Gamer-X Chapter 1: I am THE GAMER, a Buffy: The Vampire Slayer + Manhwa/Korean Comics/만화 Crossover fanfic | FanFiction
Chapter 1 - I am THE GAMER
Oct 31, 2002 Thursday. Halloween... Sunnydale.
[New Quest Created – Find the Kids] Find all the kids under your charge and take them to their parents who are waiting at Sunnydale High School. Time Limit – 30 Minutes. Experience: 30 Xp. Failure: Loss of Reputation within Sunnydale.
Xander was a little disoriented... So he blinked a few times and shook his head to try to clear the window that was floating in front of him. This was a window that he or rather his character was intimately familiar with. So he clicked it off and then ran to find the kids and finish this quest. He'd worry about this stuff later.
Almost on the dot 30 minutes later he was able to finish the quest. Which triggered the Completion Window. He didn't want to think about this. The implications of what was happening to him was pretty much earth shaking.
Or, maybe, he needed to sit down and think about this. He said his good-byes with Willow and Buffy and immediately ran towards his house.
Sometime later, he was thinking furiously, sitting in his basement.
After testing a few commands verbally, he was able to find [Status], [Inventory], [Skills] and the [Options] windows. Oh yeah, he tested pause and log-off... Which didn't work as he'd expected it too.
He was looking at his skills list and there were only a couple skills he could use actively. In fact all the higher-level Martial Arts skills had a restriction of having his Inner energy skills at level 20 at least. He was left with Create/Escape Instant Dungeon, Bind, Dispel and Observe. Nothing he could use in combat.
Create/Escape: Create Instant Dungeons for training or fighting.
Bind: Creates mana ropes to bind your opponent.
Dispel Curse: Remove Curse via Mana Manipulation.
Observe: Gives Information about the Target.
Xander palmed his face and groaned, "It seems like I'm not going to be jumping around and flicking vampires into dust any time soon. The only skills I can use or practice right now are based on Wudang Martial arts or build Inner Energy by Nine Yang or Nine Yin Divine Manuals... "
"Sheesh, I lucked out by getting this gamer skill... But I have negative modifiers in INT and WIS... Damn being classed as a slacker hurts…" He chuckled as he read the info from the status window.
[New Quest Created] Find out about the origin of your powers. Time Limit: No Limit. Experience: 30 xp.
"Now that's interesting." Just today he had created his character (Xander-The Gamer) after discovering his ruined army fatigues. The idea to create this character came during his contemplation (not brooding. No sir, that's dead boy's area of expertise). Of course, he ended up penning more of this character with his favorite Chinese Wuxia series to make it a major all-round bad-ass.
In his gamer avatar, during the possession, he was able to dispel the curse on the children and kill a few vampires... Netting him a couple of extra levels... and $150 (would you believe vampires dropped loot? Woot woot).
Even though he was surprised after the possession to see his characters Gamer's power. He wasn't freaking out and he decided kept his own counsel on this. This could be his way of getting stronger and helping Buffy face the darkness. Let's not forget that he also had major mad-on against vampires for turning Jesse into a vampire...
Now all he needed to know was how to utilize this ability.
Though he was surprised to see so much reduction of his stats. Now he was a beginner character. Only he had some extra skills. He had no idea about how these skills remained. His Halloween counterpart had started as a mage and mastered a few spells to the max... Though he wasn't able to remember much of those spells... His memory was muddled for some reason.
Sitting on his bed, he decided not to brood and start planning, "I should be able to spend a few hours building up Inner Energy using the Nine Yang Skill just like Zhang Wuji did... Wudang's one is a diluted version so, no need to level up..."
Then getting up early tomorrow morning, I can use some of my old weights to train... I should be able to use 20-30 kilos helping me improve STR. Putting points in anywhere right now would be stupid... Build as much as possible using hard work (thus removing my slacker modifier)... I should be able to get into 40-50 in STR, VIT, DEX in a month or so..."
Ding, "Wisdom increased by 1".
