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A source of light unless you have darkvision
Don't think its been brought up, but Infrared Sensors only cost 200 cr., and half of all "starting armor" has at least one upgrade slot.
If you're really struggling to find a useful way to spend all 1000 cr. like the OP is, dropping some of it on a hands-free "light source" that won't scream out "I'm here, space-spiders, come eat me!" could potentially pay dividends.
If you're really struggling to find a useful way to spend all 1000 cr. like the OP is, dropping some of it on a hands-free "light source" that won't scream out "I'm here, space-spiders, come eat me!" could potentially pay dividends.
I wasn't having trouble spending it all. I was looking to see what I might have missed. It is easy to spend remaining money -- just buy more ammo!
Dotting for later
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*- 16 Str and Heavy Armor Proficiency
*- Tradition!
**- 14 Str and Heavy Armor Proficiency
Correction to the shirren mechanic:
Custom Rig Upgrades (comm unit upgraded to Tier 1 Computer with Control Module, Range I, Self Charging I, and Alarm; 84 cr)
Looking more closely at the rules for computers, that should be:
Custom Rig Upgrades (comm unit upgrated to Tier 1 Computer with Control Module (Tier 2 Computer), Range I, Self-Charging I, and Alarm; 105 cr).
Remaining credstick balance should be 13 cr.
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Hmmm bought a smoke grenade to use as a shield against lasers as well as cover escape if things went to Hel.
Would have had more credits, but I spent $400 on prosthetic limbs, so that I could be augmented for story reasons. :/
Prepping [redacted], here are 3 characters' equipment loadouts at 1st level:
Equipment - consumer backpack, hygiene kit, travel clothing, 11 R2Es, 1 personal comm unit, 1 flashlight (2 bulk plus 3 L bulk [3.3 bulk if carried], 35 cr) - total 4.3 bulk carried/worn equipment
1 suit of second skin armor (250 cr, L bulk, 0 ACP, +1 EAC, +2 KAC)
1 survival knife (95 cr, L bulk, WQ: analog, operative) Melee +1 (1d4+1 S)
1 tactical semi-automatic pistol (260 cr, L bulk; WQ: analog) Ranged +2 (1d6 P; 30’ range incr; shots: 9 small arm rounds)
1 basic medkit (100 cr, 1 bulk)
2 mk 1 frag grenades (70 cr, L bulk (2))
1 set of trapsmith’s tools (20 cr, L bulk)
2 mk 1 serums of healing (100 cr, L bulk (2), cures 1d8 hp ea.)
45 small arm rounds (60 cr, L bulk (2)) - 5 9-shot magazines
2 consumer backpacks each holding 2 weeks’ field rations (10 cr, 3 bulk each = 6 bulk to carry both - these are not meant to be carried long-term) = carrying 11 bulk
Equipment - consumer backpack, hygiene kit, travel clothing, 11 R2Es, 1 personal comm unit, 1 flashlight (2 bulk plus 3 L bulk [3.3 bulk if carried], 35 cr) - total of 4.8 bulk carried/worn equipment
1 suit of second skin armor (250 cr, L bulk, 0 ACP, +1 EAC, +2 KAC)
1 survival knife (95 cr, L bulk, WQ: analog, operative) Melee +0 (1d4 S)
1 tactical semi-automatic pistol (260 cr, L bulk; WQ: analog) Ranged +2 (1d6 P; 30’ range incr; shots: 9 small arm rounds)
1 basic medkit (100 cr, 1 bulk)
2 mk 1 frag grenades (70 cr, L bulk (2))
1 hacking toolkit, 1 engineer’s toolkit, 1 set of trapsmith’s tools (60 cr, L bulk (3))
1 mk 1 serum of healing (50 cr, 1d8 hp cured, L bulk)
45 small arm rounds (60 cr, L bulk (2)) - 5 9-shot magazines
1 fire extinguisher (15 cr, L bulk) and 3 recharges (5 cr, L bulk (3))
Equipment - consumer backpack, hygiene kit, travel clothing, 11 R2Es, 1 personal comm unit, 1 flashlight (2 bulk plus 3 L bulk [3.3 bulk if carried], 35 cr) - total of 5 bulk in carried/worn equipment
1 suit of second skin armor (250 cr, L bulk, 0 ACP, +1 EAC, +2 KAC)
1 utility scattergun (235 cr, 1 bulk, WQ: analog, blast) Ranged +1 blast (1d4 P, 15’ cone, shots: 4 shells)
1 hunting rifle (240 cr, 1 bulk, WQ: analog) Ranged +3 (1d8 P, 90’ range incr; shots: 6 longarm rounds)
1 set of trapsmith’s tools (20 cr; L bulk)
25 scattergun shells (55 cr, L bulk), bandolier #1
25 longarm rounds (75 cr, L bulk), bandolier #2
2 mk 1 frag grenades (70 cr, L bulk (2))
