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[Cthulhu_of_R'lyeh]

Not quite lightning, no.

Plasma would probably be the closest thing I can compare it to, but it's also... not. Arx's "modesty" is similarly a thing that will be explained once the game gets started.

[Nik Hasta]

...all read like things the Body stat already does.

My reasoning for her having stamina listed as a specific ability, rather than just a function of the stat, is because Jagrati is well over 60 and therefore much more physically frail than younger and more vital characters with the same amount put into their Body Stat. This may not be reflected in the system technically but I'm intending to play her that way.

The skill is something that is "not normal" for her physicality and age, ergo it's a skill.

[Tami]

My reasoning for her having stamina listed as a specific ability, rather than just a function of the stat, is because Jagrati is well over 60 and therefore much more physically frail than younger and more vital characters with the same amount put into their Body Stat. This may not be reflected in the system technically but I'm intending to play her that way.

The skill is something that is "not normal" for her physicality and age, ergo it's a skill.

I was talking about this with Sandy in Discord, which is why I stayed away from physical stat boosting skills. However, it makes sense if you are saying that she has, for example, the stamina of a 20 y.o. already, pre-boost.

[The Dog]

...all read like things the Body stat already does.

... True. I'll admit I was confused on how the "body" skill worked, and reading other people's use of it made that seem like the way it worked.

So I guess I should work out 4 unique powers for that stat that aren't just describing things the Body stat already does. Might throw in some simple ki-based techniques, or swap some points to magic and start my "magical brick fist woman" character.

[Tami]

... True. I'll admit I was confused on how the "body" skill worked, and reading other people's use of it made that seem like the way it worked.

So I guess I should work out 4 unique powers for that stat that aren't just describing things the Body stat already does. Might throw in some simple ki-based techniques, or swap some points to magic and start my "magical brick fist woman" character.

Body is the hardest to do. You don't need to stat boost, and I don't think actual Ki tricks are available until Mundus points are issued.

[The Chou Lives]

I deliberately holding 5 points back as 10 equals stat and cannot think of where to put last 5 in. Got stuff down and my guys stuff, should be all.

Also Cthulhu characters are usually half naked. ( replying to noldiere.)

[Cleric of Hell’s Brigade]

Owen has an umbrella.

He doesn’t need a sword.

[Cthulhu_of_R'lyeh]

I deliberately holding 5 points back as 10 equals stat and cannot think of where to put last 5 in. Got stuff down and my guys stuff, should be all.

Also Cthulhu characters are usually half naked. ( replying to noldiere.)

True, my male characters generally don't even wear pants.

[Tami]

I deliberately holding 5 points back as 10 equals stat and cannot think of where to put last 5 in. Got stuff down and my guys stuff, should be all.

Also Cthulhu characters are usually half naked. ( replying to noldiere.)

Those 5 points represent the stat boost, even if they are not used in a skill.

[Noldere]

Sure, I'm willing to consider new ideas. Oh, and Conceal i think is one of my favorites. Thanks for mentioning it.

How about something involving sound, like an amplified voice or a thunderclap / thundersnap? The latter would definitely be more loud noise than destructive shockwave at this point, but even that's potentially useful in places where blending in is less important or making yourself evident quickly is paramount.

Not quite lightning, no.

Plasma would probably be the closest thing I can compare it to, but it's also... not. Arx's "modesty" is similarly a thing that will be explained once the game gets started.

Lighting just seemed odd. Because if we're dealing with special not-fire, I guess I'll have to wait for the reveal.

Lucifer effectively designs special property cloth for a living, so when he sees people with what he thinks is a clothing problem, he's compelled to try and fix it.

Also, Grea's best dragon girl. Anyone who disagrees can fight me. I mean, I'd lose almost certainly, but would still be willing to fight all the same.

My reasoning for her having stamina listed as a specific ability, rather than just a function of the stat, is because Jagrati is well over 60 and therefore much more physically frail than younger and more vital characters with the same amount put into their Body Stat. This may not be reflected in the system technically but I'm intending to play her that way.

The skill is something that is "not normal" for her physicality and age, ergo it's a skill.

