Southernskies wrote:
I just want to make sure the following hasn't been changed anywhere.
Pg.170 wrote:
Requirements
When a Talent is taken, you must meet all stated
requirements, except when the Talent is acquired through
an Archetype, Background, or Path. Some requirements will
have the following notations: (b) for Backgrounds, (ta) for
Talents, (pa) for Paths, and (a) for Archetypes.
Hero Creation (pg.94) doesn't note it. Also the example character chooses the background talent at Step 9.
Step 9 isn't a problem as long as pg.170 is still valid.
The problem with your question is that it's not clear what you're really asking. Based on our separate discussion, what I believe you're asking is the following:
If a Background gives a non-definitive Talent (choose any Combat, Learn Martial Technique etc.) are the requirements for whatever's selected waived?
Ex. Can a character with the Elder Sorcerer's Apprentice that can take "any one Combat Talent" use that to select Learn Martial Technique and select a Technique they don't meet the requirements for (such as a 6 Might and 3 ranks for MT: Sweeping Strike).
Looking at Step 9 on p. 95, I believe the answer's already present. It notes the following:
"You receive two additional Talents at this time, three if your character selected any Flaws. You may select any Talent for which you meet the prerequisites. (See Talents Page 170)"
It explicitly states "for which you meet the prerequisites." This is specific to Step 9. The note you reference above for p. 170 is the general case for talents, not the specific. In the Archetype section this is explicitly clarified as part of the errata:
Page: 92 (Clarification)
Step 2
Choose your Hero’s Archetype, change the 2nd paragraph
as follows; as shown in bold
From your Archetype you will gain one rank in all Trained skills gained under its heading. It will also provide you with starting weapon and armor proficiency Talents, as well as additional Talent(s) based upon which Archetype you choose, r
egardless of requirements with the exception of limited Talents, Talents above Tier I, and racial limitations. Lastly it will give you access to Additional Advancement Options above and beyond the general Advancement Options available to all characters.
There is no comparable section for background to provide that exception.
With a sweep of his hat,
Paul