Savage Worlds Adventure Edition - Basic Character Creation

[@omegaminoseer4539]

This was an eloquently written script. GM Lee, you did an excellent job with demonstrating how Jack and his character animated beyond the page, creating a massively engaging character and script to do so. I can't wait to see Jack continue on his quests for honor!

[@j-3388]

One note regarding Hindrances - you can take twelve Hindrances if you want; the limit is only on points to spend during character creation. More hindrances can help flesh out the character more, and can also give you more opportunities to earn Bennies during play.

[@GameMasterLee]

Actually you’re limited to 4 points in Hindrances per the rules - page 9 of the SWADE core rules: “…up to 4 points of Hindrances.”

[@Havasi91]

@@GameMasterLee If you read just a few lines below that it says "You can take more hindrances if you want, but the maximum benefit is 4 points".

[@GameMasterLee]

Correct!! I misunderstood the OP’s initial comment.

[@PoliusPlays]

This was incredibly useful. Thank you. I'm looking to run an urban fantasy setting in the style of the old Urban Arcana that d20 Modern introduced back when I first started playing TTRPGs, and it looks like this would be the best system for it, even just using the base rules.

[@jaypinjp]

GM Lee, you're really good at this. It's a shame you disappeared!

[@GameMasterLee]

Well I've been away for a bit but not entirely gone. New video launching soon!

[@figarotriana3989]

You Will keep posting this series?

[@GameMasterLee]

Yessir! 4 new vids in the past month!

[@robinroberts2568]

Awesome!

[@drweeks26]

I'd sure like to see a Deadlands themed character creation!

[@GameMasterLee]

I’m looking to create a weird west and Wild West themed setting video one of these days that will include character creation for players and NPCs.

[@CurlyHairedRogue]

Dunno if you’re still making these videos, but I absolutely would love to see the fantasy companion gone over.

[@GameMasterLee]

Just purchased for Foundry VTT so let’s take a look at that. Also, check out the soon to be released part two of my Chase Rules video for some FC content.

[@Hexamus]

I'm learning so much! I can't wait to start my Deadlands campaign! Thank you so much for these!

[@GameMasterLee]

Terrific!!

[@xeltanni8999]

GM Lee: "Next is Race, and that's a pretty easy decision since this is a traditional 1930's pulp campaign." Me: "Oh, well, yeah that IS an easy choice then. Obviously you want to be wh-" GM Lee: "Jack is a Human." Me: "-uman! Human! I was going to say 'Human'!"

[@Myrborg]

Great video yet again! I'm excited for Eberron, so if you ever have a chance to do a video on how Savage Worlds work with that setting, that would make this new subscriber very happy. Big smile and best regards from Norway!

[@andrevieira1402]

GM Lee, you are a lifesaver! I'm switching from D&D 5e to SWADE for the next campaign I'm running as the DM. Except for one player, no one has ever played SW, so I'll send your videos to them to help them get a feel of the system before our session Zero! I'm excited for the rules of combat video, as well as a possible Powers and Magic one. Keep it up sir, love from Brazil!!

[@GameMasterLee]

Wow! Thanks!! Combat video is in progress as we speak, I hope to have that up Sunday. Good luck with the transfer. I currently run a Pulp campaign with SWADE but plan to switch my 5E campaign over as well in the next couple of months.

[@deathmetalbard]

I think it would be interesting to look at the world building stuff in the companion book

[@GameMasterLee]

Is there a particular companion book? I think I’d like to look at all of them.

[@Welpthatdidntwork]

I’m gearing up for a Slipstream campaign. Would love to see a video on that.

[@mundungus23]

Excellent, clear explanation! Some things I'd like to see in future videos: The Last Parsec (perhaps including conversion from SWEX to SWADE) Powers Chases

[@VICT0RLAZL0]

Very good video 👍 Savage Rifts 😉 Teach me how to run that effectively 🙏

[@GameMasterLee]

Thanks! Getting a few RIFTS requests so it’s on the list for upcoming videos.

[@jamespuckett9753]

And the excellence continues. This is really good.

[@JackDFrozen]

This is so helpful, thanks

[@GameMasterLee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@craigpriestley7990]

Deadlands! I will be starting off my SW experience by running a deadlands game! Your videos are super awesome and helpful!

[@GameMasterLee]

Thanks very much! Working on a Basic Combat video as we speak! Stay tuned…

[@Gildashard]

Great video and excellent presentation.

[@GameMasterLee]

Thanks for your kind words and support.

[@ian612]

Great video! My group is considering switching from Shadowrun to Savage Worlds for our Cyberpunk game that we run in Foundry, and your videos are super helpful.

[@GameMasterLee]

Thanks! What are some of the modules you use for your games?

[@ian612]

@@GameMasterLee We keep it mostly plain but with a few enhancers like Quick Insert, Dungeon Draw, Wall Enhancement, and PopOut, as well as a couple SWADE-specific ones like Ultimate Condition Changer and the Core Rules and Sprawlrunners content modules.

