| From: | "Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU> |
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| Subject: | Goblins, Min., Ogres, Sprites, and my system hates me. . . (fwd) |
| Date: | Mon, 19 Jul 1993 10:22:06 -0500 |
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Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1993 08:50:22 MDT
From: Mike Goldberg <m_goldberg@********.cc.colorado.edu>
To: hayden@*******.mankato.msus.edu
Subject: Goblins, Min., Ogres, Sprites, and my system hates me. . .
Rob,
First off, for some reason my system isn't accepting or letting my send
anything out on "vaxf::in%" so if everyone is getting some major feedback,
it's probably due to me. I have no idea what is wrong, but I can still be
reached by "mx%". Hopefully this won't happen for too long.
Since I have plently of time (well sort of) I thought I would give you that
info about the races.
GOBLIN:
Homo bestius
A goblin is a dwarf infected with the HMHVV virus. The virus strips the
unfortunate victim of virtually all body hair and fat, and increases the
output of the salivary and related glands.
This creature typically measures 1.2 meters in height and weighs 40 kilograms
or less. The creature's skeleton is clearly visible due to its low body mass,
and its skin often takes on a sickly, almost glossy sheen. The ears are
large, long, and slightly pointy.
Magic Capability:
Innate. Some reports indicate magically active goblins, but these specimens
without exception were magically active before infection.
Habitat:
Underground areas, urban or rural
Body Quickness Strength Charisma Intelligence Willpower Essence Reaction
5 4x2 6 - 1/5 5 6 4
Attacks Initiative
Humanoid +2D6
Powers: Enhanced Senses (Improved Smell and Taste), Essence Drain (Permanent),
Fire Resistance
Weaknesses: Allergy (Sunlight, Mild), Vulnerbility (Iron)
<<Note: Because they have HMHVV virus, I think is the reason, FASA didn't want
them to be played as PCs. Just looking at the vampire and Wendigo.>>
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SPRITE:
No accepted taxonomy.
No real info in the guide (probably on of those GM discretion things)
In North America, the critter might turn up, but only through the machinations
of a few powerful nobles in Tir Tairngire.
In Europe range seems to be limited to Tir Nan Og.
Body Quickness Strength Charisma Intelligence Willpower Essence Reaction
2 10x1 1 3 4/4 4 6 7
Attacks Initiative
2M +2D6
Powers: Concealment (Personal), Quickness multiplier for flying is x5.
Weakness: none.
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Re-reading the Minotaur and Ogre.
A Minotaur is supposed to share every characteristic of the common troll form
except for physical apperance. Weight is about the same, but Minotaur is
about .5 meters shorter. Of course it's got a minotaur's horn, but not a face
like one.
Ogre:
Shorter and stockier than an ork. Skin is smoother then an Ork. Orther than
that. . .
Minotaur has the same game statistics as a Troll, (racial advantages
included).
Ogre has the same game statistics as an Ork. (racial advantages included).
As the guide says: "They simply look different."
No indication that you cannot use them as PCs. In fact by saying use the
troll and ork and just make them look different, it appears that they are
giving a go-ahead to use them. Just my 2 cents worth about the Goblins,
Minotaurs, and Ogres. I really haven't thought about the Sprite too much, so
I really don't have an opinion there. Have fun. If you want you can repost
it, as you need/like.
Hopefully, my "vaxf" will be up soon.
Have a good day.
Mike
p.s. If something important comes up on Shadowtk,Shadowrn,Plot-d, please feel
free to forward the stuff to me on mx%. It seems I lost vaxf sometime
yesterday.
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