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Traits are among the most important aspects of a character. They are passive characteristics of a character that give them some sort of physical advantage.
Traits can originate from a character's body or be the result of magic applied to the character's body; they are also exclusively physical in nature even if the origin is magical.
For example, having amazing memory is not a viable Trait because it's esclusively a mental skill with no physical advantage; you can include this in the narrative description of your character without issue.
Traits aren't bought. Every character gains 2 new Traits every time their Rank increases.
When applying for a Trait or for any upgrade to an existing Technique, you must use the template found in this section. The Divinity Statue is the place where to post your application; if you have never created a thread there, you are allowed to create one. This thread will be valid for all your Characters.
If you're getting a new Trait at the Divinity Statue, you must copy, paste and fill in this template:
Then, you can describe the Trait you want to add to your character; it must include a name and a description. You can follow the same format used here.
Here's a rundown of some example Traits that you can use in your own application. Of course, these are just suggestions and you can always make your own or customise the description of any of those.
Demons are usually master shapeshifters. Humans have learned, over time, to harness the Gate of Transmutation to alter their physical form. Constructs may have been created to specifically change shape, and some weapons and even Devil Arms have shape altering abilities.
As a Trait, Shape-shifting allows your character to swap between two appearances. These appearances are equivalent from a technical point of view, and your character may retain all of their powers between them. However, in some cases, you may want to gain some extra advantage from this shapeshifting behaviour, such as gaining natural weapons or making use of an increased strength or size.
If your character has the Shape-shifting Trait, they can take advantage of it in two ways. First, you may create Aspects based off of shapeshifting abilities - for example, you may want to create an Aspect to transform into a select group of mammals or other animals, or one to turn your body parts into sharp weapons or other objects. This Aspect needs to be housed in a Combat Focus, as usual. This is a perfectly normal ruling, as Aspects often do come from Traits.
Alternatively, as a special ruling, you can buy additional forms the same way you would buy Crafted Arms (with the Upgrade Points system).
You can list the form under Crafted Arms, and you will be able to use any Trait-like or Aspect-like upgrades you put on this form as Traits and Aspects. However, you will lose any and all Traits and Aspects your character would normally have, for as long as they are transformed.
All the rules (including special rulings) just established for Character Traits apply to Devil Arm Traits and Trait-like Upgrades of Crafted Arms. Of course, some Traits that make sense for characters don't make sense for Arms and vice versa, but some can be adapted.
For example, an Arm can't have Inhuman Stamina as a Trait. It may not have "Inhuman" Toughness, but it may be particularly resilient towards incoming attacks; this is useful for shields and armour.
Here's a rundown of some common traits for Arms.
[attr="class","rules_title"]Traits
Traits are among the most important aspects of a character. They are passive characteristics of a character that give them some sort of physical advantage.
Traits can originate from a character's body or be the result of magic applied to the character's body; they are also exclusively physical in nature even if the origin is magical.
For example, having amazing memory is not a viable Trait because it's esclusively a mental skill with no physical advantage; you can include this in the narrative description of your character without issue.
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Traits aren't bought. Every character gains 2 new Traits every time their Rank increases.
When applying for a Trait or for any upgrade to an existing Technique, you must use the template found in this section. The Divinity Statue is the place where to post your application; if you have never created a thread there, you are allowed to create one. This thread will be valid for all your Characters.
[attr="class","rules_focus"]If you're creating a new character, you will have 2 traits at your disposal. One of them may be fixed by the Race you have chosen; to learn more about Races on Buried Light, click here.
Free traits can be customised as you see fit, following the guidelines outlined in this post.
Free traits can be customised as you see fit, following the guidelines outlined in this post.
If you're getting a new Trait at the Divinity Statue, you must copy, paste and fill in this template:
[b]Username:[/b]
[b]Character:[/b]
[b]App Link:[/b]
- Username: Your username on ProBoards.
- Character: The name of the character this upgrade is for.
- App Link: The link to the character's UPDATED Character App.
Then, you can describe the Trait you want to add to your character; it must include a name and a description. You can follow the same format used here.
[attr="class","rules_subtitle"]Common Traits
Here's a rundown of some example Traits that you can use in your own application. Of course, these are just suggestions and you can always make your own or customise the description of any of those.
[attr="class","bar_left"]Inhuman Strength
Through thorough training, natural disposition or some magical modification to your muscle structure, you are capable of imparting a lot more force onto objects in the world. You are capable of performing feats of strength that go well beyond what your peers can do, lifting heavier weights and throwing objects with a great deal more force.
