Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="Woas" data-source="post: 4874815" data-attributes="member: 16317">Hey gang.So this game has been sitting on my shelf for a few years now and I've always been interested in playing. Good things come to those that wait I guess because finally I have some friends who seem not only interested in trying the game out, but actually gung-ho about it!The setting and story and 'fluff' end of the game is very clear. But what about these rules? Going over the book again, giving it a thorough re-read I'm being reminded as to why this game probably has sat on the shelf for so long. Maybe without actually playing it and seeing the rules in action I am generating my own issues. Has anyone out there with experience in Ars Magica - 5th Ed have any suggestions, tips or comments on how to get a handle on the rules?One thing for example that I wish was present with this game was more uniformity.. or maybe streamlined is the term I'm looking for. Seems like for a magi every task requires a roll of Casting Total + a series unique input numbers from various sources. Seems like a lot to follow and keep up with but like I said, not having played the game maybe I'm biased as to how often these come up. Maybe 98% of the game is straight rolls.Anyway I rarely see anything about this game on the forums. Wondering if anyone out there has any advice or comments. Thanks!</blockquote>