Eidetic Memory, sometimes known as photographic memory, is an ability
possessed by few that allows the retention of an accurate, detailed visual
image of a complex scene or pattern. Characters with Eidetic Memory can
recall the exact wording of the entire page of a book years after it was
read, or memorize a map after a glance. Note that this Attribute does not
help the character understand what was memorized any better; it simply
allows him or her to recite or reproduce it exactly.
Depending on the Level of Eidetic Memory taken, the time required to
memorize something permanently varies.
Level 1: The character can memorize something after a minute of study.
Level 2: The character can memorize something after only a few
seconds of study.
Quick Change
Cost: 1 point/level
Relevant Stat: Soul
Type: Paranormal
This ability allows the character to transform his or her clothing into a different outfit within moments. At low levels, the attribute can only transform mundane clothing (such as allowing Kaede the Ninja to change her black Ninja costume into a harmless-looking skirt-and-blouse ensemble), but at higher levels the character can transform heavier and more exotic outfits into mundane clothes and visa versa. At low levels, this ability must also be powered by external, loose matter (such as sawdust, leaves, dirt, or even cloth).
The character can use this attribute to create any outfits imaginable. The GM may wish to impose additional penalties for attempting to create the elaborate ceremonial dress of the Ice Princeses of Pluto, or make the check easier if the character is changing into a sexy swimsuit.
Regardless of how many levels the character has in this Attribute, the transformation of clothing always produces some visible, magical side-effect that engulfs the character while the clothing is changing appearance. The player decides what this effect looks like--it can be a tiny whirlwind that surrounds the character, waves of light, strange wisps of mist... whatever the player can imagine. Using the Quick Change ability takes a full round.
Level 1: Can transform normal clothing into a different set of normal clothes. The transformation requires additional matter to be consumed, and this matter is consumed when the effect takes place.
Level 2: Can transform normal clothing into a different set of normal clothes. No additional matter is required to facilitate the transformation.
Level 3: Can transform normal clothing into an outfit that function as 2 points of Armor, or visa versa.
Level 4: Can transform normal clothing into into an outfit that functions as 2 points of Armor, or visa versa. Can transform mundane clothing into different mundane clothes worn by one other character by touch. (These transformations must be two seperate actions; the character with the attribute cannot both transform her clothes and the other person's clothes in the same round. The character with the Attribute decides how the other character will be dressed.)
Level 5: Can transform normal clothing into an outfit that functions as 2 points of Hidden Armor, or visa versa. Can transform mundane clothing into different mundane clothes worn by one other character by touch. (These transformations must be two seperate actions; the character with the attribute cannot both transform her clothes and the other person's clothes in the same round. The character with the Attribute decides how the other character will be dressed.)
Level 6: Can transform normal clothing into an outfit that functions as 2 points of Hidden Armor, or visa versa. Can transform mundane clothing into different mundane clothes worn by one other character by touch. (These transformations can take place in the same round, with both sets of clothes changing simultaniously. The character with the Attribute decides how the other character will be dressed.)
Stop Time/Freeze Time (Contributed by Shae Cassiopia)
Cost: 1 point/level if one character can move when time is frozen, 2 points/level to allow up to six characters to move while time is frozen.
Relevant Stat: Soul
Type: Paranormal, Technological
This attribute allows a character to stop the passage of time, except for specifically designated individuals. The range of the attribute is a radius of 25+Soul Attribute meters from the character possessing it. The affect moves as the character moves.
The attribute can be combined with weapon attack. - if so enemy stops for the amount of time that the level of the attack permits (see below). If it is a level 6 attack then the enemy is frozen/stopped until the effect is somehow reversed.
Level 1: Can stop time for a few seconds.
Level 2: Can stop time for a few minutes.
Level 3: Can stop time for 1/2 an hour.
Level 4: Can stop time for an hour.
Level 5: Can stop time for 1/2 a day.
Level 6: Can stop time for a day, plus a number hours equal to 2d6.
1 BP: Character believes they possess a weak version of their power; for example, Dynamic Sorcery Level 2.
2 BP: Character believes they possess a strong version of their power; for example, Dynamic Sorcery Level 4 or higher.
Grouch
The character is generally impatient and rude toward others.
1 BP: The character gains a +1 penalty to all checks that involve personal interaction.
2 BP: The character gains a +4 penalty to all checks that involve personal interaction. However, the character gains a +1 bonus to Intimidation (Physical) skill checks.
Heavy Sleeper
The character with this defect not only “needs her beauty sleep,” but
it’s quite possibly their favorite activity of the day. The character has
a heck of a time waking up and is invariably late for work or morning meetings—or
at the very least must rush to make them on time. The character can be
shaken awake by another character, but even the loudest of alarm clocks
go noticed and the character most often just keeps on snoozing.
1 BP: If relying on alarms and other mechanical means to be awakened, the character must roll a Body check with a +3 penalty. If the check fails, he or she oversleeps by 10-60 (1d6x10) minutes. If some environmental circumstance occurs that might awaken the character during the middle of his or her sleep period, a Body check with a +4 penalty is required; the character also suffers a +2 penalty to all rolls for the first six rounds after waking.
2 BP: If relying on alarms and other mechanical means to be awakened, the character must roll a Body check with a +4 penalty. If the check fails, he or she oversleeps by 20-120 (2d6x10) minutes. If some environmental circumstance occurs that might awaken the character during the middle of his or her sleep period, a Body check with a +5 penalty is required; the character also suffers a +3 penalty to all rolls for the first six rounds after waking.
Poor
While the BESM game tends to abstract all issues of money, there are
certain settings and storylines where it is important.
1 BP: The character has large occasional expenses that drain all cash reserves (such as college tuition, or high loan payments) and must work hard to ensure meager meals and keep a home.
2 BP: The character is without any financial means and is rarely able to scrape together enough money to eat properly. He or she has to rely on whatever shelter he or she can find.
Shy
The character feels awkward and inept in social situations and must
roll Soul stat checks when forced to face crowds and social situations.
(The GM should only call for rolls during crucial interactions, such as
when the character is being brought face-to-face with a handsome member
of the opposite sex, or if he or she is suddenly forced onto a stage before
an expectant crowd, just to mention a couple of examples. And even in these
cases, the GM should only consider calling for a roll if he or she feels
the player isn’t presenting the Shy defect properly while roleplaying.)
If the character with the Shy defect fails the Soul stat check at the beginning of an encounter, the level of the defect determines the penalty applied as follows:
1 BP: The character suffers a +1 penalty to all Stat and Skill checks for the duration of the encounter.
2 BP: The character suffers a +3 penalty to all Stat and Skill checks for the duration of the encounter.