Recent content by payn

That sucks I love Bruce.

Yes. BR 2E had typical D&D adventuring, but it also had domain management. Reminder me of the SNES game Actraiser. Part action part sim. Two games in one.

Resistance is futile.

Sounds like Birthright.

The books won’t notate this so we still get that fun trivia question to look forward to.

I'd say no, considering that Cthulhu Pulp exists. They made a separate system that makes shotgunning and streamboating more expected and survivable. I think enough folks wanted scary terrible situations that are overcome with sleeve-rolling elbow grease. More Big Trouble in Little China than In...

Im currently using a Battletech fan made system that leans heavily on narrative aspects off the table to build a story around the battles. The interest was off the charts and we now have 22 players locally! Each month 2 players face off in a narrative they build together. Maybe, the govt force...

I think playstyle is important and the distinction of calling them opinionated isnt necessary. Part of the design evolution of RPGs is also the terms for folks to understand them. 20 years ago, understanding the difference between a generic do anything system like Savage Worlds was seen as the...

There is the first timer who is entirely too ambitious. They want to combine all their favorite games and systems into one frankenssteins monster of a system. Sadly, when this experience goes pear-shaped it often ends their design career.

Nothing. Universal resolution mechanics have become popular and some folks just prefer them.

Im weird in that I like the D&D model of "why not both". Where weapon attacks are rolled against a static defense, but saves are made by the player. I've thought about it over the years and I think it helps give a variety feel to the game. Melee and magic feel different, which yeah is a...

Right? His special ability is body armor, which he needs because he loses 9/10 fights.

Yes.