Special Request Race: Kanthrop
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Special Request Race: Kanthrop
Yes folks, that's right, those darn special request races are actually getting closer and closer to getting done. We may not get them out all at once, but we WILL be releasing at least two of them by the end of June.
In that vein, since the Kanthrop are the closest to completion, we're going to open the floor to your questions about the Special Request Races in general and the Kanthrop in particular.
The floor is yours.. Ask away.
In that vein, since the Kanthrop are the closest to completion, we're going to open the floor to your questions about the Special Request Races in general and the Kanthrop in particular.
The floor is yours.. Ask away.
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*chuckles* Kanthrop are more like were-wolves then all out shape shifters.
They can shift into only one other form and it is an animal form. Different Kanthrop have different animal forms. So no, they have their own distinct identities
They can shift into only one other form and it is an animal form. Different Kanthrop have different animal forms. So no, they have their own distinct identities
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Well the actual culture and such is so far afield of your standard "were-anything" that calling them werewolves is pretty simplified, but for the sake of a mental image, it will do.
They have only two forms. So they either look like the animal they turn into, or they lookhuman, with animal like eyes.
They have only two forms. So they either look like the animal they turn into, or they lookhuman, with animal like eyes.
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Gah, no they aren't Hengeyokai either. Most Hengeyokai have 3 or more forms, including an anthromorphic one. (Realizes her Hengeyokai is not on her RPG book shelf and hmmms)
We specifically did NOT include an anthromorphic form to avoid comparisons with the White Wolf creations
True, I can point out similairties if I really wanted too, but then, the whole concept of werewolves is hardly the sole intellectual property of White Wolf anyways.
I could call them skin-changers, but thats a native myth, and I'd rather just stick to plain old Kanthrop. They warp into their two limited forms (that's what they call it, warping ) and that's about it
We specifically did NOT include an anthromorphic form to avoid comparisons with the White Wolf creations
True, I can point out similairties if I really wanted too, but then, the whole concept of werewolves is hardly the sole intellectual property of White Wolf anyways.
I could call them skin-changers, but thats a native myth, and I'd rather just stick to plain old Kanthrop. They warp into their two limited forms (that's what they call it, warping ) and that's about it
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Ah, then no. Definatly not - they are born in humanoid form and have to learn how to change forms. Takes them a long time and is pretty painful when they first learn, get's quicker and less painful as they get better at it.
EDIT:-There you go Tyg
EDIT:-There you go Tyg
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I'm also looking forward to requesting a Kanthrop now that my original character (Lartinol Redflower) has been archived. I'm assuming that it means I can have another character (Rubin Darius is my second, but now I guess he can be considered my first), so I guess I'll get planning out some basics in anticipation of the release of the Kanthrops.
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The basic requirements for a SPecial Request Race are as follows (ALthough they're subject to change, we're still hammering this bit out!):
-Mininum of 6 months playing time in Tazlure
-Must fill 2nd character slot. That means if you already have a 2nd PC you must give one up to get a SRR.
-No skills from a given up PC will transfer to your SRR. They start at basic, with the exception of the special skill packages many of them have.
-Mininum of 6 months playing time in Tazlure
-Must fill 2nd character slot. That means if you already have a 2nd PC you must give one up to get a SRR.
-No skills from a given up PC will transfer to your SRR. They start at basic, with the exception of the special skill packages many of them have.
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