Character Generation

[ffilz]

Use campaign 697 in the dice roller: http://www.unseenservant.com/

Pick the race you would like to play and I'll let you know what you should roll for stats. Many attributes will be rolled with [4d6k3] but there are some exceptions. For example, a player may want the option to have more choice for SIZ in which case the player should roll [1d6][1d6][1d6][1d6] and choose the three dice rolls they prefer to sum up. This allows picking a smaller SIZ if desired. Non-humans get don't all roll their stats on 4d6k3. Also INT is rolled on 3d6k2+6 generally.

Frank

[rossik]

Im a duck!

Whats the "k" stands for, in he dice note?

[ffilz]

Im a duck!

Whats the "k" stands for, in he dice note?

k is for keep. 4d6k3 is 4d6 take the highest three. It could also be coded 4d6c1 which is 4d6 drop the lowest...

For a Duck:

STR [3d6k2]
INT [3d6k2+6] (this is an official variant to roll INT on 2D6+6)
POW [4d6k3]
CON [3d6k2+6]
DEX [3d6k2+6]
CHA [3d6k2]
SIZ [1d4+2][1d4+2] (pick one of the two rolls)

The effects of SIZ from a Duck's perspective

SIZ 1-4 gives +5% to Defense (dodging), +10% to Stealth
SIZ 5-8 gives +5% to Stealth

Damage bonus is based on the average of STR and SIZ:
1-6 -1d4
7-12 no bonus or penalty

Hit points are the average of SIZ + CON (plus a modifier for high or low POW) - this is a house rule (RAW hit points are CON plus modifiers for SIZ and POW, which makes everyone have similar hit points since all creatures have 3D6 or 2D6+6 for CON, even dragons and giants...

[rossik]

Im a duck!

Whats the "k" stands for, in he dice note?

k is for keep. 4d6k3 is 4d6 take the highest three. It could also be coded 4d6c1 which is 4d6 drop the lowest...

For a Duck:

STR [3d6k2]
INT [3d6k2+6] (this is an official variant to roll INT on 2D6+6)
POW [4d6k3]
CON [3d6k2+6]
DEX [3d6k2+6]
CHA [3d6k2]
SIZ [1d4+2][1d4+2] (pick one of the two rolls)

The effects of SIZ from a Duck's perspective

SIZ 1-4 gives +5% to Defense (dodging), +10% to Stealth
SIZ 5-8 gives +5% to Stealth

Damage bonus is based on the average of STR and SIZ:
1-6 -1d4
7-12 no bonus or penalty

Hit points are the average of SIZ + CON (plus a modifier for high or low POW) - this is a house rule (RAW hit points are CON plus modifiers for SIZ and POW, which makes everyone have similar hit points since all creatures have 3D6 or 2D6+6 for CON, even dragons and giants...

very nice!
but how do i roll all those different rolls? it seems i only have 3d6 and 4d6c1

[ffilz]

Im a duck!

Whats the "k" stands for, in he dice note?

k is for keep. 4d6k3 is 4d6 take the highest three. It could also be coded 4d6c1 which is 4d6 drop the lowest...

For a Duck:

STR [3d6k2]
INT [3d6k2+6] (this is an official variant to roll INT on 2D6+6)
POW [4d6k3]
CON [3d6k2+6]
DEX [3d6k2+6]
CHA [3d6k2]
SIZ [1d4+2][1d4+2] (pick one of the two rolls)

The effects of SIZ from a Duck's perspective

SIZ 1-4 gives +5% to Defense (dodging), +10% to Stealth
SIZ 5-8 gives +5% to Stealth

Damage bonus is based on the average of STR and SIZ:
1-6 -1d4
7-12 no bonus or penalty

Hit points are the average of SIZ + CON (plus a modifier for high or low POW) - this is a house rule (RAW hit points are CON plus modifiers for SIZ and POW, which makes everyone have similar hit points since all creatures have 3D6 or 2D6+6 for CON, even dragons and giants...

very nice!
but how do i roll all those different rolls? it seems i only have 3d6 and 4d6c1

The character rollup in the dice roller won't be of help, it's really only set up for D&D. You just make the rolls independently in the dice roller. Just create a place holder character (you can go back and change it's name later).

[rossik]

You just make the rolls independently in the dice roller. .

and how thats done?

[ffilz]

You just make the rolls independently in the dice roller. .

and how thats done?

Fill in the dice macro in the roll on-the-fly box as shown, then click on the die to roll, note I labeled the roll.

DiceRoller6.PNG (624.05 KiB) Viewed 1267 times

And the result:

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[rossik]

done! thanks!
i got my first result as "error", but manage the others

[GreyWolfVT]

The error sometimes is too many rolls in one macro I learned that the hard way. You might find you have to limit a macro to only one to 3 rolls when they are in the format we are using here.

Here are my sample rolls:
STR [3d6k2] = 9
INT [3d6k2+6] = 10+6 = 16
POW [4d6k3] = 17
CON [3d6k2+6] = 9+6 = 15
DEX [3d6k2+6] = 7+6 = 13
CHA [3d6k2] = 11
SIZ [1d4+2] = 3+2 = 5[1d4+2] = 4+2 = 6

[ffilz]

Greywolf did you want to go lay a duck also or just helping rossik?

[Rex]

I will try to pick up the PDFs and start my PC latter Friday. Weekends can be sort of crazy for me so no guarantee it will get done over the weekend.

[Rex]

I couldn't find Newtlings in the rules, what are they?

[GreyWolfVT]

Greywolf did you want to go lay a duck also or just helping rossik?

Oops my bad yeah i guess that was just helping rossik.

I'll have to find rules so i know what there is to select otherwise perhaps a Duck I shall be?

[ffilz]

I couldn't find Newtlings in the rules, what are they?

RQ1 Monsters chapter is horridly laid out... Newtlings are on p. 81.

[ffilz]

Greywolf did you want to go lay a duck also or just helping rossik?

Oops my bad yeah i guess that was just helping rossik.

I'll have to find rules so i know what there is to select otherwise perhaps a Duck I shall be?

You can get the RQ1 rules on DriveThruRPG (or RPGNow) or the Chaosium web site. Cults of Prax is also strongly recommended.

RQ2 has enough differences that it will be somewhat challenging, anyone who does have RQ2 and prefers to not lay out for RQ1, I'll do my best to help you work through the differences.

[Rex]

Thanks, looks like classic lizard men. I started going through the cults. Should have an idea latter tonight when I get a few minutes.

[ffilz]

Thanks, looks like classic lizard men. I started going through the cults. Should have an idea latter tonight when I get a few minutes.

For a Newtling, you may want to go with Zola Fel which unfortunately isn't in Cults of Prax. For that unfortunately you need one of:

The Pavis boxed set (unfortunately not digital yet)
https://www.rpgnow.com/product/83385/Gl ... h=74_25237
https://www.rpgnow.com/product/83383/Gl ... h=74_25237

I can walk you through it and provide some out-takes if you don't want to lay out for one of those supplements. It's not a complex cult.

Frank

[GreyWolfVT]

I'm totally distracted here but I like the cover art for RQ1.

[Rex]

I am going for either a human or troll (not sure if we can run a troll). Most likely a female. Cult will be Hunter, specific god depends on race, if human then on region.

[GreyWolfVT]

to be perfectly honest i have RQ1 didn't get the cult book but i am not sure as of this moment what i will make yet. By Monday I'll be ready i think. Just going to take the time to read this more.