Hey, for something interesting, make her faction "Military Stalker" instead of Loner. We'll go with Veteran.
If @Wizard_Marshall is okay with it, I had a bit of an idea involving Steel Mother and Grey Wolf.
So I'm thinking we change one of her aspects or add one to the extent that some of her old war buddies made a treasure hunting crew in the Exclusion Zone, raking in the cash until Steel Mother herself backed out. Then one day, they vanished off the face of the earth, prompting her to go back and investigate, having no idea her comrades died fighting alongside Grey Wolf...
I'm fine with this. Connections make RPing more entertaining. The more the merrier. How this would work out, I have no idea because I've been mentioning Rachel hasn't been back to the Zone in quite awhile, though it's not a big thing. We could just retcon it, and I'll adjust Rachel's persona. Unless you mean the team Rachel was coming to look for?
On another note, Sushi did you start working on the post that would show Rachel's Notice results? If you already have it in the works, that's fine. I only ask because after thinking about it, it made more sense to me that Rachel would retreat first then try to sight the people chasing Isaac and Felix than the reverse.
@Sushi
Here's the incomplete sheet I have so far. I should finish it rather quickly unless RL kicks me in the nuts again.
I've got to start writing the backstory, as well as finish editing the equipment.
Name: Igor Sokolnikoff Gender: Male Age: 21 Faction: To be added Rank: To be added Hometown: Kraków, Poland Appearance:
Aspects:
High concept: Knowledge Hunter
Trouble: Unyielding In His Principles
Aspect 1: Many Friends In Strange Places
Aspect 2: Reluctant White Knight
Aspect 3: Intellectual Scavenger
Refresh: 2 Fate Points: 2 Physical:[][][] Radiation:[][][] Morale:[][][] Wealth:
Consequences:
Personality: Igor is a calm and studious individual who seeks to understand all that interests him. He does not shy from dirty work due to his upbringing, but he has certain rules that he will never break. Igor usually ignores people he doesn't find interesting, often unintentionally offending them with his behaviour. His drive for knowledge often leads to him behaving recklessly when an opportunity for an answer to his questions presents itself, but he usually has at least some rudimentary plan of escape. He heavily dislikes drug abusers, considering them idiotic for letting their addiction take over their lives. He enjoys intellectual discussions and philosophy.
Bio:
Born to a rather wealthy Polish couple, Igor spent the first 5 years of his life living in Krakow with them. Life was good for all of them until Igor's father murdered his mother, and died trying to escape from the police afterwards. Igor was later taken in by his grandfather, a man living in their family's ancestral mansion alone with a small cadre of helpers.
People rarely visited the mansion, as the old man was considered to be eccentric and, perhaps, mad. There, Igor was raised by the old-fashioned man to be an heir to the family. Being taught shooting and etiquette from a young age, Igor grew up with just his grandfather and his servants. When it came for him to attend the local school, he found the children there to be slow, and uninteresting. That brought the bullies to consider him a suitable target, which ended unfortunately for them.
When it came for him to attend the local school, he found the children there to be slow, and uninteresting. That brought the bullies to consider him a suitable target, which ended unfortunately for them, as Igor used his limited knowledge of martial arts to subdue them, breaking a few bones by a mistake. One of the parents, angered at his actions decided to go to the local press, which ultimately led to Igor leaving that school, despite heavy bribes by his grandfather.
Having decided to educate Igor privately, his grandfather hired a few of his 'acquaintances' to take on teaching the young man. He was educated by them in many fields, but by far he excelled in physical tasks and, weirdly enough, philosophy.
He loved to run and hunt in the private forest, but his one true love was hunting for knowledge. He usually spent his free hours in the library or on the internet, looking for interesting trivia and other unknown facts.
When his grandfather's health started to plummet, the old man decided that Igor was ready to be initiated into 'Marjar' - an old gentlemen's club, where many other wealthy heirs and other members of the elite mingled together. Thanks to his grandfather's influence and the family wealth, Igor managed to start a private contractor firm and, working by himself, secured many favours from the other members by disposing of their problems.
Having heard of the Zone, and desiring to see the mysterious anomalies for himself, Igor decided to use bribery and owed favours, to join a military expedition into the Zone. Skills: -Shoot +4
-Athletics +3, Connections +3
-Burglary +2, Will +2, Stealth +2
-Lore +1, Body +1, Electronics +1 , Survival +1 Stunts:
-Mind Fortress. Nobody is messing with my mind! +2 to Will when using it to defend against mental attacks.