Ah. I see. A long and colorful would indeed be hard on a body. I'd imagine she's less frail than I am (or at least feel at times), but then:

• I've probably made a lot more bad choices in about half the time.
• I'd probably end up doing something similar (probably from a different angle but with the same goal in mind) were I to stat myself into a game.

[Sub-Zero MKA]

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The 1st one almost reads like a restriction on what I thought the Body stat already lets you do, while the 2nd one simply reads like one of the things the Body stat already lets you do. Likewise, these...

The first one is meant to be a conditional boost beyond what her Body stat would allow, as is the second. I should rewrite them so that's clear.

[Tami]

How about something involving sound, like an amplified voice or a thunderclap / thundersnap? The latter would definitely be more loud noise than destructive shockwave at this point, but even that's potentially useful in places where blending in is less important or making yourself evident quickly is paramount.



Lighting just seemed odd. Because if we're dealing with special not-fire, I guess I'll have to wait for the reveal.

Lucifer effectively designs special property cloth for a living, so when he sees people with what he thinks is a clothing problem, he's compelled to try and fix it.

Also, Grea's best dragon girl. Anyone who disagrees can fight me. I mean, I'd lose almost certainly, but would still be willing to fight all the same.



Ah. I see. A long and colorful would indeed be hard on a body. I'd imagine she's less frail than I am (or at least feel at times), but then:

• I've probably made a lot more bad choices in about half the time.
• I'd probably end up doing something similar (probably from a different angle but with the same goal in mind) were I to stat myself into a game.

I don't think drawing attention to himself is something he'd naturally do. Hmmmm.......whistling.....what if he could modulate his voice to create a Whistling sound that is inaudible to human ears but but painful to animals, used to scare them away if he feels threatened. If his stat points go up, the sound might eventually reach sonic levels, enough to cause actual damage.

[grampagen]

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If you'd like, I can make some clothes for you.

"Haaah?! What a prude!"

Hax. So much hax.

Elucidate?

Escapology is physical only, keeping in the theme of Kinu's wrasslin'. Magical bonds or telekinesis she has no answer for atm. Going at it against a monster or a death trap, otoh, is a different thing entirely.

Issen is largely subject to the situational approval of the other players and the GM not sandbagging it, and isn't something Kinu can use on her own.

Squared Circle is limited largely to CIS, granted. Though, take a gander and which of her stats is the lowest.

[Noldere]

I was talking about this with Sandy in Discord, which is why I stayed away from physical stat boosting skills. However, it makes sense if you are saying that she has, for example, the stamina of a 20 y.o. already, pre-boost.

I think he's saying more that she would normally have an appropriate stamina for her age, but the skill effectively lets her have normal (or close to normal) stamina for the stat.

Also, that Discord is still going?

... True. I'll admit I was confused on how the "body" skill worked, and reading other people's use of it made that seem like the way it worked.

So I guess I should work out 4 unique powers for that stat that aren't just describing things the Body stat already does. Might throw in some simple ki-based techniques, or swap some points to magic and start my "magical brick fist woman" character.

I mean, I could be wrong about the stat- and it's not like anything needs to change even if I'm right- but I thought the stats themselves gave you base things and the skills would let you do specific things relatable to any of those base things the stat represented.

I deliberately holding 5 points back as 10 equals stat and cannot think of where to put last 5 in. Got stuff down and my guys stuff, should be all.

Also Cthulhu characters are usually half naked. ( replying to noldiere.)

Ah, so it was deliberate, and not an accident. Just checking. And, now that I'm thinking of it, that does seem to be a pattern.

Owen has an umbrella.

He doesn’t need a sword.

But what if the sword needs you? Will Owen refuse it?

[Tami]

I think he's saying more that she would normally have an appropriate stamina for her age, but the skill effectively lets her have normal (or close to normal) stamina for the stat.

Also, that Discord is still going?



I mean, I could be wrong about the stat- and it's not like anything needs to change even if I'm right- but I thought the stats themselves gave you base things and the skills would let you do specific things relatable to any of those base things the stat represented.



Ah, so it was deliberate, and not an accident. Just checking. And, now that I'm thinking of it, that does seem to be a pattern.



But what if the sword needs you? Will Owen refuse it?

The CBR RPG Discord is still there if anyone wants to use it.