Re: [DL] On creating a Shaman (Was: A small mail on shamans and such.)

[Allan Seyberth <darious@darious.com>]

At 09:57 AM 4/13/2003 -0400, you wrote:
 >So, I am thinking about playing an Indian Shaman, and am looking for advice
 >on it.  I am not a power gamer, but I don't like playing a one-trick-pony
 >either.  However, I am fairly new to Deadlands.
 >
 >I have played with the Character Generation Software, and the Thunderbird
 >Totem looks interesting ... but I have yet to find it in a book.  The Snake
 >Totem also looks interesting.
 >
 >What Traits would one emphasize and what Aptitudes might one recommend?

Thunderbird is from Hexarcana.

As for Traits and Aptitudes, that all depends on the kind of shaman you 
want to play - remember to reserve 5 points for rituals, 3 edge points for 
Arcane Background, and some points to pay for the Guardian Spirit.

Keep an eye out for the governing traits for the rituals you pick - that'll 
be a strong consideration for where you put your die types.


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Allan Seyberth
darious@darious.com

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