NWod Mass Effect/Chargen Rules - Revision history

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Kiero at 13:51, 27 February 2012

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	Academics Assault (Brawling and Weaponry) Barter/Business		Academics Assault (Brawling and Weaponry) Barter/Business
	Engineering (Crafts) Covert~~/Spycraft~~ (Larceny) Contacts		Engineering (Crafts) Covert(Larceny) Contacts
	Interface (Computers) Firearms Empathy		Interface (Computers) Firearms Empathy
	Investigation Fitness (Athletics) Intimidation		Investigation Fitness (Athletics) Intimidation

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	1. Choose Background.<br>		1. Choose Background.<br>
	2. Select Attributes.<br>		2. Select Attributes. All Attributes start at 1 dot, spend another 18 dots.<br>
	3. Choose Career Archetype.<br>		3. Choose Career Archetype.<br>
	4. Select Species.<br>		4. Select Species.<br>
	5. Select Skills.<br>		5. Select Skills. Spend 30 dots amongst Skills.<br>
	6. Select Skill Specialities.<br>		6. Select Skill Specialities. Choose 5 Skill Specialities.<br>
	7. Determine advantages, traits derived from your Attributes.<br>		7. Determine advantages, traits derived from your Attributes.<br>
	8. Choose Merits.<br>		8. Choose Merits. Spend 12 dots on Merits.<br>


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	=Attributes=		=Attributes=

	Characters in Mass Effect are more competent than is assumed as the default in the nWoD core. ~~They~~ receive n points to divide amongst their Attributes, which they may assign as they like. Note the fixed allocation by category that is standard in nWoD is not applied here.		Characters in Mass Effect are more competent than is assumed as the default in the nWoD core. All Attributes start at 1 dot, and they receive 18 points to divide amongst their Attributes, which they may assign as they like. Note the fixed allocation by category that is standard in nWoD is not applied here.

	The usual range of attributes for humanoid species is 1-6. For most species, 5 represents the peak that is possible with natural talent and training alone. A score of 6 is usually representative of those who have also had gene therapy and perhaps cybernetic enhancement as well. Note that the usual increased cost for Attributes at 5 or 6 is not applied here.		The usual range of attributes for humanoid species is 1-6. For most species, 5 represents the peak that is possible with natural talent and training alone. A score of 6 is usually representative of those who have also had gene therapy and perhaps cybernetic enhancement as well. Note that the usual increased cost for Attributes at 5 or 6 is not applied here.
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	=Merits=		=Merits=

	Characters receive n points for Merits, which are divided between Career, Species and more general Merits.		Characters receive 12 points for Merits, which are divided between Career, [[NWod_Mass_Effect/Species_Merits \|Species]] and more general Merits.



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	==Specialities==		==Specialities==

	Characters receive 5 Skill Specialities at chargen to divide amongst their Skills. Suggestions of appropriate Specialities for the new Skills are outlined in that section.		Characters receive 5 Skill Specialities at chargen to divide amongst their Skills. Suggestions of appropriate Specialities for the new [[NWod_Mass_Effect/Skills \|Skills]] are outlined in that section.


	=Advantages=		=Advantages=

	Most of the derived traits are as outlined in the nWoD core. Willpower, Health Levels, Speed, Initiative and Defence are calculated as normal. One area which is different, however, is morality.		Most of the derived traits are as outlined in the nWoD core. Willpower, Health Levels, Speed, Initiative and Defence are calculated as normal. One area which is different, however, is morality. There is no Morality track, representing a slide into insanity/corruption/inhumanity, Mass Effect is not a game of personal horror.

	Virtue and Vice can be kept, but without the 'reward only Virtue when it's really extreme' thing. Virtue awards Willpower in exactly the same way as Vice now, ie not needing once-per-story mega-virtue behaviour. Tempting to rename them Paragon and Renegade but, to be honest, lots of the Vices don't really match up to Renegade notions.		Virtue and Vice can be kept, but without the 'reward only Virtue when it's really extreme' thing. Virtue awards Willpower in exactly the same way as Vice now, ie not needing once-per-story mega-virtue behaviour. Tempting to rename them Paragon and Renegade but, to be honest, lots of the Vices don't really match up to Renegade notions.

	~~There is no Morality track, representing a slide into insanity/corruption/inhumanity.~~

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	Characters in Mass Effect are more competent than is assumed as the default in the nWoD core. They receive n points to divide amongst their Attributes, which they may assign as they like. Note the fixed allocation by category that is standard in nWoD is not applied here.		Characters in Mass Effect are more competent than is assumed as the default in the nWoD core. They receive n points to divide amongst their Attributes, which they may assign as they like. Note the fixed allocation by category that is standard in nWoD is not applied here.

	The usual range of attributes for humanoid species is 1-6. For most species, 5 represents the peak that is ~~possibly~~ with natural talent and training alone. A score of 6 is usually representative of those who have also had gene therapy and perhaps cybernetic enhancement as well. Note that the usual increased cost for Attributes at 5 or 6 is not applied here.		The usual range of attributes for humanoid species is 1-6. For most species, 5 represents the peak that is possible with natural talent and training alone. A score of 6 is usually representative of those who have also had gene therapy and perhaps cybernetic enhancement as well. Note that the usual increased cost for Attributes at 5 or 6 is not applied here.

