As part of the festivities, I've agreed to host and judge a D20 Modern character creation contest. The winner(s) will receive a Fabulous Prize (TM)*, the recognition of his or her peers, and a general sense of awesomenes.
Rules:
1.System used will be point buy 28 points
2. Only the core book is to be used
3. The theme of the character must fit in with a Shadow chaser's game
4 Character level will be 10
Characters submitted will be judged on a scale from 0 to 25, with points coming from three categories.
- Originality (0-5):
- Fluff (0-10): Each entry should describe the character (IE bobby started on the path back when blah blah..sue got her gear from her grandma blah blah)
- Balance and Role Fulfillment (0-10): Each entry should clearly state the character’s intended role and his or her stats should support that role.
The entry with the most points at the end of the day wins. Tie breakers, if required**, will be the three categories, in order
[i]* Fabulous Prize (TM) to be determined by UnCon staff, and may not actually exist. Still, bragging rights are worth something, right? In fact, we might get more than one prize to award. More information to follow.
Clarifications
How many times can I enter?
[indent]You can submit as many entries as you'd like. (When the time comes, please separate them into separate posts.) However, when it comes time to determine the winner (and especially if multiple winners are allowed), only your best entry will be used.[/indent]
What about pictures? Can I include them?
[indent]Pictures of your character are perfectly acceptable to include in your entry. If the picture is your own work, it will be reflected favorably in the "Fluff" category. Moreover, if it's your own rendition of your own character design, it'll also be reflected favorably in the "Originality" category. You can certainly use someone else's picture as an inspiration, but due credit to the artist should be given, and you shouldn't expect any bonus points for having one. Pictures of your character should be considered a nice-to-have and certainly not a requirement.[/indent]
By the way, I think it's cool that this forum is still active, and this contest is just the sort of thing to keep it that way. It shows that powers-that-be still care about this community.
By Core, you mean the d20 Modern Rulebook, right? Not d20 Future, Past, Apoc, etc...
right..just the crb...
Do you want us to post the character image here, or simply link it?
Also, if a concept is not defined in core, can we still include that concept employing existing races/classes/occupations/feats? (So long as it fits Shadowchasers of course.)
Alrighty then. Time to begin work...
Do you want us to post the character image here, or simply link it?
Also, if a concept is not defined in core, can we still include that concept employing existing races/classes/occupations/feats? (So long as it fits Shadowchasers of course.)
that reminds me... humans only...use your descriptive words when it comes to the concept,if its not easily definable by core Don't start posting anything until the 6th and then 48 hrs starting the sixth you will be be bale to post your character in another thread that i will create on the 5th and then on the 8th i will start judging...
"3. The theme of the character must fit in with a Shadow chaser's game"
Not trying to sound stupid but what do you mean by:
"3. The theme of the character must fit in with a Shadow chaser's game"
9 Chapter Nine -- Campaign Models in the CRB...it needs to fit in with the over all theme
Heroic horror read the section entitled Campaign in brief to understand more
Okay I get the overall theme but my last quetion is, does this mean we are not allowed to use advanced classes from other sections (Telepath, Mage, ect)?
nope
just advance classes that are before the chapter and in the shadow chaser area of the book
EDIT: i'll post the submission thread on the 6th and then i'll give untill the 10th to post
Great stuff so far... and holy crap, Nobodez! Did you use a character creation program for that, or just type it all down into a template each time you wanted to make a character?
stuff so far... and holy crap, Nobodez! Did you use a character creation program for that, or just type it all down into a template each time you wanted to make a character?
Actually, I did those all from scratch though I looked at the existing entry for Liam, but each time I typed it up fresh. Which is why I kept forgetting Simple Weapons Proficiency. I did all my work on paper first, then added up all the skills, feats, and talents, and figured out the interactions. Then, I put the rest of it together.
And I'll have the Vignette for Aleksander and the Stats for Johanna up later tonight.
Idea for "prize" - someone runs a game for us to play our own (favorite) entries from the submission thread? :D ;)
Just a thought...
Okay, so I'm late... I'll have stats for my entry posted up tomorrow sometime... I promise. :P
Idea for "prize" - someone runs a game for us to play our own (favorite) entries from the submission thread? :D ;)
Just a thought...
Wait, which one would I want to play? One of the Scoobies would be interesting, as would the combat lockdown ability of Johanna's Frightful Presence and React First. They're like children, how could I pick a favorite?
