Demonic/Divine/Supernatural Reward/Boon...
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Demonic/Divine/Supernatural Reward/Boon...
... For services rendered.
It happens ALL THE TIME in video games, comics, cartoons, manga, anime, etc. The characters/group perform some service for some kind of "higher" (or lower) supernatural entity. In exchange for services rendered, the character(s) recieve some new power(s) or ability(ies) rather than money or objects.
Has anyone considered how this could be done for Palladium systems?
It happens ALL THE TIME in video games, comics, cartoons, manga, anime, etc. The characters/group perform some service for some kind of "higher" (or lower) supernatural entity. In exchange for services rendered, the character(s) recieve some new power(s) or ability(ies) rather than money or objects.
Has anyone considered how this could be done for Palladium systems?
Hotrod wrote:I haven't noticed saints getting the bad end of the bargain at all. Sure, a lot of them die in pain and poverty. A lot of jerks die in agony, betrayal, and humiliation, often taking their own lives rather than having to face the consequences of what they've done.
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Re: Demonic/Divine/Supernatural Reward/Boon...
GM FiatJohnathan wrote:... For services rendered.
It happens ALL THE TIME in video games, comics, cartoons, manga, anime, etc. The characters/group perform some service for some kind of "higher" (or lower) supernatural entity. In exchange for services rendered, the character(s) recieve some new power(s) or ability(ies) rather than money or objects.
Has anyone considered how this could be done for Palladium systems?
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It is not a good session until at least one player looks you in the eye and says "you sick twisted evil ****"
Re: Demonic/Divine/Supernatural Reward/Boon...
Damian Magecraft wrote:GM FiatJohnathan wrote:... For services rendered.
It happens ALL THE TIME in video games, comics, cartoons, manga, anime, etc. The characters/group perform some service for some kind of "higher" (or lower) supernatural entity. In exchange for services rendered, the character(s) recieve some new power(s) or ability(ies) rather than money or objects.
Has anyone considered how this could be done for Palladium systems?
Ironically, this came about whilst perusing through the Witch OCC, primarily the Gift of Power and the Gift of Magic. Perhaps these may be considered some staple boons? Especially if you only get to pick a specific power...
Hotrod wrote:I haven't noticed saints getting the bad end of the bargain at all. Sure, a lot of them die in pain and poverty. A lot of jerks die in agony, betrayal, and humiliation, often taking their own lives rather than having to face the consequences of what they've done.
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Re: Demonic/Divine/Supernatural Reward/Boon...
This is a theme that is present throughout HU2.
What the Bloody Hell are you freaks all talking about
-- Rayven
The line I was referring to was the "If I step over this line I officially become so stupid that I no longer have a right to live" line
-- Shaded Helios
mmmm, time to make the chocolate chili. Yup! I prefected it
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-- Rayven
The line I was referring to was the "If I step over this line I officially become so stupid that I no longer have a right to live" line
-- Shaded Helios
mmmm, time to make the chocolate chili. Yup! I prefected it
-- Sara The TG
Re: Demonic/Divine/Supernatural Reward/Boon...
Neo wrote:This is a theme that is present throughout HU2.
Such as the Mystically Bestowed power category, for example?
Hotrod wrote:I haven't noticed saints getting the bad end of the bargain at all. Sure, a lot of them die in pain and poverty. A lot of jerks die in agony, betrayal, and humiliation, often taking their own lives rather than having to face the consequences of what they've done.
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Re: Demonic/Divine/Supernatural Reward/Boon...
I dislike having any Hard and Fast rules for boons...
that leads to PC Lawyering...
All boons must be X, Y, or Z...
It is not the Players world... It is the GMs.
Yes a GM needs Players but the converse is true as well...
The Players need a GM.
And care to guess which is in shorter supply?
that leads to PC Lawyering...
All boons must be X, Y, or Z...
It is not the Players world... It is the GMs.
Yes a GM needs Players but the converse is true as well...
The Players need a GM.
And care to guess which is in shorter supply?
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Re: Demonic/Divine/Supernatural Reward/Boon...
I do boons as simple as a single hard to obtain spell on up to a host of divine powers or unique items/weapons.Johnathan wrote:Damian Magecraft wrote:GM FiatJohnathan wrote:... For services rendered.
It happens ALL THE TIME in video games, comics, cartoons, manga, anime, etc. The characters/group perform some service for some kind of "higher" (or lower) supernatural entity. In exchange for services rendered, the character(s) recieve some new power(s) or ability(ies) rather than money or objects.
Has anyone considered how this could be done for Palladium systems?
Ironically, this came about whilst perusing through the Witch OCC, primarily the Gift of Power and the Gift of Magic. Perhaps these may be considered some staple boons? Especially if you only get to pick a specific power...
It all depends on the tone of the campaign and the character involved.
DM is correct by the way. - Ninjabunny
It's a shoddy carpenter who blames his tools. - Killer Cyborg
Every group has one problem player. If you cannot spot the one in your group; look in the mirror.
