# Have you played as yourself?

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**Category:** The Bunker\
**Created:** [September 23, 2014, 7:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434 "2014-09-23T07:19:34Z")\
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**Author:** ![digitCruncher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/cab0a1/32.png) [@digitCruncher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/digitCruncher)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2014, 7:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434/1 "2014-09-23T07:19:34Z")

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I just have to ask… have you ever played as yourself? My ‘me’ character is probably the least suited to a zombie apocalypse ever … but so fun to play too (for me, at least)

STR 7  
DEX 7  
INT 12  
PER 7

Fast Reader, Gourmand, Robust Genetics, Disease Resistant, Clumsy, Near-Sighted, Fast Metabolism

Computer Hacker (Because computer programmer isn’t there)

Starts with lvl 3 survival, and lvl 2 first aid.

Yeah … so aside from reading books at the speed of light, I can’t really do too much. Bows are out, I start with no combat skills, and I need to explore rather quickly to sate my massive appetite. I think I have _finally_ managed to get the early-game survival rate above 50%

Have you played as yourself? And how suited are you to survival in the zombie apocalypse?

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**Author:** ![Zireael](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/zireael/32/956_2.png) [@Zireael](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Zireael)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2014, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434/2 "2014-09-23T07:26:34Z")

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I have played as myself several times. Died once, survived the initial problems five times.

Student profession, most stats below average, slew of negative traits to represent my disability.

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**Author:** ![ChristopherWalken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecccb3/32.png) [@ChristopherWalken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ChristopherWalken)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2014, 7:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434/3 "2014-09-23T07:41:58Z")

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I might try this.

What’s the “average” for attributes? 8?  
For skills? Is a 10 supposed to be master level?

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**Author:** ![jcd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/jcd/32/338_2.png) [@jcd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcd)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2014, 8:00am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434/4 "2014-09-23T08:00:30Z")

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yes, 8 is average, 14 is world champion. so more than 14 is superhuman…

i think i’d be a survivor proffesion.  
stats:  
7  
9  
11  
7

traits:  
animal empathy  
night vision  
gourmand  
lightweight  
heavy sleeper

## skills computers (3) cooking (2) driving (2) electronics (3) swimming (2) survival (2) fabrication (2)

gotta play that sometime

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**Author:** ![ChristopherWalken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecccb3/32.png) [@ChristopherWalken](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ChristopherWalken)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2014, 8:32am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434/5 "2014-09-23T08:32:21Z")

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All right, let’s see (I gave myself basically unlimited points to work with since this is an RP build)

Attributes:  
STR: 11 (I’m 6’ 2’’ for 200 pounds)  
DEX: 6 (Bit clumsy)  
INT: 10 (I don’t really know how to compare myself to a nebulous average on this stat)  
PER: 7 (I have 8/10 vision, not bad enough to require glasses in-game I think)

Traits - Good:  
Disease resistant and Infection resistant (I have not gotten ill in the last 5 or 6 years. Not beyond a two day cough at least)  
Fast reader  
Pain resistant (From the few times I have been injured to a somewhat serious degree, it did not impair me)  
Psychopath (Assuming I survived the first few hours, I strongly doubt I’d care that I re-killed a kid)  
Robust genetics (Thanks, ancestors!)  
Substance tolerance (I find that I can drink more liquor than my friends)  
Tough (Again, I’ve taken quite a bit of punishment the few times I’ve been injured and it didn’t do much in the short term)

Traits - Bad:  
Bad temper (I’m a pessimist)  
Clumsy  
Heavy sleeper (Once I’ve been sleeping for a while, nothing wakes me up)  
Lactose intolerance (I can handle derivates well, so for example I can eat cheese no problem, so I don’t know if I should keep this. Simple liquid milk does a number on my stomach though)  
Slow runner

Profession  
Just going with survivor. None of the professions really fit me.

