Tacokarp / Ibuki Doji

Thread to discuss your character creation, @tacokarp.

oh I literally did not know there was a thread for this... well I'm a moron

well guess its better to start now since i already messed up
My idea right now is for an Oni who descended from shuten doji and thus who's lineage is linked to destruction rejecting their nature and pursuing the path of the buddha

this is what I'm currently working on for weaknesses and abilities, tell me if i did something wrong

Abilities
+ 2 ○ shapeshift
+ 3 ○ strong
+ 5 ○ tough
+ 2 ○ iron willed
+ 2 ○ attack
+ 4 ○ Vigorous
+ 2 ○ Combat expert


Weaknesses
- 2 ○ code of conduct (Buddhism)
- 3 ○ accidental transformation
- 2 ○ fear (beans and strong smells)
- 1 ○ kind hearted
- 1 ○ naive
- 2 ○ obsession (enlightenment)
- 1 ○ impulsive
- 2 ○ stubborn
- 1 ○ Vulnerability (sharp objects)

Looks good so far, Just want to ask what's the nature of his Accidental Transformation. Besides, is this yokai more susceptible to sharp objects?

Finally, what's about the shapeshifting? It it's just your human form, you don't need an ability for that (all yokai have it for granted)

Oh, one more question: what type of Youkai your character is? You mentioned a Kishin in the start. I ask because Oni is kind of an umbrela term, as far as I'm aware.

Shape-shifting is because I wanted the character to grow taller when using their powers, tha nature of accidental transformation is when they drink alcohol their personality changes as their oni nature grows stronger and yes they are susceptible to sharp objects which I based of Japanese myths of oni. Speaking of Oni, Kishin is the General term for Oni I believe so yes they are kishin

Ok, I don't think shapeshifter would be either appropriate or necessary for a slight increase in size (specially if no system-wise change will come out of it), actually, that would instead be a weakness! The Awkward Size one, maybe a -1.

Talking about kishin, I don't know if you're aware or not, but there is a Kishin in the R+V series, you can look it up in the wiki online.

Yep I know that's where I got this the idea oni and kishin are interchangeable because it says this, Kishin (Demon God). A general term used to describe all powerful oni (demons).

Sorry if I'm understanding this wrong but I took that to mean kishin and oni were the same thing just that some people say kishin and others say oni

Well, I'm not knowledgeable enough in Shinto folklore to say that with certainty, but I think oni is an umbrela term, and there are lot's of different kinds of oni.

That being said, I won't hold it against you, as I'm not sure, and neither will the game try to be accurate with that sort of thing. That being said, Kishin is either a more distinguished name and also has the precedent of a character in the series calling himself one; besides, I'd say it's a cooler name than oni.

Alright then let's go with kishin! I'm fine with it either way

Ok then.

Also since you are saying I get 3 points back I will gladly take it, how about I put those points into arcane magic with the explanation that they have learned some buddhist sealing arts.

Fair enought, but if you're talking about sealing arts, you should pick Witchcraft magic (it's just a name convention), which is the one which let's you add weaknesses to your target.

OK I trust you on that I'll add witchcraft magic

I have an idea, id like to put limited uses 1 on my witchcraft magic and adding 1 more vigorous so they have massive durability as is on theme for an oni

No problem.

Ahem sorry for all the alterations but I just found an ability and weakness I probably should have that being the knowledge ability for buddhist scripture and practices (at 3 levels) and ineptitude at deception because oni are never false (also level 3)

Fine, remember though that knowledge is an special ability that only costs half to obtain (so having an odd number in it isn't a good idea, unless you want two different knowledges).

By the way, you mustn't worry to notify some little change. Before we start, I do then a checkup on all PCs.

character image

should I put my backstory and stuff in here or should I just leave it in the sheet I made?

Cool image! About your question, I leave it to you, either way I'll read it, and if there be anything to discuss, we'll do here.

Delinquent form (aka drunk form)

Woa!

I think it would be pretty funny to give love magnet so she as someone who abstains from romantic relationships she tries her best to avoid her admirers, what do you think? I also want to give her secret in that she tries to hide her true nature even more then she is supposed to as the school because she does not like being a kishin

Fine by me. The value in your Love Magnet would determine the level of annoyance and frequency it should appear, as with all weaknesses. If she has some kind of insecurity about being a kishin, that could be reflect by some other weakness to. Remember to distribute the extra points then.

Alright I have filled up all my weakness slots! My goal in creating an insecure mess has been achieved!

Good! I'm glad for your accomplishment.

Just to check is there anything more I need to do for my char?

No, I don't think so, you're character is all good. Though if you come up with any nice ideas, feel free to do any changes or additions.

Hey I just noticed something on your character sheet: a -4 suppressed ability weakness. Actually, weaknesses have a cap (for now) of -3. Besides that, not stating any specific one, can I have the understanding that it weakens all of your abilities? Well, in that case, maybe the -4 would be reasonable (but let's keep the penalty to -3 at maximum).

Oh OK, sorry I think I didn't make it clear the suppressed ability was supposed to be represent that she restricts her strength and fighting capability normally but when she's drunk she loses those restrictions so the suppressed abilities were combat expert and strength. I didn't know about the cap so I'll just go change that and make things more clear

Oh, right, they increase when she gets drunk, that's alright.