MTH:Character - Revision history

71.61.21.107: /* EXPERIENCE COSTS */

2022-04-09T16:30:33Z

EXPERIENCE COSTS

174.140.73.217: /* VARIANT: ACCELERATED PROGRESSION */ removed duplication

2017-02-14T08:29:00Z

VARIANT: ACCELERATED PROGRESSION: removed duplication

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	* The entire group gains a dot of power level per story completed. This is appropriate for games meant to Chronicle the players rise to power over time.		* The entire group gains a dot of power level per story completed. This is appropriate for games meant to Chronicle the players rise to power over time.

	* The Storyteller may ask each player to come up a a set number of Milestones. Essentially a Milestone is 3 specific Aspirations and a related Breaking Point, with the added requirement that it must match the theme of the current story. Upon achieving the Milestone, the character gains a dot of Power Level.		* The Storyteller may ask each player to come up a set number of Milestones. Essentially a Milestone is 3 specific Aspirations and a related Breaking Point, with the added requirement that it must match the theme of the current story. Upon achieving the Milestone, the character gains a dot of Power Level.

	Keep in mind, the ST is not required to allow the player-characters to advance in power level. Some play styles just can't deal well with individuals who are too empowered.		Keep in mind, the ST is not required to allow the player-characters to advance in power level. Some play styles just can't deal well with individuals who are too empowered.

174.140.73.217: /* EXPERIENCE COSTS */ 2nd ed update

2015-12-07T04:40:49Z

EXPERIENCE COSTS: 2nd ed update

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	==EXPERIENCE COSTS==		==EXPERIENCE COSTS==

	~~Costs listed with an * are used only if the game is being run with the God Machine Chronicle rules update. Players not using that system should simply ignore those costs.~~

	Power Level: ~~(8 x new rating) per dot, or~~ 6 experiences* per dot.		Power Level: 6 experiences per dot.

	Alpha Class Superpower: ~~(3 x new rating) per dot, or~~ 3 experiences* per dot.		Alpha Class Superpower: 3 experiences per dot.

	Beta Class Superpower: ~~(5 x new rating) per dot, or~~ 5 experiences* per dot.		Beta Class Superpower: 5 experiences per dot.

	Gamma Class Superpower: ~~(7 x new rating) per dot, or~~ 7 experiences* per dot.		Gamma Class Superpower: 7 experiences per dot.

	Omega Class Superpower: Special - Omega Class powers cannot be taken without alteration. Every Omega Class power must be given a weakness in order to be purchased, thus turning it into a Gamma Class power for the purposes of experience purchases.		Omega Class Superpower: Special - Omega Class powers cannot be taken without alteration. Every Omega Class power must be given at least one weakness in order to be purchased, thus turning it into a Gamma Class power or lower for the purposes of experience purchases.
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174.140.79.182: /* SUPERHUMAN CHARACTER CREATION */ Made Asylum link

2015-09-02T09:02:47Z

SUPERHUMAN CHARACTER CREATION: Made Asylum link

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	5. Apply Superhuman template. Record starting Power Level (1) and spend starting experiences. Note that the experiences spent at this point can be used to increase Attributes and Skills above 5 dots, in keeping with the limits of Power Level.		5. Apply Superhuman template. Record starting Power Level (1) and spend starting experiences. Note that the experiences spent at this point can be used to increase Attributes and Skills above 5 dots, in keeping with the limits of Power Level.

	6. Record Advantages. Set Asylum at 7. Determine Breaking Points and starting Aspirations.		6. Record Advantages. Set [[MTH:Asylum\|Asylum]] at 7. Determine Breaking Points and starting Aspirations.

	7. Assign Merits (10). Merit dots may be exchanged for Power Level dots on a 3:1 basis.		7. Assign Merits (10). Merit dots may be exchanged for Power Level dots on a 3:1 basis.

174.140.79.182: /* SUPERHUMAN CHARACTER CREATION */ Integrity to Asylum

2015-09-02T09:01:37Z

SUPERHUMAN CHARACTER CREATION: Integrity to Asylum

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	5. Apply Superhuman template. Record starting Power Level (1) and spend starting experiences. Note that the experiences spent at this point can be used to increase Attributes and Skills above 5 dots, in keeping with the limits of Power Level.		5. Apply Superhuman template. Record starting Power Level (1) and spend starting experiences. Note that the experiences spent at this point can be used to increase Attributes and Skills above 5 dots, in keeping with the limits of Power Level.

	6. Record Advantages. ~~Integrity~~ at 7. Determine Breaking Points and starting Aspirations.		6. Record Advantages. Set Asylum at 7. Determine Breaking Points and starting Aspirations.