-Mutant Hunter. +2 to Shoot when defending from hostile mutants.
-S.T.A.L.K.E.R. +2 to Athletics when navigating through/around anomalies.
-Sprinter. You move two zones for free in a conflict without rolling, instead of one, provided there are no situation aspects restricting movement. Possessions:
] Shotgun
-Ammo
-Knife
-Hatchet
Camouflage gear.
Weapon holsters
Gas mask
Backpack
-Flashlight + batteries
-Binoculars
-PDA
-Rations
-Water + extra water tablets
-Sleeping bag
-First aid kit
-Multitool
-Magnesium Firestarters
Now, I would gladly accept some suggestions concerning the backstory and the things I have so far
Also, before I forget. Is there some kind of Discord server for this thread?
-01.03.2017, 20:23 UTC +1 - Added the backstory
-27.01.2017, 16:23 UTC+1 - Redone the 'Aspect, 'Stunt' and 'Skill' tabs, removed one square from 'Will', started working on the backstory.
- 26.01.2017, 22:29 UTC+ - Added the 'Personality' tab.
- 26.01.2017, 21:00 UTC+1, - Added picture to the 'appearance' tab, changed age to 26 and generally tidied up the sheet.
I'm fine with this. Connections make RPing more entertaining. The more the merrier. How this would work out, I have no idea because I've been mentioning Rachel hasn't been back to the Zone in quite awhile, though it's not a big thing. We could just retcon it, and I'll adjust Rachel's persona. Unless you mean the team Rachel was coming to look for?
On another note, Sushi did you start working on the post that would show Rachel's Notice results? If you already have it in the works, that's fine. I only ask because after thinking about it, it made more sense to me that Rachel would retreat first then try to sight the people chasing Isaac and Felix than the reverse.
@Sushi
Any particular tips/preferences concerning the backstory?
I could write something original myself, but I'm wondering if anyone has any interesting ideas.
@Sushi
Here's the incomplete sheet I have so far. I should finish it rather quickly, unless RL kicks me in the nuts again.
I've got to start writing the backstory, as well as finish editing the equipment.
Name: Igor Sokolnikoff Gender: Male Age: 26 Faction: To be added Rank: To be added Hometown: Kraków, Poland Appearance:
Aspects:
High concept: Fascinated by the unknown.
Trouble: Is it fascination... or obsession?
Aspect 1: Some rules are not meant to be broken.
Aspect 2: Tries to hide his inner white knight
Aspect 3: Patience is a virtue.
Refresh: 2 Fate Points: 2 Physical:[][][] Radiation:[][][] Morale:[][][][] Wealth:
Consequences:
Personality & Bio: To be added Skills:
-Lore +4
-Stealth +3, Will +3
-Athletics +2, Survival +2, Shoot +2
-Empathy +1, Medicine +1, Rapport +1, Electronics +1 Stunts:
-Mind Fortress. Nobody is messing with my mind! +2 to Will when using it to defend against mental attacks.
-Magus. Gain a +2 bonus to create an advantage using Lore, whenever the situation has specifically to do with anomalies or mutants.
-Stalker. You like to watch people who don't know they're being watched. You may use Stealth in place of Investigate to conduct surveillance.
-Sprinter/Highly Mobile. You move two zones for free in a conflict without rolling, instead of one, provided there are no situation aspects restricting movement. Possessions:
A shotgun + pistol combo.
-ammo
-knife
-hatchet
Camouflage gear.
Weapon holsters
Chest vest
Gas mask
Backpack
-Flashlight + batteries
-Binoculars
-PDA
-Rations
-Water + extra water tablets
-Sleeping bag
-First aid kit
-multitool
-Magnesium Firestarters
Now, I would gladly accept some suggestions concerning the backstory and the things I have so far
Also, before I forget. Is there some kind of Discord server for this thread ?
- 26.01.2017, 21:00 UTC+1, - Added picture to the appearance, changed age to 26 and generally tidied up.
I'll look it over but generally the backstory is a priority over stunts and equipment. I have a private Discord for my friends if people are interested.
