Post by LadyWinterWolf on Oct 27, 2003 2:09:40 GMT -5
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Re: Werewolf the Apocalypse
« Reply #37 on: Today at 12:39am »
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Ok...it took me almost 2 hours of working with OW to get this little I have here for my character. I need the books I have translated into "Werewolf for Dummies" please.
Werewolf the Apocalypse
Name: Kaina
Player: Lady Winter Wolf
Chronicle:
Breed: Homid
Auspice: Ahroun (Full Moon)
Tribe: Uktena
Pack Name:
Pack Totem: Uktena (serpent, cougar, deer combo)
Concept:Spirit Warrior
Attributes
Physical
Strength________ 1 free +2
Dexterity_________________ 1 free + 2
Stamina____________________ 1 free + 3
Social
Charisma_________________ 1 free + 1
Manipulation______________ 1 free + 2
Appearance_______________ 1 free
Mental
Perception________________ 1 free + 2
Intelligence_______________ 1 free +1
Wits_______________________ 1 free +2
Abilities
Talents
Alertness_________________ 2
Athletics__________________
Brawl_______________________ 2
Dodge_____________________ 2
Empathy__________________ 1
Expression________________
Intimidation______________ 3
Primal-Urge_______________ 3
Streetwise__________________
Subterfuge________________
Knowledges
Computer_________________
Enigmas__________________ 1
Investigation______________
Law________________________
Linguistics________________
Medicine_________________
Occult____________________ 2
Politics___________________
Rituals___________________ 2
Science___________________
Skills
Animal Ken_______________
Crafts_____________________
Drive______________________
Etiquette__________________
Firearms__________________
Leadership________________
Melee____________________ 3
Performance_______________
Stealth_____________________ 3
Survival__________________ 3
Advantages
Backgrounds
Fetish______________________
Rites_______________________
____________________________
Gifts
Sense Magic ______________
Shroud______________________
____________________________
Razor Claws_________________
Inspiration________________
The Falling Touch___________
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I heard their eerie howling, the wolves calling their kindred across the frozen plains.
Hooowl. Ah, the children of the night, what beautiful music they make. Hoooowl.
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Re: Werewolf the Apocalypse
« Reply #38 on: Today at 12:49am »
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Not bad, for a first try. (That sounds trite, but take it at face value. It really is a good first try). A few things:
First, how many points do you have in each of the backgrounds? You get 5 total, but you just put which ones you have, didn't say how many points in each one.
Second, you didn't put your gnosis, rage, willpower, or starting renown. These are automatic, so it could be looked up, but its a good idea in light of freebie points and such.
Third, did you account for freebie points? Your abilities and attributes are all at their starting levels, and you didn't put down gnosis/rage/willpower, so its okay if you put them into that, but otherwise, lucky you, you are about to get extra backgrounds and abilities.
Fourth, you have too many gifts. You only have 1 for breed auspice and tribe each. If this is where you put your freebies, then I don't think it adds up...
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On a related, yet entirely selfish note, of all the characters I have seen so far, I am the only one to put points in to the totem background. Since the benefit of this is based on everyone's totem points added together, there will be no use for those points unless other people put them in. So, maybe the pack should decide whether or not we want a totem spirit before we set the characters in stone.
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Re: Werewolf the Apocalypse
« Reply #39 on: Today at 01:16am »
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Not bad, for a first try. (That sounds trite, but take it at face value. It really is a good first try). Thank you
A few things:
First, how many points do you have in each of the backgrounds? You get 5 total, but you just put which ones you have, didn't say how many points in each one. [/color=teal]I don't know, the book says I have to pick fetishes and rites. I found the fetish list, but can't decide what I need, and I didn't find one mention of rites, and it says you have to list them.[/color]
Second, you didn't put your gnosis, rage, willpower, or starting renown. These are automatic, so it could be looked up, but its a good idea in light of freebie points and such. I believe my Rage=5, but I have no idea where to find the information for the other items, couldn't find them listed anywhere.
Third, did you account for freebie points? Your abilities and attributes are all at their starting levels, and you didn't put down gnosis/rage/willpower, so its okay if you put them into that, but otherwise, lucky you, you are about to get extra backgrounds and abilities. Could you put this in English please?
Fourth, you have too many gifts. You only have 1 for breed, auspice and tribe each. If this is where you put your freebies, then I don't think it adds up... I put down what was listed in the book.....the book didn't say I had to pick just one for each thing.
The books are not clear, they should give page reference numbers, or examples of character creations, but all they seem to do is talk about what happens AFTER creation, and the gaming takes place.
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I heard their eerie howling, the wolves calling their kindred across the frozen plains.
Hooowl. Ah, the children of the night, what beautiful music they make. Hoooowl.
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Re: Werewolf the Apocalypse
« Reply #40 on: Today at 01:30am »
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The books can be a little confusing, because they are so careful about preserving the overall tone of the game. It all becomes very clear when you read the main book cover to cover a few dozen times, though.
One thing: there is absolutely nothing you need to know in the player's guide. I have never even used it myself. If you look in the main book, that is all you need to know. D&D this ain't. There is a certain chapter you are looking for that is devoted to character creation. It gives a detailed list of things to do, an example character creation, and, most importantly, there is a full page set of charts detailing starting gnosis, rage, etc. based on your breed, auspice, and tribe. I would give you the page number myself, but you managed to catch me whil I am visiting home, so I don't have access to my book right now
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Re: Werewolf the Apocalypse
« Reply #37 on: Today at 12:39am »
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Ok...it took me almost 2 hours of working with OW to get this little I have here for my character. I need the books I have translated into "Werewolf for Dummies" please.
