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Threads like this one reinforce the idea to me that stats that are "characteristics" (like Intelligence and Charisma) are a bad idea... -
This is really the same debate going on over TTRPG General. Some people think that a 4 Int means you subtract 3 from all Int rolls...
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TwoSix reacted to soviet's post in the thread What is "railroading" to you (as a player)? with
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But... that's entirely accurate to how things work in real life. You don't know that picking a lock, fixing your PC, climbing a high... -
TwoSix reacted to RenleyRenfield's post in the thread Let's Talk About "Intended Playstyle" with Like.
I work with or work for, many of the people who created some of these games, and Vampire is a great example. Design language has...
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I think playstyle is important and the distinction of calling them opinionated isnt necessary. Part of the design evolution of RPGs is...
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TwoSix reacted to Crimson Longinus's post in the thread What is "railroading" to you (as a player)? with Like.
Honestly, they are not. The player's sole focus is on their character, they probably have a elaborate backstory, they have been played...
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TwoSix reacted to CreamCloud0's post in the thread What is "railroading" to you (as a player)? with Like.
can you imagine the rage if GMs RP'd NPCs with anywhere near the same level of 'free will' against checks as the players do? "but i...
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Draw Steel does something similar. Attacks are resolved using a "power roll" of 2d10+stat (which usually starts at 2 and hits 5 at max...
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Gotcha! Yeah, DH has this thing where your raw damage numbers convert over to Thresholds (Minor/Major/Severe) which determine the actual...
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TwoSix replied to the thread Let's Talk About Core Game Mechanics.I mean you can attach various conditions to the result of an action based on the overall damage roll. You could have an ability that...
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TwoSix replied to the thread Let's Talk About Core Game Mechanics.I mean, I also wouldn't be opposed to a "both sides" roll anything approach, either. Make everything into opposed checks. But merging...
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That's how Dragonbane works and I'm really liking it. So are my kids. My 12 year old son just rolled up an ogre bard: (AI...
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TwoSix replied to the thread Let's Talk About Core Game Mechanics.I prefer (damage-defense) over die+mod vs target number because it gives you more granularity over possible results.
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Yeah, that's where I'm at (even in PBTAs like Dungeon World/Stonetop), because I have the damage #s in front of me and then can work the...
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TwoSix replied to the thread Let's Talk About Core Game Mechanics.My general preference is for the player to roll both offense and defense, although the GM can roll the magnitude of the effect. GM...