It is not a good session until at least one player looks you in the eye and says "you sick twisted evil ****"
It's a shoddy carpenter who blames his tools. - Killer Cyborg
Every group has one problem player. If you cannot spot the one in your group; look in the mirror.
It is not a good session until at least one player looks you in the eye and says "you sick twisted evil ****"
Re: Demonic/Divine/Supernatural Reward/Boon...
Damian Magecraft wrote:I do boons as simple as a single hard to obtain spell on up to a host of divine powers or unique items/weapons.Johnathan wrote:Damian Magecraft wrote:GM FiatJohnathan wrote:... For services rendered.
It happens ALL THE TIME in video games, comics, cartoons, manga, anime, etc. The characters/group perform some service for some kind of "higher" (or lower) supernatural entity. In exchange for services rendered, the character(s) recieve some new power(s) or ability(ies) rather than money or objects.
Has anyone considered how this could be done for Palladium systems?
Ironically, this came about whilst perusing through the Witch OCC, primarily the Gift of Power and the Gift of Magic. Perhaps these may be considered some staple boons? Especially if you only get to pick a specific power...
It all depends on the tone of the campaign and the character involved.
If you wouldn't mind, DM, perhaps you could provide a few examples of what you have done in the past?
Hotrod wrote:I haven't noticed saints getting the bad end of the bargain at all. Sure, a lot of them die in pain and poverty. A lot of jerks die in agony, betrayal, and humiliation, often taking their own lives rather than having to face the consequences of what they've done.
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Re: Demonic/Divine/Supernatural Reward/Boon...
For me it depends on the nature of what sort of being you did the favor FOR. I look at the relative power of the being, and their nature. A demon lord might offer a dark gift (past examples have included teaching dark magics, granting a dark superpower, transformation into a lesser demon, a minion, or some piece of knowledge that will help the person while furthering a plan of the demon) Where as a god of light might offer something 'brighter' (past examples have included healings, resurections, being taught a healing spell, etc)
The rules are not a bludgeon with which to hammer a character into a game. They are a guide to how a group of friends can get together to weave a collective story that entertains everyone involved. We forget that at our peril.
Edmund Burke wrote:The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
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Re: Demonic/Divine/Supernatural Reward/Boon...
The "Link to the Supernatural" bonuses and abilities that a Shifter can gain from various entities would fit fairly well with what you're thinking about, I think.
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Re: Demonic/Divine/Supernatural Reward/Boon...
Examples?Johnathan wrote:Damian Magecraft wrote:I do boons as simple as a single hard to obtain spell on up to a host of divine powers or unique items/weapons.
It all depends on the tone of the campaign and the character involved.
If you wouldn't mind, DM, perhaps you could provide a few examples of what you have done in the past?
alright...
Here are a few
Wizard did a favor for an ancient dragon; the dragon taught him the Talisman spell.
Barbarian did a favor for the gods of light; since he demonstrated the "heart of a Dragon," they granted him the strength of a one (current PS became SN).
Longbowman did a favor for a Wizards Guild; They gave her a unique magic quiver (holds 500 arrows).
Mercenary did favors for 5 Kings over the course of a campaign; He was granted the rank of Training Sargent in each of their armies.
DM is correct by the way. - Ninjabunny
It's a shoddy carpenter who blames his tools. - Killer Cyborg
Every group has one problem player. If you cannot spot the one in your group; look in the mirror.
It is not a good session until at least one player looks you in the eye and says "you sick twisted evil ****"
It's a shoddy carpenter who blames his tools. - Killer Cyborg
Every group has one problem player. If you cannot spot the one in your group; look in the mirror.
It is not a good session until at least one player looks you in the eye and says "you sick twisted evil ****"
Re: Demonic/Divine/Supernatural Reward/Boon...
Damian Magecraft wrote:Examples?Johnathan wrote:Damian Magecraft wrote:I do boons as simple as a single hard to obtain spell on up to a host of divine powers or unique items/weapons.
It all depends on the tone of the campaign and the character involved.
If you wouldn't mind, DM, perhaps you could provide a few examples of what you have done in the past?
alright...
Here are a few
Wizard did a favor for an ancient dragon; the dragon taught him the Talisman spell.
Barbarian did a favor for the gods of light; since he demonstrated the "heart of a Dragon," they granted him the strength of a one (current PS became SN).
Longbowman did a favor for a Wizards Guild; They gave her a unique magic quiver (holds 500 arrows).
Mercenary did favors for 5 Kings over the course of a campaign; He was granted the rank of Training Sargent in each of their armies.
Cool examples!
Hotrod wrote:I haven't noticed saints getting the bad end of the bargain at all. Sure, a lot of them die in pain and poverty. A lot of jerks die in agony, betrayal, and humiliation, often taking their own lives rather than having to face the consequences of what they've done.
