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|description=You suffer from a particular mental illness such as Dissociative Identity Disorder, some type of Schizophrenia, Depersonalization, Conversion Disorder, etc. The exact nature of the illness should be researched by the player and discussed with the GM to come to an agreement on effects and points value. Abnormal Psychology Journals and dictionaries provide excellent information. Sadly, the list to choose from is very long. | |description=You suffer from a particular mental illness such as Dissociative Identity Disorder, some type of Schizophrenia, Depersonalization, Conversion Disorder, etc. The exact nature of the illness should be researched by the player and discussed with the GM to come to an agreement on effects and points value. Abnormal Psychology Journals and dictionaries provide excellent information. Sadly, the list to choose from is very long. | ||
| − | Some | + | Some disorders include: |
===Paranoid=== | ===Paranoid=== | ||
| − | + | 6 points | |
| − | You have vague but intense fears that someone or something is out to get you. You never sit with your back to a doorway or window, always suspect you're being spied upon, feel unsafe in crowds, and have a hard time trusting anyone (+2 bonus | + | You have vague but intense fears that someone or something is out to get you. You never sit with your back to a doorway or window, always suspect you're being spied upon, feel unsafe in crowds, and have a hard time trusting anyone (+2 bonus to [[Discern]], [[Hide]], and [[Reaction]] rolls). Everyone except the [[Twitchy]], [[Coward|Cowardly]], or other Paranoiacs reacts negatively towards you (−2 difficulty on [[Intimidate]], [[Bluff]], [[Negotiate]], [[Seduce]], [[Disguise]], and [[Performance]] rolls). Have fun muttering to yourself and looking over your shoulder every two seconds. |
Goes very well with [[Hyperactive]] and [[Twitchy]]. | Goes very well with [[Hyperactive]] and [[Twitchy]]. | ||
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3 pts | 3 pts | ||
| − | Pain isn't so bad. It's actually kinda… fun. This attitude, should it become apparent, will be considered anything from a minor quirk to a serious and repulsive sexual deviation, depending on the individuals and cultures you encounter. Anyone aware of your fetish (and for fun's sake, don't hide it too well) will react negatively towards you (−2 penalty to | + | Pain isn't so bad. It's actually kinda… fun. This attitude, should it become apparent, will be considered anything from a minor quirk to a serious and repulsive sexual deviation, depending on the individuals and cultures you encounter. Anyone aware of your fetish (and for fun's sake, don't hide it too well) will react negatively towards you (−2 penalty to [[Seduce]], and [[Negotiate]], except [[Nymphomaniac|Nymphomaniacs]] and other Masochists. You receive a +1 to [[Taunt]] since you take all the joy out of being vicious. Sadists will be particularly irritated by you. |
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| + | Incompatible with the [[Damage Absorption]] [[Special Power]]. Why wouldn't you want to feel this blessed pain? | ||
===Phobia=== | ===Phobia=== | ||
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3 pts | 3 pts | ||
| − | Blood holds a strange fascination for you, and causing others pain gives you an illicit thrill. In any situation where you must stay your hand against a foe, you must make a [[Self-Control]] check | + | Blood holds a strange fascination for you, and causing others pain gives you an illicit thrill. In any situation where you must stay your hand against a foe, you must make a [[Self-Control]] check. If the foe is unarmed, unaware of your presence, or otherwise helpless, you take a -2 penalty on this check. Most reasonable beings will react to your sadism with fear and revulsion (−1 penalty to [[Leadership]], [[Negotiate]], and [[Seduce]]), but those disdainful of mercy will approve (+1 bonus). Because you are especially frightful in your pursuit of dealing out dollops of pain, you receive a +1 to [[Intimidate]]. |
Incompatible with [[Soft Hearted]] and [[Peacemaker]]/Pacifist. | Incompatible with [[Soft Hearted]] and [[Peacemaker]]/Pacifist. | ||
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===Other Mental Illnesses=== | ===Other Mental Illnesses=== | ||
| − | * Narcissistic personality disorder ( | + | * Narcissistic personality disorder (6 pts), a preoccupation with one's pride, vanity and self-importance (-2 to [[Leadership]], [[Seduce]], and resisting [[Taunt]]). |
* Dependant personality disorder (2 pts), an excessive need to be taken care of leading to submissive and fearful behavior (-2 to [[Fear Save]]). | * Dependant personality disorder (2 pts), an excessive need to be taken care of leading to submissive and fearful behavior (-2 to [[Fear Save]]). | ||
| − | * Chronic Depression (2 pts) | + | * Chronic Depression (2 pts) This Fault gives you a -1 penalty to [[Seduce]] and [[Leadership]]. |
* Hypochondriasis (2 pts), the diagnosis of yourself as persistently sick (-2 [[Vitality]]) | * Hypochondriasis (2 pts), the diagnosis of yourself as persistently sick (-2 [[Vitality]]) | ||
| − | * Obsessive-Compulsive disorder ( | + | * Obsessive-Compulsive disorder (2 pts), which causes you to compulsively perform actions not of your volition very frequently (-2 to Self Control). |
| − | * PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, | + | * PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, 3 pts), under which you may be reminded of a horrible past event and irrationally relive your actions (-2 to Madness Saves). Goes well with [[Addict]] and [[Nightmares]]. |
| − | * D.I.D. (Dissociative Identity Disorder, | + | * D.I.D. (Dissociative Identity Disorder, 5 pts), the fluctuation of consciousness between two or more separate, functioning identities. If your GM is feeling generous, he or she might allow you to actually have different character sheets for each personality (in this case, all physical attributes and Trumps/Faults would be the same.) |
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Revision as of 19:22, 22 February 2009
Mental Fault
You suffer from a particular mental illness such as Dissociative Identity Disorder, some type of Schizophrenia, Depersonalization, Conversion Disorder, etc. The exact nature of the illness should be researched by the player and discussed with the GM to come to an agreement on effects and points value. Abnormal Psychology Journals and dictionaries provide excellent information. Sadly, the list to choose from is very long.