"Holy..."
"In Games, Wisdom effects how well you control mana. In Tabletops WIS is often used to show how much psychological stress you can handle. With my Gamer's Ability, I got a level up after choosing a good idea."
"So wisdom is increased by choosing the best ideas? That's pretty much how it works in real life. You always have options. Which options you choose depends on how wise you are. I have to work on it... Hopefully I'll be able to increase both WIS and INT without putting points in it."
Enough dawdling, Let's activate, "Nine Yang Divine Skill" and start leveling it up right now.
Nine Yang Divine while activated... Increases STR/VIT/DEX/INT/WIS actively.
After a few hours...
"Whoa... even after getting distracted by random window pop ups, I was able to level up the skill 3 times... and it's 4 am... Surprisingly I'm not feeling tired or fatigued mentally. It seems like besides healing this skill removes fatigue. Gamers Ability or not I shouldn't avoid any sleep. Even though I can spend few days sleeping less".
After setting the alarm for 6 am, he went to sleep and woke up with a pop up showing he completely restored his HP/MP.
"Let's work out... I won't be able to improve Dex here... because Dex is about not only dexterity but also speed of movement."
1 hour of workout didn't yield him any STR improvement.
"Maybe I should add more weights... Just like Dragonball Z... heh... With Gamer's body, any kind of injury whether its crippling or not... It doesn't show on my body and can be healed. I should at least test this idea. It won't hurt for too long."
"I can use "Instant Dungeon" while I'm in school to work on my VIT and DEX as much as I can..." He started putting weights; old school bags and anything he thought would help him train in school grounds into his inventory.
- During School -
While sitting during the class and getting bored, "You know If I'm guessing right then studying should improve some of my INT and help to get rid of the slacker modifier raising my INT and WIS."
"And If I find a book on Speed reading and memorizing stuff... combining both of these books should help me increase my INT passively and actively.
Ding, "Making informed decision increases WIS by 1"
"Yup, I thought so... I planned quite a lot yesterday... but it didn't leveled up... but now... So if I brainstorm tons of ideas and then chose the best possible to work on will increase my WIS... after all Wisdom is all about knowing what to do and when to do"
Ding "WIS increases by 1"
"Damn this ability is so broken... he he he... I am so going to break reality"
During the walk to school he was leveling up [Observe] and [Instant Dungeon] creation/escape. He knew with few hundred people in school it was great way of leveling up his observe. "Of course, [Observe] skill has a lot of potential. Not only knowing about other people's stat but also their strengths and weaknesses. I wonder would it be possible to [Observe] skills and techniques and learn them?"
Later during the lunch break...
"So girls, anything leftover from yesterday?" Xander asked his best friends.
Buffy hit the desk and groaned... "Besides some extra French that I now know, I have these itchy fingers wanting to sew and design patterns."
He teased, "Ah so your inner feminist and femininity fighting for attention. You know learning some feminine things won't make you weak slay-pal."
Buffy mock growled, "Shut up Xander... and no more discussion about lady useless."
"What about you Wills, any out of body experiences?"
"I keep touching and testing to see if I can still walk through the walls or objects."
"By touching, you mean bumping and then realizing you aren't incorporeal anymore?" Buffy teased her.
Willow's glare didn't stop both of them from chuckling at her...
"Well girls, I need to check out library to see few things..." Xander said as he was picking up his stuff.
- In Library -
"Hey G-man, where you skulking around?"
"Xander, must you use... ahhh... never mind. What can I do for you?"
"G-man, do you think per chance our fabulous library has a book on speed reading?"
"Speed reading, I doubt it... That topic comes under self-help... And because it's a school's librarian that chooses the selection of books for the school too buy. Thinking about previous librarians, I believe that this school's library has very low chances of having it... at least I haven't seen it since I arrived here." He added, "You should know Xander, that speed reading takes a lot of time to develop that skill."
