Doc Samson Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I am making a character for a game that is a superhuman psychologist (similar to my namesake). I like the idea of being recruited by law enforcement to help them on cases involving criminally insane supervillains, like the psychologist on Law and Order but with supers. I think it would be a good plot hook for the GM to use. How would you write this up? Watched by Law Enforcement? A Law Enforcement DNPC? A Social Complication? I see it as more of a one-sided relationship (they call me but I can't call them). Is it just a 0 pt. background element? Thanks in advance for replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosshairCollie Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Re: How would you write this up? Are you obligated to help them? Are there negative consequences if you refuse or are unable to assist them? You use the word 'recruited', which implies to me that you have no, or limited, choice in the matter. If this is the case, then I'd probably go with a Social Limitation ('At the beck and call of (name of organization)', a variant of Subject to Orders). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Re: How would you write this up? If all they do is call you, it's just background, and this would be my first choice on how to handle it. After a few jobs for them, I'd give you a free perk of a contact within the agency. If they watch you, then you get points. Do they watch any other consulting psychologists, or are they perhaps watching you because you are superhuman? If they require you to maintain certain credentials or act in a certain manner (they won't hire you if you work for known villains, have to attend regular Monday meetings, etc), then it might be worth some points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RexMundi Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Re: How would you write this up? How about using the Contacts set up, then tie it into some professional reputation. ~Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper-Man Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Re: How would you write this up? Since it's your character you get to decide whether it is a collection of Perks, 'neutral' background info, Complications or Perks & Complications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RexMundi Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Re: How would you write this up? I'd still run with a Contact setup..... ~Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQuestionMan Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Re: How would you write this up? Psionic Surgery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RexMundi Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Re: How would you write this up? Psionic Surgery Well I suppose.....if you want to be mean about it, heh. Granted it would explain why everyone wants to hire the guy to consult. ~Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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