Snake Sneak
Posts: 110
Joined: Monday, 20th December 2010, 21:11
Race suggestion
Name:
Mutant/Changeling/something else?
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Start with 3 bad mutations.
I decided on this because you can't start with any good mutations or it will be scummed to death. Also, early bad mutations is an interesting situation you are unlikely to encounter otherwise. They should be chosen such that each possible set of mutations is about as bad as any other. (Str-1, Dex-1, Int-1 shouldn't be possible for example since its too weak and someone might scum for this kind of start)
On level up:
(your new level + 3)% replace one bad mutation with a good mutation
(rest of the time) gain a random mutation
This scales from unlikely to more likely as you get closer to 27. It should be difficult to scum since the "good" effect is less likely at low levels. Also you will tend towards a better mutation set over time.
Other ideas:
Since your body is suceptible to mutation, sources of resist mutation can be 50% effective on the race. It will still be a good idea to wear it against known mutaters, but its protection will be less effective.
There can be a 10% chance that the mutations gained on level-up are permanent.
At level 27 all mutations become permenant (This might be problematic if it encourages draining yourself at level 26 until you have a really awsome set of mutations, however) Maybe instead it happens at a random level above 20?
Aptitudes:
140 exp (same as a naga)
Very good at transmutations
Bad at conjurations, elemental magic, enchanting
Average at fighting/weapons, but +1 at least to unarmed combat