Skills  
Computers - 4 (I could probably put this a bit higher)  
Driving - 6  
Handguns and Rifles - 2 (Because I can’t set it to 1, I thought we had a firearms category but I guess not)  
Melee - 2 (Did a bit of historical swordfighting and boxing)

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**Author:** ![sradac](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecc23a/32.png) [@sradac](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/sradac)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2014, 2:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434/6 "2014-09-23T14:15:08Z")

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I have indeed, it actually didnt go TOO horrible

str - 9  
dex - 8  
int - 10  
per - 9

Chain Smoker profession (addicted…sigh…)

Perks - Animal Empathy (I love animals and they love me)  
Light Eater (I really dont eat that much and I do just fine)

Cons - Bad Back (I have a bad back…)  
Insomnia - (I have insomnia…)

Skills -  
unarmed  
survival

or something close to that, it’s been a while but im pretty sure its close to that-ish

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**Author:** ![Daidalon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/77aa72/32.png) [@Daidalon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Daidalon)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2014, 5:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434/7 "2014-09-23T17:30:38Z")

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str 8  
dex 10  
int 10  
per 7

traits:  
disease resistant (The last sickness I had was scarlet fever… 12 years ago).  
pain resistant  
masochist (only if it is not annoyingly placed or a headache)  
fast reader  
substance tolerance (less helpful when you realize this during surgery)

bad traits:  
hungry  
thirsty (damn headaches)  
slow runner  
clumsy  
near sighted

profession:  
student

skills:  
computers 3  
archery 1  
marksmanship 1  
cutting weapons 2 (I practice a bit with my swords)  
piercing weapons 3 (fencing ftw)  
cooking 2

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**Author:** ![KA101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/278dde/32.png) [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2014, 10:50pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434/8 "2014-09-23T22:50:07Z")

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Yeah, I may dig out the KA101 saved template in a bit.

FWIW 16-18 is probably closer to world champion. 20 is the cap at chargen. 14 is where it starts charging you double, so I consider it the point where you’re definitely Good at it, and further improvement requires you to be working that stat full-time. An Olympic powerlifter might have 15-18 ST, but then she or he is spending most all of xyr day in the gym or otherwise training, etc and loses out on other life activities.

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**Author:** ![Bonevomit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Bonevomit](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Bonevomit)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2014, 11:27pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434/9 "2014-09-23T23:27:49Z")

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> I just have to ask... have you ever played as yourself?

Nah. There’s not enough points in character gen and it would be cheating to give myself more.

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**Author:** ![detahramet](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/detahramet/32/58_2.png) [@detahramet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/detahramet)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2014, 12:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434/10 "2014-09-24T00:53:57Z")

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yeah.  
I died.  
Repeatedly.

Addictive Personality  
Bad Back  
Fast Learner  
Gourmand  
Heavy Sleeper  
Infection Resistant  
Night Vision  
Psychopath  
Robust Genetics  
Sleepy  
Slow Runner  
Strong Scent  
Strong Stomach  
Ugly

First Aid,  
Driving,  
Cooking,  
Mechanics,  
and  
Electronics.

I chose to be a cyber-junkie, because lets face it, i would totally install a tool-set into my hands just for the sake of it.

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**Author:** ![jcd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/jcd/32/338_2.png) [@jcd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcd)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2014, 6:37am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434/11 "2014-09-24T06:37:07Z")

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[quote=“KA101, post:8, topic:7434”]Yeah, I may dig out the KA101 saved template in a bit.

FWIW 16-18 is probably closer to world champion. 20 is the cap at chargen. 14 is where it starts charging you double, so I consider it the point where you’re definitely Good at it, and further improvement requires you to be working that stat full-time. An Olympic powerlifter might have 15-18 ST, but then she or he is spending most all of xyr day in the gym or otherwise training, etc and loses out on other life activities.[/quote]

well, if so, you need to change the docs/balance.txt  
since in there it says:

Stat system scaling:  
Minimum stat: 0 (should only happen due to penalties, instant failure in most scenarios)  
Nominal stat: 8 (“average” person)  
Very high stat: 14 (realistic world class human, maximum cost-effective in chargen)  
Maximal stat: 20 (higher may be achievable, but we’re not worried about balancing at that point.)