Gonna look over the profile stuff in a sec, but I finished making a new Discord room for easy discussion with all of my RPs and writing projects. Hope it's useful!
Gonna look over the profile stuff in a sec, but I finished making a new Discord room for easy discussion with all of my RPs and writing projects. Hope it's useful!
@Sushi
Here's the incomplete sheet I have so far. I should finish it rather quickly unless RL kicks me in the nuts again.
I've got to start writing the backstory, as well as finish editing the equipment.
Name: Igor Sokolnikoff Gender: Male Age: 26 Faction: To be added Rank: To be added Hometown: Kraków, Poland Appearance:
Aspects:
High concept: Fascinated by the unknown.
Trouble: Is it fascination... or obsession?
Aspect 1: Some rules are not meant to be broken.
Aspect 2: Tries to hide his inner white knight
Aspect 3: Patience is a virtue.
Personality: Igor is a calm and studious individual who seeks to understand all that interests him. He does not shy from dirty work due to his upbringing, but he has certain rules that he will never break. Igor usually ignores people he doesn't find interesting, often unintentionally offending them with his behaviour. His drive for knowledge often leads to him behaving recklessly when an opportunity for an answer to his questions presents itself, but he usually has at least some rudimentary plan of escape. He heavily dislikes drug abusers, considering them idiotic for letting their addiction take over their lives. He enjoys the presence of loners and calm people.
Bio:
Skills:
-Lore +4
-Stealth +3, Will +3
-Athletics +2, Survival +2, Shoot +2
-Empathy +1, Medicine +1, Rapport +1, Electronics +1 Stunts:
-Mind Fortress. Nobody is messing with my mind! +2 to Will when using it to defend against mental attacks.
-Magus. Gain a +2 bonus to create an advantage using Lore, whenever the situation has specifically to do with anomalies or mutants.
-Stalker. You like to watch people who don't know they're being watched. You may use Stealth in place of Investigate to conduct surveillance.
-Sprinter/Highly Mobile. You move two zones for free in a conflict without rolling, instead of one, provided there are no situation aspects restricting movement. Possessions:
A shotgun + pistol combo.
-ammo
-knife
-hatchet
Camouflage gear.
Weapon holsters
Chest vest
Gas mask
Backpack
-Flashlight + batteries
-Binoculars
-PDA
-Rations
-Water + extra water tablets
-Sleeping bag
-First aid kit
-multitool
-Magnesium Firestarters
Now, I would gladly accept some suggestions concerning the backstory and the things I have so far
Also, before I forget. Is there some kind of Discord server for this thread?
- 26.01.2017, 22:29 UTC+2 - Added the 'Personality' tab.
- 26.01.2017, 21:00 UTC+1, - Added picture to the 'appearance' tab, changed age to 26 and generally tidied up the sheet.
@Sushi
Here's the incomplete sheet I have so far. I should finish it rather quickly unless RL kicks me in the nuts again.
I've got to start writing the backstory, as well as finish editing the equipment.
Name: Igor Sokolnikoff Gender: Male Age: 26 Faction: To be added Rank: To be added Hometown: Kraków, Poland Appearance:
Aspects:
High concept: Fascinated by the unknown.
Trouble: Is it fascination... or obsession?
Aspect 1: Some rules are not meant to be broken.
Aspect 2: Tries to hide his inner white knight
Aspect 3: Patience is a virtue.
Personality: Igor is a calm and studious individual who seeks to understand all that interests him. He does not shy from dirty work due to his upbringing, but he has certain rules that he will never break. Igor usually ignores people he doesn't find interesting, often unintentionally offending them with his behaviour. His drive for knowledge often leads to him behaving recklessly when an opportunity for an answer to his questions presents itself, but he usually has at least some rudimentary plan of escape. He heavily dislikes drug abusers, considering them idiotic for letting their addiction take over their lives. He enjoys the presence of loners and calm people.
Bio:
Skills:
-Lore +4
-Stealth +3, Will +3
-Athletics +2, Survival +2, Shoot +2
-Empathy +1, Medicine +1, Rapport +1, Electronics +1 Stunts:
-Mind Fortress. Nobody is messing with my mind! +2 to Will when using it to defend against mental attacks.
-Magus. Gain a +2 bonus to create an advantage using Lore, whenever the situation has specifically to do with anomalies or mutants.
