"e20: System Evolved" Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook

[prom]

Hi people, this iswhat Gary has to say about classes in E20. What sort of names should the different classes have?

http://gmsarligames.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=303&sid=877139fee084a4a28b54673e6cc6e5e0#p303

by GMSarli » Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:45 am
I agree on the Strong, Fast, etc. names -- I want classes that fill similar niches, but the names are just too flat. The d20 Modern class names essentially describe attributes, but one of the things I like about Jared's names is that they describe roles and actions. That said, not all the names are quite what I'm looking for -- Gunslinger, in particular, is too genre-specific.

So, let's try this as an exercise: Come up with better names for each of the six d20 Modern classes, names that describes roles/actions more than attributes. Here are some possible names -- I list my current favorite, and any additional ideas are in parentheses.

• Strong Hero: Dreadnought (Brute, Vanguard, Champion)
• Fast Hero: Duelist (Striker, Skirmisher, Harrier, Scout)
• Tough Hero: Defender (Soldier, Protector, Guardian, Sentinel)
• Smart Hero: Expert (Adept, Savant, Master, Specialist)
• Dedicated Hero: Agent (Devotee, Disciple, Advocate)
• Charismatic Hero: Leader (Personality, Authority, Executor)

What names do you like, and what other names might you suggest? Keep in mind that we're going for genre-neutral and names that describe roles or actions rather than attributes. Also, if possible, names should be motivation-neutral (e.g. "rogue" and "scoundrel" both imply a particular attitude toward law and society in general), but we can compromise this guideline if a particular name is an absolutely perfect fit.

 

[resistor]

Halfway to funded! Bumpity bump!

 

[Stacie GmrGrl]

Sweet Half way there, pretty awesome.

 

[Hunter In Darkness]

This could be interesting, I loved SWSE but hated d20 modern . Will keep an eye out to see how this goes

 

[prom]

There are 28 days to go before the 10,000 dollar target needs to be reached. Discussion on the forum Gary set-up continues.

 

[Mournblade94]

There are 28 days to go before the 10,000 dollar target needs to be reached. Discussion on the forum Gary set-up continues.

If I did contribute, but the $10,000 goal was not reached, what would happen to all fo the donations?

I am considering donating because this sounds promising. Still I have not participated in a patron project before.

 

[Flobby]

If I did contribute, but the $10,000 goal was not reached, what would happen to all fo the donations?

I am considering donating because this sounds promising. Still I have not participated in a patron project before.

They're not donations but pledges. You promise to pay this amount if $10,000 is raised. Only then do you get charged. Pledge! It would be a shame for this project to go under.

 

[prom]

If I did contribute, but the $10,000 goal was not reached, what would happen to all fo the donations?

I am considering donating because this sounds promising. Still I have not participated in a patron project before.

Flobby is correct. Your credit card is marked for a payment of whatever you agree too on the final date set for the collection of the project. If the target is not reached the whole funding process is cancelled and no money is taken from your credit card.

My suggestion is goggle kickstarter or try the link below,

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — Kickstarter

 

[Mournblade94]

They're not donations but pledges. You promise to pay this amount if $10,000 is raised. Only then do you get charged. Pledge! It would be a shame for this project to go under.

Ah OK! I knew it was a pledge, but I know it in the context of pledging to NPR in which you are charged immediately. Ok that makes sense. WOW that takes a lot of pressure off the people asking for the pledge as well.

 

[nerfherder]

From what Gary has indicated so far, he isn't looking to make a ruleset that keeps everyone happy. He is listening to what people have to say, but looking at the reality of running a game. I personally don't like optional rules unless the system is broken. Star Wars Saga never turned out the way it should have, due to page restrictions. My guess is that Gary is trying to get a book printed that does what was always intended and pitching it to a wide market. Not a silly thing to do.

I only realised yesterday that GMSarli was the editor and a developer of SWSE. A universal, updated version of SWSE sounds like a great idea. I'm sold.