"Really? I had this great idea of not spending much time on reading by improving my speed"
Giles chuckled while fiddling with his glasses, "You are not the first one to think of it... If you want you can look for Evelyn Wood Speed Reading Book to help you with... And I can also teach you speed-reading. It works as advertised but like any worthwhile skills, you have to put up lot of effort in mastering it."
"Can you really teach it?" Xander was excited to learn a skill without spending a dime. His money could be used for better purposes like getting more skill books.
"Of course, I can. I can read at 1100 WPM... Bring any book which doesn't require any practical practice and I'll show you how to speed read."
Ding "[Speed Reading] Skill Learned (Level 1)"
The rest of the school day went by and Xander was practicing and leveling up his speed-reading skills... at such a low starting level, it was easy to level up. Of course his classmates and teacher were a little hesitant to see new-Xander... You know how in Sunnyhell, anything out of place can actually kill you.
- After School at Track -
At school track, the track and field club was occupied as club members were running around practicing... Most of them were in the range of 5-10 for their levels. The club captain was one of the top 5 nationally ranked players at Level 10. For teenagers this was quite high, so it wasn't as surprising to him. These people put lot of effort into their games. So naturally they were going to be at the highest point in their bell curve.
His [Observe] skill gave him great info. His teachers and adults were all around level 15. Well every teacher except Giles and Miss Calendar who were at level 28 and 19 respectively. He was surprised to see Giles level. He was pretty damn close to Buffy (31). But nowhere near as fast or strong as slayer. Why?
Hopefully after leveling up [Observe] high enough, he'd get some idea.
So far, normal human who weren't involved with the super-natural were around level 15. The small picture that he could see clearly for normal humans, more experience, higher your level is... Seems quite similar to games.
If he wanted to help Buffy dust vampires, then he'd need some rough reference to how strong they were...
Vampires – 3 or 4 Times stronger than humans, they also get stronger as they age – Their level is unknown... well, until he meet some later during patrol.
Slayer – Level 31... Kicks around normal vamps without breaking a sweat. Also gets stronger with time. Technically she must have some massive buffs from mystical empowerment.
Giles – Level 28 – Why and how the hell?
Dead boy – Is how old? About 200+ years... Right. So it'd give me good info about how age affects vamps.
Other Demonic scum – No Info.
Mystical Humans – No Info so far.
"I need to level up my [Observe] skill ASAP".
Shaking his head and clearing the thoughts out... He focused on what he was about to do.
An occupied field was no problem for Xander. He was planning and deciding what exercise he could use to improve his STR/VIT/DEX... He had pilfered a few of the physical education books from library... It seemed to him that running while wearing a weighted vest (rather his weighted school bag) would give him STR/DEX and VIT (long running).
"If I use those stairs, I can add more difficulty and it should add up to DEX. Worst case scenario, I have to run sprints or run an obstacle course to improve DEX."
He looked on eagerly for any new alert pop ups, "Hmm. No WIS points this time... Man I was getting used to them. Anyways its only 2:30 PM and I can practice for 3-4 more hours... Then go home, practice Nine Yang and then meet up with girls around 9-10 at the Bronze"
"Create [Instant Dungeon]. Nice... I wonder how far this dungeon goes?"
In the end he was able to improve 3 points in STR, 2 points in both DEX/VIT. Of course he had to use Nine Yang Skill to recharge his fatigue and HP points... So he ended up leveling Nine Yang Skill by 1 Point too (Level 6).
- At bronze 9:30 -
He was sitting around and thinking heavy thoughts (which wasn't like him at all). He had gained another point in STR, DEX and Nine Yang Skill by doing weighted squats and jumping sideways randomly. Nine Yang Skill seemed to be worth its weight in gold to him... There was a reason why it was labeled as a "divine" skill.
Just a 10% passive buff to STR, VIT, DEX, and INT, WIS at level 1 was a good enough reason to him. But when you think about it the buffs he should receive at higher levels... he shuddered with excitement.
