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1d4 -> 1d3 (1d6 / 2) -> 1d2 (coin or 1d4/2 or 1d6/3) -> 1d1 (e.g. minimum 1 point). I think since armor doesn't negate all damage, no skill needs to circumvent armor, unless there is a special class ability priced in as some armor-defeating ability. But that would be the same as any ability...

The advantage of basically adjusting the weapon die step by step is that it solves the issue that low damage attacks can be negated by other forms of DR. But since it's not a fixed value, you still roll some damage, this problem is avoided. (for that; I'd definitely set some lower bound, it...

Though a wee map could make a nice visualization tool. Bu there are of course also challenges, where does it fit in the layout, how large does it have to be to be readable/fillable, especially given the shape of the wards... On the challenges of making a city work as adventuring place: I...

Amusingly, I remember a concept of a golfcart of weapons in 3E. You needed a Silver weapon to deal with enemies that had DR/Silver, and cold iron weaons for enemies that had DR/cold iron. And it was also a good idea to carry some Admantine weapon so you have an enhancement bonus against DR/+1...

That's why I thought why it was a good potential match for d20, that you only pick the better characteristic. I think my only worry would be that it might still be too straightforward (take Strong for full BAB and Smart for full skill points. The Tough hit points just aren't as valuable as the...

One thing I am considering for 2d10 or 2d6 roll systems: If you get the same number twice, it's considered some kind of crit. Whatever that would mean, exactly, remains to be decided. (Of course, that still means the highest number is the best, obviously, but you might get a more spectacular...

I always felt that there might be a bit too many imbalanced combinations, but maybe that isn't a real problem if you're considering them in the first place. However, I also always thought it woud be nice to use this approach to d20 Modern. Possibly with the requirement that you must pick one...

I can't speak for others than myself, but I have an idea what it might be... Tactics in 3E were ... well, maybe not tactics at all, and more like strategy or logistics? Working out which buff spells t use and when, how to max out on the different bonus types (and avoiding, but definitely...

That cannot really be true, because attacks in the real world can happen in less than 6 seconds, or multiple blows can be done in 6 seconds or less. There is still no way to link a single attack roll to one specific "swing".

Isn't that Saint Rows IV? Maybe? Depending on what of the GTA V experience you mean specifically. I preferred Saint Rows III, though, it was over-the-top, but in a more charming way, IMO. --- I am currently playing "The Last Starship". It's close to an idea for a kind of video game I wanted to...

I don't remember any city supplements (though I remember we had a Ptolus campaign, but I was a player once). What I do remember ins the 3E demographics guidelines for cities. I am not saying it was actually good, it probably focused way too much on game mechanics here. But I like the idea of a...

I kinda like bucket of dice systems, even though I don't much like needing to roll dozens of dice. But such a system gets you scaled levels of success, and you can also get some reliablity in your skill. D20+modifiers often feels too random, but smaller dice tend to have insufficient variance...

I think the niches can't be fighting, spellcasting, social and exploration, unless you really reduce the complexity of each system, because the longer you spend in one of these niches, the less interesting it can become to the other players. And often, combat is far more involved gampelay, if...

How does a fighter distinguish between more attacks because he as used action surge, and just having bad luck in combat or facing a better skilled opponent that can parry or dodge their attacks, or the other fighter actually being a bit better than him? Or do we assume action surge creates some...

But do they know they have the same level? And do these abilities have in-game names? Is the Fighter literally saying I am taking my "Action Surge" or "Second Wind"? If not, how can they be sure that this particularly effective series of attacks was an action surge and not a critical attack or...