-Stalker. You like to watch people who don't know they're being watched. You may use Stealth in place of Investigate to conduct surveillance.
-Sprinter/Highly Mobile. You move two zones for free in a conflict without rolling, instead of one, provided there are no situation aspects restricting movement. Possessions:
A shotgun + pistol combo.
-ammo
-knife
-hatchet
Camouflage gear.
Weapon holsters
Chest vest
Gas mask
Backpack
-Flashlight + batteries
-Binoculars
-PDA
-Rations
-Water + extra water tablets
-Sleeping bag
-First aid kit
-multitool
-Magnesium Firestarters
Now, I would gladly accept some suggestions concerning the backstory and the things I have so far
Also, before I forget. Is there some kind of Discord server for this thread?
- 26.01.2017, 22:29 UTC+2 - Added the 'Personality' tab.
- 26.01.2017, 21:00 UTC+1, - Added picture to the 'appearance' tab, changed age to 26 and generally tidied up the sheet.
So the high concept could be tighter. Fascinated by the Unknown... like, Lex Luthor fascinated or Indiana Jones? It doesn't say very much outright. Same with the trouble. Try to form them into parts of a character, not just traits in isolation. The bio really doesn't say anything about Igor as a character yet. What's life outside the zone like? Where does he get money to explore? Is it his first time here?
Build-wise we have several very lore-heavy characters already so that reduces your chances of getting in to the roster, so maybe take it more from an aspect of applied thievery or stealth? Like a more combat-oriented foil to L'esprite... oooh, or there's a good aspect. "Intellectual Scavenger."
Equipment wise, shotgun's fine, they'd confiscate the pistol going into the zone. What do you mean a "chest vest?"
I'm fine with this. Connections make RPing more entertaining. The more the merrier. How this would work out, I have no idea because I've been mentioning Rachel hasn't been back to the Zone in quite awhile, though it's not a big thing. We could just retcon it, and I'll adjust Rachel's persona. Unless you mean the team Rachel was coming to look for?
On another note, Sushi did you start working on the post that would show Rachel's Notice results? If you already have it in the works, that's fine. I only ask because after thinking about it, it made more sense to me that Rachel would retreat first then try to sight the people chasing Isaac and Felix than the reverse.
Steel is an older woman, so it's possible she could have found out about some really whack disappearances at an Afghan veteran's meeting @Kharn_Valnikov.
So you have this serious grizzled veteran (Steel) who is entertaining this odd idea that something bad might have happened, instead of just a freak accident. Wouldn't require any modification from you.
So the high concept could be tighter. Fascinated by the Unknown... like, Lex Luthor fascinated or Indiana Jones? It doesn't say very much outright. Same with the trouble. Try to form them into parts of a character, not just traits in isolation. The bio really doesn't say anything about Igor as a character yet. What's life outside the zone like? Where does he get money to explore? Is it his first time here?
Yeah, I thought the aspect, as well as the trouble was a bit too open myself, that's why I wasn't too sure about. I mostly meant the 'unknown' as anything to do with unnatural things, such as anomalies and mutants. The Bio is not up yet, all I have so far is the Personality part.
Build-wise we have several very lore-heavy characters already so that reduces your chances of getting in to the roster, so maybe take it more from an aspect of applied thievery or stealth? Like a more combat-oriented foil to L'esprite... oooh, or there's a good aspect. "Intellectual Scavenger."
Ah, alright. Was mostly going for a sort of artifact hunter/spelunker type of stalker, something like exploring abandoned military bases and anomalous zones. Gotta think of a different kind of character then. Thanks
The equipment so far is just something I threw in together in about 10 minutes and left it to be fixed later. I have completely no idea how the chest vest got there 0_0.
I think I meant is as some sort of a chest holster for the pistol or something like that, can't really remember now.
Edit: Redone the Aspects, Skills and Stunts, as well as started writing the backstory from scratch.
I'm planning on meeting up with everyone before we even consider fighting. My nat rolls are historically bad, and I don't have any combat modifiers worth mentioning ^^;
Plus, we still don't know how many people are chasing us so I'd rather not risk it.
At this point Talon is finding things pretty sketchy. She is finding "Things are too Convenient" (Lilith) and might have to keep an eye on the newbie in the future.