	7. Assign Merits (10). Merit dots may be exchanged for Power Level dots on a 3:1 basis.		7. Assign Merits (10). Merit dots may be exchanged for Power Level dots on a 3:1 basis.

174.140.79.182: /* SUPERHUMAN CHARACTER CREATION */

2015-09-02T08:16:45Z

SUPERHUMAN CHARACTER CREATION

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	1. Record header information (Codename if they have one, Real Name, Concept, etc.)		1. Record header information (Codename if they have one, Real Name, Concept, etc.)
	Optional: Choose [[Superhuman Origin]] and [[~~Calling~~]].		Optional: Choose [[Superhuman Origin]] and [[Affiliation]].

	2. Assign Attributes (5/4/3). No Attribute may be increased above 5 at this point.		2. Assign Attributes (5/4/3). No Attribute may be increased above 5 at this point.

174.140.79.182: /* NEW ADVANTAGE: STYLISH EXECUTION */ Applied 2nd ed-style mechanic to replace original

2015-08-31T08:24:21Z

NEW ADVANTAGE: STYLISH EXECUTION: Applied 2nd ed-style mechanic to replace original

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 ==NEW ADVANTAGE: STYLISH EXECUTION==
-Superheroes and Supervillians are larger than life characters, and when they play to their larger than life personae, it can aid their actions and revitalize their reserves. When a superhuman character enhances the description of a rolled action or a dodge by adding a snappy one-liner or similar quip, they add a die to that action, or add one to their defense after doubling it for the dodge. If using the God Machine Chronicle rules update, the character takes one beat the first time they achieve a one-die Stylish Execution in a scene.
+When applying an appropriate one-liner, dramatic entrance, bit of creativity or an overly exotic approach to an action which seems well-fitted to the superhuman motif, the ST may allow the character to apply an appropriate condition on 3 successes as opposed to the usual five with an Exceptional Success. Should the action also be an Exceptional Success, those effects stack. In combat, apply an appropriate Tilt instead of a Condition, and give the character a Beat. A character cannot gain more than one Beat in combat this way per scene.
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174.140.79.182: /* NEW ADVANTAGE: SUPERHUMAN STYLE */ Clarified mechanical impact.

2015-08-31T08:10:35Z

NEW ADVANTAGE: SUPERHUMAN STYLE: Clarified mechanical impact.

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	A Superpowered character may change their entire outfit, reflexively, once an action. They also appear to be entirely immune to wardrobe malfunctions, as well as penalties related to inappropriate clothing for the given situation. Clothing fits perfectly, and even characters with no skill in Craft can make at least one rather durable and easily repaired dramatic outfit. Armor, if worn, need not have more than a passing familiarity with the physics governing actual bodily protection, and need not cover much of the character's frame at all. Female characters likewise have breasts capable of ignoring gravity entirely.		A Superpowered character may change their entire outfit, reflexively, once an action. They also appear to be entirely immune to wardrobe malfunctions, as well as penalties related to inappropriate clothing for the given situation. Clothing fits perfectly, and even characters with no skill in Craft can make at least one rather durable and easily repaired dramatic outfit. Armor, if worn, need not have more than a passing familiarity with the physics governing actual bodily protection, and need not cover much of the character's frame at all. Female characters likewise have breasts capable of ignoring gravity entirely.

			Mechanically, this just means that the ST should not penalize characters for wearing genre-appropriate clothing, even if common sense would.

	Players may always waive these benefits if they deem it appropriate to their character. <br><br>		Players may always waive these benefits if they deem it appropriate to their character. <br><br>

174.140.79.182: /* NEW ADVANTAGE: VERVE */ Simplified and slowed recovery. See discussion.

2015-08-31T08:04:55Z

NEW ADVANTAGE: VERVE: Simplified and slowed recovery. See discussion.

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	==NEW ADVANTAGE: VERVE==		==NEW ADVANTAGE: VERVE==

	Verve represents a superhuman’s ability to use his powers and to exert himself before tiring. Much like Willpower, Verve represents a superhuman’s inner reserves and his ability to persevere through adversity. Verve is measured strictly in points, which the superhuman spends to activate superpowers and to enhance his performance.		Verve represents a superhuman’s ability to use his powers and to exert himself before tiring. Much like Willpower, Verve represents a superhuman’s inner reserves and his ability to persevere through adversity. Verve is measured strictly in points, which the superhuman spends to activate superpowers and to enhance his performance.

	* Many superpowers require the expenditure of at least one and sometimes more Verve to activate them. A character may spend any number of Verve per turn to activate superpowers.		* Many superpowers require the expenditure of at least one and sometimes more Verve to activate them. A character may spend any number of Verve per turn to activate superpowers.

