Defensive Roll 1, Equipment 5, Inspire 3, Leadership, Luck 2, Second Chance (Mind Control), Skill Mastery (Diplomacy, Knowledge: Life Sciences, Knowledge: Psionics, and Sense Motive), Team Work 2
Powers (106pp):
Telepathic Mastery 12 [(Multiple Traits of the Telepathic Descriptor); Power Feats: Subtle]
Professor X can duplicate the following abilities.
- Universal Translater
- Illusion 13 [All Senses; Feats: Selective, Flaw: Phantasm]
- Invisibility
- Mind Control
- Telelocation
- Mental Blast 13 [Feat: Affects Insubstantial]
- Mental Transformation 13 [3 pt Variation; Extras: Continuous]
- Paralyze 11 [Feat:Selective; Extra: Area, Extra: Pereception ]
- Astral Form 8 [Feat: Subtle, Selective, Dimensional (Astral Realm), Affects Insubstantial; Extras: Attack]
Mind Shield 7 (7pp)
Super Senses 3 [Danger Sense (mental), Astral Awareness (ranged)]
Equipment: Xavier Mansion [Size: Collosal (5), Toughness 10 (1), Features: Combat Simulator, Communications, Computer, Fire Prevention System, Garage, Gym, Hangar, Holding Cells, Infirmary, Laboratory, Library, Living Space, Pool, Power System, Security System, Workshop]
X-Men Outfit [+2 Toughness, Immunity (heat & cold; limited half save), Immunity to own powers]
Drawbacks [5pp]: Disability (Parapelegic; Very Common, Major)




[The Astral Plane] In marvel the Astral plane is ruled by Telepathy, those with this power have the ability to learn and fashion it. Giving them an excuse to gain the Variable power. The Astral plane is sometimes commonly entered from a dream like state, but not always. And Telepaths of great skill can learn to do this consciously. As in professor X's case, once he enters the Astral Plane. He can reduce his Astral Form to Rank 1, allowing him to put his Variable power up to Rank 11. Once on the Astral Plane, it is assumed all creatures within it can interact with each other physically and mentally. Though only skilled Telepaths even have a chance, of detecting other astral minds or other telepaths within the astral plane. Otherwise they would wander in their own mind scape, unable to interact with the others and detect them. Think of the astral plane, as a multitude of layers all inter connected. It is woven and shaped by unconscious thought, creating its own little pocket of reality.

In the Astral Plane, a astral or insubstantial form's physical stats change. Since the physical cannot influence the substance of the plane. Your Wisdom scores becomes your new Constitution. Intelligence becomes your new Dexterity, and Charisma becomes your new Strength score.

[The Ethereal Realm] The Ethereal Realm, which is where ghosts usually exist, are just beyond the astral plane. This realm is ruled by Telekinesis. Since most supernatural forces, require the gathering of energy to affect the material world.

1. Professor X's PL goes up to 13, because i now understand the limitations of Perception ranged attacks.

2. Telepathic Wide Array, gets replaced with Telepathic Mastery Variable Power. A 8pp/rank power, so he can have multiple powers in affect at any time.

[MorningKnight]

I don't know about what you think, but it looks to me like that guy to Thor's left with the beard is having a bad day Great representation of mythical Thor.

Before I took a look at what Thor was holding in his left hand, I initially thought beard-dude was held by the short hairs there.

This painting seems to be the inspiration for Kirby's take on Thor - beautiful (man-pretty as a friend once said), blond and lean.

[JoshuaDunlow]

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