Pradator's

[Quint]

So, this weekend was spent re-watching the whole of the Alien and Predator franchises (save Predators which we didn't have a copy of). I know that there was an old write-up of the Reticulan Parasite (which I love to see someone post if allowed), but also wondering if anyone had ever figured out the Predator in CT terms?

D.

 

[whulorigan]

The old write-up was in JTAS #4.
It is also noted here on the Wiki: http://wiki.travellerrpg.com/Reticulan_Parasite

 

[OldSalt]

I would advise using LBB3, naturally.

The Egg/Facehugger would be a Trapper.
The Chestburster would just run, once it bursts out. This is probably the most vulnerable stage of the lifestyle - so much so I would recommend looking at an alternative.
The Adult would be a Pouncer.

Pick an armour for for three stages, consider extra damage for acid blood splashes and possibly acidic vemon.

Think about extra rules depending on how more robust you think it, above and beyond a normal animal.

 

[aramis]

I would advise using LBB3, naturally.

The Egg/Facehugger would be a Trapper.
The Chestburster would just run, once it bursts out. This is probably the most vulnerable stage of the lifestyle - so much so I would recommend looking at an alternative.
The Adult would be a Pouncer.

Pick an armour for for three stages, consider extra damage for acid blood splashes and possibly acidic vemon.

Think about extra rules depending on how more robust you think it, above and beyond a normal animal.

The chestburster is a chaser...

Oh, and they're already written up for CT. JTAS 4, p 28

 

[Jame]

So what about the Predator?

 

[GypsyComet]

Aslan stat-line and a skill set somewhere between a Marine and a Hunter. The toys are the important part.

 

[Quint]

Aslan stat-line and a skill set somewhere between a Marine and a Hunter. The toys are the important part.

Really, my impression is that they are bigger - and given their ability to take damage I would have given them either a bigger stat boost or natural armor, or both.

D.

 

[RandyB]

Aslan stat-line and a skill set somewhere between a Marine and a Hunter. The toys are the important part.

Thank you. You just gave me something for MTU... :devil:

 

[GypsyComet]

Really, my impression is that they are bigger - and given their ability to take damage I would have given them either a bigger stat boost or natural armor, or both.

Jack naturally, perhaps? Doesn't stop them from being Reticulan Parasite chow.

 

[Quint]

Jack naturally, perhaps? Doesn't stop them from being Reticulan Parasite chow.

I think the Parasite Chow is an interesting case, but I was thinking of the sheer number of point-blank hits it took in P2 (not to mention surviving the huge log being dropped on it in P1) - also the ability to lift bug guys off their feet with one hand and the sheer "jump through trees" ability it has...

Maybe I'll write one up and post here. It's a good gedankenexperiment.

D.

 

[infojunky]

Aslan as Predator Clones, I like that. Ditch all the Lion similes and we're golden....

 

[Quint]

Aslan as Predator Clones, I like that. Ditch all the Lion similes and we're golden....

I have to say, I kind of like that idea. I mean, there is a ton that I like regarding the Aslan, but spinning into a Predator direction actually seems pretty cool. Are think Aslan that look like Aslan but act like Predators, or Predators that take the place of Aslan in most respects?

D.

 

[RandyB]

I have to say, I kind of like that idea. I mean, there is a ton that I like regarding the Aslan, but spinning into a Predator direction actually seems pretty cool. Are think Aslan that look like Aslan but act like Predators, or Predators that take the place of Aslan in most respects?

D.

From now on, IMTU, the latter.

"Gone, gone the old Aslan;
Rise the Predator of man!"

 

[Whipsnade]

The toys are the important part.

Agreed.

I haven't seen all the Predator movies - "Predator meets Abbott & Costello" kinda soured me on the franchise - but the Predator's tools are more important than it's "stats".

 

[Willie Dewitt]

If CT had stats and abilities for a gorilla (above human max strength), I would use that, just upping the intelligence and armor, plus the aforementioned toys.

Note that there was a difference between the Preds in 1 and 2. In 2 it was a smaller, younger, inexperienced youth (perhaps why a middle aged human could go toe to toe with it) as the one from the first film was an older, seasoned vet.

 

[aramis]

If CT had stats and abilities for a gorilla (above human max strength), I would use that, just upping the intelligence and armor, plus the aforementioned toys.

Note that there was a difference between the Preds in 1 and 2. In 2 it was a smaller, younger, inexperienced youth (perhaps why a middle aged human could go toe to toe with it) as the one from the first film was an older, seasoned vet.

CT doesn't break from stats up to about 25... noting that K'Kree max str and end are both 25 (R)...
Max K'Kree RFRFFF...