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Dec 4, 2024 6:40 am

Standard character creation as per the Player's Survival Guide. Also, each PC should have a connection to the station that includes a reason to be invited to and attend the Nakatomi Christmas Eve party. Larger, more powerful weapons rolled in loadout will be in lockup in station security. Armor will be wherever the PC is staying on the station (likely either the Living Quarters or the Hardlight Hotel).

Dec 5, 2024 4:19 pm

Dec 7, 2024 6:05 am

In case anyone does not have it, a pdf of the Player's Survival Guide is available on the Tuesday Knight Games website here

testlum

Dec 7, 2024 6:54 am

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My primary concept is a scientist who's attending the event in hopes of rubbing shoulders with a sponsor for her studies.

With that said, I'd like to know if there are any skills that you feel won't come up in this game, @Redcroc. I am considering Art, Mysticism, Xenoesotericism for my character.

runestone

Dec 7, 2024 8:18 am

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I am new to this system, so I will get started on the pdf.

I don't have a concept yet - except for the obvious one inspired by the movie, but we could end up with a lot of tough, swearing cops with marital problems if everyone does that :)

I will read the pdf and see what I come up with. And maybe watch the movie again. :)

Am I on the right track if I assume that the setting aesthetics are similar to those of Alien?

akkarin

Dec 7, 2024 8:47 am

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Hi, everyone! I need some time to study "Survival Guide" too.

akkarin

Dec 7, 2024 10:24 am

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@Redcroc

"Survival Guide" says we need to role 2d10+25 for stats, and you here ask for a d100 roll

whom should I believe?

btw, are we rolling dice right here?

testlum

Dec 7, 2024 11:10 am

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2d10 is equal to d100, if you roll a 10 on the first dice, treat it as 0.

Nevermind, I believe it means you roll 1d100 during the game, but your stat value is 2d10+25.

Last edited December 7, 2024 11:17 am

akkarin

Dec 7, 2024 11:17 am

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2d10 kind of equals more to d20 xD
even with +25, it becomes d45

akkarin

Dec 7, 2024 11:18 am

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Quote:

Nevermind, I believe it means you roll 1d100 during the game, but your stat value is 2d10+25.

yeah, it can be the case

runestone

Dec 7, 2024 12:45 pm

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We are rolling stats in order, right? So you can't switch strength and intellect for instance?

I have two tentative concepts so far:

- Young, curious, eager, idealistic reporter sniffing around after a lead. Definitely not as annoying as the TV guy from the movie.

- A former security android repurposed for some other job (janitor, waiter). When bad things happen, old programming kicks in

akkarin

Dec 7, 2024 12:57 pm

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I’m not sure about the concept. Want at least roll stats first, leaning towards either marine or engineer at this point

Redcroc

Dec 8, 2024 6:36 am

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@testlum - I think any of those you mention could fit into the mystery at the heart of the module. The big organization on Hardlight Station is Healthtek AG and they would be interested in a scientist with any of those specialties. As far as other skills, the following would be very hard to fit into this module and so very unlikely to come up in any way: wilderness survival, AI, and hyperspace. A few others would probably only give flavor text insight but could still be a bit relevant.

Alien is a good reference for the aesthetic of the setting.

@akkarin and @runestone There is also a system explanation with videos here that can help with learning the system.

Please do all dice rolling in the forum using the GP dice roller. You can add dice rolls below where type posts. There is a guide for doing so here if you have questions on how to do the rolls.

I am fine with people rolling and assigning stats to fit a character concept they want to play!

testlum

Dec 8, 2024 7:15 am

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Sweet, I'll take my dice over to the other thread.

EDIT: Wait, this is the correct thread. Oops.

Porting over...