[@GameMasterLee]

Sounds like me. In fact, I just released a Foundry video!

[@muddymudstar]

A really great video, even though I don't use Foundry. Since there are already a lot of videos on well-known settings, it would be nice to present less well-known - but no less good - settings. I'm thinking of Monster Hunters' Club for example - or The After...

[@GameMasterLee]

Great suggestion. I started these videos because when I wanted to learn SWADE there weren’t enough videos… now I’m making the ones I’d want to see. I’ll certainly try and give some love to less exposed settings in future videos.

[@H.Blackfyre]

Hey GM Lee, love your Vids! Can you make one about Interface Zero? I am struggling a bit with the character creation. Thx!

[@GameMasterLee]

It might be a while before I can drill down that specific - plus I don’t own Interface Zero yet. What are you struggling with?

[@H.Blackfyre]

​@@GameMasterLeeMostly about weapons, armor, and items in general, but also occupations and cyberware. My GM recommended that I play as one of the archetypes the book has, but I decided to create my own.

[@TheAgr08]

Wonderfully made tutorial that's easy to follow. Looking forward to more.

[@GameMasterLee]

Thanks! Video on Basic Combat coming shortly!

[@thiagovivaldi]

Dude, your videos are AMAZING! Thank you so much!

[@hikikomicklori9290]

For the additional character creation option, if you want to stay with a Pinnacle product try Flash Gordon. For a non Pinnacle product you can try creating a character in the Stingers and Spores setting.

[@GameMasterLee]

Thanks - terrific suggestions! I loved reading the original newspaper comics for Flash Gordon compiled in a giant book at the library.

[@christophermurray9777]

RIFTS for SW would be cool

[@Havasi91]

Great video! What I find the most difficult with the character creation is the sheer amount of edges and hindrances, and some are very similar to each other. If I have a character in mind, and start reading from the start, I might pick something that is kind of right, and actually miss a better edge that's further back. When creating your first character there is a lot of reading involved when you come to that part. I imagine I will be getting quicker as I slowly remember what edges and hindrances there are, hehe.

[@GameMasterLee]

I agree - my first ever character I’d write completely different now. But that’s the fun part of the number of Edges and Hindrances is your ability to to make a character that’s unique and exactly what you want. And hey, get that better Edge with your next Advance!

[@blakecroft259]

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[@blakecroft259]

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[@militarymann01]

One thing my group does is, your character is never really locked in. If you start with a character and after the session you can make alterations up to and including starting over. Once you've made a character you enjoy we allow modifications between sessions so if you took an edge you don't quite like you're allowed to change it. This comes with the caviat that you need GM approval and you can't just keep showing up with completely different characters every session.

[@GreybeardsWargaming]

Excellent, please keep adding content

[@BrotherhoodOfDisfunction]

Keep the videos coming.

[@DeepFriedwater1]

I know this is an old video but can I still use this guide for the first edition of the game?

[@brads2041]

Am I correct that Jack would get a free edge because he is human? You swapped two edges for attributes but didn't pick the 3rd edge. Nevermind. At the end I saw the woodsman edge

[@GameMasterLee]

Correct - humans get an edge as their ancestry benefit for being adaptable.

[@OJ-2-T0N3]

RIFTS!!! 🙌

[@j-3388]

If I understand correctly, you can spend four Hindrance points in starting funds, and each adds 200%. So the first point triples starting funds, and each additional adds the same amount.

[@GameMasterLee]

No, per the rules on page 9, for 1 point you can gain starting funds equal to twice the starting amount. So $500 becomes $1,000. If you were to do this multiple times, you’d still only be adding to the starting funds, not the new total created by previously spent Hindrance points.

[@Havasi91]

@@GameMasterLee This is tricky wording. It says "you gain ADDITIONAL starting funds equal to twice your setting's starting amount". I would interpret that as each point adds 2xStarting. So if starting is 500$, each Hindrance Point would add 1000$. So spending 1 point would make your starting total 1500$, 2 points 2500$, and so forth.

[@GameMasterLee]

It is tricky wording but each GM can interpret how they like.

[@pauldimitrievich9726]

How about a Crystal Heart operative?

[@GameMasterLee]

I have no idea what that is.

[@TCViper8618]

How about a Pirate setting?

[@GameMasterLee]

Not a setting per se, but naval combat will be a scenario in my upcoming Chase Rules Part 2 video. As for more well stay tuned!

[@bishopscatacomb9217]

ETU and Mercenaries

[@derekfurr8462]

Great video, I would love to see you cover the Eberron setting.

[@GameMasterLee]

Noted!

[@VAHelix]

Necessary Evil, and Last Parsec

[@spelmyst]

How about "Lost Parsec"?

[@Soveliss74]

Deadlands! Do Deadlands