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fhplotterywheel2011-09-26 01:15 pm
nookiepowered) wrote in fhplotterywheel2011-09-26 01:15 pm
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Character Abilities Tally!
Hey, guys!
For everybody's convenience, for both BDEs and personal plots, we try to keep a running list of the various abilities possessed by FH characters; the last time we did this was in January, so three runs of newbies later seemed like a good time to catch up.
If you ever find yourself saying, "Hey, I need a magic user/archer/ninja/dork who has all the dialogue to Galaxy Quest memorized," this list of powers is meant to be there for you to take a look at. It's not mandatory; it just gives everybody a better reference when they're looking for people to help out with plots, and hey, might get your character roped into something fun!
Here's how we deal with updating this baby!
Thank you so much in advance for taking the time to do this!
[Wait for the OCD or NO CUPCAKES. OCD up, cupcakes for all!]
For everybody's convenience, for both BDEs and personal plots, we try to keep a running list of the various abilities possessed by FH characters; the last time we did this was in January, so three runs of newbies later seemed like a good time to catch up.
If you ever find yourself saying, "Hey, I need a magic user/archer/ninja/dork who has all the dialogue to Galaxy Quest memorized," this list of powers is meant to be there for you to take a look at. It's not mandatory; it just gives everybody a better reference when they're looking for people to help out with plots, and hey, might get your character roped into something fun!
Here's how we deal with updating this baby!
- All of the previous posts have been compiled into a spreadsheet that you can always head over to check; it's linked on the FH community info page.
- This post only needs to be filled out for new characters, or if you have a correction/update for your older ones. If your stuff is listed over on the spreadsheet and nothing's changed, there's no need to fill out that category again. (And my poor aging eyes will love you because it's one less cell to update on a seven-page spreadsheet.)
- Anything that is
a) a canon power or ability of your character, or
b) a skill/ability developed during their time in the game
and could be used in a plot in some way, please list below in the correct thread. This is for all character types - students, teachers, townies and alumni/expats - and covers everything, not just the wacky powers. We also appreciate yer fighting, research, weapons, support skills and ability to speak Tev'Meck. - The categories focus on "what can you do" instead of worrying about whether that's a magic or mutant or species-specific ability. So wacky powers are broken into spellcasting, psionic powers, and superhuman physical attributes, and non-wacky powers are divided into weapons, fighting, support, and miscellaneous (aka "It doesn't seem to fit in any of those groups, but dammit, you need to know that my character can do it!")
Thank you so much in advance for taking the time to do this!
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Re: Miscellaneous
She has all the survival skills necessary to survive and thrive on a deserted island for six weeks with very few resources. Among these: she can build a desalination still or a hut, catch fish with a straightening iron, start a fire, and sew a rescue banner, and knows enough basic smelting to melt jewelry into arrowheads and fishhooks. She also knows how to cure lumber and repair a boat.
She is an excellent singer and dancer, can maintain her poise under pressure, knows how to find Iran on a map, and is an expert-level accessorizer. She can also do all the moves from the video for "You're My Only Girl, Girl" by Boyz Will B Boyz, but only if you ask nicely.