- Location
- Ukraine
Look at her character sheet on the first page. She has Wisdom at 14, which is nowhere near "low" by any standard.
The Power(Harry Potter/The Gamer)
- Thread starter Halpo133
- Start date
- Location
- somewhere
Nowhere near low by the standards of preteens. Pretty low by lots of other standards.
While this is true, its worth remembering that Voldemort used major artifacts for some of his horcruxes. We know that the diadem atleast increases intelligence, and odds are that the other items also do something cool. We probably want to find and cleanse several for the loot.
Naw, low for Gamer is below 10.
Cleric levels...
Or enough Mage levels to get access to limited wish.
Mandabar
Waifu of choice is Rem. Give that girl some hugs!
- Location
- Florida, USA [Yes. Florida *FacePalm*]
Which is basically Neville. Everything is basicly a 5, except Str and Dex. None of his stats go higher than 10. Hermione is basicly an Olympian in stats (not actual str/dex ya know) compared to him. Nevile's lowest stat is a 2. Hermonines is a 3. They have room for improvment!
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Obliviation can be broken through torture and other means. I wouldn't count on Voldemort staying without his memories.
The GM stated before that 30 is the average for adults in most stats. She's high wisdom for a child, but still below average for now.
- Location
- somewhere
Lockhart being at St Mungo's for at least several years shows that even partially reversing general obviation is difficult and takes a long time. That's assuming he'd even have the capacity to arrange for those means or is discovered by a loyal Death Eater who does. And lacking any memory should also make a return from the other side of the Veil less likely in the first place.
Carrnage
Human
- Location
- New Zealand
Though that was cast by a savant at memory charms.
Lockhart's situation is potentially a bit unique, in that it was an improperly cast version that backfired on him (due to the broken wand) - it may have actually erased his memories, and St. Mungos isn't willing to torture him to try to bring the memories out. I wouldn't count on it working the way you hope anyways. The horcruxes would have backups of his memories at earlier points anyways, and if their mere existence pulls him out of the veil then just being thrown through it might be a torturous enough experience that he comes back with memories.
And messing with an ill understood magic like the veil would not be a good idea in general. The prophecy ensures Voldemort is more or less equal to us, so if we're powerful enough to capture him, obliviate him, and throw him into the veil... well, I don't want to guess what kind of shenanigans would occur. For all we know he comes back out more powerful than ever, having stolen the knowledge of Merlin from the afterlife or something.
Was it ever confirmed beyond doubt what the damn thing actually even is? Sure, people believed it killed people but theres a reason so many fanfics have used it as somekind of dimensional gateway and other such things. I don't think no one REALLY knows? Also, just because no one has ever returned does not mean its impossible afterall. Theres always a first time for everything. For all we know, it could be some ancient anti-Gamer artifact. (okay, unlikely but hey, you never know!).
Yeah, I think the 4th level cleric spell "Exorcise" might work when it comes to horcruxes. We talked about it before. I even speculated about the possibility of using it against Quirrell in order to banish Voldemort without killing Quirrell, so that we can interrogate Quirrell for information concerning Voldemort. Would have to grind cleric levels but it might be possible.
This is the spell:
Exorcise (Abjuration)
Level: 4 Components: V, S, M Range: 1 Casting Time: 1-100+ turns Duration: Permanent Saving Throw: None Area of Effect: One creature or object
Explanation/Description.. The spell of Exorcism will negate possession of a creature or an object by any outside or supernatural force. This includes control of a creature by some force in an object, possession by Magic Jar (q.v.) spell, demonic possession, curse and even charm, for the Exorcise spell is similar to a Dispel Magic spell. Furthermore, it will affect a magical item if such is the object of the exorcism. Thus a soul object of any sort which comes under successful Exorcism will make the life force of the creature concerned wholly inhabit its nearest material body, wholly and completely. (Cf. ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, MONSTER MANUAL, Demon.) The Exorcise spell, once begun. cannot be interrupted, or else it is spoiled and useless. The base chance for success is a random 1% to 100%. Each turn of Exorcism the dice are rolled, and if the base chance number, or less, is rolled, the spell is successful. Base chance of success is modified by -1% for each level of difference between the cleric's level of experience and the level of the possessor or possessing magic, where the smaller number is the cleric's level. In the obverse, a +1% cumulative is added. The referee can determine base chance according to the existing circumstances if he or she so desires. Material components for this spell are the holy object of the cleric and holy water (or unholy, in the case of evil clerics, with respect to object and water). A religious artifact or relic can increase the chance of success by from 1% to 50%, according to the power of the artifact or relic.
