Re: Followers at character creation.

From: David Dunham <david_at_...>
Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2005 11:04:07 -0800


Victor

>When using the narrative method of character creation and detailing
>followers, how much needs to be said about the follower?
>
>Is writing, "Also with Kasdeck is Dravdul, a whinny scribe and
>initiate of Danvodri the Ibis." the same as writing, "Also with
>Kasdeck is Dravdul, his scribe."
>
>The flavor text is different, of course, but would the finial outcome,
>ability wise, be any different depending on how I wrote it?

I think technically, no. (I often end up with partly-defined followers, though I suppose often they're gained in the game.)

>Bit of calcification: Does what I put in my write up effect the
>abilities my followers have or what abilities I can give them?

However, since you wrote words you didn't have to, I'd give Dravdul whiny for free. And since he gets only one keyword, maybe an ability from the other one for free.

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David Dunham
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