Stats: Strength - 42, Speed - 33, Intellect - 30, Combat - 38

Saves: Sanity - 24, Body - 27, Fear - 19

Last edited December 8, 2024 7:20 am

Health - (1d10+10)

(8) + 10 = 18

Loadout - (1d10)

(9) = 9

Patch, Trinkets - (1d100, 1d100)

1d100 : (29) = 29

1d100 : (100) = 100

Credits - (2d10)

(65) = 11

testlum

Dec 8, 2024 8:38 am

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Geneva Mackenzie is good to go. I made up the Tarabasii aliens for the subject of her research, but if there's something in-setting that would fit, just let me know!

runestone

Dec 8, 2024 9:19 am

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I'm still not sure about my concept. I'll roll stats in order and see if that helps me decide (but I may still choose to rearrange them later).

Edit: Pretty middle of the road. I will switch the Fear and Body saves and try to build an intrepid reporter.

Last edited December 8, 2024 9:22 am

Strength - (2d10+25)

(37) + 25 = 35

Speed - (2d10+25)

(94) + 25 = 38

Intellect - (2d10+25)

(210) + 25 = 37

Combat - (2d10+25)

(43) + 25 = 32

Sanity - (2d10+10)

(17) + 10 = 18

Fear - (2d10+10)

(54) + 10 = 19

Body - (2d10+10)

(98) + 10 = 27

runestone

Dec 8, 2024 9:51 am

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A few more rolls.

I will roll 2d10x100 for starting credits instead of rolling for the loadout. The standard loadouts don't match my reporter so well.

Edit:
Trinket: Smut (Seditious): The Captain, Ordered
Patch: "One Size Fits All" (Grenade)

Last edited December 8, 2024 9:53 am

Health - (1d10+10)

(6) + 10 = 16

Trinket, patch - (1d100, 1d100)

1d100 : (48) = 48

1d100 : (74) = 74

Starting credits (x100) - (2d10)

(44) = 8

akkarin

Dec 8, 2024 3:04 pm

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Yeah, "create character". You will be able to edit it further via the "characters" tab in the top menu -- just be sure to click on the character's name here

and not the "pencil" icon in the list on the page. The last is also an option, but you will be forced to edit in the code editor, for some reason.

Last edited December 8, 2024 3:07 pm

testlum

Dec 8, 2024 3:10 pm

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The pencil icon allows you to edit the sheet format itself, rather than fill in details for the existing sheet.

Dec 8, 2024 3:50 pm

Got it. Thanks.

Dec 8, 2024 6:34 pm

Ok, let's do some rolls.

Strength - (2d10+25)

(81) + 25 = 34

Speed - (2d10+25)

(33) + 25 = 31

Intellect - (2d10+25)

(65) + 25 = 36

Combat - (2d10+25)

(12) + 25 = 28

Sanity - (2d10+10)

(47) + 10 = 21

Fear - (2d10+10)

(88) + 10 = 26

Body - (2d10+10)

(29) + 10 = 21

Health - (1d10+10)

(1) + 10 = 11

Loadout (-1 because from 0 to 9, not 1 to 10) - (1d10-1)

(2) - 1 = 1

Trinket (-1 because 0 to 99, not 1 to 100) - (d100-1)

(97) - 1 = 96

Patch - (1d100-1)

(87) - 1 = 86

Credit - (2d10)

(98) = 17

akkarin

Dec 8, 2024 7:13 pm

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Hey, I'm advancing through character creation process. However, not sure about the meaning of this part

got it, nevermind

and how should I handle rank \ level part?

Last edited December 8, 2024 7:49 pm

akkarin

Dec 8, 2024 7:19 pm

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and, btw, we don't do skill training on the generation stage, right?

akkarin

Dec 8, 2024 7:51 pm

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and even more questions! Are we spending credits for equipment before the start, or they are for in-game trading? And can I sell a flamethrower, and buy, for example, a shotgun?

Will be playing marine with terrible stats, by the way ^ )

runestone

Dec 8, 2024 8:23 pm

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I believe the rank/level is 0. I assume it's the same as the high-score mentioned in the rules.