Earlier in the day while he was in the library, he had already tested skill books. He didn't try to learn anything from those skill books. In games, skill books get destroyed and Giles would have his hide if he found any book missing.
But testing it was still eye opening. Anything practical would immediately be available to him. While anything theory based, well that's what speed-reading and memorization were for. He had decided to make a trip to second hand books shop and gather some valuable skill books.
Mostly he was thinking of a crafting skill, because reality in this case trumped games. People with high level of crafting or art skills could make money relatively easily. Well a cooking skill would be needed to start off (to cook and store high HP food).
"Hey Xander, it's quite surprising to see you thinking" Buffy teased as Willow giggled...
"Hardy har har... Buffinator, I do think... sometimes... I think" He responded and got punched by Buffy for adding that adjective to her name.
He sighed... "You girls have some extra time today, I have to talk to both of you somewhere we won't be over heard"
Both girls looked at each other at his question and it was Buffy who took the lead... "What's happening Xander? You are being way too serious."
"It's nothing scary... and not here Buff, let's go somewhere private"
"We can use my house, my parents are out of town... Let's ditch bronzing for today. We can later go patrolling from house" Willow said.
- At Willow's House -
"Before I start, I want you two to promise me, not to tell anyone about it." He stopped any interruption to this idea "We'll tell Giles in few days. I promise you it's nothing serious or something that can hurt us".
"Xander if you promise, you'll tell Giles soon, then at least I can keep mum for some time", Buffy relented after seeing the serious look on Xander's face. He was not one of those who would put his friends in danger. She knew that... Xander's loyalty was absolute. He'd rather die for his friends than let them get hurt.
Willow also promised not to tell on him with similar conditions. He was glad that they were ready to listen to him, after that hyena fiasco.
"You know, how I was planning to go as Army Guy? Well After I found my army fatigues ruined... I had to change my plan yesterday."
Xander explained in detail, how he had sketched out his character (by showing them his character sheet) and how after it was done and finished... He ended up gaining powers similar to his created character.
"Wow... So what does this mean, Xander? Do we have to de-magicify you? Can it even be done?" Buffy asked little worriedly obviously thinking about the hyena incident.
He glared at her with "Are you really that stupid?" look... "Buff, if I can use these gamer powers, which I can, as I've tested out for the entire day and gained new levels in my skills to show for it."
"This is a great chance for me to get stronger. Regardless of what you say, we are not going to ditch you in slaying... and now I have powers which can help us a lot"
"Xander can you create a party and invite a member?" Willow asked him after some thinking.
"You know, I have no idea. It'd be so damn cool if it works... Let's test it."
Create Party "Scoobies".
Ding, Party 'Scoobies' created.
"Invite Willow."
Willow jumped up as a blue window suddenly popped in front of her. "Holy... this is real..."
Buffy interjected, "Really can you see it? I can't see anything"
Willow asked, "You can't see this window? Hmm. Maybe only people who are affected by this power can see this window. Xander, invite Buffy"
"You know Wills, don't forget, inviting Buffy with such a difference in our levels is going to kill our experience points for all of us. Anyways 'invite Buffy'"
"Whoa, I can see the blue window... Do I click yes?"
"Yeah, we are just testing what can be done with this gamer power right now. Now, Wills and Buff say 'status' and check if it works for you guys."
"Status" both Willow and Buffy said immediately.
Willow Level 3
Job: Research Gal
Title: Nerd
Level: 3 Next Level (0.0%)
HP: 150 (50 pts. for every level)
Mana: 638 (580+ 58 Mana affinity 10%)
STR: 4
VIT: 7
DEX: 7
INT: 58
WIS: 10
LUK: 12
Points:0
Money: 0
STATUS: Nerd (-20 % gain in popular crowd), Research Gal (+20% reduction in times during Research).
Buffy Summers
Job: Demon slaying
Title: Vampire Slayer
Level: 31 Next Level (0.0%)
HP: 5000
Mana: 1000
STR: 12 (62)
VIT: 12 (62)
DEX: 15 (65)
INT: 16 (-10)
WIS: 8
LUK: 21
Points:0 Money: 0 STATUS: Slayer (+50 in STR/VIT/DEX), -10 INT (Reluctance to Slayer Duties).
