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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Umbral_Magmus" data-source="post: 9890092" data-attributes="member: 7037903">I’m interested in running a tabletop game set in the world of InFamous. For anyone unfamiliar, it’s a video game series about street-level superhumans called Conduits who can absorb and manipulate elements like Electricity, Smoke, Neon, or even Video from their surroundings.I’m looking for a system that can support a few very specific design goals:[HR][/HR]<h3>1. Resource Management (Core Mechanic)</h3>This is the most important piece.I want powers to consume a finite energy resource that must be actively replenished from the environment. Conduits shouldn’t be able to go long without recharging—refilling should happen multiple times during a single combat encounter.Key ideas:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Energy sources (neon signs, generators, smoke stacks, etc.) have limited capacity and only partially refill a character.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Once drained or destroyed, those sources are gone.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Positioning and mobility should matter heavily—players need to move to stay effective.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Encounters should be shaped by the availability and placement of these energy sources.</li> </ul>I’m also considering a meta-layer where players can spend points to introduce or define energy sources on the battlefield.Example:A Neon Conduit holds out in an area full of neon signs. As long as those signs remain, she can keep recharging and fighting. Once they’re destroyed, she quickly becomes vulnerable.[HR][/HR]<h3>2. Morality System (With Mechanical Weight)</h3>I want morality to be more than flavor—it should directly affect gameplay.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Actions like killing vs. incapacitating enemies should shift morality.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Non-lethal approaches should be possible, but more difficult and precise.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Morality should provide tangible benefits and drawbacks, not just narrative consequences.</li> </ul>Example:A Neon Conduit can easily kill by firing center mass, but non-lethal takedowns require precision (like targeting legs), making them riskier in combat.[HR][/HR]<h3>3. Progression (Zero to Hero + Horizontal Growth)</h3>Conduits start relatively limited and grow into powerful forces over time.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Early progression should feel grounded and constrained.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Power growth should be noticeable and impactful.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">In addition to vertical power increases, I want horizontal progression through gear, techniques, or unique upgrades.</li> </ul>Example:An Electricity Conduit uses a weapon like the Amp to channel power into melee attacks, complementing their ranged abilities and expanding their playstyle.[HR][/HR]<h3>What I’m Hoping to Find</h3>A system that:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Strongly supports resource-driven powers tied to the environment</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Encourages movement and tactical positioning</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Can handle morality with real mechanical consequences</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Supports both vertical and horizontal character growth</li> </ul>If nothing fits perfectly, I’m also open to systems that could be adapted or hacked to achieve this.</blockquote>

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