Level: 4 Components: V, S, M Range: 1 Casting Time: 1-100+ turns Duration: Permanent Saving Throw: None Area of Effect: One creature or object
Explanation/Description.. The spell of Exorcism will negate possession of a creature or an object by any outside or supernatural force. This includes control of a creature by some force in an object, possession by Magic Jar (q.v.) spell, demonic possession, curse and even charm, for the Exorcise spell is similar to a Dispel Magic spell. Furthermore, it will affect a magical item if such is the object of the exorcism. Thus a soul object of any sort which comes under successful Exorcism will make the life force of the creature concerned wholly inhabit its nearest material body, wholly and completely. (Cf. ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, MONSTER MANUAL, Demon.) The Exorcise spell, once begun. cannot be interrupted, or else it is spoiled and useless. The base chance for success is a random 1% to 100%. Each turn of Exorcism the dice are rolled, and if the base chance number, or less, is rolled, the spell is successful. Base chance of success is modified by -1% for each level of difference between the cleric's level of experience and the level of the possessor or possessing magic, where the smaller number is the cleric's level. In the obverse, a +1% cumulative is added. The referee can determine base chance according to the existing circumstances if he or she so desires. Material components for this spell are the holy object of the cleric and holy water (or unholy, in the case of evil clerics, with respect to object and water). A religious artifact or relic can increase the chance of success by from 1% to 50%, according to the power of the artifact or relic.
The base chance of success is 1% to 100%. Voldemort is more experienced than us, so we will probably get a -% penalty, however it also states that artifacts or relics can increase the chance by 1% to 50%. I would argue that the whole "A Mother's Love" trait should probably help when doing specific anti-Voldemort exorcisms (though thats up to GM). Regardless, the horcruxes should not be overly hard to cleanse, since we can basically repeat the spell as many time as needed until we get lucky (the horcrux is not able to run away or fight back).
Trying to banish Voldemort from Quirrell however is riskier without somehow capturing/imprisoning him, and even then Voldemort might be able to kill him if he figures out what we are doing.
According to Dumbledore Quirrel was already dead as soon as he welcomed in the spirit of Voldemort.
Evidently being the host to a necromantic spirit isn't good for your health. Could we save him with Exorcism? Maybe, that'd be up to the GM.
EDIT: And I don't think they ever confirmed it; they just know that what goes through it don't come back.
Evidently being the host to a necromantic spirit isn't good for your health. Could we save him with Exorcism? Maybe, that'd be up to the GM.
EDIT: And I don't think they ever confirmed it; they just know that what goes through it don't come back.
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And we aren't a savant at everything?
But don't they operate pretty much independently of Voldemort? Like, the Diary Horcrux, it didn't seem to have any idea what was going on with his other self, and was carrying out his own plans. I'd think this memory isolation works both directions.
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Carrnage
Human
- Location
- New Zealand
... A savant would be if we bought every negative traits to maximise one particular thing.
That's Savant Syndrome, or Idiot Savant
The definition of just Savant, is just "a learned person". We are definitely learned. About everything. Ever.
I'm not sure ordinary Memory Charms would even work on Voldemort, if his consciousness resides primarily in that wraith-spirit-thingie. Should they only work on brains, they'd have little to no effect on him.
Have they ever tried it on someone with a horcrux? As far as I know they have not, given the rarity of it. We are best off not messing with ill understood magics of death and hoping they will interact the way we want them to.
- Location
- NC, USA
Terribly sorry. Meant to update yesterday evening, but then Shadowrun: Hong Kong happened. So updating didn't. What's horrible is that I didn't even make it far in the game. I just kept restarting and remaking characters.
Anyway. Voting closed, and update incoming.
Anyway. Voting closed, and update incoming.
