Full Metal Alchemist d20

[Jongluer]

Just because this idea is knocking about in my head, here are rules for running some FMA games. Maybe I'll use it for a Play by Post game here.
Now anyway, on towards the crunchy bits.
First off the rules would have to be in d20 Modern rules set.
First looking over the skills these skills immediately jump out as not applying to the setting:
Computer Use, Knowledge (Arcane Lore), Knowledge (Behavioral Sciences), Knowledge (Business), Knowledge (Technology), Pilot

Now as for some new skills:

Knowledge (Alchemy): This skill revolves around the science of Alchemy. It can help one identify the purpose of a transmutation circle, the elements and atoms contained within certain objects. This also covers the philosophical aspects of Alchemy, such as the principle of equivalent exchange.

Alchemy (Int)
Use this skill to form transmutation circles, collect the proper elemental components, and actually perform a transmutation.
Check: Even the smallest of Alchemical attempts require a check to be made. There are varying levels of difficulty for different tasks. Examples are below:
10: Creating a simple object like a pencil or pen, or repairing simple objects like toys or books.
15: Repairing mechanical devices such as motors or guns, creating complex objects or proper weapons like spears or house scaffolding.
20: Dealing with simple life such as plants and funghi, creating extremely complex devices such as cannons or internal combustion engines.
25: Dealing with complex life such as animals, combining common elements to produce extraordinary effect (such as producing flame from the air), extracting elements from lifeforms or objects or combining them within the object to produce extraordinary effects (exploding people).
30: Complex alchemical equations and experiments, such as creating Chimeras, binding souls to objects, etc.
40: Extremely hard and unheard of alchemical experiments, creating faux philosopher's stones, or performing human transmutations.

Creating a transmutation circle for the task requires a seperate check at the same Difficulty Class.

Special: You can take 10 on Alchmy checks but can only take 20 in certain situations, judged by the Game Master. Use of the Alchemy skill requires the Alchemist feat.
Time: Alchmy requires at the least a full round action, though most of the time creating the transmutation circle involves much more time.

New Feats:

Alchemist
You are trained in the art of Alchemy or at least self trained in the basics of the science.
Requirements: Knowledge (Alchemy) 6 ranks, Knowledge (Physical Sciences) 6 ranks, Research 6 ranks
Benefits: Alchemy becomes a class skill for your character.

No Circle
You have gained the ability to perform Alchemy without a transmutation circle by staring into the Gate.
Requirements: Knowledge (Alchemy) 16 ranks, Alchemy 12 ranks, Have failed at a Human Transmutation and suffered Constitution Damage because of it.
Benefits: You are now able to perform alchemy without a transmutation circle, thus negating the need for the check to create one, and making Alchemy a move action always.



About Human Transmutations: Human Transmutation is the ultimate Taboo of Alchemy. Those who attempt it often go insane, and those who go through with it realize the truth of equivalent exchange. In the event that a character is able to perform a Human Transmutation roll onthe following table to determine what happens:

1d6
1-1d6 Constitution damage
2-2d6 Constitution damage
3-Loss of one limb
4-Loss of two limbs
5-Loss of 1d4 limbs and 1d6 Constitution Damage
6-Loss of major organs (30% chance of a vital organ)

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State Alchemists
While many alchemists exist in the world, only a small number can count themselves among the prestige military branch of the State Alchemists. These men and women make it there duty to uphold the State and serve the military in any ways and means. A large amount of them serve along soldiers, often as officers but sometimes as support. An Alchemist in combat is not only able to resupply any unit with ammunitions and weaponry but also is a powerful weapon themselves, many possess Alchemical knowledge that allows them to create ball lightning or maelstroms. A State Alchemist is the pinnacle of the Empire, always loyal, and constantly adapting they can serve in any position.

Becoming a State Alchemist
Any alchemist can become a State Alchemists. There are two ways to go about this, by presenting research or by passing the State Alchemy Exam, of which only one or two applicants are accepted per year.
Those who become Researchers under the State, often spend their time experimenting with things that are best left alone. A number of them work with chimeras, research of homonculi, production of ways to increase the powers of combative alchemy, production of diseases (and the prevention of them), etc. Some are even rurmored to research the dangerous field of Human Transmutation.
Those who enter the department through the Exam often go on to lead Military careers. They're capable in many fields beyond Alchemy but are best known for their ability to directly apply it to everyday situations.

Being a State Alchemist
Being a State Alchemist basically means that you serve the military, nothing more. Some are known to work independantly in the name of the State, but an overwhelming majority are soldiers. Even the researchers, only look into the things that the State asks them to nothing more.
This basically means that, once you're a State Alchemist you will recieve only missions approved of or perhaps even ran by the Military. There is little time for running about, you have a mission that you cannot deviate from.
Still though as a State Alchemist, you are a well respected figure, gain the rank of Major in the military, and of course the symbol of the State Alchemist, a Pocket Watch capable of augmenting Alchemical Powers (+2 equipment bonus to Alchemy checks).


