D&D 3E/3.5 (PHB II 3.5) Affiliations

[darkadelphia]

One of my players has brought the affiliations section of the PHB2 to my attention, and suggested that it might add a fun element to our upcoming game. He says he used it in a game he ran, and they liked it. I was wondering if anyone else has experience with this sub-system, and would be willing to share their thoughts (both players and DMs).

 

[Jhaelen]

One of my players has brought the affiliations section of the PHB2 to my attention, and suggested that it might add a fun element to our upcoming game. He says he used it in a game he ran, and they liked it. I was wondering if anyone else has experience with this sub-system, and would be willing to share their thoughts (both players and DMs).

I've only been using the churches as described in Complete Champion, which are using the same (or a very similar) system. I've been surprised how well it was received by my players. So, I think, you should really give this a try!

 

[Ahnehnois]

In principle it's nice. In practice it's just another layer of detail. My games haven't focused on guilds or churches so it didn't add much, but I could imagine affiliations being more meaningful in a different game.

I've only been using the churches as described in Complete Champion, which are using the same (or a very similar) system.

It is the same system as is in the PHBII, and which has occasionally popped up elsewhere.