Re: [DL] Super Agent

["Allan Seyberth (darious@darious.com)" <darious@plato.nmia.com>]

30 second skin through - I'd ditch it.  One of the things (I happen to 
like) about Deadlands is that the magic systems are different and distinct 
from each other.

This idea crosses that boundary, and to be frank - once you start mixing 
powers the potential for abuse is exponentally increase.



How about realigning this to where the trained agent gets serums from an 
Agency Alchemist.  Only the agent (who has been treated  and trained 
with the super-serum program) can use these.

The serums that comes in all contain one shot of a mystical power.  

The agent first pays for the arcane background.  And then for X (1?2?) 
points the agent can then attune to each type of serum.


And maybe for Y points the Agent can have two powers going at the same 
time.


And the potential for character abuse is phenomenal.  Residual memories 
from the distilled serums, manitou possesion when using a harrowed power, 
random kung-fu hindrances, mislabeled serums, etc. etc.


:-=) 


> 
> Well,
> 
> One of my Player's just submitted to me a new idea for a character
> (since he died last week in the final portion of Heart of Darkness), and
> I wanted to see what other Marshals out there thought of this idea.
> 
> He wants to be a Pinkerton/Agent, part of a test program they've been
> working on.  Basically, they've worked out a SuperAgent serum that gives
> the Agent the ability to use abilities from any Arcane Background.
> 
> The Serum has been concocted from the blood of Shamans, Blessed,
> Hucksters, even Martial Artists.  Mix in a bit of brains from a
> Harrowed, and shove a goodly suspension of Ghost Rock particles in
> there, and you are just waiting to explode.
> 
> I know what you're thinking.  I was thinking the same thing.  Just read
> on and help me see if this can be salvaged.  What do you all think of
> this.  Is it too out of control?  Would you allow it, if even reserved
> only for your most trusted player?  Should I laugh in his face?
> 
> Thanks all
> Joe
> 
> Now, here are the Details (I've modified them a bit already from his
> original proposal):
> 
> ***********************************
> 
> SuperAgent: 5 point Edge
>  
> With the bonuses, which I'll get to in a second, the character
> automatically has these hindrances (he gets no points for these)
>     Night Terrors
>     Hankerin: Severe (Super Agent Serum)
>     Obligation: Agency 5 (While the Agent has the normal
> responsibilities of his Rank, the Agency keeps close Scrutiny on him,
> and he'd better stay in line)
>     
>     In addition to the Hankerin' Penalties, if the character goes more
> than 48 hours without the Serum, he suffers a permanent loss of 3 Wind.
> Lose 3 more Wind for each additional 24 hour period that he goes without
> the Serum.
>  
>  
> Now the Benefits:
> 
> Character can learn and use powers from the following Arcane
> Backgrounds:
>  
>     Blessed
>     Huckster
>     Shaman
>  
>     In addition, the character can learn and use Harrowed powers and Chi
> powers as well.
>  
> To use Blessed Miracles, the character must have the Faith Skill
> To use Huckster Spells, the character must purchase them as normal (Or
> have Hexslingin' if using Revised rules)
> To use Shaman Favors, the character must know at least one ritual skill,
> and know the appropriate rituals to generate Appeasement
> To use Chi Powers, the character must have the Chi skill
> 
> The SuperAgent can purchase Edges which normally are reserved for these
> Arcane Backgrounds only, but at double cost.
> 
> 
> The SuperAgent begins play with the following abilities:
>  
> He makes healin' rolls once per day (similar to a Harrowed, though this
> character is not undead)
> He begins play with 2 powers of his choice, no more than 1 from any
> category, chosen from among the following:
>     
>     Any Huckster Spell (at level 2 if not using Revised Rules)
>     Any Blessed Miracle or Gift (If he has Faith skill at least at 1)
>     Any Harrowed Power at level 1
>     Any Shaman Favor that can be requested with a single appeasement (If
> he knows at least one ritual)
>     Any Chi Power (If he has Chi skill at least at 1)
>     
> The character may purchase additional abilities or levels in abilities
> as per the normal rules for those Arcane backgrounds.  However, the
> rules regarding developing new powers as Skills increase does not apply.
> For example, normally a Blessed gains a new miracle or gift whenever his
> Faith increases.  This does not Apply for the SuperAgent.  All powers
> must be purchased with bounty, at double their normal cost.
> 
> 
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