Re: [BNW] Various questions for all to mull over

[Chris DeKalb <cdkboston@earthlink.net>]

Hey Cameron,
Here are my thoughts..

Cameron Twine wrote:

> Gudday all,
>
> 1. If a shapechanger shifts from man to woman, is it then possible for the
> shapechanger to get pregnant ? Strange question, but bear with me - I'm
> trying to get at this: would the change be purely epidermal ( ie skin deep )
> or is at an overall physiological change ?

I would say no..the effects are primarily cosmetic.  Growing/changing a new set
of reproductive organs would be a serious genetic/biological change.


> Question 2 I have no idea on...

> 3. What powers would you allow a novice group and guide to use and which
> ones would you rule out due to the pure head ache level of running ?
>

I would allow any characters, but keep an eye out on what they're doing.  One,
warn that the TimeTripper is a ton of paperwork and might prove more annoying
than it's worth.  Also if all the players are making heavy combat guys
(blasters, scrappers, etc) and one person decides on the Forger you might want
to suggest either switching packages or coming up with a very good back story as
far as why they're with the group.  Personally I wouldn't ban any packages
however.  It is a lot of fun to give them as much variety as you can.

>
> 4. A flyer has metal wings that sprout from two long scars down the length
> of both arms whenever her power is activated ( my honeys character ). Would
> an obvious quirk 3 or 5 cover this ?
>

I would say 3, since the wings can be easily concealed.

> 5. Finally, has anyone got a mission for a bunch of novices to attempt that
> they could post me ? I would get the power shield but I blew my budget on
> Crescent City. Curse you stretch, ratmaster and paralyser packages, you were
> too good to resist :).
>

For new players you want to give them a bit of a variety of encounters.  I
always like throwing them into one combat fairly quickly, but make it very easy
for the good guys to win.  (like Goblins in DnD).  That gives the players a
chance to learn the combat and skill rules.
On Delta World I would suggest the Warpath adventure.  It's simple and can be
accomplished by a group of any level.  (and I'm only plugging my site becuase
it's the one I know the adventures on...)

Anyways, hope that helps.
Chris
Delta World head honcho
http://cdekalb.tripod.com