Enlightened Question
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2005 5:14 am
Currently one of our Rifts groups got sent back to 2008, and we're trying to figure out how to get back. In this group I play as a Japanese Ancient Master (HU style) from Rifts Japan. This PC was created by the GM, which I have no problem with, but when he first gave me the PC he was hinting that I should have him become an Enlightened Immortal. Neither one of us has Mystic China, but we both have Rifter 3, which had some conversion info on the subject. One of our other players, who had a scheduling problem for a few months, has the book, but hasn't been able to lend it out because of the problem. So when he has brought it, I've done a little reading on the OCC to the point where I think I should have him stay in the past and try to gain this knowledge. The GM hasn't really said anything, but has seen me reading the book.
Now for the questions I have. Please show me your enlightenment.
1 = Each time I die, I would be "reborn". Is this me being reborn and later regaining my memory, or is it someone of the same race, or a totally different person? I think (from what's written) it's the same person, but that wouldn't allow for different life experiences, which is where I think the OCC should head. Kind of like Dax from ST:DS9. I'm sure I would always be human, but not about the other things.
2 = When reborn, do I pick an new OCC (can't remember right now, but I want to say yes), or do I have to switch OCCs, as if I never died? Are old skills frozen until I reach that level in the new one? Do I regain any SDC and/or attribute bonuses from the old OCCs? And what about Chi, PPE, and ISP?
3 = What about looks? The PC is an Ancient Master who is 37 years old, but looks 70!
4 = If old skills are forever frozen at the level I died at that time, do my new versions of me have them when at lower levels? Same with magic, Chi powers, and all that. Could I even use the Chi powers or magic?
5 = Do I roll new attributes after each rebirth? Same with PPE, ISP, SDC, and all that.
6 = Are there any OCCs, PCCs I couldn't take after a rebirth?
That all that I can think of for right now. Again I thank all answers that don't give me headaches.
Now for the questions I have. Please show me your enlightenment.
1 = Each time I die, I would be "reborn". Is this me being reborn and later regaining my memory, or is it someone of the same race, or a totally different person? I think (from what's written) it's the same person, but that wouldn't allow for different life experiences, which is where I think the OCC should head. Kind of like Dax from ST:DS9. I'm sure I would always be human, but not about the other things.
2 = When reborn, do I pick an new OCC (can't remember right now, but I want to say yes), or do I have to switch OCCs, as if I never died? Are old skills frozen until I reach that level in the new one? Do I regain any SDC and/or attribute bonuses from the old OCCs? And what about Chi, PPE, and ISP?
3 = What about looks? The PC is an Ancient Master who is 37 years old, but looks 70!
4 = If old skills are forever frozen at the level I died at that time, do my new versions of me have them when at lower levels? Same with magic, Chi powers, and all that. Could I even use the Chi powers or magic?
5 = Do I roll new attributes after each rebirth? Same with PPE, ISP, SDC, and all that.
6 = Are there any OCCs, PCCs I couldn't take after a rebirth?
That all that I can think of for right now. Again I thank all answers that don't give me headaches.
I got it posted three times!