Willow looked at her status and said, "My status is little depressing. -20% in social situations for being a nerd."
"Hey I have – 10 INT. What does INT mean Xander?" Buffy asked.
"INT means intelligence. In RPG games, the higher the Intelligence stat the better Magic skills you have. Willow with 50 INT is going to be our Mage. I am close to becoming a fighter-mage but I have a -20 INT modifier for being a slacker."
"Its irritating that I am losing 20 of my intelligence points because of being a slacker. So I am putting all of my efforts into changing my habits and getting rid of this modifier. Here I am, new hard worker Xander. Good at studying, sports and sweeping damsels off their feet."
Both girls giggled and rolled their eyes at his proclamation.
"Anyways, guys understand this, we have the weekend coming up. We have 2 whole days of grinding... I am sure that we can enter into the 20's in terms of STR/VIT/DEX just by working out properly.'
"I also learned and gained [Speed Reading] skill from Giles. So it should help me gain INT points too. I also found that any practical based book could be used as 'skill book' like in various RPG video games. So here Willow, try this book and see if you get a prompt for learning a skill. I bought the book for you guys as it's telling me that I already know the skill."
Willow took the book and suddenly got a prompt in a blue box.
"Would you like to learn [Speed Reading]?"
"Yes, Yes YESSSS... Xander I am getting the prompt to learn the skill." Willow was literally jumping for joy imaging the possibilities with this amazing ability. Both Xander and Buffy were amused as they watched their nerd friend jumping around.
"So Xander, any more fiendish plans you might have?"
"He he he. Buffy, I have so many plans. Tomorrow we'll grind and grind and grind and become stronger".
"I'd rather have you two safe and sound, Xander" Buffy said.
"And that's why it's important for both Willow and I to level up. With this party function and you working as the tank... We can level up faster... When we achieve a similar level to yours then you too should be able to level up faster".
Buffy seemed a little excited about this. "Well, it's a date then."
Xander grinned and rubbed his hands... "I have plans, massive plans for both of you. But right now we have to go and patrol... and I'll show you some of my tricks."
"Create [Instant Dungeon], here you go."
Buffy felt the change in environment. Her acute slayer senses were good enough to notice such a huge shift.
"Buffy, Willow this is an instant dungeon, it's empty... its used for either training or fighting other mages/opponents. Right now my Level 10 skill can only create Empty and Zombie dungeons".
"Zombies", Buffy almost shrieked... "You didn't tell us about that... You mister, don't go experimenting with stuff just like that".
"It's ok Buffy. It's like a bonus for leveling up Instant Dungeon Creation Skill. So far I haven't actually created Zombie dungeons... I am not actually raising zombies but creating zombies as illusions to practice and train."
Willow interjected and showed why she had such High INT score "Xander do you think these dungeons can have different status effects?"
"What do you mean Wills?" Xander was curious... this sounded like something good.
"You know how I have 'Nerd' title, you have 'Slacker' for yours. I am wondering if it's possible to add any kind of status effects to instant dungeons... Think hyperbolic time chamber from DBZ or High Gravity for training".
Xander blinked, "Now that's a thought. I have no idea... I think I should level up my [Instant Dungeon] skill and see if I get an option like 'Zombie Dungeon' There is a good chance we might get different dungeons options"
"Now lets train for a few minutes and then we'll leave for patrol".
"Willow you have the most INT of any of us... So you should be able to do lots of magic stuff. With my gamer assisted ability, it should help. So put your amazing brain into gear and test few things." First I'll teach you how to create an [Instant Dungeon] then after I'll explain speed-reading to Buffy as I don't have any more books to burn."
He explained, "You should feel the power or magic coming up in your hand." He flared his mana in his hand to show Willow, "and then allow the world to create an Instant dungeon for you for training. There is nothing complex, no complicated visualization. Just let it go".
