Re: AG Newbie: Creation sheet help?

From: Shai'taan <shaitan@interlog.com>

Date: Sun, 26 Nov 1995 00:00:00 +0000

lepag001@maroon.tc.umn.edu (Garrett R Le-Page) wrote:
>
> Mike Lee (ryu70@rvlink.com) wrote:
> : game (started at 15), but it's reached the point where she doesn't learn any
> : free things, so starting with a 10-12 cunning won't really set you back much.
>
> Yes, but cunning determines your KP gains each turn, so a good cunning
> helps get you higher combat sense, etc.
>
> : design all the way.  If you'd prefer magic spells, I'd make an elf, but
> : prepare to lose alot in the early going.
>
> I would suggest Monster Battles for young elves.  You can easilly
> maintain 4/7 with an emphasis on daze.
>
>
> : If you _really_ want to run something uncommon, run a lizardman. :)  I don't
> : think anyone makes lizards or minos anymore as both races suck in the long
> : run.  Humans, dwarves, gobos, and elves are pretty much the norm these days.
>
> I would not make this generalization.  It all depends on what you mean by
> the long run...  It appears that Head Hunter preforms well on adventures.
> His lvl11 spear is one of the higher weapons out there.
>
> Speaking to my own experiences with Hungry, I would say that the Dex and
> Stam limitations are a bit irritating, but having the extra padded armor
> offsets the stam to a degree.  Hungry is a dodger and doesn't get hit
> much.  When she does, the damage through chain + natural is usually
> light.  I also have given her a halberd + spiked gauntlet.  The Halberd
> gives her first strike and the gauntlet (w/ 29 str) a good inside
> attack.  Cyclops' are devestated by Hungry and dodgers that close to
> short range have it rough as well.  Her biggest weakness is a good dodger
> at medium range.
>
> One thing is for certain, Hungry can take my Human and Elf just about
> every fight.
>
>
> Garrett

A few other points re: LIZ designs....  Tail Whip is a formidable skill,
superior to just about every other "natural" talent.  On a hit it wounds
through every type of armour, makes mincemeat of hyperactive small-fry
Halfling and Goblin dodgers, and can knock-down opponents as well!

Note that (grumble, curse) Hungry may well be the preeminent long-term
LIZ design in the game, better even than HeadHunter!  One thing that's
been acknowledged by the GM is that Movement takes more APs than any other
Activity.  I've seen horribly slow characters outswing opponents by using a
3-ranged "swing at everything" staregy.  Hungry, by having a huge weapon,
combined w/ a 4-stat multiple for STR and cheap costs for CM-Magic (all
types) is a phenomenally sneaky creation that, over the long-run, could
surpass HH....  I mean, why waste APs charging all over the place with a
Short Spear, when you can gonk opponents for hideous damage faster and more
times with a halberd....

Hungry, as a case point, would turn my character Shai'taan into dog-food:
and that's even if they were the same PL!  Shai just wouldn't be able to
generate enough PF to stop that *&#!!! halberd:  conceivably, Hungry would
swing several times before Shai even moved, Shai (as usual) would Ignore all
the attacks, get hit every time, and be beaten into a paste.

LIZ designs "suck in the long run"?  Gosh, I'd like to say it were true, but
it just ain't so....

Shai'taan # 507

References

AG Newbie: Creation sheet help?
johnh@arrow.netis.com (Johnny Holt)
Tue, 14 Nov 1995 00:00:00 +0000
Re: AG Newbie: Creation sheet help?
ryu70@rvlink.com (Mike Lee)
Sun, 19 Nov 1995 00:00:00 +0000