Skill training takes a long time and happens between sessions, so it should not be relevant for this one-off.

Last edited December 8, 2024 8:23 pm

akkarin

Dec 8, 2024 8:28 pm

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yeah, I've guessed the same mostly. The question with credits stands, though.

Well, I've submitted a character--maybe there will be some minor equipment changes after credit system clarification.

The concept is a relatively young and problematic, not-so-successful marine who likes to talk about "his former military achievements during special operations," but his stories can sound a little bit doubtful. Explosive, hot-tempered, "say first, then think."

akkarin

Dec 8, 2024 8:31 pm

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Considering my terrible stat roll, seems like a perfect marine concept for the game :3

akkarin

Dec 8, 2024 9:20 pm

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Well, you are almost as good combatant as experienced marine James ; )

How did you manage to insert a fancy copy?

runestone

Dec 8, 2024 9:40 pm

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I clicked the pencil icon and copied the entire sheet.

testlum says:

The pencil icon allows you to edit the sheet format itself, rather than fill in details for the existing sheet.

Your character will probably be a lot better in a fight (weapon training, actual weapons, and armour) :)

Redcroc

Dec 8, 2024 9:53 pm

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Sorry about the confusion with the character sheet. I pulled it from the GamersPlane trove so it was created by someone else. It seems like yall figured it out, but the Stat/Skill sections are kind of confusing and IMO unnecessary. After this game, I will probably make an updated version based on the feedback here to improve clarity.

@akkarin - I'll let anyone that wants to spend starting credits before the adventure do that. There will be no opportunity to do it once the adventure starts. As far as swapping gear from loadouts, I'll let anyone swap an item for another item of lower cost. As a survival horror game, I want to maintain the feeling of scarcity and making use of what is available to generate hard decisions.

Also, while the stats might feel low/bad, they dont represent natural abilities but rather how a character performs on the worst day of their lives. And failing a roll will not necessarily mean you fail to do what you want, but could mean you do what you want but with negative consequences.

testlum

Dec 8, 2024 10:02 pm

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Yep, since this is in the realm of OSR, I expect that rolling dice is the last resort - if you can solve something without rolling, that's usually the better option.

I've tailored my character sheet somewhat (removed unused rank and level sections for one thing), let me know if you want that version.

Redcroc

Dec 8, 2024 10:14 pm

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testlum says:

Yep, since this is in the realm of OSR, I expect that rolling dice is the last resort - if you can solve something without rolling, that's usually the better option.

I've tailored my character sheet somewhat (removed unused rank and level sections for one thing), let me know if you want that version.

100%

That would be great if you could share the tailored version!

akkarin

Dec 8, 2024 10:26 pm

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I just don’t like flamethrower thematically; though it seems to be pretty effective. Ok, I’ll spend credits and maybe swap gear tomorrow

Dmbrainiac

Dec 9, 2024 10:50 am

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Rolling dice!

I'll play an android of some sort, will finish up my character later today or tomorrow.

Last edited December 9, 2024 12:13 pm

Strength - (2d10+25)

(83) + 25 = 36

Speed - (2d10+25)

(86) + 25 = 39

Intellect - (2d10+25)

(85) + 25 = 38

Combat - (2d10+25)

(39) + 25 = 37

Sanity - (2d10+10)

(22) + 10 = 14

Body - (2d10+10)

(72) + 10 = 19

Fear - (2d10+10)

(17) + 10 = 18

Maximum Health - (d10+10)

(4) + 10 = 14

Loadout - (d10-1)

(5) - 1 = 4

Trinket - (d100)

(68) = 68

Patch - (d100)

(95) = 95

Starting Credits (x10) - (1d10)

(2) = 2

Additional Credits (x10) - (d10)

(4) = 4

akkarin

Dec 9, 2024 4:15 pm

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@Dmbrainiac I think you should roll 2d10 for starting credits.

upd. Bought some equipment with my credits, the character is finished.