	* In any situation where a character would spend or lose a point of Willpower, he may elect to spend or lose a point of Verve instead. This counts as the character’s sole Willpower expenditure allowed for the turn; in other words, a character could not elect to spend both a Willpower and a Verve for twice the bonus~~. He may however spend an amount of Verve on "Heroic Effort" and "Resistance" bonuses up to his Power Level, increasing the bonus by 1 for each additional Verve spent~~.		* In any situation where a character would spend or lose a point of Willpower, he may elect to spend or lose a point of Verve instead. This counts as the character’s sole Willpower expenditure allowed for the turn; in other words, a character could not elect to spend both a Willpower and a Verve for twice the bonus.

	* A character receives a certain number of Verve at the beginning of each scene, based on his Power Level as given in the table above. A character may also recover Verve once per scene for acting in accordance with his Virtue, and once per scene for acting in accordance with his Vice; in each case, the character recovers the same amount of Verve as he does at the start of the scene.		* A character receives a certain number of Verve at the beginning of each scene, based on his Power Level as given in the table above.

	==NEW ADVANTAGE: SUPERHUMAN STYLE==		==NEW ADVANTAGE: SUPERHUMAN STYLE==

174.140.79.182: /* NEW ADVANTAGE: POWER LEVEL */ replaced Variants to match 2nd ed structure

2015-08-31T08:02:06Z

NEW ADVANTAGE: POWER LEVEL: replaced Variants to match 2nd ed structure

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	==NEW ADVANTAGE: POWER LEVEL==		==NEW ADVANTAGE: POWER LEVEL==

	Power Level is basically just that—a superhuman’s relative power level in comparison to the other superhumans of the world. Sidekicks and mass-produced metahuman soldiers would have Power Levels of 1-3, while demigods like Superman or Goku would have Power Levels of 9-10. A character’s Power Level determines the maximum number of dots she can have in any given power, the maximum number of Verve she can possess at any time, the number of Verve recovered at the start of each scene or from acting in accordance with a Virtue or Vice. However, as the character’s Power Level increases, so does her ego, and she risks becoming isolated from her fellows and losing herself in her own delusions; a superhuman suffers a penalty to all degeneration rolls based on her Power Level.		Power Level is basically just that—a superhuman’s relative power level in comparison to the other superhumans of the world. Sidekicks and mass-produced metahuman soldiers would have Power Levels of 1-3, while demigods like Superman or Goku would have Power Levels of 9-10. A character’s Power Level determines the maximum number of dots she can have in any given power, the maximum number of Verve she can possess at any time, the number of Verve recovered at the start of each scene or from acting in accordance with a Virtue or Vice. However, as the character’s Power Level increases, so does her ego, and she risks becoming isolated from her fellows and losing herself in her own delusions; a superhuman suffers a penalty to all degeneration rolls based on her Power Level.

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	===VARIANT: ACCELERATED PROGRESSION===		===VARIANT: ACCELERATED PROGRESSION===
	~~Raising one's Power Level is, regardless of benefits, a huge XP sink, and it's always better to incentivize such things than to force them.~~ For faster progression, the Storyteller may choose to use one of the following ''optional'' rules:		For faster progression, the Storyteller may choose to use one of the following ''optional'' rules:
	* ~~Power Level costs~~ a ~~flat 8 XP~~ per ~~dot, as opposed~~ to ~~8 times~~ the ~~new rank~~.
	* ~~Characters gain additional XP per session equal~~ to ~~their~~ Power Level - 1.		* The entire group gains a dot of power level per story completed. This is appropriate for games meant to Chronicle the players rise to power over time.

			* The Storyteller may ask each player to come up a a set number of Milestones. Essentially a Milestone is 3 specific Aspirations and a related Breaking Point, with the added requirement that it must match the theme of the current story. Upon achieving the Milestone, the character gains a dot of Power Level.

			Keep in mind, the ST is not required to allow the player-characters to advance in power level. Some play styles just can't deal well with individuals who are too empowered.

	==NEW ADVANTAGE: VERVE==		==NEW ADVANTAGE: VERVE==

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	Optional: Choose [[Superhuman Origin]] and [[Affiliation]].		Optional: Choose [[Superhuman Origin]] and [[Affiliation]].

	2. Assign Attributes (5/4/3). No Attribute may be increased above 5 at this point.		2. Assign Attributes (6/5/3). No Attribute may be increased above 5 at this point.