Vote tally:
##### 3.21
[X] Yes
No. of votes: 33
veekie, BlackTitanOdin, FireAsh, DragonParadox, Unelemental, Nix, Vilegrave, Corvo Montés, nairit, Godogma, Mandabar, Datakim, Enjou, Logos, SonOfNenji, Chargone, Crazy7s1, wingstrike96, Rokoran, the DragonBard, Trondason, Dr. Bob Doom, Massgamer, Zaratustra, KnightofTempest, IceWing, TotallyNotEvil, GulibleLeprecon, Louie the Lilac, EasyCo, solodark28, skaro, Demonlorddraco91
[X] Go ahead and use them as skill books. Not like they'll last very long anyway, and this was just a test.
No. of votes: 32
veekie, BlackTitanOdin, FireAsh, DragonParadox, Unelemental, Nix, Vilegrave, Corvo Montés, nairit, Godogma, Datakim, Enjou, Logos, SonOfNenji, Chargone, Crazy7s1, wingstrike96, Rokoran, the DragonBard, Trondason, Dr. Bob Doom, Massgamer, Zaratustra, KnightofTempest, IceWing, TotallyNotEvil, GulibleLeprecon, Louie the Lilac, EasyCo, solodark28, skaro, Demonlorddraco91
[X] Potions
No. of votes: 25
veekie, BlackTitanOdin, FireAsh, DragonParadox, Unelemental, Nix, Vilegrave, Mandabar, Datakim, Enjou, SonOfNenji, Chargone, Crazy7s1, wingstrike96, Rokoran, Trondason, Massgamer, Zaratustra, KnightofTempest, TotallyNotEvil, GulibleLeprecon, Louie the Lilac, EasyCo, skaro, Demonlorddraco91
[x] Transfiguration
No. of votes: 4
Corvo Montés, nairit, Godogma, Logos
[x] Use them as buff books. You're curious!
No. of votes: 1
Mandabar
[x] Flying
No. of votes: 1
the DragonBard
[X] Charms
No. of votes: 2
Dr. Bob Doom, IceWing
[X] Potion
No. of votes: 1
solodark28
##### 3.21
[X] Yes
No. of votes: 33
veekie, BlackTitanOdin, FireAsh, DragonParadox, Unelemental, Nix, Vilegrave, Corvo Montés, nairit, Godogma, Mandabar, Datakim, Enjou, Logos, SonOfNenji, Chargone, Crazy7s1, wingstrike96, Rokoran, the DragonBard, Trondason, Dr. Bob Doom, Massgamer, Zaratustra, KnightofTempest, IceWing, TotallyNotEvil, GulibleLeprecon, Louie the Lilac, EasyCo, solodark28, skaro, Demonlorddraco91
[X] Go ahead and use them as skill books. Not like they'll last very long anyway, and this was just a test.
No. of votes: 32
veekie, BlackTitanOdin, FireAsh, DragonParadox, Unelemental, Nix, Vilegrave, Corvo Montés, nairit, Godogma, Datakim, Enjou, Logos, SonOfNenji, Chargone, Crazy7s1, wingstrike96, Rokoran, the DragonBard, Trondason, Dr. Bob Doom, Massgamer, Zaratustra, KnightofTempest, IceWing, TotallyNotEvil, GulibleLeprecon, Louie the Lilac, EasyCo, solodark28, skaro, Demonlorddraco91
[X] Potions
No. of votes: 25
veekie, BlackTitanOdin, FireAsh, DragonParadox, Unelemental, Nix, Vilegrave, Mandabar, Datakim, Enjou, SonOfNenji, Chargone, Crazy7s1, wingstrike96, Rokoran, Trondason, Massgamer, Zaratustra, KnightofTempest, TotallyNotEvil, GulibleLeprecon, Louie the Lilac, EasyCo, skaro, Demonlorddraco91
[x] Transfiguration
No. of votes: 4
Corvo Montés, nairit, Godogma, Logos
[x] Use them as buff books. You're curious!
No. of votes: 1
Mandabar
[x] Flying
No. of votes: 1
the DragonBard
[X] Charms
No. of votes: 2
Dr. Bob Doom, IceWing
[X] Potion
No. of votes: 1
solodark28
Arimai
Curmudgeon
I've been holding off on buying that one. Is it improved from the Shadowrun release a while back?
It's a good game from what I've seen of it thus far.
