Monte Cook's new RPG: Numenera [UPDATED]

Belgos · Aug 13, 2012

Wow: Ten pages on one facet of a premise. I'm going to take this as example of why 'showing the audience versus telling the audience' can be very important.

Can we move on now and talk a bit more about the classes, the system and other aspects of it?

Otakkun · Aug 13, 2012

Belgos said:
Wow: Ten pages on one facet of a premise. I'm going to take this as example of why 'showing the audience versus telling the audience' can be very important.

Can we move on now and talk a bit more about the classes, the system and other aspects of it?

We need more info for that. :angel:

fled · Aug 13, 2012

Belgos said:
Wow: Ten pages on one facet of a premise. I'm going to take this as example of why 'showing the audience versus telling the audience' can be very important.

Can we move on now and talk a bit more about the classes, the system and other aspects of it?

First you choose one of three types:

Glaivesare the warriors of the Ninth World. Glaives can wear heavy armor and wield massive weapons, or they can fight with light weapons and armor so they can move quickly.

Nanos are wizard-like characters who harness the numenera to work miracles. These miracles, called esoteries, walk the line somewhere between machine and magic, depending on the Nano’s particular skillset.

Jacks are named after jacks-of-all-trades. They have a lot of tricks in their bags, which makes them skilled at a little bit of everything.

Second, you choose from a number of descriptors like clever, tough, strong-willed, or mystical.

Third you choose a focus, which really distinguishes your character. These can vary from crafting illusions to becoming a master of a single weapon, from wielding magnetism to being a great leader.

In addition to the base class, it seems there will be quite a bit of flexibility and variance in mechanics when one selects descriptors and focus.

Nikosandros · Aug 13, 2012

Shieldhaven said:
2. Spending experience points for short-term benefit is something I straight-out hate.

Same here. I think it's a terrible idea, and I've always hated it whenever I've seen it...

fled · Aug 13, 2012

This is easily excluded / amended via "house rules". Also keep in mind the system is still in play testing.

Nikosandros · Aug 13, 2012

fled said:
This is easily excluded / amended via "house rules". Also keep in mind the system is still in play testing.

Of course and I didn't mean to imply that I'll reject Numenera because of this. As a matter of fact, it's rather likely that I'll support the Kickstarter.

However, it is a mechanic that I strongly dislike. I don't care for it as an optional rule in GURPS (one of my favorite games) and I was glad when it was removed from Savage Worlds.

Imperialus · Aug 13, 2012

I love the science fantasy/sword and planet style of fantasy so I'm all over this one. Here's hoping for some pulp in the style of Howard, Carter and Burroughs.

fled · Aug 14, 2012

Zelkon said:
Barf. More rules light systems with ridiculous settings.

I'll take rules light over mechanically burdened anyday. Unforunately actual role play is becoming a lost art. Back in 2nd ed, once my characters got into the teen levels, I was more interesting in building a kingdom, tower, clan, alliances, whatever than actual combat.

Anone who has ever cast a 9th level spell in game knows how much of a total joke combat becomes.

Von Ether · Aug 15, 2012

Morrus said:
"science fantasy" post-apolocalytpic far future setting.

We call that the "Dying Earth" genre around here. You'd think that with his strong built in D&D audience he'd just say that. *cough* Jack Vance *cough*

Animal · Aug 16, 2012

First you choose one of three types:

Glaivesare the warriors of the Ninth World. Glaives can wear heavy armor and wield massive weapons, or they can fight with light weapons and armor so they can move quickly.

Nanos are wizard-like characters who harness the numenera to work miracles. These miracles, called esoteries, walk the line somewhere between machine and magic, depending on the Nano’s particular skillset.

Jacks are named after jacks-of-all-trades. They have a lot of tricks in their bags, which makes them skilled at a little bit of everything.

Second, you choose from a number of descriptors like clever, tough, strong-willed, or mystical.

Third you choose a focus, which really distinguishes your character. These can vary from crafting illusions to becoming a master of a single weapon, from wielding magnetism to being a great leader.

So.. It's class+descriptor+focus? Sounds kinda familiar.
*cough*class+background+specialty*cough*

Monte Cook's new RPG: Numenera [UPDATED]

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