Hi all
Just curious as to how you all handle Hardware characters inventing things in game. Do you require that hey have the available monetary resources, job, wealth, etc ?
How often do you allow them to introduce a new gadget/invention?
If using the Super Invention option do you allow them to come up with additional lesser super inventions at higher experience levels ?
Thanks in advance to all who reply.
Hardware character inventions
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Re: Hardware character inventions
I generally use budgets to curtail what Hardware characters can do. Although that isn't the same as having the cash. I'll generally allow a Hardware character to be independently wealthy and then grant them an annual budget for gadgets and spare parts. Those who spend all their money up front find they're screwed a few months later when they're out of parts or wish to build a specific item to combat a new villian. The smart Hardware players will keep at least 50% of their budget in reserve. I also allow saving from one year to carry over to the next year.
This generally means that Hardware characters are a lot like Batman, Green Arrow or Iron Man.
It is also how I enjoy playing gadget characters when I get a chance.
This generally means that Hardware characters are a lot like Batman, Green Arrow or Iron Man.
It is also how I enjoy playing gadget characters when I get a chance.
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Re: Hardware character inventions
Another option is to recycle. The character runs a salvage yard where he finds lots of parts. I'm not talking your local junk yard, but maybe he runs/has access to a military salvage operation, which is perfect for a Mechanical. Another oddball option is have him work for a major university and run their junk sales. You would be amazed at what shows up as university surplus.
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Re: Hardware character inventions
Hardwares do not need to be a PC,they make good Npc,s allies for your hero Pc.