Through thorough training, natural disposition or some magical modification to your muscle structure, you are capable of imparting a lot more force onto objects in the world. You are capable of performing feats of strength that go well beyond what your peers can do, lifting heavier weights and throwing objects with a great deal more force.
[attr="class","bar_left"]Inhuman Swiftness
Thanks to your biology or through acceleration magic, your body can run much faster than the average. You can run, jump, and generally move around much more swiftly than your peers; this, however, doesn't mean that your perception is heightened as well: even if you can move out of the way very quickly, it doesn't matter if your reaction times aren't as quick.
Thanks to your biology or through acceleration magic, your body can run much faster than the average. You can run, jump, and generally move around much more swiftly than your peers; this, however, doesn't mean that your perception is heightened as well: even if you can move out of the way very quickly, it doesn't matter if your reaction times aren't as quick.
[attr="class","bar_left"]Inhuman Toughness
You can push through pain and take a sound beating without it wearing you down. This may be because your body is very hard to damage, or maybe because your pain perception is reduced. Whatever the case may be, you can endure a bigger punishment than your peers and push through the pain, making you much tougher to beat.
You can push through pain and take a sound beating without it wearing you down. This may be because your body is very hard to damage, or maybe because your pain perception is reduced. Whatever the case may be, you can endure a bigger punishment than your peers and push through the pain, making you much tougher to beat.
[attr="class","bar_left"]Inhuman Stamina
Your body is very energy efficient, and you can go on performing high-intensity tasks for much longer than the average person. You can keep on running, fighting, training for much longer than your peers without getting tired, and it takes a lot to actually make you feel tired. Remember that this doesn't mean your body can't be worn down by all the extra work.
Your body is very energy efficient, and you can go on performing high-intensity tasks for much longer than the average person. You can keep on running, fighting, training for much longer than your peers without getting tired, and it takes a lot to actually make you feel tired. Remember that this doesn't mean your body can't be worn down by all the extra work.
[attr="class","bar_left"]Shape-shifting
Through access to Transmutation magic, or some other advanced form of shape mutation, you have mastered the ability to transform into something or someone else. This form generally has a different appearance than your normal form.
You may add a description of your alternate form here or in the physical appearance section of the Character App.
Through access to Transmutation magic, or some other advanced form of shape mutation, you have mastered the ability to transform into something or someone else. This form generally has a different appearance than your normal form.
You may add a description of your alternate form here or in the physical appearance section of the Character App.
[attr="class","bar_left"]Elemental Body
Your body is made out of something other than flesh and bone and holds together through technological or magical means. The substance that makes your body wouldn't normally be capable of forming a breathing, living being, or maybe even holding together into a consistent shape for that matter. Nevertheless, your body acts precisely like a normal, fleshy human or demon body. You may develop Aspects to alter your body's shape or to use the qualities of the substance to your advantage.
Your body is made out of something other than flesh and bone and holds together through technological or magical means. The substance that makes your body wouldn't normally be capable of forming a breathing, living being, or maybe even holding together into a consistent shape for that matter. Nevertheless, your body acts precisely like a normal, fleshy human or demon body. You may develop Aspects to alter your body's shape or to use the qualities of the substance to your advantage.
[attr="class","bar_left"]Improved Perception
One of your senses is vastly more sensitive than normal. You could have the smelling ability of a canine, and sniff out chemical compounds with just a few molecules; you could have some incredible hearing that allows you to pick up on the lowest of sounds; your eyesight could be so incredibly sharp that you could spot a camouflaging animal in a field from very far away.
One of your senses is vastly more sensitive than normal. You could have the smelling ability of a canine, and sniff out chemical compounds with just a few molecules; you could have some incredible hearing that allows you to pick up on the lowest of sounds; your eyesight could be so incredibly sharp that you could spot a camouflaging animal in a field from very far away.
[attr="class","bar_left"]Large Body (4+ meters)
Your body is quite large if compared to the average humanoid. Your increased size means you're much heavier, of course, and you can use this high weight to gain an advantage over smaller opponents. Otherwise, your strength and toughness aren't impacted in any way, and they compare to the average human. On the flip side, a large body tends to make for a a better target and attracts a lot of attention.
Your body is quite large if compared to the average humanoid. Your increased size means you're much heavier, of course, and you can use this high weight to gain an advantage over smaller opponents. Otherwise, your strength and toughness aren't impacted in any way, and they compare to the average human. On the flip side, a large body tends to make for a a better target and attracts a lot of attention.