Re: Demonic/Divine/Supernatural Reward/Boon...
1 free resurection? the next time they die , dont mention it to the player just let it happen.
spells, gear,trinkets ....ect.
summons a dijin and makes it give you a wish.
5days and 5 nights partying with the gods and goddess of a pantheon...... woooohooo..... you get nothing but a great time and stories for life
diminsional teleport to any location they know of.
scroll of raise one stat 1d4.......just cuase its not in the rules wirtten down doesnt mean it doesnt exist
one more conversation with your dead parents......
never ending eclip......... wow that would crazy.... SA2...rifle that burns a clip a peice hehehehe...
mark of protection apon you.....demonic/angelic forces reconize your under the personal protection of....who ever.
35 minute conversation with toth.....he wont lie or tell half truths answering all to the best of his ability.
briefcase nuke
magic beans.....hehehehe go plant them
ahhhhh mmmm immunity to STD's
give them option to change race one time ......let them keep skills occ and lv...reroll stats for new mortal race.
gift of sight....give them divine sight 2 or 3 times a day for 10 minutes a pop
Thors privete beer recipe
it doenst have to have a combat or mechincal abilty in game somethings are just for Role Playing benifits.
spells, gear,trinkets ....ect.
summons a dijin and makes it give you a wish.
5days and 5 nights partying with the gods and goddess of a pantheon...... woooohooo..... you get nothing but a great time and stories for life
diminsional teleport to any location they know of.
scroll of raise one stat 1d4.......just cuase its not in the rules wirtten down doesnt mean it doesnt exist
one more conversation with your dead parents......
never ending eclip......... wow that would crazy.... SA2...rifle that burns a clip a peice hehehehe...
mark of protection apon you.....demonic/angelic forces reconize your under the personal protection of....who ever.
35 minute conversation with toth.....he wont lie or tell half truths answering all to the best of his ability.
briefcase nuke
magic beans.....hehehehe go plant them
ahhhhh mmmm immunity to STD's
give them option to change race one time ......let them keep skills occ and lv...reroll stats for new mortal race.
gift of sight....give them divine sight 2 or 3 times a day for 10 minutes a pop
Thors privete beer recipe
it doenst have to have a combat or mechincal abilty in game somethings are just for Role Playing benifits.
Re: Demonic/Divine/Supernatural Reward/Boon...
Zamion138 wrote:1 free resurection? the next time they die , dont mention it to the player just let it happen.
spells, gear,trinkets ....ect.
summons a dijin and makes it give you a wish.
5days and 5 nights partying with the gods and goddess of a pantheon...... woooohooo..... you get nothing but a great time and stories for life
diminsional teleport to any location they know of.
scroll of raise one stat 1d4.......just cuase its not in the rules wirtten down doesnt mean it doesnt exist
one more conversation with your dead parents......
never ending eclip......... wow that would crazy.... SA2...rifle that burns a clip a peice hehehehe...
mark of protection apon you.....demonic/angelic forces reconize your under the personal protection of....who ever.
35 minute conversation with toth.....he wont lie or tell half truths answering all to the best of his ability.
briefcase nuke
magic beans.....hehehehe go plant them
ahhhhh mmmm immunity to STD's
give them option to change race one time ......let them keep skills occ and lv...reroll stats for new mortal race.
gift of sight....give them divine sight 2 or 3 times a day for 10 minutes a pop
Thors privete beer recipe
it doenst have to have a combat or mechincal abilty in game somethings are just for Role Playing benifits.
EPIC!!
I especially dig the infinite ammo e-clip! Would it be universal...?
Hotrod wrote:I haven't noticed saints getting the bad end of the bargain at all. Sure, a lot of them die in pain and poverty. A lot of jerks die in agony, betrayal, and humiliation, often taking their own lives rather than having to face the consequences of what they've done.
Re: Demonic/Divine/Supernatural Reward/Boon...
Sure why not, id say energy weapons only not guns that use rounds or nades but think of it as a divine power source.
Ooooohhhhhh or odins pipe, it makes what ever you put in it into the finest smoking tobacco ever.
Any lust gods used panties hahaha
A skillet of great flavoring.
Machete of tree falling.
Dish rag of evidence removal.
Socks of perfect foot health (go ask any soldier from any time period how much fun trench foot is)
Snow shoes of snow running.
Your own astral kingdom!
Hall pass of hades......you can walk in hades unmolested by anyone but gods.
Juicer rig of ever life.
The state of maryland.
Ooooohhhhhh or odins pipe, it makes what ever you put in it into the finest smoking tobacco ever.
Any lust gods used panties hahaha
A skillet of great flavoring.
Machete of tree falling.
Dish rag of evidence removal.
Socks of perfect foot health (go ask any soldier from any time period how much fun trench foot is)
Snow shoes of snow running.
Your own astral kingdom!
Hall pass of hades......you can walk in hades unmolested by anyone but gods.
Juicer rig of ever life.
The state of maryland.