State Alchemist Advanced Class
There are the warrior-scientists of the Fuhrer, they work closely with the state, and when they are out and about, they are on missions. A State Alchemist is always capable of alchemy, whether or not you can see their transmutation circle is another thing, and most are always ready to resort to violence. Some State Alchemists have been known to be excessively violent but they are of course condoned by the State.
Join this Advanced Class if you wish to be a true Military Alchemist in a blue officer's uniform, ready to open up with a barrage of scientific clout.
The fastest path into this class is through the Smart Hero base class, though other paths are possible.

Requirements:
Skills: Knowledge (Alchemy) 6 ranks, Alchemy 6 ranks, Research 6 ranks
Feats: Alchemy
Special: Must be a State Alchemist

Hit Die: d8 (Con Modifier applies)

Action Points: 6+half of character level

Class Skills: Alchemy, Concentration, Craft (Chemical, Pharmaceutical), Decipher Script, Diplomacy, Knowledge (Alchemy, Civics, Current Events, Earth and Life Sciences, History, Physical Sciences, Tactics, Theology and Philosophy), Listen, Profession, Research, Spot
Skill Points: 7+Int Modifier

Class Features
Order of the Fuhrer: A State Alchemist always works under the orders of the Fuhrer, as such whenever dealing with citizens within the Empire they gain a bonus to all Charisma related skills (except Disguise and Handle Animal) equal to their State Alchemist level starting at first level.
Speedy Alchemy: At second level a State Alchemist gains a transmutation circle in the form of a glove, tatoo, bracelet, etc. (Personal Circle bonus feat) and Alchemy can be performed as a Standard Action, this shortens to a Move Action at 6th level.
Combat Alchemy: This is a multi-step process to become the pinnacle of the Soldier-Alchemist. 3rd level a State Alchemist gains a +2 Competence bonus to using Alchemy when in combat. 5th Level lets a State Alchemist produce weaponry and armor as a Move Action (then a Free Action at 7th level). By 8th Level a State Alchemist no longer provokes an Attack of Oppurtunity when using Alchemy in Combat.
Military Staff: By 10th level a State Alchemist has risen so high within the military that they possess a staff of low level ordinaries to assist them into their endaevors (the sum of their levels cannot be more than the State Alchemists times 2) or a personal cohort (whose levels cannot be more than the State Alchemist's level minus 4), their choice.

BAB: +0, +1, +2, +3, +3, +4, +5, +6, +6, +7
Fort Save: +0, +0, +1, +1, +1, +2, +2, +2, +3, +3
Ref Save: +2, +3, +3, +4, +4, +5, +5, +6, +6, +7
Will Save: +2, +3, +3, +4, +4, +5, +5, +6, +6, +7
Defense Bonus: +1, +1, +2, +2, +3, +3, +4, +4, +5, +5
Reputation Bonus: +2, +2, +2, +3, +3, +3, +4, +4, +5

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Alchemy in Combat
Most Alchemists become skilled combatants either through being soldiers of the State or perhaps by avoiding the State. Either way, Alchemy is possibly the best way to get an edge in combat, producing a sword from the branch of a tree or a cannon from the stone in a building, even creating walls out of the ground itself. Still though Alchemy is a hard process to produce during battle, most people who do perform amidst combat do not bother making transmutation circles but have inscribed them upon their body, weapons, armor, or clothing. Some have been known to attempt alchemy in combat while still having to create the circle (as opposed to having it inscribed).

Creating a Circle in Combat
Though this is rarely done, sometimes Alchemists will be forced to make their circle while fighting. This requires a writing utensil (chalk, pen, ink, blood, etc.), and a 5-foot square at the least (sometimes larger circles are required based upon the transmutation), normally it must be adjacent to the Alchemist. Next drawing the circle like at any time requires a Knowledge (Alchemy) check but since this is in the midst of combat it requires a Concentration of DC 15 (which can be increased by the intensity of the battle) or the Alchemist suffers a -4 penalty to the Knowledge check. Next, the character must actually draw the circle requiring an Alchemy check as normal, the drawing is of the normal length (long for intricate circles: 3-10 rounds, short for simple circles: 1-3 rounds) the transmuter knows the length to draw the circle if he suceeded on the knowledge check, drawing provokes an Attack of Opportunity every round. When the circle is complete, the Alchemist can continue with his transmutation.

Transmuting in Combat
Using a circle of any kind in combat provokes an Attack of Opportunity from those around the Alchemist. Transmuting is a full round action, requiring a Concentration check and of course the Alchemy check, failure of the Concentration check places a -2 penalty to the Alchemy check . For every 5 points the Concentration check is failed by an additional -2 penalty is added (-2 for 5 points, -4 for 10 points, etc.)

New Feats

Personal Circle
You have a circle somewhere upon your person whether it be on your weapon, armor, clothing, or actual body
Requirements: 7th level character, Alchemy 10 ranks, Knowledge (Alchemy) 10 ranks, Research 10 ranks
Benefits: You no longer need to draw a circle when in combat.

Combat Alchemist
You regularly use Alchemy in combat.
Requirements: Alchemy 6 ranks
Benefits: You gain a +4 bonus to Concentration checks to make any check involving Alchemy: Knowledge (Alchemy), Alchemy to draw circle, Alchemy to use circle.