Arimai
Curmudgeon
Alright let me know after a week. Hopefully it is not as bug ridden as the previous release. I just wish I could recreate my old paper campaign character in the game. Normal human USMC sniper so skillful he could one shot dragons. Young dragons but dragons nonetheless.
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The first week
- Location
- NC, USA
You wake up the next day, pleased to see that the party remained formed even as you slept. You are somewhat less pleased by the fact that Hermione is what's waking you, the girl having sneaked into the boy's room to find you.
"Harry! You know that spell for copying books, right?"
You blink up at her. Sure, Gamer's Body means you're wide awake already, but that doesn't mean you wouldn't have liked a bit more sleep. "Um... Yes?"
The bushy haired girl fidgets slightly before asking, "Could I get copies of your first year books?"
You stare for a few seconds before pushing yourself upright. "I... Suppose? Why?"
"I... Wanted to test the books being used as skill books. So I... Um... Used mine."
With a sigh you reach up and rub at your face before saying, "We'll have to order you more. Copies aren't permanent. But until the order comes in I can loan you copies of my books. Wait down in the common room and I'll bring them down."
The bushy haired girl smiles and nods her head before slipping out of the room.
[+10 relationship with Hermione Granger]
Later that day, after getting the book issue sorted out and Neville woken up, you Hermione and Neville make your way down to the Great Hall for breakfast. You all chat idly while you eat, discussing nothing of importance, not wanting to risk being overheard about Gamer matters, or have questions asked about why you felt you needed a privacy spell going for breakfast.
Eventually the stern Professor McGonagall brings your timetables around, and you look them over. You are most looking forward to your Potions class. So of course you don't have that one until Friday.
Neville on the other hand has different ideas. "Oh, great! We have Herbology first thing today! That should be fun."
As you're looking from the timetable to the High Table to match faces and names to when you have what classes you notices that Professor Snape is giving you odd looks for some reason.
[+10 relationship with Severus Snape]
He's hardly the only one. Most the teachers are. But while theirs are curious and somewhat excited, his is just a bit confused.
Regardless you and your friends finish breakfast before heading off toward your first class.
Herbology went well. It's a class with Gryffindor and Hufflepuff, and at the start of the class you were asked to pair up. You chose to work with...
[ ] Susan Bones
[ ] Hannah Abbot
[ ] Neville Longbottom
[ ] Hermione Granger
[ ] Ron Weasley
[ ] Write-In: Any first year Gryffindor or Hufflepuff.
The rest of the class was then spent discussing what would be covered when, with a brief foray into learning about dittany.
[+7 Herbology gained]
After that you had History of Magic. It's taught by one of the ghosts, and couldn't possibly be more dull. Many in the class started to doze off, some rather intentionally going to sleep. They probably had older siblings telling them about how much of a joke it was. You decided to...
[ ] Stay awake and take notes. It may be dull, but it's still a class.
[ ] Get a bit of sleep.
And that was it for your first day. You considered spending the evenings after classes in dungeons or the like, but ended up deciding that it can wait until after you've gotten through the first week of class and figured everything out. So instead you ordered books, replacements for Hermione and some occulmency books for her and Neville, did what homework you had, and spent time talking with your friends, both about the Gamer and about normal subjects. You even got a game of Chess in with that Ron kid.
[-23 Galleons, books ordered]
[+10 relationship with Ron Weasley]
[+10 relationship with Hermione Granger]
[+10 relationship with Neville Longbottom]
[+3 int for studying and chess playing]
[+4 wis for chess playing.]
The rest of your week goes by much the same as that first day. More herbology, a useless Defense class(You aren't sure if you're simply to advanced to learn anything there, or if Quirrell is just too horrible a teacher), charms and transfiguration(whose teachers are MUCH more competent). Though Hagird did write you asking for you to visit him this weekend, the large man wanting to hear about your first week.
[ ] Agree
[ ] Decline
And then there was flying...
The lesson started off well enough, but when it came time to kick off, Neville kicked too hard and ended up falling off his broom. Thanks to your Gamer power, and him having a form of Gamer's Body by association, he was fine. Though the instructor still took him to the Hospital Wing to make sure.
When he fell, however, he ended up dropping a rememberall his Gran had sent him, which Draco, in a display of jerkassery, picked up and threatened to leave somewhere, or to break it.
You...
[ ] Politely asked for it back.