[attr="class","bar_left"]Tiny Body (40- centimeters)
Compared to a humanoid, your body is very small. You can fit into crevices that larger creatures would never be able to squeeze through, and your movements are naturally much nimbler due to your stature making you much harder to spot or hit. Your strength and toughness are still pretty much the same as any regular humanoid creature.
Compared to a humanoid, your body is very small. You can fit into crevices that larger creatures would never be able to squeeze through, and your movements are naturally much nimbler due to your stature making you much harder to spot or hit. Your strength and toughness are still pretty much the same as any regular humanoid creature.
[attr="class","rules_subtitle"]Special Ruling: Shapeshifting
Demons are usually master shapeshifters. Humans have learned, over time, to harness the Gate of Transmutation to alter their physical form. Constructs may have been created to specifically change shape, and some weapons and even Devil Arms have shape altering abilities.
As a Trait, Shape-shifting allows your character to swap between two appearances. These appearances are equivalent from a technical point of view, and your character may retain all of their powers between them. However, in some cases, you may want to gain some extra advantage from this shapeshifting behaviour, such as gaining natural weapons or making use of an increased strength or size.
If your character has the Shape-shifting Trait, they can take advantage of it in two ways. First, you may create Aspects based off of shapeshifting abilities - for example, you may want to create an Aspect to transform into a select group of mammals or other animals, or one to turn your body parts into sharp weapons or other objects. This Aspect needs to be housed in a Combat Focus, as usual. This is a perfectly normal ruling, as Aspects often do come from Traits.
Alternatively, as a special ruling, you can buy additional forms the same way you would buy Crafted Arms (with the Upgrade Points system).
You can list the form under Crafted Arms, and you will be able to use any Trait-like or Aspect-like upgrades you put on this form as Traits and Aspects. However, you will lose any and all Traits and Aspects your character would normally have, for as long as they are transformed.
[attr="class","rules_subtitle"]Devil Arm Traits, Trait-like Upgrades
All the rules (including special rulings) just established for Character Traits apply to Devil Arm Traits and Trait-like Upgrades of Crafted Arms. Of course, some Traits that make sense for characters don't make sense for Arms and vice versa, but some can be adapted.
For example, an Arm can't have Inhuman Stamina as a Trait. It may not have "Inhuman" Toughness, but it may be particularly resilient towards incoming attacks; this is useful for shields and armour.
Here's a rundown of some common traits for Arms.
[attr="class","bar_left"]Elemental Components
The Arm's main component is made out of a different material than what would be normal for an Arm of its type. Maybe the substance in question wouldn't be able to keep its shape, but in this Arm's case it does. Aspects may be developed to make use of this elemental power imbued within the weapon.
The Arm's main component is made out of a different material than what would be normal for an Arm of its type. Maybe the substance in question wouldn't be able to keep its shape, but in this Arm's case it does. Aspects may be developed to make use of this elemental power imbued within the weapon.
[attr="class","bar_left"]Infinite Ammo
The Arm can fire at will without being reloaded. This is the result of Conjuration magic simply summoning a new bullet into the chamber, or in some cases Elemental Mastery producing the required ammo when it isn't too complex. This is especially dangerous for some weapon types, and may not always be applicable.
The Arm can fire at will without being reloaded. This is the result of Conjuration magic simply summoning a new bullet into the chamber, or in some cases Elemental Mastery producing the required ammo when it isn't too complex. This is especially dangerous for some weapon types, and may not always be applicable.
[attr="class","bar_left"]Super Heavy
The Arm is extremely heavy, and can't be lifted by people who don't possess some sort of Inhuman Strength Trait. The Arm can deal more powerful blows if it's a weapon, and can resist better to being displaced if it's a protection.
The Arm is extremely heavy, and can't be lifted by people who don't possess some sort of Inhuman Strength Trait. The Arm can deal more powerful blows if it's a weapon, and can resist better to being displaced if it's a protection.
[attr="class","bar_left"]Shape-shifting
Through feats of engineering or Transmutation magic, this Arm can change into an alternate form. The form retains any and all abilities of the original, but usually falls into a different category of weapon or tool.
You may describe the alternative form in this Trait.
Through feats of engineering or Transmutation magic, this Arm can change into an alternate form. The form retains any and all abilities of the original, but usually falls into a different category of weapon or tool.
You may describe the alternative form in this Trait.
[attr="class","bar_left"]Resilient
The material this Arm is made of is extremely tough, or it has been made tough through magical or technological means. This allows the Arm to resist damage much more than any regular object of the same type.
The material this Arm is made of is extremely tough, or it has been made tough through magical or technological means. This allows the Arm to resist damage much more than any regular object of the same type.