"Bompf"... [Mana bolt] created. "What was that?" Buffy asked as she felt that small explosion of mana.
"Willow was gathering mana in her hand and it exploded outwards creating a new skill. Test that later Willow. Try again. Think about Mana coming up your hand and the world creating an Empty dungeon for you", he instructed her.
After testing few times, she was able to create her first [Instant Dungeon]. He also explained how to break out of it. Letting her try and create her own instant dungeons a few times... He turned towards Buffy and started helping her gain new skill.
For the next 10 minutes, Xander explained speed-reading to Buffy. He remembered Giles warning that learning and teaching speed reading wasn't a big deal. The basic techniques could be learned in as little as 5 minutes but the issue comes with recalling what you read. That's the test you have to succeed in if you want to get good at speed-reading.
And like he thought, in about 10 minutes Buffy got message about learning the Skill [Speed Reading]. As he was explaining to her how she could level up this skill as long as she's in his party. They both were startled by a scream.
EeeeKKKKKK...
"Willow"
"Willow are you alright", Xander/Buffy asked a horrified Willow who was pointing at the wall...
"Xanderohmygodiwastestingandsuddenlywooshandboomanditdestroyedthewall", Willow babbled hysterically.
Xander who was expert on Willow babble understood clearly. "So you were able to create a technique which destroyed that wall... Hmm. If I remember right about the description of "Instant dungeon" then this destruction shouldn't be carried on to the real world."
"Escape [Instant Dungeon]. See, nothing on the wall... This is why this instant dungeon is such a great training tool, we can destroy or abuse it as much as possible and nothing happens to the real world".
"Now show me the technique, "Create [Instant Dungeon]".
Willow took few heavy deep breaths and explained, "You know, I was testing the magic and it was far easier than lifting pencils that Miss Calender taught me."
"I was able to create and shape mana as I wanted... so I ended up creating a mana arrow and then threw it at the wall to see what would happen and I was ended up creating a new skill called [Mana Arrow]."
"That's it?" Xander exclaimed, "You just shaped mana and then hurled it at the wall? That's too freaking easy".
"Yeah, I think it's because of your gamer assisted ability. With this we'd be able to create a shield and different types of mana based attacks. We should get some old D&D and other RPG/Fantasy based booklets to get some ideas on mana based attacks."
"Ding, WIS increased by 1".
"Hey my WIS increased" Willow excitedly yelled.
"Good going Wills... Now I think its time we should leave for patrolling", Xander said.
- During Patrol -
"Nice attack Wills that arrow was a critical hit on fangy..." He cheered as Willow's spinning mana arrow pierced a vampire's chest and dusted him. You can never kill too many vampires... those were Xander's thought on vamps.
He himself had experimented with mana arrow gaining a new skill... and then proceeded to throw arrows at vampires to distract them while Buffy was wiping the floor with them... damn that girl made it look easy.
"Woot, I just got new skill... Spinning Mana arrow, it increases damage massively"
"Woot? Willow, you are letting your inner nerd out today," Buffy teased as she dusted the last vamp. While Xander was picking up some loot... Buffy thought that was such a novel concept... money made the idea of slaying digestible.
"Damn my Jimmy Choo fund could always use a few hundred extra bucks". Buffy said and grinned at Xander who was counting the loot.
Both Xander and Willow laughed at her... "You know we got about $350 as drop loot. How about I give you $150 and me and Willow can split the remaining $200 dollars. I am thinking of using this money to help us grind and level up ourselves."
"Well then, you can keep it Xander", Buffy was less chirpy... most likely pained at the thought of losing $150... but friends comes first... "Sigh"...
"Thanks Buff, I'll start early tomorrow and spend the whole day grinding different skills and stats... In the next two days, I think I can get my major stats like STR/VIT/Dex into the 20's. Willow you should bring more than a few piles of books to read and acquire new skills. Think of it, I'll write you a list of stuff... So how about we meet at school around 7 am?"
