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Fair enough. It gives me the idea to make a rule though. I don't care for Aspects personally, so I think I'd just focus on the idea of...

Other Worlds is a game with player-created freeform traits, such as 'Natural Leader' or 'Expert Swordsman'. There isn't a combat...

I find that this need for control over the PC correlates to the player’s ability (or lack thereof) to influence the game in ways “beyond...

I published it here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/97631/other-worlds

Why would they think it's particularly important? Why would it be particularly important? You let them know they noticed something shiny.

Not a great example IMO. What would be the mechanic consequence of ignoring a glimmer at the bottom of the lake? Maybe a combat or...

If it's not spelled out (at least with a list of possible mechanical consequences), then IMO it's not concrete. It's advice. @soviet 's...

PF2e is a very different game than most versions of D&D IMO. It feels closest to 4e.

I like @soviet 's version because it's actually a rule. That has more teeth IMO than just suggesting there may be a consequence for...

Unfortunately, there are plenty of Players that wouldn't, especially if the consequences are negative for their PC. Mechanics help...

There you go. Mechanical effects of social skills on PCs. I like it. Like I said, I'm just looking for some kind of affect on both...

I agree with you. I came up with a solution that works for me for this when designing my game Other Worlds. In that game, social...

okay you both missed the actual point of my message, it's not about 'your character wouldn't do that', it's that Maxperson's argument...

Right so like I said, you still play your PC. Given your backstory or TIBF's the orc gains disadvantage on their persuasion check...

That's what I want to see. Players making substandard decisions for their characters because that's what meets setting logic.