d20 Modern
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lurkerwithoutBack when this supplement first came out, an online friend expressed an interest in creating a d20Ghostbusters campaign using it. So thats the what we'll build for. Dr. Gregory Spengler, a cousin to franchise founder in New York with a doctorate in biology and a rabid interest in cryptozoogology. He'll have signed on as the "science guy" for the new Arizona Ghostbusters franchise...
We'll go with Planned Generation. All stats start at 8 and I have 25 points to spend to buy them up. To start we'll spend a big 16 to bump his Intelligence to 18. For the remaining 9 points, we'll buy Strength, Dexterity, Constitution and Charisma up to a slightly below average 9 at 1 point each. The last 5 points will buy him a Wisdom of 13...
The basic starting classes for d20 Modern are Strong, Fast, Tough, Smart, Dedicated and Charismatic. Obviously I'm going with Smart. Only a d6 Hit Die for that, giving him 5 starting hit points (6 -1 for low CON). All classes start with 2 Feats as well. d20 Modern also has Action Points, for a Smart Hero he gets 5 at 1st level...
In class skills for Smart are: Computer Use, Craft (chemical, electronic, mechanical, pharmaceutical, structural, visual art, writing), Dechiper Script, Demolitions, Disable Device, Forgery, Investigate, Knowledge (arcane lore, art, behavioral sciences, history, physical sciences, popular culture, business, civics, current events, earth and life sciences, history, streetwise, technology, theology and philosophy), Navigate, Progession, Read/Write Language, Research, Repair, Search and Speak Language. Starting skill points are (9 + Int modifier) x4, so 52...
I also get to choose a starting occupation. We'll go with Investigative. Which means he starts at a minimum age of 23. And he'll choose to an occupation skill bonus of +1 on checks involving Investigation and Research. His bonus feat's for that occupation are a choice between Brawl and Personal Firearms Proficiency. Given his lackluster physical stats, its probably best to keep danger at a distance so we'll go with guns. And lastly his Wealth Bonus is +2...
Dr. Spengler will have Computer Use: 4, Decipher Script: 4, Disable Device: 1, Demolitions: 1, Forgery: 1, Investigate: 4, Navigate: 4, Read/Write Languages - Latin: 3, Research: 4, Search: 4, Craft - Chemical: 1, Craft - Pharmaceutical: 1, Knowledge - Arcane Lore: 4, Knowledge - Earth & Life Sciences: 4, Knowledge - History: 2, Speak Language - Spanish, Japanese, Russian, French and German. All at 2...
At first level the Smart Hero starts out picking either Savant or Linguist from the Research Talent Tree. I'll go with Savant, adding his Class level to any skill check with Investigate. He gets the Simple Weapon Proficiency for free. His Base Attack Bonus is 0 as are Fortitude and Reflex Saves. His Will Save is a +1. He has a Defense Bonus of 0 and Reputation Bonus of +1...
And to finish for his two starting feats, the good doctor will take Educated for a +2 on Knowledge - Arcane Lore and Renown for a +3 Reputation bonus...
We'll go with Planned Generation. All stats start at 8 and I have 25 points to spend to buy them up. To start we'll spend a big 16 to bump his Intelligence to 18. For the remaining 9 points, we'll buy Strength, Dexterity, Constitution and Charisma up to a slightly below average 9 at 1 point each. The last 5 points will buy him a Wisdom of 13...
The basic starting classes for d20 Modern are Strong, Fast, Tough, Smart, Dedicated and Charismatic. Obviously I'm going with Smart. Only a d6 Hit Die for that, giving him 5 starting hit points (6 -1 for low CON). All classes start with 2 Feats as well. d20 Modern also has Action Points, for a Smart Hero he gets 5 at 1st level...
In class skills for Smart are: Computer Use, Craft (chemical, electronic, mechanical, pharmaceutical, structural, visual art, writing), Dechiper Script, Demolitions, Disable Device, Forgery, Investigate, Knowledge (arcane lore, art, behavioral sciences, history, physical sciences, popular culture, business, civics, current events, earth and life sciences, history, streetwise, technology, theology and philosophy), Navigate, Progession, Read/Write Language, Research, Repair, Search and Speak Language. Starting skill points are (9 + Int modifier) x4, so 52...
I also get to choose a starting occupation. We'll go with Investigative. Which means he starts at a minimum age of 23. And he'll choose to an occupation skill bonus of +1 on checks involving Investigation and Research. His bonus feat's for that occupation are a choice between Brawl and Personal Firearms Proficiency. Given his lackluster physical stats, its probably best to keep danger at a distance so we'll go with guns. And lastly his Wealth Bonus is +2...
Dr. Spengler will have Computer Use: 4, Decipher Script: 4, Disable Device: 1, Demolitions: 1, Forgery: 1, Investigate: 4, Navigate: 4, Read/Write Languages - Latin: 3, Research: 4, Search: 4, Craft - Chemical: 1, Craft - Pharmaceutical: 1, Knowledge - Arcane Lore: 4, Knowledge - Earth & Life Sciences: 4, Knowledge - History: 2, Speak Language - Spanish, Japanese, Russian, French and German. All at 2...
At first level the Smart Hero starts out picking either Savant or Linguist from the Research Talent Tree. I'll go with Savant, adding his Class level to any skill check with Investigate. He gets the Simple Weapon Proficiency for free. His Base Attack Bonus is 0 as are Fortitude and Reflex Saves. His Will Save is a +1. He has a Defense Bonus of 0 and Reputation Bonus of +1...
And to finish for his two starting feats, the good doctor will take Educated for a +2 on Knowledge - Arcane Lore and Renown for a +3 Reputation bonus...