LexiconDevil72

Dec 12, 2024 1:50 am

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Sorry for the tardiness everybody. I'm going to roll up my character and build them up from there.

Strength - (2d10+25)

(34) + 25 = 32

Speed - (2d10+25)

(55) + 25 = 35

Intellect - (2d10+25)

(46) + 25 = 35

Combat - (2d10+25)

(85) + 25 = 38

Sanity - (2d10+10)

(17) + 10 = 18

Fear - (2d10+10)

(68) + 10 = 24

Body - (2d10+10)

(61) + 10 = 17

LexiconDevil72

Dec 12, 2024 2:03 am

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My dude is going to be a Teamster named Keith that is visiting the station as his sister's plus one while taking some much needed vacation time. Details to come on my character sheet.

EDIT: didn't know these rolls didn't multiply, so my credits would be 160c.

Last edited December 12, 2024 2:04 am

Health - (1d10+10)

(7) + 10 = 17

Loadout - (1d10)

(9) = 9

Trinket - (1d100)

(77) = 77

Patch - (1d100)

(74) = 74

Credits - (2d10*10)

(79) + 10 = 26

Redcroc

Dec 12, 2024 5:11 am

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Awesome! The group is looking good so far.

@LexiconDevil72 Be sure to add the stats and saves bonuses you get from your class. Also, I have an NPC that could work as your PCs sister but let me know if you had specific ideas for that character.

@Dmbrainiac Let me know if you have any questions or need clarification about anything. Android are a lot more open ended as far as details on how they function and their capabilities (i.e. if they need to breath air or not, etc) and you can decide a lot of them based on how you want your character.

testlum

Dec 12, 2024 1:06 pm

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@Redcroc Bump on this!

Quote:

I made up the Tarabasii aliens for the subject of her research, but if there's something in-setting that would fit, just let me know!

I imagine this will mostly be in the background, but I'm wondering how much narrative freedom I have in this area!

Redcroc

Dec 12, 2024 2:07 pm

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@testlum You have a lot! The module is pretty self contained so the rest of the galaxy is mostly undefined outside of a few aspects. If you tell me what you were thinking for theTarabasii, I will see if they could be tied into the module or left more as background info. Either way, Geneva will have an opportunity to advance her goal of research funding through the adventure.

@akkarin Do you think James is working for station security? Or is he on vacation inbetween contracts? Do you think he would want to join up with the Blackshield Mercenary Company? Or does he have secrer dreams of being a hero?

testlum

Dec 12, 2024 2:18 pm

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I'm happy to leave most of it in the air (or for you to flesh out!), but the main details I had in mind are:

1. They're an extinct species and culture.

2. The art is etched as murals on walls, but physical contact conveys much deeper meaning.

3. Geneva has only ever read of and seen pictures of Tarabasii works.

Last edited December 12, 2024 2:29 pm

akkarin

Dec 12, 2024 3:08 pm

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Quote:

Do you think James is working for station security? Or is he on vacation inbetween contracts?

Well, for some reason he has a goddamn flamethrower, so either mercenary or security, I suppose.

Redcroc

Dec 12, 2024 3:41 pm

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akkarin says:

Quote:

Do you think James is working for station security? Or is he on vacation inbetween contracts?

Well, for some reason he has a goddamn flamethrower, so either mercenary or security, I suppose.

You decide not to go with the combat shotgun instead? If you want to switch to loadout #2 that includes a shotgun, I'll let you do that. You can also still roll for credits and buy things piecemeal if you want

Redcroc

Dec 12, 2024 3:43 pm

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testlum says:

I'm happy to leave most of it in the air (or for you to flesh out!), but the main details I had in mind are:

1. They're an extinct species and culture.

2. The art is etched as murals on walls, but physical contact conveys much deeper meaning.

3. Geneva has only ever read of and seen pictures of Tarabasii works.

That will actually fit perfectly with the module!