Buffy shrieked, "7 am... it's the weekend and I am sleeping till 10. Nope, no way, nada. At best I'll be there at around 9:30"
"Same for me, I'll be there at around 9," Willow agreed. She had a 10 MB net connection so she was planning to download some extra stuff that might help them gain extra skills and stuff.
With that Xander and the party said their goodbyes and went for their separate houses.
RECAP
Skills Leveled Up
Nine Yang Divine Skill (Level 6)
Speed Reading (Level 3 500 WPM with 20% comprehension)
Inner Energy (Level 2).
Observe (Level 12)
Create/Escape Instant Dungeon (Level 10)
Mana Arrows (Level 2).
Spinning Mana Arrows (Level 1)
STR: 10
VIT: 10
DEX: 13
WIS: 23
Name: Alexander 'Xander' Harris
Job: The Gamer
Title: Zeppo
Level: 3 Next Level (15.0%)
HP: 150
Mana: 436
MP Recovery/Minute - 1% of Total Mana Points.
HP Recovery/Minute - 5 HP.
STR: 6 + 5 (1) + 0.6 (10) + 0.6 (11) = 12.2
VIT: 8 + 5 (1) + 5 (3) + 0.8 (10) + 0.8 (11) = 19.6
DEX: 10 + 5 (1) + 1 (10) + 1 (11) = 17
INT: 28 + 5 (1) + 5 (3) + 2.8 (10) + 2.8 (11) -20 (Slacker) = 23.6
WIS: 20 + 2 (10) + 2 (11) – 10 (WIS) = 14
LUK: 7
Points: 10 Money: $150
STATUS: Well Known Slacker (-20 INT, -10 WIS), Zeppo (-10 WIS in social situations).
SKILLS:
1. Wudang Martial arts: Learning the basics of Long fist, Giqong, Neigong and Qingong. Wudang styles are known for their swift movement and precise attack/counter-attack based stances. Passively Increases STR, VIT, DEX and INT +5 (Level-Max).
2. Inner Energy: This skill allows user to do superhuman feats from leaping to fast movements to easily cause destruction. It passively increases STR, VIT, DEX, INT and WIS (10%). Activation On Level 20.
3. Medical Knowledge: Dr Hu Qingniu and His wife's Medical and Poison Manual. Teaches Herbalism, Acupuncture, Acupressure and Inner-Energy Healing. Passively/actively Increases INT +5, VIT+5 (Level-MAX).
4. Cloud Ascending Ladder: Wudang's Qing-gong (Light Body Skills), allows the user to move travel at extremely high speeds and leap to extreme heights. Passively Increases DEX and INT. Actively Increases +30 DEX. Requires Inner Energy - 20
5. Taiji Fist: Martial arts style created by Zang Sanfeng. It comprises of 88 moves and stances. True essence of this style is to use opponents weight and movement with minimal effort. Passively Increases WIS. Requires Inner Energy - 20
6. Taiji Sword: based on Taiji Fist... 55 stances/moves. With mastery of this sword style you can defeat your opponent with minimal effort. Requires Inner Energy - 20
7. Wudang Nine Yang Skill: Diluted version of Nine Yang Divine Skill because of incomplete instruction... This is Wudang's most powerful Neigong... which builds immense inner energy... Passively Increases INT and WIS.
8. Heaven and Earth Great Shift: Ming Sect's Most Prized technique. Requires Very strong Inner Energy Foundation. This skill allows user to trans-locate and focus energy from one direction to another and direct enemies attack away. Additional aspect of this art is that it allows user to perceive the flow of energy in himself and his opponents thus allowing him to understand external martial arts better.
There are 7 levels of this skill. Higher your mastery of Inner energy, faster and easier it'll be for user to learn it.
Passively Increases STR, VIT, DEX, INT (10%).
Active Effect – STR, DEX, INT.
Requirements: Inner Energy Skill level at 70 and INT/WIS/DEX/VIT – 70.