4-person mass-produced tent (4 cr, 2 bulk) in a consumer backpack (5 cr, 1 bulk), meant to be deployed and house the PCs and the mystic’s backpack of field rations = carrying 8 bulk
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Vesk Mercenary Armor Storm Soldier
Gear : Ceremonial troop plate : 110 credits
Upgrade 1/3 infrared sensors : darkvision 60 feet : 200 credits
Light Reaction cannon : 250 credits
Extra ammunition : Heavy rounds, 20 cartridges of
6 rounds each : 90 credits
Professional outfit : +1 to profession checks : 5 credits
Hygience Kit : general cleanliness kit : 1 credit
2 mark one serums of healing 100 credits
1 Biotech Gillsheath, underwater breathing 95 credits
Consumer backpack : 5 credits
Engineer toolkit : 20 credits
Total : 871/1000
Armor storm gives me a melee weapon,
I have sight covered with the darkvision upgrade and I can survive underwater or sneak around situations by using water.
And the reaction cannon is a pretty good ranged weapon all things considered.
If he didn't get the mission done he doesn't deserve a place to sleep!
For the low Charisma among us, how about a Tier-2 computer (250 cr), miniaturised twice (+50 cr), with an artificial personality (+25 cr)? 325 cr for a digital assistant with +4 Bluff, Diplomacy, Intimidate, and Sense Motive.
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Extra ammunition : Heavy rounds, 20 cartridges of 6 rounds each : 90 credits
Small correction, you get 20 rounds for 90 credits, not 20x6 rounds.
Edit: so for the light reaction cannon you would get 4 magazines, 3 of which would hold 6 cartridges and 1 that would hold the remaining 2.Hygience Kit : general cleanliness kit : 1 credit
Another small correction, the hygiene kit kosts 3 credits. It's a level 1 item with a 1 bulk.
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I've actually made a few characters... mostly because I got really excited for Starfinder. Also, these characters are mostly for Society play and things like rations and lodgings tend to be covered (at least for our groups):
Cable-Line Titanium Alloy (50') - 25 credits
Medpatch (2) - 100 credits
Serum of Healing mk1 (2) - 100 credits
25 left over, didn't need a weapon because of the Solar Weapon (and do see this character being the type to not use a ranged weapon unless necessary - think Obi-Wan tossing aside the blaster while saying "Uncivilized" in this case.
Azimuth Laser Rifle - 425 credits
Battery - 60 credits
50 left over - didn't pick-up a healing serum or medkit because I like the idea of this character being somewhat arrogant and thinking he'll be strong enough to survive without a serum or bandages.
Second Skin - 250 credits
Engineering Kit - 20 credits
Trapsmith's Tools - 20 credits
Hacking Kit - 20 credits
Battery - 60 credits
Healing Serum mk 1 - 50 credits
Basic Medkit - 100 credits
20 left over - brought along most of that because I really picture him as being a bit of a jack-of-all trades for a group. Nothing big or for melee since his mindset is 'If they're closed with me I'm already screwed.'
Tactical Dueling Sword - 475 credits
Troop Ceremonial Plate - 110 credits
Small Arm Rounds - 40 credits
Healing Serum mk 1 (2) - 100 credits
15 left over - I really wanted to capture the idea of this 'refined' military ambassador, since the character is an older vesk and veteran of both the war against the Pact Worlds and the Swarm. So I went with more of this gentlemanly look of a pistol and sword and ornamental armour rather than someone still fully combat-minded.
Hidden Soldier Armour - 465 credits
Battery - 60 credits
Healing serum mk 1 - 50 credits
10 credits left over - it was originally a lot lower until I realized his strength score was too low to qualify for heavy weapons (eventually, though!). But was loving the idea of a tiny bounty hunter geared up in heavy armour - the more amusing than menacing at first.
Second Skin - 250 credits
Engineering Kit - 20 credits
Hacking Kit - 20 credits
Charge cloak - 200 credits
Battery - 60 credits
Healing Serum mk 1 (2) - 100 credits
Nothing left over in this case - I picked up the cloak partially because it acts as a battery, but also because I love the look for a technomancer wearing a cloaked hood of crackling energy.
