The Doktor's Alterations

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The Doktor's Alterations

Postby Aethereal » Tue Nov 09, 2021 1:59 am

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Character Name: Viktor Wolfgang von Drakensang

I recently got to level 2 on a character, and I did not know the proper/full functionality of 'Rapid Reload' which is the feat I took at level 2. It seems this feat is only useful at level 6 when it can actually have a function (due to getting a second attack at that level). Even though I am making a point of researching everything and asking questions to the utmost extent these mistakes arise as I am not only unfamiliar with TER's custom mechanics but generally any mechanic not associated with the Wizard or Sorcerer class as I am usually a very specialist player of magic-focused classes.

I was planning to change Rapid Reload to Called Shot, however some discussion (for which I am thankful!) arose in the #technical-support channel which was very informative for me. As a result, in order to make my alteration both viable AND totally in line with the character concept, I request the following changes:
  1. I wish to alter the Doktor's attribute spread to: STR: 16, DEX: 16, CON: 10, INT: 14, WIS: 10, CHA: 8.
    It was previously: STR: 12, DEX: 16, CON: 14, INT: 14, WIS: 10, CHA: 10.
  2. I wish to replace the feat Rapid Reload with Called Shot.
Specifically, Strength is being increased by 6 points (1 point/rank to increase it to 14 then 2 points/rank to increase it from 14 to 16) by reducing Charisma by 2 points, and Constitution by 4 points.

Dropping Charisma (by 2 points) is in line with his general persona, though he is not without his own personal strength, he has no interest in leadership and due to such factors as his super heavy accent and unapologetic nature this may even be a more fitting representation of his character.

Dropping Constitution is mostly a non-statement. Yes, the Doktor is less healthy than originally envisioned but perhaps he has put his focus on being on the field (increased Strength) and his health is demonstrated by his physique as such. This would especially be true because if you were to ever see it, the good Doktor carries a veritable arsenal of medical supplies on his person, as per an exerpt from his description:
Upon closer inspection, one would notice the bandolier beneath his coat lined with rows upon rows of scalpels of varying blade size, as well as the occasional axe - possibly and maybe slightly concerningly for use in amputation.

Finally, it may also be noted that the Doktor's coat is heavily reinforced, and whilst kept free of blood-stains and indeed well maintained, it suggests that this, in addition to the colour of his accoutrements may be the outfit of one who practices battle-medicine.

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Re: The Doktor's Alterations

Postby Kilaana » Tue Nov 09, 2021 5:37 pm

Can you explain again how a drop in Constitution supports the increase in Strength, i.e. physique? I'm afraid I don't see the relation there. Is there something in the character's background that has affected his physical health despite being strong enough to carry around his supplies and tend to the battle-wounded?

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Re: The Doktor's Alterations

Postby Aethereal » Wed Nov 10, 2021 11:57 pm

Well, I might argue that this LETO more or less represents a retcon rather than a change that has occured over time. This seems appropriate to me as the Doktor does carry a great variety of medical accoutrements - surgical tools and what not, which he actually uses in combat: throwing scalpels/axes at his foes - and his exercise regime obviously includes wearing his heavy/reinforced coat (which is in fact medium armor / chain shirt and other chain mail pieces over which he wears the coat.

Basically, he carries a lot, regularly. And may also carry the injured or critically wounded where necessary. Let's keep in mind that his Constitution is still average. His Strength has increased to exceptional. There is a relation between the two attributes and I feel all I have done, in terms of representing his overall health is altered the weighting of how his health is represented:

i.e. a stronger physique over greater bodily constitution. Again, I think the best way to see this change is a retcon not a change over time as I would have it said that 'he always this way'. These changes are in line with how I would represent the character from creation.

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Re: The Doktor's Alterations

Postby OldGrouch » Thu Nov 18, 2021 8:41 am

Approved and resolved.


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