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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Radiating Gnome" data-source="post: 2785264" data-attributes="member: 150">I'm on a roll . . . or about to get fired for screwing around with this stuff at work . . . It seems like the best model for that from regular d20 games might be spell domains.  I'm envisioning a system of smart class talents, each one representing an engineering domain.  Each engineering domain would provide bonuses to computer use, craft, and repair checks related to that domain (some will probably overlap). And in each case we outline some typical uses for those skill checks -- basically outlining the types of tasks that might be attempted with that skill and domain.  Some might be possible without the domain, but would be more difficult.  Given the "smart plus" feat, even characters who are not using base classes would still be able to spend feats to gain access to engineering domains.  So, for instance, consider two engineering domains:  CommunicationsGrants +2 on Computer Use, Craft(electronics) and Repair checks made on Communications systems.Typical TasksBuild Voice transmitter - DC 15Build Video transmitter - DC 20Improvise tools or materials - +5 DCJam Transmissions - Opposed by sender (Domain bonus applies)Intercept transmission - Opposed by sender (domain bonus applies)Genetics DomainGrants +2 on Computer Use, Craft(chemisty) and Repair checks made on Communications systems.Typical TasksIdentify Genetic Match - DC 20Gene Therapy, minor - DC 25Gene Therapy, Major - Dc 35Improvised Materials/Tools - +20 DCIt's a weak start, but it might be a step in the right direction . . .-rg</blockquote>

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