Golemforged Plating 1 - 250 credits
Nothing left over - this character is a healer, and a follower of Sarenrae and I just decided for him to go all in - melee combatant in heavy armour who is there to burn evil with the justice of the Sun.
I'm noticing a clothing and hygiene optional theme in your characters.
Also, your human mystic can swing his ember doshko 20 times before and then it's turned into an improvised weapon?
Easy rule to miss. That's actually 20 minutes of use, not 20 swings. Powered melee weapons work differently.
It's on pg. 181-182, under 'Powered'.
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I'm noticing a clothing and hygiene optional theme in your characters.
Also, your human mystic can swing his ember doshko 20 times before and then it's turned into an improvised weapon?
Easy rule to miss. That's actually 20 minutes of use, not 20 swings. Powered melee weapons work differently.
It's on pg. 181-182, under 'Powered'.
Ah, thanks for clarifying. I only looked at the reading weapon table on p. 170, not under the special properties, my bad.
So it's 20 combats, that's plenty of time to get more credits for recharging it then.
I've noticed several people seem to be going "commando." To them I ask this: Is there a rule saying not to worry about clothing, or is your group willfully ignoring the rules? Is the doctor in for rude surprise when she cuts off your armor to save you?
Still others have multiple sets of clothes. To them I ask: Where are you putting them? Do you lug a suitcase about on your adventures, or do you have some fancy superhero ring with which to store your various costumes perhaps?
Still others have multiple sets of clothes. To them I ask: Where are you putting them? Do you lug a suitcase about on your adventures, or do you have some fancy superhero ring with which to store your various costumes perhaps?
Industrial backpack.
Once I can afford it, many of my characters will get a null space container.
As someone that has backpacked on numerous occasions, you can fit a lot in them just with intelligent packing.
As someone that has backpacked on numerous occasions, you can fit a lot in them just with intelligent packing.
Care to give examples?
Every time I've tried it I can barely fit three sets of clothes* in a standard backpack with room for nothing else. Guess I'm a horrible packer by your standards. ^w^
* A set being a pair of jeans, t-shirt, socks, and underwear; no shoes.
I would presume the backpacks in the game, based on the description, are high volume proper backpacking-type backpacks, with an internal or external frame--(or even a MOLLE style pack)--that hold a good deal of gear and can also have stuff strapped to it.
Not, for example, a daypack/bookbag--i.e., a smaller everyday "backpack" you use to carry books and a laptop, or carry stuff for a day hike.
ETA links for examples. ETA again to add the MOLLE.
Two words.
Pharmaceuticals.
I've noticed several people seem to be going "commando." To them I ask this: Is there a rule saying not to worry about clothing, or is your group willfully ignoring the rules? Is the doctor in for rude surprise when she cuts off your armor to save you?
Still others have multiple sets of clothes. To them I ask: Where are you putting them? Do you lug a suitcase about on your adventures, or do you have some fancy superhero ring with which to store your various costumes perhaps?
Willfully ignoring the rules in my group's case. None of us really have fun managing mundane details like that.
I'm noticing a clothing and hygiene optional theme in your characters.
Also, your human mystic can swing his ember doshko 20 times before and then it's turned into an improvised weapon?
As far as hygiene goes - I'm sorta covering it under the scope of lodgings/rations. For the most part Society adventures have taken course over, at most, 2 days of roughing it (using PFS standards). Plus, 1 bulk of toothpaste (I know it's more than just that) seems to be a bit unwieldy to carry around.
As for clothing - I'm going with the idea that undergarments are just sort of included in character creation rather than being something I have to purchase (everyday clothing is different in my mind). For their first adventures I'm going to hold off on those purchases in case I need credits on the fly (who knows, might have to bribe someone). Once I get a bit further along I'm going to expand their inventory - but right now this is just their adventuring kit, effectively.
Also, if I'm ever in an actual home game (where I'm not DMing) my purchases are going to look a lot different. So things like the hygiene kit, backpack, etc. are going to be a part of my baseline purchases where things like the healing serums are going to be secondary purchases.
I have to buy my own underwear, why wouldn't my character.
You can only have two worn magical items. Asides from that limitation, you can have as many magic items as you like. Want a bandolier of 25 mk 1 serums of healing? Go for it. Every weapon has a fusion seal +20? Check, so long as your wallet holds up. Hybridized cybernetics? No problem. ;)