LexiconDevil72

Dec 12, 2024 3:55 pm

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Quote:

@LexiconDevil72 Be sure to add the stats and saves bonuses you get from your class. Also, I have an NPC that could work as your PCs sister but let me know if you had specific ideas for that character.

Thanks for the heads up. And as far as that character goes, I'm open to whatever you want to do with her.

Dmbrainiac

Dec 12, 2024 4:15 pm

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Sorry, this week has been a lot busier than expected. I’ll try to finish my character tomorrow if I can.

runestone

Dec 12, 2024 4:15 pm

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akkarin says:

Quote:

Do you think James is working for station security? Or is he on vacation inbetween contracts?

Well, for some reason he has a goddamn flamethrower, so either mercenary or security, I suppose.

Building security guard with a flamethrower is a hilarious concept.

akkarin

Dec 13, 2024 10:55 am

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Almost everything with a flamethrower is quite hilarious, except for average polar explorers, apparently.

Quote:

You decide not to go with the combat shotgun instead?

Yes, I'll stick to flamethrower. I don't really like it thematically, but it seems to be the second-best weapon in the game, all the others are much worse. James is just a casual flamethrower user, nevermind him, it SPARKS his character.

testlum

Dec 13, 2024 10:56 am

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You could always frame it as you nabbing someone else's flamethrower in the armory rather than it being your standard kit.

akkarin

Dec 13, 2024 10:58 am

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I mean you can think about the reasons why space station security may require flamethrowers.. it is heavily lore-dependent, I'd say

akkarin

Dec 13, 2024 11:00 am

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Quote:

You could always frame it as you nabbing someone else's flamethrower in the armory rather than it being your standard kit.

or it can be a one-and-only duty security flamethrower from the "use only during necro-morph invasion" case

runestone

Dec 13, 2024 11:32 am

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akkarin says:

I mean you can think about the reasons why space station security may require flamethrowers.. it is heavily lore-dependent, I'd say

From the module blurb, it does sound like there is something nasty in the basement

Last edited December 13, 2024 11:33 am

Redcroc

Dec 13, 2024 1:17 pm

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Maybe James was drinking a bit too much and got overly excited about "chesnuts roasting on an open fire"

runestone

Dec 13, 2024 1:20 pm

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Ok, so it's not part of his normal gear - he only brought it for the christmas party? Sounds like one hell of a party.

Dmbrainiac

Dec 13, 2024 1:43 pm

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I've submitted my character. All the stats and gear should be good, please double check. I still have to come up with a motive and personality for her, though. I took hacking for my expert skill. I figure it might come in handy!

Redcroc

Dec 15, 2024 6:35 am

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Dmbrainiac says:

I've submitted my character. All the stats and gear should be good, please double check. I still have to come up with a motive and personality for her, though. I took hacking for my expert skill. I figure it might come in handy!

Everything looks good to me!

Dmbrainiac

Dec 16, 2024 1:41 pm

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Yay! I'll finish up the character details tomorrow morning when I have a bit more time.

Nova

Dmbrainiac

Dec 17, 2024 1:27 pm

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@Redcroc, since another character already has Hacking, I changed my bonus skills to Zoology and Chemistry. I figure Nova is one of Healthtek's scientists and is attending the party as one of their representatives.

Redcroc

Dec 18, 2024 5:28 am

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Dmbrainiac says:

@Redcroc, since another character already has Hacking, I changed my bonus skills to Zoology and Chemistry. I figure Nova is one of Healthtek's scientists and is attending the party as one of their representatives.

That sounds good! Having overlapping skills isn't the worst thing, especially stuff like hacking, but I like the new skills too. Zoology is unlikely to come up mechanically, but it fits well with the character! And chemistry could certainly come up in several instances.

