Heroica RPG Rules & FAQ

[Capt.JohnPaul]

OOC: Are we permitted to change actions after they have been posted?

.Yes until the round is posted.

[StickFig]

RE: Stick man's question in 102 (sorry, quoting is a pain on mobile):

Nerwen already has +1 Hinckwell rep from another Quest; by taking another +1 Hinckwell and then +1 Shadeaux, she ends up with a total of +1 to both, meaning Nerwen would only need one more from either one to unlock the or Expert Class.

Is that how it works? I thought reputation worked like this:

____________3_2_1_0_1_2_3___________

HINCKWELL <- - - -|- - - -> SHADEAUX

BONAPARTE <- - - -|- - - -> JI PEI

ZIEGFRIED <- - - -|- - - -> INVISION

So that if Nerwen already had +1 Hinckwell rep, her bar looks like this:

____________3_2_1_0_1_2_3___________

HINCKWELL <- - -|- - - - -> SHADEAUX

Then she takes the Hinckwell rep, so her bar looks like this:

____________3_2_1_0_1_2_3___________

HINCKWELL <- -|- - - - - -> SHADEAUX

So then if she takes the Shadeaux rep, her bar goes back where she started:

____________3_2_1_0_1_2_3___________

HINCKWELL <- - -|- - - - -> SHADEAUX

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That said, I think it would be better if reputation worked like this:

___________0_1_2_3__

HINCKWELL: |- - - ->

SHADEAUX: |- - - ->

BONAPARTE: |- - - ->

JI PEI: |- - - ->

ZIEGFRIED: |- - - ->

INVISION: |- - - ->

WOLFGANG: |- - - ->

That way, it would be up to QMs to decide how the reputation plays out. For example, in #102, there's no way for the Hinckwells to know that the characters' reputation with the Shadeaux was going up, or vice versa. We worked for both. So Nerwen and the rest should be able to get both reputations, meaning Nerwen's final graph looks like this:

___________0_1_2_3__

HINCKWELL: - -|- ->

SHADEAUX: -|- - ->

[CMP]

It's not that simple. Whenever your reputation goes up for the Hinckwells, your Shadeuax reputation decreases by 1, but the minimum is at 0.

So Nerwen would have Good reputation with both factions.

It's possible to have Great reputation with the Hinckwells and Good reputation with the Shadeuax at the same time if you're dedicated enough.

[StickFig]

It's not that simple. Whenever your reputation goes up for the Hinckwells, your Shadeuax reputation decreases by 1, but the minimum is at 0.

Ok, cool. ...That's too hard to graph hahahaha.

[Lind Whisperer]

Speaking of the Shadeaux:

How do you get a dragon? Do you just enter the training room, and come out with one? And are they strictly for battle rolls, or is it alright to RP them a little bit?

[StickFig]

How do you get a dragon? Do you just enter the training room, and come out with one? And are they strictly for battle rolls, or is it alright to RP them a little bit?

This post should answer your questions.

[Flare]

Speaking of the Shadeaux:

How do you get a dragon? Do you just enter the training room, and come out with one? And are they strictly for battle rolls, or is it alright to RP them a little bit?

Your character must become the Dragoon class.

[Asphalt]

I'm sorry about this probably obvious question, but is anything that is not a weapon considered an artifact? ie. armor, hats, gloves, boots etc? OR are only items listed as having magical powers considered artifacts? And how do you know if it is an artifact or not if it has no powers listed?

[Kintobor]

Generally the item will say "Artefact" in it's description. Some artefacts are simple stat modifiers or provide immunities to certain effects, while others have more complex purposes. The Catsuit per example makes the wearer have a 1/3 chance to avoid free hits, damage, and countering, while the Ethereal Cloak simple adds 2 more points of SP and 4 more points of Maximum Ether. If the item has no description, ask your QM. It may just be a mistake on their part.

[Asphalt]

The question came up over wearing a Tricorne hat and Light armor at the same time at level three. Neither have Artifact in the description or a magical effect.

[Kintobor]

Both items are still considered as artefacts, since they still give you a bonus to your stats that is consistent. It doesn't need to have a "magical effect" to be considered an artefact; if it gives of a constant effect, it's an artefact. Consumable's are one use items, once you use them, there gone. Does that make sense?

Edited September 8, 2014 by Kintobor

[Asphalt]

So ANY armor that gives SP is considered to be an artifact

[Kintobor]

With the exception of Shields, which are only usable by knights, yes, and since your not at level 10 yet, you can only equip one artefact. Remember, if it's a constant effect, it's always an artefact, even ones that just give you SP bonuses.

Edited September 8, 2014 by Kintobor

[Asphalt]

ok, that clears it all up. Thank you.

[CMP]

Special Guard, however, should. I don't know why I always forget it - it's a useful skill and I also have it.

Isn't Special Guard specifically for negative effects?

[Waterbrick Down]

Ethereal enemies are immune to all elements, so a fire etereal enemy would still be immune to all elements, correct?

[CMP]

Ethereal enemies are immune to all elements, so a fire etereal enemy would still be immune to all elements, correct?

No, they would take normal damage from water and rock elemental damage.

Don't think of it as being immune to all elements, just think of it as just another enemy type that happens to be strong against every element.

Edited September 8, 2014 by CallMePie

[Zepher]

Isn't Special Guard specifically for negative effects?

Yes. So both Chrome and I were wrong, and you are right. I will never learn the rules to this game.

[KotZ]

Asphalt, I added in on your inventory and equipment "bodywear" on the armor so you and others in the future don't get confused.

[Asphalt]

Thanks, sorry for the initial confusion.

[Actaeon]

Searched around for the answer for this and couldn't find the answer, so I'll ask it here. How exactly is reputation scaled? Right now Actaeon has +1 with both Shadeaux and the Wolf Gang. Does that mean he has a "Good" reputation with them? If so, is +2 "Great"?

[CMP]

Searched around for the answer for this and couldn't find the answer, so I'll ask it here. How exactly is reputation scaled? Right now Actaeon has +1 with both Shadeaux and the Wolf Gang. Does that mean he has a "Good" reputation with them? If so, is +2 "Great"?

Yes.

[Quarryman]

Searched around for the answer for this and couldn't find the answer, so I'll ask it here. How exactly is reputation scaled? Right now Actaeon has +1 with both Shadeaux and the Wolf Gang. Does that mean he has a "Good" reputation with them? If so, is +2 "Great"?

+1: Good

+2: Great

+3: Outstanding

[CMP]

Siercon walks up to the counter "I would like to buy the arm mounted shield, but first I have a couple questions about it if you don't mind."

Siercon Continues. "It says 'shield' in the name, I assume you can upgrade it's SP as it is a defensive shield? Lastly, when I am able to carry a full size shield, I assume this can attach to my arm as an 'accessory' whilst my shield is held in the hand, thus both can be equipped at the same time?"

"If this is correct, I would like to buy the arm mounted shield please."

The Arm-Mounted Shield is an artifact and has nothing to do with an actual shield. You can't upgrade it but can equip both it and an actual shield at the same time.

[Brickdoctor]

Siercon walks up to the counter "I would like to buy the arm mounted shield, but first I have a couple questions about it if you don't mind."

Siercon Continues. "It says 'shield' in the name, I assume you can upgrade it's SP as it is a defensive shield? Lastly, when I am able to carry a full size shield, I assume this can attach to my arm as an 'accessory' whilst my shield is held in the hand, thus both can be equipped at the same time?"

I agree that it's confusing, but you can't upgrade the SP of the Arm Shield except with Bright Polish. You can use it at the same time as a regular shield, though.