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--- character_creation [2016/11/04 15:34] – andrew
+++ character_creation [2018/03/04 13:23] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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-Some thoughts on Character Creation.
+====== Character Creation ======
-  * Starting at 20XP seems to always have worked for us in the past.   Our guys should be already somewhat useful or they wouldn't have been recruited.
+THIS PAGE MAY NOW BE MOOT:  I THINK EVERYTHING HERE IS NOW INCLUDED ON THE HOUSE RULES PAGE
-  * Perhaps 1 extra ability score point.   The game has everyone starting with 5 ability points (=1d6 in all 5 scores unless you drop one to a d4).   I've always kind of wanted to push that up to 6 points (so you can have 1 stat at a d8 to start without eating a d4, there's just no stat I want at a d4 as an general adventurer).  //AGREED//
-  * Problems with "Poverty" hindrance, "Noble, Rich and Superrich" edges.   Poverty is going to be no hindrance, since we aren't using money, Noble, Rich and Superrich may be problematic, they could work but might be disappointing to some who might take them.  //IT IS THE DEPRESSION, GET RID OF THEM//
-  * Starting Gear:   do we just say "you only have the gear that you take from the headquarters arsenal" or do we allow each player to take one weapon and one other thing of his choice?
+The house rules for this campaign differ a little bit from the standard Savage Worlds rulebook.
-//I KNOW YOU LOVE GEAR.  I'LL LEAVE THIS UP TO YOU.  MAYBE GIVE PCS A CHOICE BETWEEN THREE BASIC GEAR SETS TO BEGIN WITH?  TWO PISTOLS, FLASHLIGHT, NOTEBOOK, RADIO, MAYBE A CAR OR A MOTORCYCLE?  THEN A RIFLE, KNIFE, AND SURVIVAL GEAR? THEN A SWORD (OR HAND WEAPON), PISTOL, BULLETPROOF VEST, ETC?//
+  * PCs are recruited as veterans and so they start with 20XP to spend.
+  * PCs start with six ability points to begin with rather than the standard 5.
+  * The "Noble" edge is meaningless in Gotham and may not be chosen for this campaign.
+  * Starting Gear:   PC wildcards may choose a vehicle, weapon, or special equipment at character creation.  If the item is ever lost or destroyed, they may replace it next game session.  That way, a PC may guarantee that they always have their choice stuff.
+    * PCs may choose to take the "Rich" edge to gain an extra piece of special equipment that will be replaced.
+    * PCs may take the "Filthy Rich" edge to gain three extra pieces of special equipment they are guaranteed to have
+    * PCs may choose to take a Hinderance where they do not get any special equipment and must rely on whatever is in the arsenal at the beginning of each game session.
+  * Characters who choose the Magic Arcane Background must choose powers from the list on this website rather than from the rulebook.
-**  I was just thinking of having a variety of basic equipment in the Arsenal (like 2 tommy guns, 2 shotguns, 2 rifles, 6 pistols, 6 ordinary bullet proof vests etc.) of the Team C headquarters, for them to divvy up (or "check out" if that's how they want to handle it).   But, was concerned that someone may want something much more specific  (I just got to have a katana, they are just so cool, or something, or someone might design character around being machinegun guy and there's no machinegun).**
-//BRAINSTORM: Maybe we give everyone one choice of vehicle, weapon, or special equipment at character creation.  If they ever lose it for some reason, they get a new one at the end of the session.  If they take the POOR they do NOT get the free equipment.  If they take WEALTH they may choose a second?//
+**Are we both using the same edition of the rules;  I am using the DELUXE EXPLORER'S Edition**
+//I am using the "Explorer's Edition".  I don't see "deluxe" in the title.   163 pages?  &copy; 2007? //
+Mine's 2012 date, 191 pages.
+//Shucks.  I'll have to get a new one, then. //
+[[http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/102528/Savage-Worlds-Deluxe-Explorers-Edition|This one?]]
+Yep, that's the varmint.