Werewolf the Apocalypse
Name: Kaina
Player: Lady Winter Wolf
Chronicle:
Breed: Homid
Auspice: Ahroun (Full Moon)
Tribe: Uktena
Pack Name:
Pack Totem: Uktena (serpent, cougar, deer combo)
Concept:Spirit Warrior
Attributes
Physical
Strength________ 1 free +2
Dexterity_________________ 1 free + 2
Stamina____________________ 1 free + 3
Social
Charisma_________________ 1 free + 1
Manipulation______________ 1 free + 2
Appearance_______________ 1 free
Mental
Perception________________ 1 free + 2
Intelligence_______________ 1 free +1
Wits_______________________ 1 free +2
Abilities
Talents
Alertness_________________ 2
Athletics__________________
Brawl_______________________ 2
Dodge_____________________ 2
Empathy__________________ 1
Expression________________
Intimidation______________ 3
Primal-Urge_______________ 3
Streetwise__________________
Subterfuge________________
Knowledges
Computer_________________
Enigmas__________________ 1
Investigation______________
Law________________________
Linguistics________________
Medicine_________________
Occult____________________ 2
Politics___________________
Rituals___________________ 2
Science___________________
Skills
Animal Ken_______________
Crafts_____________________
Drive______________________
Etiquette__________________
Firearms__________________
Leadership________________
Melee____________________ 3
Performance_______________
Stealth_____________________ 3
Survival__________________ 3
Advantages
Backgrounds
Fetish______________________
Rites_______________________
____________________________
Gifts
Sense Magic ______________
Shroud______________________
____________________________
Razor Claws_________________
Inspiration________________
The Falling Touch___________
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I heard their eerie howling, the wolves calling their kindred across the frozen plains.
Hooowl. Ah, the children of the night, what beautiful music they make. Hoooowl.
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Re: Werewolf the Apocalypse
« Reply #38 on: Today at 12:49am »
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Not bad, for a first try. (That sounds trite, but take it at face value. It really is a good first try). A few things:
First, how many points do you have in each of the backgrounds? You get 5 total, but you just put which ones you have, didn't say how many points in each one.
Second, you didn't put your gnosis, rage, willpower, or starting renown. These are automatic, so it could be looked up, but its a good idea in light of freebie points and such.
Third, did you account for freebie points? Your abilities and attributes are all at their starting levels, and you didn't put down gnosis/rage/willpower, so its okay if you put them into that, but otherwise, lucky you, you are about to get extra backgrounds and abilities.
Fourth, you have too many gifts. You only have 1 for breed auspice and tribe each. If this is where you put your freebies, then I don't think it adds up...
====================================
On a related, yet entirely selfish note, of all the characters I have seen so far, I am the only one to put points in to the totem background. Since the benefit of this is based on everyone's totem points added together, there will be no use for those points unless other people put them in. So, maybe the pack should decide whether or not we want a totem spirit before we set the characters in stone.
« Last Edit: Today at 12:53am by Wyrmfire »
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Re: Werewolf the Apocalypse
« Reply #39 on: Today at 01:16am »
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Not bad, for a first try. (That sounds trite, but take it at face value. It really is a good first try). Thank you
A few things:
First, how many points do you have in each of the backgrounds? You get 5 total, but you just put which ones you have, didn't say how many points in each one. [/color=teal]I don't know, the book says I have to pick fetishes and rites. I found the fetish list, but can't decide what I need, and I didn't find one mention of rites, and it says you have to list them.[/color]
Second, you didn't put your gnosis, rage, willpower, or starting renown. These are automatic, so it could be looked up, but its a good idea in light of freebie points and such. I believe my Rage=5, but I have no idea where to find the information for the other items, couldn't find them listed anywhere.
Third, did you account for freebie points? Your abilities and attributes are all at their starting levels, and you didn't put down gnosis/rage/willpower, so its okay if you put them into that, but otherwise, lucky you, you are about to get extra backgrounds and abilities. Could you put this in English please?
Fourth, you have too many gifts. You only have 1 for breed, auspice and tribe each. If this is where you put your freebies, then I don't think it adds up... I put down what was listed in the book.....the book didn't say I had to pick just one for each thing.
The books are not clear, they should give page reference numbers, or examples of character creations, but all they seem to do is talk about what happens AFTER creation, and the gaming takes place.
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I heard their eerie howling, the wolves calling their kindred across the frozen plains.
Hooowl. Ah, the children of the night, what beautiful music they make. Hoooowl.
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Re: Werewolf the Apocalypse
« Reply #40 on: Today at 01:30am »
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The books can be a little confusing, because they are so careful about preserving the overall tone of the game. It all becomes very clear when you read the main book cover to cover a few dozen times, though.
One thing: there is absolutely nothing you need to know in the player's guide. I have never even used it myself. If you look in the main book, that is all you need to know. D&D this ain't. There is a certain chapter you are looking for that is devoted to character creation. It gives a detailed list of things to do, an example character creation, and, most importantly, there is a full page set of charts detailing starting gnosis, rage, etc. based on your breed, auspice, and tribe. I would give you the page number myself, but you managed to catch me whil I am visiting home, so I don't have access to my book right now
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We have been raised to honor all the wrong discoverers- theives planting flags, murderers carrying crosses. Let us at last praise the colonizers of dreams.
. They each have a "background cost", ranging from about 4 to 7, and teh pack has to meet this amount to get whatever totem it chooses. I'm perfectly happy supplying half or more of these points, but I can't do it alone.