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**Author:** ![KA101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/278dde/32.png) [@KA101](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KA101)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2014, 6:58am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434/12 "2014-09-24T06:58:11Z")

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[quote=“jcd, post:11, topic:7434”][quote=“KA101, post:8, topic:7434”]Yeah, I may dig out the KA101 saved template in a bit.

FWIW 16-18 is probably closer to world champion. 20 is the cap at chargen. 14 is where it starts charging you double, so I consider it the point where you’re definitely Good at it, and further improvement requires you to be working that stat full-time. An Olympic powerlifter might have 15-18 ST, but then she or he is spending most all of xyr day in the gym or otherwise training, etc and loses out on other life activities.[/quote]

well, if so, you need to change the docs/balance.txt  
since in there it says:

Stat system scaling:  
Minimum stat: 0 (should only happen due to penalties, instant failure in most scenarios)  
Nominal stat: 8 (“average” person)  
Very high stat: 14 (realistic world class human, maximum cost-effective in chargen)  
Maximal stat: 20 (higher may be achievable, but we’re not worried about balancing at that point.)[/quote]

I’m the one who wrote that description for 14, thanks. World class != world champ.

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**Author:** ![jcd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/jcd/32/338_2.png) [@jcd](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/jcd)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2014, 9:10am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434/13 "2014-09-24T09:10:23Z")

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i misunderstood it then. well shit happens. 😛

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**Author:** ![detahramet](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/detahramet/32/58_2.png) [@detahramet](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/detahramet)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2014, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434/14 "2014-09-24T13:23:59Z")

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[quote=“jcd, post:11, topic:7434”][quote=“KA101, post:8, topic:7434”]Yeah, I may dig out the KA101 saved template in a bit.

FWIW 16-18 is probably closer to world champion. 20 is the cap at chargen. 14 is where it starts charging you double, so I consider it the point where you’re definitely Good at it, and further improvement requires you to be working that stat full-time. An Olympic powerlifter might have 15-18 ST, but then she or he is spending most all of xyr day in the gym or otherwise training, etc and loses out on other life activities.[/quote]

well, if so, you need to change the docs/balance.txt  
since in there it says:

Stat system scaling:  
Minimum stat: 0 (should only happen due to penalties, instant failure in most scenarios)  
Nominal stat: 8 (“average” person)  
Very high stat: 14 (realistic world class human, maximum cost-effective in chargen)  
Maximal stat: 20 (higher may be achievable, but we’re not worried about balancing at that point.)[/quote]

I always operated on D&D logic, where 10 is average,  
8 was bellow average, what someone who never developed that particular aspect to themselves would have,  
and lower would be from genetics screwing you over, or injury, etc.

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**Author:** ![Nighthawk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/nighthawk/32/896_2.png) [@Nighthawk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Nighthawk)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2014, 2:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434/15 "2014-09-24T14:15:13Z")

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This is me, in nice, easy-to-read format.

ATTRIBUTES

(I’m a man. Not a particularly athletic one, but I am gifted with slightly above average strength.)

(I’ve always had a sort of knack for hitting things spot on, whether it’s hammers to nails, or tennis balls to the other end of the court.)

(I performed rather well in school.)

(I actually pick up on small details rather easily, but I’m also near-sighted, so I suffer a slight disadvantage here.)

POSITIVE TRAITS

(When I read, I don’t screw around.)

(My powers of memorization are quite formidable. I’ve memorized entire movies before, reciting all the lines before the characters even spoke them.)

(I don’t like being the center of attention. I’ve spent most of my life learning how to go unnoticed.)

