Re: [BNW] Various questions for all to mull over

["Mike MacFarlane" <murraywombat@hotmail.com>]

>From: "Cameron Twine" <cjtwine50@hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: bnw@gamerz.net
>To: bnw@gamerz.net
>Subject: [BNW] Various questions for all to mull over
>Date: Mon, 01 Oct 2001 18:09:38 +1000
>
>Gudday all,
>
>1. If a shapechanger shifts from man to woman, is it then possible for the
>shapechanger to get pregnant ? Strange question, but bear with me - I'm
>trying to get at this: would the change be purely epidermal ( ie skin deep 
>)
>or is at an overall physiological change ?

I have to agree with the general consensus here.  Drastic physiological 
change would be rough on anyone's body.  I imagine the hormonal imbalances 
alone from switching between sexes would be pretty debilitating.  An 
exterior, cosmetic change on the other hand, seems to be more of what the 
power is all about.

>2. Was the aquarian Patriot described in Defiance from page 114 on ( trying
>not to spoil here ) the ex-swimsuit model turned acquarian in Crescent City
>?

Good question, but one I guess it's up to Mr.. Forbeck to fess up on that 
one . . . but it would be a nice "coincidence", no?

>3. What powers would you allow a novice group and guide to use and which
>ones would you rule out due to the pure head ache level of running ?

For a starting group & GM, avoiding the power packages that require a lot of 
fiddling around might be a good idea; the previously mentioned Timetripper 
is at the head of that list.  Also perhaps the packages that really 
emphasize seldom used powers, such as the Smuggler, Forger or Interrogator.

>4. A flyer has metal wings that sprout from two long scars down the length
>of both arms whenever her power is activated ( my honeys character ). Would
>an obvious quirk 3 or 5 cover this ?


My opinion is that it's no more than a 3pt. quirk, if that.  The scars would 
be easily concealed by any long-sleeved garment(although extending them 
would no doubt ruin the clothing . . . ), and unless they were particularly 
nasty-looking, would probably not cause much more notice than tattoos or 
birthmarks of a decent size.

>5. Finally, has anyone got a mission for a bunch of novices to attempt that
>they could post me ? I would get the power shield but I blew my budget on
>Crescent City. Curse you stretch, ratmaster and paralyser packages, you 
>were
>too good to resist :).

Hmmm . . . the Power Shield adventure is a pretty tidy one, at that: it 
manages to stress all the points that new players to BNW would need, without 
being unfocussed or posing too hard a challenge for beginners.  The best 
would be to peruse the websites, most being maintained by frequent 
contributors here    :)

And curse no the Ratmaster!  I like that package, although for the life of 
me, I don't know why . . .

>Finally, I extend the offer again to anyone who wants character drawings 
>for
>themselves or their websites. Done dirt cheap - okay free - but mr forbeck
>better be hearing my praises afterwards. ;)

Free is pretty darn affordable, but be careful what you ask for; you may 
find your services in high demand!

>Cheers,
>
>Cameron Twine
>
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