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	Every character should choose one of the six [[NWod_Mass_Effect/Career_Archetypes \|Career Archetypes]], which defines their powers.		Every character should choose one of the six [[NWod_Mass_Effect/Career_Archetypes \|Career Archetypes]], which defines their powers.


	'''Adept''' - The Adept is the ultimate biotic, able to affect the physical world with the power of the mind. Adepts are durable and powerful manipulators of mass effect fields; they can use biotics to violently manipulate objects and people in the environment.		'''Adept''' - The Adept is the ultimate biotic, able to affect the physical world with the power of the mind. Adepts are durable and powerful manipulators of mass effect fields; they can use biotics to violently manipulate objects and people in the environment.
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	'''Vanguard''' - The Vanguard is a powerful combatant, able to combine the offensive powers of the Adept and the Soldier.		'''Vanguard''' - The Vanguard is a powerful combatant, able to combine the offensive powers of the Adept and the Soldier.


	More details on the powers available to the archetypes can be found under [[NWod_Mass_Effect/Archetype_Merits \|Archetype Merits]].		More details on the powers available to the archetypes can be found under [[NWod_Mass_Effect/Archetype_Merits \|Archetype Merits]].

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	'''Vanguard''' - The Vanguard is a powerful combatant, able to combine the offensive powers of the Adept and the Soldier.		'''Vanguard''' - The Vanguard is a powerful combatant, able to combine the offensive powers of the Adept and the Soldier.

			More details on the powers available to the archetypes can be found under [[NWod_Mass_Effect/Archetype_Merits \|Archetype Merits]].

Kiero at 09:56, 16 February 2012

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	=Attributes=		=Attributes=

	Characters in Mass Effect are more competent than is assumed as the default in the nWoD core. They receive n points to divide amongst their Attributes, which they may assign as they like. Note the fixed ~~allocations~~ by category that is standard in nWoD is not applied here.		Characters in Mass Effect are more competent than is assumed as the default in the nWoD core. They receive n points to divide amongst their Attributes, which they may assign as they like. Note the fixed allocation by category that is standard in nWoD is not applied here.

	The usual range of attributes for humanoid species is 1-6. For most species, 5 represents the peak that is possibly with natural talent and training alone. A score of 6 is usually representative of those who have also had gene therapy and perhaps cybernetic enhancement as well. Note that the usual increased cost for Attributes at 5 or 6 is not applied here.		The usual range of attributes for humanoid species is 1-6. For most species, 5 represents the peak that is possibly with natural talent and training alone. A score of 6 is usually representative of those who have also had gene therapy and perhaps cybernetic enhancement as well. Note that the usual increased cost for Attributes at 5 or 6 is not applied here.
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	=Skills=		=Skills=

	Characters in Mass Effect are more competent than is assumed as the default in the nWoD core. They start with 30 points for Skills.		Characters in Mass Effect are more competent than is assumed as the default in the nWoD core. They start with 30 points for Skills. Note the fixed allocation by category that is standard in nWoD is not applied here.

	This conversion uses largely the same Skills as in the nWoD core, updated to reflect the more technologically advanced setting. In summary the list is as follows:		This conversion uses largely the same Skills as in the nWoD core, updated to reflect the more technologically advanced setting. In summary the list is as follows:

Kiero at 22:21, 15 February 2012

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	Virtue and Vice can be kept, but without the 'reward only Virtue when it's really extreme' thing. Virtue awards Willpower in exactly the same way as Vice now, ie not needing once-per-story mega-virtue behaviour. Tempting to rename them Paragon and Renegade but, to be honest, lots of the Vices don't really match up to Renegade notions.		Virtue and Vice can be kept, but without the 'reward only Virtue when it's really extreme' thing. Virtue awards Willpower in exactly the same way as Vice now, ie not needing once-per-story mega-virtue behaviour. Tempting to rename them Paragon and Renegade but, to be honest, lots of the Vices don't really match up to Renegade notions.

			There is no Morality track, representing a slide into insanity/corruption/inhumanity.

Kiero at 17:22, 15 February 2012

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	Every character should choose one of the six [[NWod_Mass_Effect/Career_Archetypes \|Career Archetypes]], which defines their powers.		Every character should choose one of the six [[NWod_Mass_Effect/Career_Archetypes \|Career Archetypes]], which defines their powers.

	'''Adept'''		'''Adept''' - The Adept is the ultimate biotic, able to affect the physical world with the power of the mind. Adepts are durable and powerful manipulators of mass effect fields; they can use biotics to violently manipulate objects and people in the environment.

	'''Engineer'''		'''Engineer''' - The Engineer is a tech specialist, able to quickly and easily manipulate the environment with specific talents, and repair or modify technical equipment. They often have drones at their disposal which can be used for a variety of applications.

	'''Infiltrator'''		'''Infiltrator''' - The Infiltrator is a tech-savvy warrior, able to win battles by quickly disabling and killing enemies.

	'''Sentinel'''		'''Sentinel''' - The Sentinel combines tech and biotic abilties to manipulate the environment.

	'''Soldier'''		'''Soldier''' - The Soldier is the combat specialist, focused on taking down the enemy, shrugging off damage and inspiring their team.

	'''Vanguard'''		'''Vanguard''' - The Vanguard is a powerful combatant, able to combine the offensive powers of the Adept and the Soldier.