[ ] Demanded it back.
[ ] Tried to simply take it.
Regardless of your decisions in Flying, eventually you make it to Friday and your Potions class. This class you share with Slytherin, and each table has room for two people. You decide to sit with...
[ ] Neville Longbottom(2)
[ ] Hermione Granger(2)
[ ] Ron Weasley(2)
[ ] Draco Malfoy(2)
[ ] Write-in: Any other first year Slytherin or Gryffindor(2)
Snape took roll call before anything else, though when he reached your name he hesitated, as though about to say something more. In the end he just continued along before giving a small speech.
"You are hear to learn the subtle science and exact art of potion-making. As there is little foolish wand-waving here, many of you will hardly believe this is magic. I don't expect you will really understand the beauty of the softly simmering cauldron with it's shimmering fumes, the delicate power of liquids that creep through human veins, bewitching the mind, ensnaring the senses... I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew glory, even stopper death - If you aren't as big a bunch of dunderheads as I usually have to teach."
Silence followed his speech, while reactions were varied. Some students looked at each other, others(Hermione) were on the edges of their seats. You think she might want to prove something.
"Potter!" The professor's voice snaps you out of your thoughts. "What would I get if I added powedered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?"
[ ] The Draught of Living Death(Answer Correctly, requires 10 or more int)
[ ] A powerful sleeping potion(Answer mostly correctly, requires 8 or more int)
[ ] I don't know(Don't answer correctly)
"Where would you look if I told you to find me a bezoar?"
[ ] The stomach of a goat(Correct answer, requires 12 int)
[ ] I don't know(Don't answer correctly)
[ ] In the cupboard over there(Snarky answer)
"What is the difference between monkshood and wolfsbane?"
[ ] They are different parts of the same plant, which is also known as aconite(Correct answer in detain, requires 20 int)
[ ] They're the same plant(Correct answer, requires 15 int)
[ ] One's a flower and one's a leaf?(Semi-correct answer, requires 12 int)
[ ] I don't know.(Incorrect answer.
"Harry! You know that spell for copying books, right?"
You blink up at her. Sure, Gamer's Body means you're wide awake already, but that doesn't mean you wouldn't have liked a bit more sleep. "Um... Yes?"
The bushy haired girl fidgets slightly before asking, "Could I get copies of your first year books?"
You stare for a few seconds before pushing yourself upright. "I... Suppose? Why?"
"I... Wanted to test the books being used as skill books. So I... Um... Used mine."
With a sigh you reach up and rub at your face before saying, "We'll have to order you more. Copies aren't permanent. But until the order comes in I can loan you copies of my books. Wait down in the common room and I'll bring them down."
The bushy haired girl smiles and nods her head before slipping out of the room.
[+10 relationship with Hermione Granger]
Later that day, after getting the book issue sorted out and Neville woken up, you Hermione and Neville make your way down to the Great Hall for breakfast. You all chat idly while you eat, discussing nothing of importance, not wanting to risk being overheard about Gamer matters, or have questions asked about why you felt you needed a privacy spell going for breakfast.
Eventually the stern Professor McGonagall brings your timetables around, and you look them over. You are most looking forward to your Potions class. So of course you don't have that one until Friday.
Neville on the other hand has different ideas. "Oh, great! We have Herbology first thing today! That should be fun."
As you're looking from the timetable to the High Table to match faces and names to when you have what classes you notices that Professor Snape is giving you odd looks for some reason.
[+10 relationship with Severus Snape]
He's hardly the only one. Most the teachers are. But while theirs are curious and somewhat excited, his is just a bit confused.
Regardless you and your friends finish breakfast before heading off toward your first class.
Herbology went well. It's a class with Gryffindor and Hufflepuff, and at the start of the class you were asked to pair up. You chose to work with...
[ ] Susan Bones
[ ] Hannah Abbot
[ ] Neville Longbottom
[ ] Hermione Granger
[ ] Ron Weasley
[ ] Write-In: Any first year Gryffindor or Hufflepuff.
The rest of the class was then spent discussing what would be covered when, with a brief foray into learning about dittany.
[+7 Herbology gained]
After that you had History of Magic. It's taught by one of the ghosts, and couldn't possibly be more dull. Many in the class started to doze off, some rather intentionally going to sleep. They probably had older siblings telling them about how much of a joke it was. You decided to...