(It isn’t that I can’t eat much. I love food. But I recently discovered that I can go pretty much the entire day on one sandwich and it doesn’t really bother me.)

NEGATIVE TRAITS

(Losing my glasses has never really been an issue. Then again, I’ve never gone through the cataclysm before.)

(Good food is the only food.)

(It takes me an absurd amount of time to fall asleep. It’s annoying.)

SKILLS

(I spent time firing a bow back when I was in boy scouts. I got rather good at it.)

(I’ve been using computers since I was a kid. I’m savvy enough to learn most programs, and can solve most problems with a bit of tinkering.)

(I can make some simple dishes, and know how to avoid burning things.)

(I know how to drive.)

(I have some skill at hitting things from a distance, regardless of the method.)

(I love water. It is most definitely my element.)

And after all that, I realize how incredibly overpowered I am. I might actually have the potential to survive the cataclysm!

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**Author:** ![Arek\_PL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b77776/32.png) [@Arek\_PL](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arek_PL)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2014, 6:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434/16 "2014-09-26T18:43:39Z")

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STR 8 - is avarenge nothing much  
DEX 9 - i do not have problems with manual actions  
INT 9 - when shool send me to psychologist because i am too polite and alslo she given me iq test i was abowe awarenge alslo in shool i never had problems  
PER 9 - i never had problems with eyes even i can see far things without problems

[spoiler=TRIATS]  
GOOD  
strong stomah - shops in my town often place some edible stuff what will spoil soon like yogurt even if they are spoiled now just add some suggar/salt (depends what it is) and its edible  
night vison - during night i just need to wait little time and i see clear in darkness actualy is more of a skill than better eyes  
fast learner - it learn faster than others only german launage is unlearnable for me

BAD  
disorganized  
forgetfull - if i do not use someting in my everyday life i can quickly forget it  
heavy sleeper - i can sleep even in noisy evoriment just i need to be in dark place  
lightweight  
pacifist - it will be hard for me to kill something  
slow runner - actualy i can run realy fast but only on short distances (40 meters maybe 100 if i am well rested)  
truth teller - teling a lie is hard for me even if i can do it i have remorse for doing it[/spoiler]

PROFESION  
nothing special, student

archery - 2 - i was firing my bow from hazzlenut tree and arrows created from reed  
computers - 3 - i am working with computers since 2007 i know how to use it alslo i learning towards IT technican  
dodging - 4 - in two fires i was realy good at dodging some pepole will run like pepole in holywood films running from a car (they run staright instead of dodging left or right) even if someone is running left and right guy what is throwing will lead to hit mobile target i just wait until ball will be in air before dodge i allways end as a last man standing  
driving - 2 - bicycle is easy for me even i got bicycle card  
first aid - 3 - training course about first aid learned me how to use firs aid kit and things what are inside it  
marksmanship - 2 - i can hit things at distance with any means  
speaking - 3 - life is easier if you can manipulate pepole if you need help and when someone is angry at you  
survival - 2 - i know what mushroom is safe to eat alslo i know few tips what can help find civilization and stay alive in woods

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**Post date:** [October 1, 2014, 6:13am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434/17 "2014-10-01T06:13:56Z")

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Forrest

Stats

Str: 9 (Slightly above average for my age due to height and growth?)  
Dex: 9 (Always been rather coordinated)  
Int: 11 (No problems in school, usually one of the smartest in class)  
Per: 8 (Average, I do always look over small details easily)

Positive Traits

Quick: Very long limbs have made me rather fast compared to others.  
Pain Resistant: Broken bones have gone unnoticed before.  
Optimist: First word usually used to describe me by people I know.

Negatives

Insomniac: I don’t sleep, I Skype or stare at the ceiling.  
Disorganized: Have always lost things, which is why I own so many backpacks and cabinets/boxes.  
Clumsy: Prone to tripping and being loud.  
Truth Teller: I sorta mumble and repeat things while lying.  
Jittery: Not good with stress.