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Name:	Player:
Pronouns:
Level:	Rank / Title:
Class:

Stat	Roll
Strength (0)	1d100

Speed (0)	1d100

Intellect (0)	1d100

Combat (0)	1d100

Save	Roll
Sanity ()	1d100

Fear ()	1d100

Body ()	1d100

Stat	Roll
Strength, Trained skill ():	1d100

Speed, Trained skill ():	1d100

Intellect, Trained skill ():	1d100

Combat, Trained skill ():	1d100

Stat	Roll
Strength, Expert skill ():	1d100

Speed, Expert skill ():	1d100

Intellect, Expert skill ():	1d100

Combat, Expert skill ():	1d100

Weapon

Damage

Range (S/M/L)

Special

Stat	Roll
Strength, Master skill ():	1d100

Speed, Master skill ():	1d100

Intellect, Master skill ():	1d100

Combat, Master skill ():	1d100

Stress & Panic
Class's Trauma Response How your class deals with stress.
Panic Roll (roll higher than stress = )	1d20

Trained Skills (+10%)	Roll
Linguistics
Zoology
-
Botany
Geology
Industrial Equipment
Jury-rigging
Chemistry
Computers
Zero-g
Mathematics
Art
Archaeology
Theology
Military Training
Rimwise
Athletics

Character Profile
Name: Calayope 'Opi' Guberg	Player: Runestone
Pronouns: She/her
Level: 0	Rank / Title: Intern
Class: Teamster

Stat	Roll
Strength (40)	1d100

Speed (43)	1d100

Intellect (42)	1d100

Combat (37)	1d100

Save	Roll
Sanity (28)	1d100

Fear (37)	1d100

Body (29)	1d100

Stress & Panic
Class's Trauma Response 1/session [+] on panic
Panic Roll (roll higher than stress = )	1d20

Weapon	Dmg	Crit	S / M / L	Ammunition	Shots	Special
Stun baton (150 cr)	1d5		Adjacent			Body save or unconscious 1 round
Small knife (scalpel) (50 cr)	1d5		Adjacent			Bleeding [+]

Gear
Party clothing (AP1) (100 cr)	Assorted tools (20 cr),	Lockpicks (40 cr)
Body cam (50 cr)	Flashlight (30 cr)	Rucksack (50 cr)
Electronic tool set (100 cr)	HUD (100 cr), short range comms (100 cr)	Paracord (10 cr)

Stat	Roll
Strength:	1d100

Speed:	1d100

Intellect:	1d100

Combat:	1d100

Save	Roll
Sanity:	1d100

Fear:	1d100

Body:	1d100

Stat	Roll
Strength, Trained Skill:	1d100

Speed, Trained Skill:	1d100

Intellect, Trained Skill:	1d100

Combat, Trained Skill:	1d100

Stat	Roll
Strength, Expert Skill:	1d100

Speed, Expert Skill:	1d100

Intellect, Expert Skill:	1d100

Combat, Expert Skill:	1d100

Stat	Roll
Strength, Master Skill:	1d100

Speed, Master Skill:	1d100

Intellect, Master Skill:	1d100

Combat, Master Skill:	1d100

Stress & Panic	Roll
Class Trauma Response:

Panic Roll, Stress:	1d20

Trained Skills+10 bonus
Linguistics
Zoology
-
Botany
Geology
Industrial Equipment
Jury-rigging
Chemistry
Computers
Zero-g
Mathematics
Art
Archaeology
Theology
Military Training
Rimwise
Athletics

Expert Skills+15 bonus
Psychology
Pathology
Field Medicine
Ecology
Asteroid Mining
Mechanical Repair
Explosives
Pharmacology
Hacking
Piloting
Physics
Mysticism
-
Wilderness Survival
Firearms
Hand-to-hand Combat
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Master Skills+20 bonus
Sophontology
Exobiology
Surgery
Planetology
Robotics
Engineering
Cybernetics
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Artificial Intelligence
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Hyperspace
Xenoesotericism
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Command
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