Jacob Blackmon Blogs

I’ve noticed in the appearance of the Decepticon Army, there comes a time when we see the ‘Cons assuming fewer vehicle Alt-Modes and more “monstrous” Alt-Modes. I have to attribute this to the research Shockwave does with the CNA of Predacons (as we saw in TF: Prime).  For those not familiar with this series, they introduced "Predacons" as the bestial predecessors to the Cybertronian race. This is in a similar manner to how dinosaurs existed on Earth before the rise of mammals and the evolution of humanity. In the TF: Prime series, Shockwave ends up "resurrecting" several Predacons, including the dragon-like Predaking, to join the Decepticon army. However, I think Shockwave wanted to create a new form of Decepticon soldier that was stronger and more powerful than normal, using Predacon CNA to enhance their physical prowess. We saw in the “Transformers: Fall of Cybertron” video game that Shockwave augmented Grimlock and his team, giving them the abilities of "cr...

 This NPC build utilizes the Transformers Essence20 system by Renegade Game Studios. Unlike my previous builds, this is not a full character build, but more of an NPC build, like the "Threats" the core rulebook has listed for the Decepticons. It is a simpler build to be used by the GM for character representation, rather than a fully-formed PC. Hoist features as an introductory NPC in the upcoming Transformers adventure: "Beacon of Hope." HOIST Autobot Construction Engineer (Maintenance) If Ratchet is the Autobots' chief surgeon, then Hoist is their family doctor. Everyone reports to Hoist for routine check-ups and maintenance, no exceptions! A jovial, friendly robot, the up-beat Hoist enjoys his job and it shows. He likes providing a minor sense of normalcy and structure to the Autobots' turbulent lives, even if he's rarely noticed or appreciated for it. Hoist speaks with a cultured British-sounding accent and can usually be found playing "Dr. Wats...

 In celebration of his birthday, I am posting my build for Owen KC Stephen's favorite Transformers character: Ironhide!  This build uses the Essence20 Transformers RPG by Renegade Game Studios. “High tech circuitry is no replacement for guts.” IRONHIDE Monolith Warrior (Sentinel) 9 Size : Huge/Extended Health : 6 Movement : 20 ft. Ground (Bot-Mode); 45 ft. Ground (Alt-Mode) Energon : 3 Strength : 10 Speed : 5 Smarts : 6 Social : 3 Toughness : 22 Evasion : 15 Willpower : 16 Cleverness : 13 SKILLS Alertness d6 Brawn d6 Conditioning x2 Driving d2 Infiltration d2 Initiative d2 Intimidation d2 Might d8 Persuasion d6 Survival d2 Targeting d4 Technology d4 Languages: Cybertronian, English PERKS Charge: If Ironhide moves at least 10 ft. away from his past position and then attacks with a Might weapon immediately after, he gains a ↑1 on the Might Skill Test. Disarming Defenses: When an Attack misses Ironhide by an amount equal to his Stalwart Defense bonus to his defense, Iro...

By request of my friend Angela Black, because Skids was the one Transformer she owned as a youth... This build uses the Essence20 Transformers RPG rules created by Renegade Game Studios. “Deep down, we are more like than unlike humans.” SKIDS Outrider Analyst (Manipulator) 8 Size : Large/Long Health : 5 Movement : 30 ft. Ground (Bot-Mode); 45 ft. Ground (Alt-Mode) Energon : 4 Strength : 4 Speed : 5 Smarts : 8 Social : 5 Toughness : 14 Evasion : 15 Willpower : 18 Cleverness : 15 SKILLS Alertness d4 Brawn d2 Conditioning x2 Culture d2 Driving d4 Infiltration d2 Initiative d2 Might d2 Performance d4 Persuasion d6 Science (Theoretician) d6 Targeting d4 Technology d2 Languages: Cybertronian, English PERKS Bureaucrat: When using the Lend Assistance action, Skids can grant the recipient both an Edge and a ↑1 to their Skill Test. Cross-Training (Mark Target): At the beginning of a scene, Skids can designate a creature he can see or a specific individual he expects will be in the sce...

 This is my personal character build for Cliffjumper, everyone's favorite hot-headed, ultra-rash, "I'm gonna blow up Megatron with a bazooka I pulled from nowhere, even though this is only supposed to be a recon mission" Autobot. In later shows, he seemed to become the cannon-fodder of the series. He would often die early in the show or barely be featured, except to be show getting killed by a Decepticon. Very tragic. This build uses the Transformers rpg by Renegade Game Studios. “Strike first, strike fast, strike hard.” CLIFFJUMPER Racer Champion Gunner (Gunslinger) 5 Size : Large/Long Health : 4 Movement : 40 ft. Ground (Bot-Mode); 60 ft. Ground (Alt-Mode) Energon : 3 Strength : 3 Speed : 9 Smarts : 4 Social : 4 Toughness : 13 Evasion : 19 Willpower : 14 Cleverness : 14 SKILLS Alertness d4 Conditioning x1 Driving (Land) d4 Infiltration d2 Initiative d2 Intimidation d2 Might d2 Persuasion d8 Targeting d8 Technology d4 Languages: Cybertronian, English PERKS ...