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Stat name help

Started by Ghost Whistler, June 28, 2010, 06:02:45 AM

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Ghost Whistler

June 28, 2010, 06:02:45 AM
In the post-war fallout-infested wasteland there are two levels of technology: modern technology (which is to say, post war scavenged, retro engineered and jerry rigged) and  pre-war technology (which is to say near future level technology - the sort that allows the President to be cloned so as to keep him safe). The stat that deals with the former is 'Operator' covering all aspects of interaction with such technology (driving, fixing, engineering, etc). While I lack a name for a similar stat that deals with pre-war technology. Any suggestions? Keep it to a single word where possible. Thanks.
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RandallS

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June 28, 2010, 07:39:27 AM
Quote from: Ghost Whistler;390485While I lack a name for a similar stat that deals with pre-war technology. Any suggestions? Keep it to a single word where possible. Thanks.

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Wereturkey

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July 16, 2010, 02:10:08 AM
As 90% of the future tech would be computer controlled and the remainder would be simplistic (pulling the trigger on a laser gun is roughly as complex as pulling the trigger on a revolver) perhaps "interface" is the proper verb for the skill set.

Interfacer? I don't love the sound of it but I think it's acceptable.

Cranewings

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July 16, 2010, 02:55:36 AM
Fixer

Adapter

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Ghost Whistler

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July 17, 2010, 05:33:53 AM
Thanks, but i decided just to have a single stat, Technician, covering all this. Specialisations of some kind may allow characters greater aptitude with specific technologies.
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