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<blockquote data-quote="CapnZapp" data-source="post: 8210097" data-attributes="member: 12731"><p>Well, I argued neither the current Xoth rule nor the core rule for instant death works for the intended purpose, and I furthermore argued that S&S isn't necessarily served well by random death rules even if a version that <em>does</em> work across all levels is used instead.</p><p></p><p>Just to note my "compress the HP range" suggestion wasn't primarily intended to extend the "sweet spot" range, but to accomplish the original goal: to make combat less often feel removed from actual danger even as you level up.</p><p></p><p>If my suggestion can't be used because it would "not be well received", well, this could instead be accomplished by cheapening the value of the hit points you do get.</p><p></p><p>That is, increase damage as you level up. Not random bursts of damage (as exemplified by deadlier criticals or instant death rules) mind you, but actually more regular damage. This accomplishes the same goals and avoids the same drawbacks, just from "the other end".</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CapnZapp, post: 8210097, member: 12731"] Well, I argued neither the current Xoth rule nor the core rule for instant death works for the intended purpose, and I furthermore argued that S&S isn't necessarily served well by random death rules even if a version that [I]does[/I] work across all levels is used instead. Just to note my "compress the HP range" suggestion wasn't primarily intended to extend the "sweet spot" range, but to accomplish the original goal: to make combat less often feel removed from actual danger even as you level up. If my suggestion can't be used because it would "not be well received", well, this could instead be accomplished by cheapening the value of the hit points you do get. That is, increase damage as you level up. Not random bursts of damage (as exemplified by deadlier criticals or instant death rules) mind you, but actually more regular damage. This accomplishes the same goals and avoids the same drawbacks, just from "the other end". [/QUOTE]
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