Does WotC even care about D20 modern anymore?
We're going to be getting some sort of updated rules in 09...at some point
and the prizes are going to be CTs or even CAs for the top three..I may even decided to make this a monthly thing...
We're going to be getting some sort of updated rules in 09...at some point
and the prizes are going to be CTs or even CAs for the top three..I may even decided to make this a monthly thing...
Forgive me but, CTs or CAs? I only woke up a few minutes ago, so maybe that's the reason they aren't ringing any bells...
Wait, which one would I want to play? One of the Scoobies would be interesting, as would the combat lockdown ability of Johanna's Frightful Presence and React First. They're like children, how could I pick a favorite?
Roll a die? :D
You might want to pick whichever one goes with the rest of the party best, or fills in the slot that you think isn't covered enough... or the one you just feel like playing at the moment. :P
That is assuming someone actually runs the game.
Forgive me but, CTs or CAs? I only woke up a few minutes ago, so maybe that's the reason they aren't ringing any bells...
Roll a die? :D
You might want to pick whichever one goes with the rest of the party best, or fills in the slot that you think isn't covered enough... or the one you just feel like playing at the moment. :P
That is assuming someone actually runs the game.
Custom title or Custom avatars you'll get a little badge next to your saying uncon prizer winner
One last question before I finalize my character:
For health and wealth rolls, do we simply take the average, or roll them and link to all rolls?
Understood.
One last question before I finalize my character:
For health and wealth rolls, do we simply take the average, or roll them and link to all rolls?
its by the book...i don't have the book with me opened..so if thats how the book says to do it...
Anyhow, so I lied about my submission. I'll have it in tonight or tomorrow (or not at all, since the contest ends tomorrow. :P) I'm a bit lazy when it comes to purchasing equipment for some odd reason.
That's not exactly what I meant, but it seems everyone else rolled for their wealth and HP, so I'll do the same.
Anyhow, so I lied about my submission. I'll have it in tonight or tomorrow (or not at all, since the contest ends tomorrow. :P) I'm a bit lazy when it comes to purchasing equipment for some odd reason.
it ends tomorrow night at 11:59 pm...and heres a hint that i think i tossed out..may have been subtle it was hidden in a part of the rules..but your character need not to have purchased your gear...may have been handed down or something like that....as long as its reasonable...unless you can some how rational explain why anybody would have a thermal nuclear device in their house and get away with it...
sue got her gear from her grandma
Note: Yes, his origins, as well as the interruption, are intended to be humorous.
Finally finished. Please tell me if the story is a bit too farfetched for the contest. I'll alter or withdraw it if it is.
Note: Yes, his origins, as well as the interruption, are intended to be humorous.
nicely done...edit:
Should this be a monthly thing? like the hero builder contest?
nicely done...edit:
Thanks!
Should this be a monthly thing? like the hero builder contest?
I wouldn't be against it. It'd be a good way to keep the community active. Other contests (class/feat creation?) could be fun, too.
since i'm thinking of making this a monthly thing what should next month's theme be? I've already got December's in my head...but what about Novembers?
Survivors of an apocalypse brought on by intelligent turkeys plotting revenge on humans?
I dunno. It could be fun...
Survivors of an apocalypse brought on by intelligent turkeys plotting revenge on humans?
I dunno. It could be fun...
dude...
I guess you could skip the holiday theme and have us make Urban Arcana heroes.
Heck, with the number of campaign settings in the books (three in Core, three in Past, one in D*M, eight in Future, three in Apocalypse, and one [with three additional sub-campaigns] in Cyberscape) that's two years right there.
That would be fun. Especially since UA has a lot more Advanced classes to have fun with. Heck, we could do Agents of PSI after that, to round out the core campaign settings.
Heck, with the number of campaign settings in the books (three in Core, three in Past, one in D*M, eight in Future, three in Apocalypse, and one [with three additional sub-campaigns] in Cyberscape) that's two years right there.
Since i would running them..the only books i have are the core,future and future tech weapons locker and menace manual
If you have a problem with using the MSRD, that's fine, but I thought I'd put the information out there.
On another note: I'd encourage you to pick up D*M. It has a smaller amount of crunch than the rest of the Modern line, but the fluff in there can be applied to any sort of conspiracy campaign. It's a lot of fun... and the cover glows in the dark. :D
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