I like the granularity of players earning a reputation point without directly ranking up to the next tier.I like the concept, but I would simplify the modifiers. Maybe: -10/-5/-2/0/+2/+5/+10
I like the granularity of players earning a reputation point without directly ranking up to the next tier.I like the concept, but I would simplify the modifiers. Maybe: -10/-5/-2/0/+2/+5/+10
I feel that giving the players more feedback in terms of where they are standing in reputation is a good idea. It might seem a little more gamey, but I have a feeling that players like to see the numbers go up or down depending on their actions. I believe it incentivizes better reflection upon their deeds as they seem to matter in a more tangible way rather than "the DM making it up".
It might seem a little more gamey, but I have a feeling that players like to see the numbers go up or down depending on their actions.
I believe it incentivizes better reflection upon their deeds as they seem to matter in a more tangible way rather than "the DM making it up".
Well, that is the most extreme situation and with expertise even that extreme can be overcome by level 13.A -10 modifier might be prohibitively large for 5E, though.
Sure, but it would mean no one but a rogue or maybe a bard would even have a hope of talking a hostile person around, unless they rolled a natural 20. Which is harsh enough that it might discourage players from even trying, and I think that's probably counterproductive to what the OP wants to achieve with this system.Well, that is the most extreme situation and with expertise even that extreme can be overcome by level 13.
Sure, but it would mean no one but a rogue or maybe a bard would even have a hope of talking a hostile person around, unless they rolled a natural 20. Which is harsh enough that it might discourage players from even trying, and I think that's probably counterproductive to what the OP wants to achieve with this system.
Maybe just give it five steps--Disadvantage, -2, 0, +2, Advantage?
So if you outnumbered and cornered someone who did like and trust you it would just be DC 5?![]()