	3. Assign Skills (11/7/4). No Skill may be increased above 5 at this point.		3. Assign Skills (11/7/4). No Skill may be increased above 5 at this point.

	4. Assign Skill Specialties (3).		4. Assign Skill Specialties (5).

	5. Apply Superhuman template. Record starting Power Level (1) and spend starting experiences. Note that the experiences spent at this point can be used to increase Attributes and Skills above 5 dots, in keeping with the limits of Power Level.		5. Apply Superhuman template. Record starting Power Level (3) and spend starting experiences. Note that the experiences spent at this point can be used to increase Attributes and Skills above 5 dots, in keeping with the limits of Power Level.

	6. Record Advantages. Set [[MTH:Asylum\|Asylum]] at 7. Determine Breaking Points and starting Aspirations.		6. Record Advantages. Set [[MTH:Asylum\|Asylum]] at 7. Determine Breaking Points and starting Aspirations.

	7. Assign Merits (10). Merit dots may be exchanged for Power Level dots on a 3:1 basis.		7. Assign Merits (15). Merit dots may be exchanged for Power Level dots on a 2:1 basis.

	8. Spend or record any remaining experience. Record starting Verve (equal to maximum Verve).		8. Spend or record any remaining experience. Record starting Verve (equal to maximum Verve).
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	==EXPERIENCE COSTS==		==EXPERIENCE COSTS==

	Power Level: 6 experiences per dot.		Power Level: 5 experiences per dot.

	Alpha Class Superpower: 3 experiences per dot.		Alpha Class Superpower: 3 experiences per dot.

	Beta Class Superpower: 5 experiences per dot.		Beta Class Superpower: 4 experiences per dot.

	Gamma Class Superpower: 7 experiences per dot.		Gamma Class Superpower: 6 experiences per dot.

	Omega Class Superpower: Special - Omega Class powers cannot be taken without alteration. Every Omega Class power must be given at least one weakness in order to be purchased, thus turning it into a Gamma Class power or lower for the purposes of experience purchases.		Omega Class Superpower: Special - Omega Class powers cannot be taken without alteration. Every Omega Class power must be given at least one weakness in order to be purchased, thus turning it into a Gamma Class power or lower for the purposes of experience purchases.
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	==NEW ADVANTAGE: POWER LEVEL==		==NEW ADVANTAGE: POWER LEVEL==

	Power Level is basically just that—a superhuman’s relative power level in comparison to the other superhumans of the world. Sidekicks and mass-produced metahuman soldiers would have Power Levels of 1-3, while demigods like Superman or Goku would have Power Levels of 9-10. A character’s Power Level determines the maximum number of dots she can have in any given power, the maximum number of Verve she can possess at any time, the number of Verve recovered at the start of each scene or from acting in accordance with a Virtue or Vice. However, as the character’s Power Level increases, so does her ego, and she risks becoming isolated from her fellows and losing herself in her own delusions; a superhuman suffers a penalty to all degeneration rolls based on her Power Level.		Power Level is basically just that—a superhuman’s relative power level in comparison to the other superhumans of the world. Sidekicks and mass-produced metahuman soldiers would have Power Levels of 1-3, while demigods like Superman or Goku would have Power Levels of 9-10. A character’s Power Level determines the maximum number of dots she can have in any given power, the maximum number of Verve she can possess at any time, the number of Verve recovered at the start of each scene or from acting in accordance with a Virtue or Vice.

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	==NEW ADVANTAGE: SUPERHUMAN STYLE==		==NEW ADVANTAGE: SUPERHUMAN STYLE==

	A Superpowered character may change their entire outfit, reflexively, once an action. They also appear to be entirely immune to wardrobe malfunctions, as well as penalties related to inappropriate clothing for the given situation. Clothing fits perfectly, and even characters with no skill in Craft can make at least one rather durable and easily repaired dramatic outfit. Armor, if worn, need not have more than a passing familiarity with the physics governing actual bodily protection, and need not cover much of the character's frame at all. ~~Female characters likewise have breasts capable of ignoring gravity entirely.~~		A Superpowered character may change their entire outfit, reflexively, once an action. They also appear to be entirely immune to wardrobe malfunctions, as well as penalties related to inappropriate clothing for the given situation. Clothing fits perfectly, and even characters with no skill in Craft can make at least one rather durable and easily repaired dramatic outfit. Armor, if worn, need not have more than a passing familiarity with the physics governing actual bodily protection, and need not cover much of the character's frame at all.

	Mechanically, this just means that the ST should not penalize characters for wearing genre-appropriate clothing, even if common sense would.		Mechanically, this just means that the ST should not penalize characters for wearing genre-appropriate clothing, even if common sense would.