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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Li Shenron" data-source="post: 1801815" data-attributes="member: 1465">Ok, you may really like Unearthed Arcana. It actually has 3 kinds of variants: character stuff (can be used alongside the core classes/races, or as a replacement), rule variations (supersede the core rule) or rule addition (add something without changing the core rules). Sounds like it's the third kind you'r looking for  <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> and of this type UA has at least the following:Complex Skill Checks: breaking up several skills into more checks for a single but extended taskCharacter Background: not exactly "stuff for PC", it's a collection of tables to suggest character choices depending on the off-adventure activities; it can be used in different waysCombat Facing: largely expanded rules for combat manoeuvresSummon Monster Variants: not really a rule but just a guideline/suggestion about making themed summoning lists for specific castersMetamagic Components: about the use of expensive ingredients to replicate metamagic improvement to spells (not a general rule but specific tables)Spontaneous Metamagic: can be used alongside normal metamagic (although it's more convenient), it's a variant take on the whole mechanics of metamagicItem Familiars: says it allIncantations: some spells available to everyone through complex castingContacts: rules about keeping contacts for PCs besides the ones obtained from roleplayingReputation: about how your history and deeds affect non-combat interactionHonor: in a way an expansion to alignment, but doesn't fit in every settingTaint: another sort of alignment expansion with in-game effectsSanity: says it allSome of these such as Facing and Sanity are VERY detailed and as such they are a huge addition to the game, while others such as Contacts are very easy to drop into the current ruleset.Then of course the whole rest of the book has other variants, although in the simple form of race/class variations, new types of character crunchy bits (traits, flaws, spelltouched feats), new ways of spending levels (legendary weapons scions, bloodlines, paragon classes) which can be easily added to normal settings; other variants are real changes e.g. to how armor works, to how damage and injury work, or to how spellcasting works.Check out my review if you wish <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)"  data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" /> <a href="http://www.enworld.org/reviews/index.php?sub=yes&where=active&reviewer=Li+Shenron&product=UA" target="_blank">http://www.enworld.org/reviews/index.php?sub=yes&where=active&reviewer=Li+Shenron&product=UA</a></blockquote>

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