ch:3 I’m rich, I’m poor

1500 Hero Points!

Sam was excited that was a lot of points. He quickly thought about the stats table and opened it up. If he could get some other stats that would boost him even more right?

As same looked at the list he felt his excitement fade and shock took over. He stared at the list in disappointment.

Luck U : 2000

Agility U : 2000

Charisma R : 3000

Speed R : 3000

Sleep E : 4000

Hunger E : 4000

Stealth L : purchased

Toughness L : 5000

The list continued on for awhile. All of the stats listed where out of Sam's price range.

"Hey DTA why are there no common stats listed here? I think I could afford them." Sam said

"Well first off, the only common stats are the ones everyone has, Strength, Dexterity, Vitality, Endurance, Intelligence, and Mind." DTA said

"And what do you mean you think you could afford them? How many Hero Points do you have?"

"Ummm. 1500." Sam said sheepishly

"Ahhh that explains it." DTA said "what did you do in your world?"

"What do you mean?" Sam asked

"Hero Points are earned through your actions and thoughts about other people."

"Well after I finished high school a year ago, I worked to save money for college. This last year I've mainly been working. Then I would go to sleep, then wake up and start all over again."

"Sigh. Well at least you have some points." DTA said "it seems to me that you have two choices. You can either use your points to get a class, or you can get a few abilities and worry about getting a class once you are on Nova."

"Classes come with one skill already unlocked. You also get a few bonus stat points every time you level up."

"If you have some skills before you get a class however it can open advanced or even hidden classes to you. It's up to you."

"Ok thank you." Sam said as he pondered what to do.

Well let's see what classes I can afford. He thought as he brought up the classes screen.

Hero class : 8000

Pyromancer class : 7000

Pope class : 6000

Arch Druid class : 8000

Shadow assassin class : 7000

Draconic berserker class : 8000

"Ummm DTA is there a way to sort by price?" Sam asked as he started to sweat.

"What price range do you want to set it to?"

"2000 and lower please." Sam asked nervously

"One moment." DTA said "Ok that should have fixed it."

Sam looked at the screen once more and sighed.

Mage class : 1000

Fire mage class : 2000

Ice mage class : 2000

Warrior class : 1000

Swordsman class : 2000

Healer class : 1000

Sam could afford some classes, but they where clearly the most basic classes. He was pretty sure that he could get those classes easily in Nova.

" I guess it has to be skills now class later." He muttered

Sam pulled up the abilities screen. It was split in half one side was labeled Magic. The other side was labeled Weapon Arts.

He looked at the Weapon Arts first. Sam frowned as he felt that familiar sinking feeling.

Basic dagger art F : 1000

Basic sword art F : 1000

Basic spear art F : 1000

Basic bow art F : 1000

Maybe the magic is cheaper. Sam thought hopefully.

Basic fire magic F : 1000

Basic ice magic F : 1000

Basic healing magic F : 1000

Basic language magic F : 1000

Sam fell onto his back in defeat. He looked through the transparent screen into the endless purple sky.

"I'm too poor to be a Hero!!" He shouted into the clouds.