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[Dreddwulf1]

Thanks for the welcome in the other thread.  I'm usually much more of a lurker than a poster in the forums I frequent, but this system has more than enough complexity that I'm sure I'll be popping in for questions from time to time. 

I'm putting together a one-shot to introduce my friends to the system, and I'll be pregenerating a stack of characters for them so they aren't totally flummoxed by learning the system.  Ease them in slowly, I guess.  I'm curious what most of you do for stat generation.  I rolled something like 14 sets of stats using Method 1 that I will pick and choose from to build the PCs and a few important NPCs.  It seems to give generally powerful characters, which I like.  I am curious, however, if most of you use the same or a different method.  Not having played, I don't know if these sets are so powerful that balance or fun are hurt.

As an amusing note, the fourth set of stats that I rolled using this method (with no 1,2,3 rerolls, amazingly) came out 8, 8, 9, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10.  That is NOT being used for a PC, heh.  I'm actually setting this one-shot at the end of the 50 year war that occurs before the start of Final Fantasy Tactics (for those who are familiar), and I think that stat set is being used for Cidolfus Orlandu, since he's the epitome of overpowered. 

I'm starting with an all martial setting in a world I know well to help me learn the rules along with the players. As we settle in, I plan to add in the Ki/Magic/Psychic rules, and I want to eventually use the provided setting, but man it's a lot to figure out up front.  Any tips for a newbie to the system on getting through the initial learning curve?  This is one of few systems that building my first character took an exceedingly long time.  I usually pick things up quick and can spit out characters right off the bat.

Thanks in advance for any tips, and I look forward to bantering with you about rules minutia.  I'm kidding about that....mostly. 

               The rules minutia and 'translation' issues are the issues that seem to come up most often with this system, but it is overall a good setting and game idea. As for the bantering, we all do it, so you are most welcome to join the fracas if you wish

              Enjoy the gaming experience and the boards! Regardless of our own banter we always welcome a new voice to the mosaic that is this forum.

[Sharpandpointies]

As an amusing note, the fourth set of stats that I rolled using this method (with no 1,2,3 rerolls, amazingly) came out 8, 8, 9, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10.  That is NOT being used for a PC, heh.  I'm actually setting this one-shot at the end of the 50 year war that occurs before the start of Final Fantasy Tactics (for those who are familiar), and I think that stat set is being used for Cidolfus Orlandu, since he's the epitome of overpowered.

Good old Thundergod Cid, eh?   

I give my PC's a choice between rolling and point picks, and when I'm running a 65 point-buy game I give the rollers one (a single dice) reroll.

Having done that, I had one person sit down, pick up the dice, and right in front of me roll (not in order they rolled): 10, 10, 10, 10, 9, 9, 8, 8.  So not quite as good as your T.G. Cid, but close. 

There was considerable gagging after said roll.

[Dreddwulf1]

Thundergod Cid? That guy owes me 50 gold!!!

              Sorry, couldn't resist.

[Dynaes]

Well Dredd (Wulf?  Do you have a preference?  I am a name shortener, can't help it), my TG Cid has 10-12 in all of his physical stats....you are welcome to press your point with him. 

[Dreddwulf1]

Stats aren't everything but sure, I can. Particularly since mine can pretty much ignore most types of armor when he needs to. Not quite as awesome as having Nemesis (which would allow me to pretty much be immune to everything), but as a Ki master he's a pretty good match for most.

             But no need here. I don't want the joke to turn into a rash of constant rants like the ones I've been getting from certain members of this board lately. Not you, just some others that were part of the pointless argument I was having when I met you.

         Name's not a big deal. Either or is fine. Been called alot worse while performing my duties. Not being one to back away from having an unpopular opinion (Unpopular is not tantamount to wrong. Freeing slaves was once unpopular, as was democracy) doesn't always help, either.

[Dynaes]

So you're anti-slavery?  I'm appalled! 

[Dreddwulf1]

So you're anti-slavery?  I'm appalled! 

  Yup. Something about patriotism and my duty as a soldier to serve and protect the freedom of others. Who would have thought??

 

[alphawhelp]

are you pro or anti aids?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPSJW8ri34o

[Dreddwulf1]

are you pro or anti aids?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPSJW8ri34o

Neither. If you are talking about medically, I would like to see it cured so that those unfortunate enough to have can go back to living their lives.

     I can't really make a joke about this. I work in the medical field, so this subject is one of my occupational recurring nightmares.