Some disorders include:
Paranoid
6 points
You have vague but intense fears that someone or something is out to get you. You never sit with your back to a doorway or window, always suspect you're being spied upon, feel unsafe in crowds, and have a hard time trusting anyone (+2 bonus to Discern, Hide, and Reaction rolls). Everyone except the Twitchy, Cowardly, or other Paranoiacs reacts negatively towards you (−2 difficulty on Intimidate, Bluff, Negotiate, Seduce, Disguise, and Performance rolls). Have fun muttering to yourself and looking over your shoulder every two seconds.
Goes very well with Hyperactive and Twitchy.
Incompatible with Everybodys Best Friend.
Masochist
3 pts
Pain isn't so bad. It's actually kinda… fun. This attitude, should it become apparent, will be considered anything from a minor quirk to a serious and repulsive sexual deviation, depending on the individuals and cultures you encounter. Anyone aware of your fetish (and for fun's sake, don't hide it too well) will react negatively towards you (−2 penalty to Seduce, and Negotiate, except Nymphomaniacs and other Masochists. You receive a +1 to Taunt since you take all the joy out of being vicious. Sadists will be particularly irritated by you.
Incompatible with the Damage Absorption Special Power. Why wouldn't you want to feel this blessed pain?
Phobia
3 pts
You irrationally fear a specific object, activity, or situation. You are paralyzed whenever confronted with the object of your Phobia. A Fate point must be spent to overcome terror and get past the phobia, else you will seek the easiest and quickest way directly away from the object. Common Phobias include Agoraphobia, fear of wide open spaces; Arachnophobia, fear of spiders and arachnids; Necrophobia, fear of corpses and death; and Zoophobia, fear of animals.
Sadist
3 pts
Blood holds a strange fascination for you, and causing others pain gives you an illicit thrill. In any situation where you must stay your hand against a foe, you must make a Self-Control check. If the foe is unarmed, unaware of your presence, or otherwise helpless, you take a -2 penalty on this check. Most reasonable beings will react to your sadism with fear and revulsion (−1 penalty to Leadership, Negotiate, and Seduce), but those disdainful of mercy will approve (+1 bonus). Because you are especially frightful in your pursuit of dealing out dollops of pain, you receive a +1 to Intimidate.
Incompatible with Soft Hearted and Peacemaker/Pacifist.
Other Mental Illnesses
- Narcissistic personality disorder (6 pts), a preoccupation with one's pride, vanity and self-importance (-2 to Leadership, Seduce, and resisting Taunt).
- Dependant personality disorder (2 pts), an excessive need to be taken care of leading to submissive and fearful behavior (-2 to Fear Save).
- Chronic Depression (2 pts) This Fault gives you a -1 penalty to Seduce and Leadership.
- Hypochondriasis (2 pts), the diagnosis of yourself as persistently sick (-2 Vitality)
- Obsessive-Compulsive disorder (2 pts), which causes you to compulsively perform actions not of your volition very frequently (-2 to Self Control).
- PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, 3 pts), under which you may be reminded of a horrible past event and irrationally relive your actions (-2 to Madness Saves). Goes well with Addict and Nightmares.
- D.I.D. (Dissociative Identity Disorder, 5 pts), the fluctuation of consciousness between two or more separate, functioning identities. If your GM is feeling generous, he or she might allow you to actually have different character sheets for each personality (in this case, all physical attributes and Trumps/Faults would be the same.)
