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<blockquote data-quote="HeapThaumaturgist" data-source="post: 1781027" data-attributes="member: 12332">When making new rules, I like to stay as transparent to the system as possible.I would say that, as far as reactions based on apparent wealth go ... The Allegience and Reputation system seems to work pretty well for that.&nbsp; I'd say give the individual the same bonuses you would for having the same Allegience if they demonstrate/BS that they share the same general socio-economic bracket.&nbsp; And if you don't have it, run a Disguise (as per normal rules) to say you do share that bracket.&nbsp; Bada bing, bada boom.There are certainly gambling rules in there ... they work within the rest of the Wealth system in that if you don't bet enough to challenge your Wealth you're not doing anything more than enjoyably spending some time at the table, drinking comped drinks.&nbsp; After you start betting enough to make it interesting, it's under the Gamble skill description.To address &quot;blowing all of your money now&quot;, that's covered by taking 20 on a Wealth check at the upper limit of your ability and ruining your Wealth score.&nbsp; There's no going into debt ... half of America is already IN debt and living beyond their means ... thus the vagaries of Wealth.&nbsp; I take out credit, get a loan, stretch my ability to pay those bills with income until I'm spitting it out faster than I can bring it in and I've got a ferrari and a machine gun and +0 Wealth.&nbsp; I'm a bum with no bills but no income, and I've got a +0 Wealth.&nbsp; Which is one of those reasons I like the system.As far as better treatment for unbelievable wealth ... I'd say that's one of those Reputation check things.&nbsp; I'd probably consider giving out Circumstance bonuses for rich individuals in situations where richness is going to greatly effect their encounters.&nbsp; Honestly, if you're looking for somewhere to make some rules, that one might be a place to run with it.--fje</blockquote>

[QUOTE="HeapThaumaturgist, post: 1781027, member: 12332"] When making new rules, I like to stay as transparent to the system as possible. I would say that, as far as reactions based on apparent wealth go ... The Allegience and Reputation system seems to work pretty well for that. I'd say give the individual the same bonuses you would for having the same Allegience if they demonstrate/BS that they share the same general socio-economic bracket. And if you don't have it, run a Disguise (as per normal rules) to say you do share that bracket. Bada bing, bada boom. There are certainly gambling rules in there ... they work within the rest of the Wealth system in that if you don't bet enough to challenge your Wealth you're not doing anything more than enjoyably spending some time at the table, drinking comped drinks. After you start betting enough to make it interesting, it's under the Gamble skill description. To address "blowing all of your money now", that's covered by taking 20 on a Wealth check at the upper limit of your ability and ruining your Wealth score. There's no going into debt ... half of America is already IN debt and living beyond their means ... thus the vagaries of Wealth. I take out credit, get a loan, stretch my ability to pay those bills with income until I'm spitting it out faster than I can bring it in and I've got a ferrari and a machine gun and +0 Wealth. I'm a bum with no bills but no income, and I've got a +0 Wealth. Which is one of those reasons I like the system. As far as better treatment for unbelievable wealth ... I'd say that's one of those Reputation check things. I'd probably consider giving out Circumstance bonuses for rich individuals in situations where richness is going to greatly effect their encounters. Honestly, if you're looking for somewhere to make some rules, that one might be a place to run with it. --fje [/QUOTE]

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