Profession

Backpacker: This is what I wear all the time anyways, if you add a leather jacket/hoodie.

Skills

Dodging 1: Often that guy who dances around people trying to hit him with something.  
Cooking 1: I sorta dabble, I could do most/all of the cooking 1 required items.  
Cutting Weapons: I own a lotta knives, and have been able to learn a few tricks with 'em.  
Marksmanship 1: Gun nut friends and shooting ranges have taught me that I’m a decent shot.  
First Aid 1: Took a few classes, read a buncha books, I am only putting it up to 1 for a reason.

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**Post date:** [October 2, 2014, 9:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434/18 "2014-10-02T09:23:21Z")

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Ooh, this is fun.

Stats

Str 12 - I’m 6’5", 280 lbs. and I lift weights. I’m a big fella.  
Dex 7 - I ain’t particularly flexible, so I would put myself as a 6, but I’ve got pretty decent manual dexterity.  
Int 12 - I know things. I read books, dangit! I got a degree an’ everything.  
Per 9 - I got me that Lasik a few years back, so I think my vision is slightly above average.

Positive Traits

Animal Empathy - I’m a friend to man and beast! Also, I’ve had exes get mad at me because their pets liked me more than them.  
Disease Resistant - I don’t get sick that often, and when I do, I get better pretty quick-like.  
Fast Learner - I’m a quick study, generally speaking.  
Gourmand - Man, I love to eat EVERYTHING. Part of the reason that I’m 280 lbs.  
Optimist - I’m like optimist prime up in here. I’m always in a good mood.  
Pain Resistant - When I broke my knee last year, I was just pretty sure it was sprained. When the x-rays came back, the doctor said "I can’t believe you’re not screaming right now."  
Pretty - People like me a lot, and I’m fairly attractive, in a slightly squishy and bear-like sort of way.

Negative Traits

Addictive Personality - I have this problem where if I have something, I will consume it in a short period of time. I have to be careful not to buy too much of any snack food or booze at one time, or I’ll just go to town and probably post something ridiculous on the internet. Last time it was drunken renditions of Disney songs that I put up on SoundCloud. Come to think of it, I still really like that project…  
Heavy Sleeper - Yes, I’ve slept through earthquakes before. Although sleeping through the alarm is more of a pressing issue.  
Insomniac - It just turned 4am here. I should really be asleep right now.

Skills

Computers 1 - I know some extremely basic stuff. Also, some BASIC stuff. GOTO 10.  
Cooking 4 - I loves me some eating, and so I loves me some cooking of delicious eatables.  
Driving 2 - I’m pretty alright at it.  
First Aid 3 - Years of Boy Scouts and the Marines taught me the basics. Also my dad’s a doctor and my mom’s a nurse. You kinda pick up some stuff around the dinner table as a kid.  
Speaking 5 - I’m fortunate to be blessed with the gift of gab, and I love doing standup and improv. I’m also pretty okay at singing!  
Survival 3 - Again, Boy Scouts and the Marines. Also, Outward Bound. I love camping.  
Marksmanship 3 - I qualified “expert” in boot camp. I missed being platoon high shooter by 2 points, after I had to make a correction that I knew was incorrect because the instructor who told me to do it was hovering over me. I found out later that he bet a case of beer on someone else winning platoon high shooter. It cost me an instant promotion and potentially thousands of dollars in eventual pay. Not that I am bitter.  
Unarmed Combat 2 - I know a few tricks from boot camp, and I’ve got a heavy bag in the basement that I use from time to time.

So that’s me! Man, it kinda seems a little cheaty, but I was trying to be honest.

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**Post date:** [October 3, 2014, 3:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434/19 "2014-10-03T03:41:16Z")

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This might be interesting. I just downloaded the latest experimental solely for this purpose.