[ ] Stay awake and take notes. It may be dull, but it's still a class.
[ ] Get a bit of sleep.
And that was it for your first day. You considered spending the evenings after classes in dungeons or the like, but ended up deciding that it can wait until after you've gotten through the first week of class and figured everything out. So instead you ordered books, replacements for Hermione and some occulmency books for her and Neville, did what homework you had, and spent time talking with your friends, both about the Gamer and about normal subjects. You even got a game of Chess in with that Ron kid.
[-23 Galleons, books ordered]
[+10 relationship with Ron Weasley]
[+10 relationship with Hermione Granger]
[+10 relationship with Neville Longbottom]
[+3 int for studying and chess playing]
[+4 wis for chess playing.]
The rest of your week goes by much the same as that first day. More herbology, a useless Defense class(You aren't sure if you're simply to advanced to learn anything there, or if Quirrell is just too horrible a teacher), charms and transfiguration(whose teachers are MUCH more competent). Though Hagird did write you asking for you to visit him this weekend, the large man wanting to hear about your first week.
[ ] Agree
[ ] Decline
And then there was flying...
The lesson started off well enough, but when it came time to kick off, Neville kicked too hard and ended up falling off his broom. Thanks to your Gamer power, and him having a form of Gamer's Body by association, he was fine. Though the instructor still took him to the Hospital Wing to make sure.
When he fell, however, he ended up dropping a rememberall his Gran had sent him, which Draco, in a display of jerkassery, picked up and threatened to leave somewhere, or to break it.
You...
[ ] Politely asked for it back.
[ ] Demanded it back.
[ ] Tried to simply take it.
Regardless of your decisions in Flying, eventually you make it to Friday and your Potions class. This class you share with Slytherin, and each table has room for two people. You decide to sit with...
[ ] Neville Longbottom(2)
[ ] Hermione Granger(2)
[ ] Ron Weasley(2)
[ ] Draco Malfoy(2)
[ ] Write-in: Any other first year Slytherin or Gryffindor(2)
Snape took roll call before anything else, though when he reached your name he hesitated, as though about to say something more. In the end he just continued along before giving a small speech.
"You are hear to learn the subtle science and exact art of potion-making. As there is little foolish wand-waving here, many of you will hardly believe this is magic. I don't expect you will really understand the beauty of the softly simmering cauldron with it's shimmering fumes, the delicate power of liquids that creep through human veins, bewitching the mind, ensnaring the senses... I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew glory, even stopper death - If you aren't as big a bunch of dunderheads as I usually have to teach."
Silence followed his speech, while reactions were varied. Some students looked at each other, others(Hermione) were on the edges of their seats. You think she might want to prove something.
"Potter!" The professor's voice snaps you out of your thoughts. "What would I get if I added powedered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?"
[ ] The Draught of Living Death(Answer Correctly, requires 10 or more int)
[ ] A powerful sleeping potion(Answer mostly correctly, requires 8 or more int)
[ ] I don't know(Don't answer correctly)
"Where would you look if I told you to find me a bezoar?"
[ ] The stomach of a goat(Correct answer, requires 12 int)
[ ] I don't know(Don't answer correctly)
[ ] In the cupboard over there(Snarky answer)
"What is the difference between monkshood and wolfsbane?"
[ ] They are different parts of the same plant, which is also known as aconite(Correct answer in detain, requires 20 int)
[ ] They're the same plant(Correct answer, requires 15 int)
[ ] One's a flower and one's a leaf?(Semi-correct answer, requires 12 int)
[ ] I don't know.(Incorrect answer.
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- Location
- NC, USA
I've not noticed a ton of bugs as yet. It's good. Not a perfect translation of Shadowrun to a video game format, but that would be near impossible. Even with all the D&D video games they've put out, few even come close to being a good translation from one sort of media to another.
But it took the basis of Shadowrun: Returns and expanded on things, gave a bit more in the way of options, and so on. Like I said, I've not gotten very far, so for all I know it could get buggy as hell halfway through. I keep getting distracted by character creation. I think I've made a shaman/magician, a melee sammie/rigger, a pure magician, a range sammie, a cyberware using face type...
Buuuut this isn't really the place for this sort of discussion.