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Title: Vulfen - RM 2nd Edition vs RMC Classic
Post by: slar on January 16, 2017, 07:02:08 PM

I have the Creatures and Treasures for RM Classic.  Sadly, my Creatures and Treasures for RM 2nd was stolen, along with all my other books, and all the characters.  In the notes for a player's Vulfen character, it seems that he had 4 background picks.  In the Classic C&T, Vulfen only have 2 background picks.  The C&T I have been able to get through Amazon is the older, staple-bound version, and doesn't list background options.  Does anyone know for sure how many background options the Vulfen got way back in RM 2nd Ed?

Title: Re: Vulfen - RM 2nd Edition vs RMC Classic
Post by: Hurin on January 16, 2017, 08:46:32 PM

I'm not sure RM2 ever specified that. I don't see anything about background options for Vulfen in Creatures and Treasures. Maybe one of the companions gave that information though?

Title: Re: Vulfen - RM 2nd Edition vs RMC Classic
Post by: MrApollinax on January 16, 2017, 11:11:29 PM

The RMFRP book Races & Cultures gives Vulfen 4 BGOs, so perhaps that was the source. I'm pretty sure Hurin is correct that RM2 didn't cover this. I leafed through the Companions but didn't find any such information.

Title: Re: Vulfen - RM 2nd Edition vs RMC Classic
Post by: Jengada on January 17, 2017, 10:51:39 AM

I would go with MrApollinax' answer. I pulled my Companions, and the really handy index at the back of IV says Vulfen were in C&T, with background options coming from the optional stuff in ChL, and some more in RCI. I didn't check ChL, but RCI does not talk about Vulfen and BGOs.

Title: Re: Vulfen - RM 2nd Edition vs RMC Classic
Post by: Mordrig on January 17, 2017, 02:47:16 PM

For some reason I see it as 2 picks.

Title: Re: Vulfen - RM 2nd Edition vs RMC Classic
Post by: Peter R on January 17, 2017, 02:54:24 PM

In RMC it is definitely 2 BGOs.

Title: Re: Vulfen - RM 2nd Edition vs RMC Classic
Post by: bpowell on January 17, 2017, 08:34:26 PM

I am 99% sure that RMFRP gives them 4.  I am pretty sure I did not home rule that.

-BP

Title: Re: Vulfen - RM 2nd Edition vs RMC Classic
Post by: Mordrig on January 18, 2017, 11:00:54 AM

So, really use 2 or 4, your decision based on what rule set you prefer.  I tend to limit them as the race has other benefits.  These can always be offset by racial hatred though.

Title: Re: Vulfen - RM 2nd Edition vs RMC Classic
Post by: slar on January 20, 2017, 05:20:38 AM

Thanks, guys.  It was RMFRP that gave them 4 options.  RMC had not been released when the character was originally created, and that was where I found the listing.  Since I am recreating the character from notes, I will be going with the 4 Options, but the PC will have to develop his claw attacks as a Martial Art if he wants to use them.  Seems like a good trade off. 

Again, thanks for the input.

Title: Re: Vulfen - RM 2nd Edition vs RMC Classic
Post by: Hurin on January 20, 2017, 10:20:32 AM

No worries! We're glad you figured it out. And welcome to the forums!