Strength: 9. I deliver a weak punch and can’t lift with my arms much, but I can carry lots of gear for miles.  
 Dexterity: 8. Kinda clumsy, but I always pick myself up. Also a result of dodging through crowds in the hallways.  
 Intelligence: 10. I’m pretty good in school, and I’m decent at various types of problem-solving and managing stuff.  
 Perception: 8. I’m near-sighted with an astigmatism, but I can spot some things from a fair distance if I have my glasses.

Deft: I frequently practice with a rubber training knife I have. I’ve learned how to pick myself up.  
 Fast Reader: I guess books are my thing.  
 Gourmand: The trait’s in-game description should be explanation enough.  
 Inconspicuous: I’m pretty good at avoiding being the center of attention. Not that people pay much attention to me, anyways.  
 Light Step: Probably one of the few people in my age group that actually picks my feet up when I walk. I don’t like making that _shhk shhk_ sound while I’m walking.  
 Outdoorsman: Boy Scouts. 'Nuff said.  
 Pack Mule: GOD I love pockets.  
 Pain Resistant: I can ignore small amounts of pain for a while. Running pains are a mere annoyance for me.  
 Parkour Expert: Am I the only one here that vaults over shit whenever I possibly can?  
 Self-Aware: I can tell pretty quickly what’s wrong with me if I sense pain.  
 Tough: People tell me I look pretty strong. I can take a beating, too.

Addictive Personality: GOD I hate snack addictions.  
 Heavy Sleeper: Good luck waking me up or getting my ass out of bed.  
 Insomniac: Of course, good luck getting me to sleep first.  
 Mood Swings: Sometimes I feel on top of the world. Sometimes I feel super depressed. All the time it’s totally random.  
 Near-Sighted: Plus a frickin’ astigmatism. !!FUN!!  
 Ugly: As evidenced by most people’s reactions towards me, especially by most girls whom I’ve tried to ask out before.

Cooking: 2. Boy Scouts and Home Economics class at high school helps a lot.  
 Cutting/Piercing Weapons: 2. As mentioned before, I regularly practice with a rubber knife.  
 Dodging: 2. Crowded high school hallways kinda helped with this.  
 Driving: 1. Driver’s Education FTW.  
 Fabrication: 1. I enjoy tinkering with random crap and seeing what I could come up with.  
 First Aid: 3. Again, Boy Scouts. Also injured myself and helped others with their injuries enough times to know what I’m doing.  
 Handguns: 1. Mostly from using airsoft pistols for shooting empty soda cans, and the one time I shot a (real) revolver.  
 Marksmanship: 4. Between hunting, sporting clays, and airsoft, I feel pretty confident in ranged combat.  
 Mechanics: 1. Shop classes help.  
 Melee: 2. Practice makes perfect.  
 Rifles: 2. I hunt and go airsofting from time to time. Kinda helps being able to shoot straight.  
 Shotguns: 3. Trap shooting is simple, sporting clays is fun. Not that shotguns need any special skills in the first place, but hey, every little bit counts.  
 Survival: 2. Spending the night in a hand-built shelter for a merit badge requirement isn’t fun, but it certainly helped.  
 Swimming: 1. I can float on my back and swim, but that’s really about it. You want me to dive underwater? Screw that, find some other poor bastard. (obviously, this is gonna have to change once I enlist)  
 Throwing: 1. Rocks, tennis balls, volleyballs… I can throw it, but not very far or very accurately.

I’m torn. I’m tempted to pick Military Recruit (I have plans on joining the United States Marine Corps after I graduate), but I’d still be a Student if the Cataclysm hit right now (I’m currently a sophomore in high school).

God, I feel overpowered…

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**Post date:** [October 3, 2014, 3:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/have-you-played-as-yourself/7434/20 "2014-10-03T03:53:01Z")

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I would’ve added more, but I couldn’t get enough points XD  
And I guessed Sniper would be the closest thing to a teen Rambo there is…

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