darthbutternutz Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Let's say I have a character who is 5 feet tall and wanna make them 6 feet tall with a simple enchanted item. If I wasn't interested in any of the extra bonuses given by Growth, couldn't I just take Growth for like 3 or 4 points to achieve this? Or is there another way to do this? My ultimate goal is to make an item that turns the character into an ideal version of herself.... better looking, a little taller, a little more charismatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibear Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Re: Partial Growth Extra presence through a focus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthbutternutz Posted June 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Re: Partial Growth Extra presence through a focus? That will make the character a foot taller?? Can you explain please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibear Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Re: Partial Growth Hero is a special effect driven game. What you haves described is purely cosmetic according to hero rules. You can be anywhere between 4 and 9 feet tall without growth or shrinking. To grow a foot, in Hero terms, is purley cosmetic. If you say growing a foot makes you: -more visually striking (extra pre), -more pleasing on the eye (extra com) -but it only works through the amulet (focus) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Re: Partial Growth It could also be done as limited Shapechange Or even as a single level of Growth, heavily Limited to cut out the aspects you don't need. The question I have is, what benefit, if any, do you see the owner of the item having? Lucius Alexander The palindromedary has four feet and doesn't want to grow another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost-angel Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Re: Partial Growth I would go with either a Shapechange:Touch Group or as the Special Effects of whatever you see growing that extra foot in height provides. What do you envision going from 5' to 6' doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Waters Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Re: Partial Growth If anyone who met the character in either shorter or taller version would recognise them as the same character, then the only difference, presumably, between the shorter and taller version is increased characteristics. You could make being taller a special effect of the increased characteristics (PRE, COM, maybe STR even). If, however, they are not likely to be recognised as the same person, you could build it as a shapeshift, image or even an acting or disguise superskill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Samson Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Re: Partial Growth I would go with either a Shapechange:Touch Group or as the Special Effects of whatever you see growing that extra foot in height provides. What do you envision going from 5' to 6' doing? This, perhaps with makeover to add some COM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthbutternutz Posted June 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Re: Partial Growth The question I have is, what benefit, if any, do you see the owner of the item having? Roleplaying reasons mostly. The character who will own this artifact is going to be a scrawny, nerdy kid. The idea is, when he decides to use this item, he'll transform into this "better" version of himself while he's using it. I've been asking questions about this same item in another thread, but for different purposes, if you'd like to check it out. http://www.herogames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73196 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost-angel Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Re: Partial Growth changing appearance in this case is merely a Special Effect of turning on ones Powers (activating the artifact). Two examples: He-Man, goes through his transformation sequence, changes appearances, *poof* Captain Marvel - says Shazam and transforms from Billy Batson to CM. Neither of them purchase an ability to change, they just do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prestidigitator Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Re: Partial Growth I agree with GA. Unless it somehow disguises the character or otherwise changes his or her appearance in some other significant way, there's no need to charge points for it. Maybe a small Presence bonus if it makes them more imposing or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost-angel Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Re: Partial Growth Heck - even if it does (no one recognizes Superman)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prestidigitator Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Re: Partial Growth Heck - even if it does (no one recognizes Superman)... Because of those glasses that go so far toward changing his look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthbutternutz Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Re: Partial Growth Awesome, hopefully I'll get this character figured out soon enough.... Maybe I should've started with some simpler.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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