9. Holy Flame Fist: Created by Hassan-I Sabbah. Complementary skill to first 2 levels of Heaven and earth great shift. Increases mastery of Heaven and earth shift to higher level.
Causes Temporary Insanity and Nervous breakdown (-20 INT and -20 WIS).
Requirements: Mastery of First 2 Levels of Heaven and Earth Great Shift.
10. Nine Yang Divine Skills: Complete Version of Neigong System, which builds Super human inner energy levels. It also has ability to heal any injuries in very short time. This skill enhances learning process and grants access to Higher Level martial skills, which requires Strong Inner Energy foundation.
Meditation, +30 MP per min, slowly raises mana pool.
Passively Increases STR, VIT, DEX INT and WIS (10%).
Activation only at Inner-Energy Level 20 – Ki/Inner Energy Strikes, -15 MP STR/DEX Increase,
11. Nine Yin Divine Skill: Complementary Neigong system from Ancient Tomb Sect, which builds strong inner energy foundation. This Neigong system is known to increase any martial artists inner energy reserves tremendously.
Meditation, +30 MP per min, slowly raises mana pool.
Passively Increases STR, VIT, DEX INT and WIS (10%).
Activation only at Inner-Energy Level 20 – Ki/Inner Energy Strikes, -15 MP STR/DEX Increase,
12. Nine Yin White Bone Claw: Technique based on Nine Yin Manual. Improper training without proper foundation in Nine Yin Inner Energy can lead to temporary Insanity. Fast Precise attacks allows user to catch their opponent unawares and then absorb their life force. + 30 to VIT/DEX. +15 to STR.
13. ID Create/Escape: Create Instant Dungeons for training or fighting.
14. Bind: Creates mana rope and bind your opponent.
15. Dispel Curse: Remove Curse via Mana Manipulation.
16. Observe: Gives Information about the Target.
17. Gamer's body: Grants a body that allows user to live the real world like a game. (Level MAX)
18. Gamer's Mind: Allow a peaceful state of mind and immunity to psychological effect. (Level MAX)
If you are interested in seeing a complete list of Stats for main Characters Xander/Willow/Buffy so far. Then here are the Google Docs files that you can View. I'll be updating this with every chapter and planning to add Skills List (at least for Xander). Spreadsheets/d/1yLdnBAadWayDbChRmLen1thWe9l-Vk4tHzr95xvh_Yw/edit? usp=sharing
This is my first fic.
I started this crossover with the idea of having The Gamer as comic inspiration. But then later on I felt, it'd be much better for me to create the world similar to The Gamer Story. I'll be adding more explanation on this as I build the world.
I've only played RPG in video games (Mass effect)... Never cared much about the math behind the stats... So if you think I am making any mistakes about stats distribution in anyway. Let me know, I'll fix it.
(Though I am thinking of putting up a excel file on Google docs with chapter wise distribution of Scoobie's stats.)
One thing I am curious or unknown about the stats is... Mana = 10 X INT. I have Xander with a – 20 Modifier for being a slacker. How the heck will you count for his mana Pool? With or without Slacker modifier?
Personally I can't decide which would be.
NOTE: All the Energy Based Stats Modifiers are Same as Chunbu Techniques from "The Gamer" Web Comic. Like I said, I am not very familiar with RPG Video games. So I used Chunbumoon's stats from the Comic and then decided how and when they are activated and it is something I added from Jin Yong's Novel Series. For example, Unlike Chunbu's techniques, Xander can only use passive effects... They'll be activated when his Inner-energy is high enough. This is very common in Jin Youngs Novel. This is why you'll find odd requirements and activation in Inner-Energy Based Skills. I.e. Nine Yang Divine Skill, Nine Yin Divine Skill, Heaven and Earth Great Shift, Nine Yin White Bone Claw. From the stories, user can get some buffs or sometimes de-buffs if they made a mistake... i.e. In the Original Story, One character died while practicing Heaven and Earth Great Shift.
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