Simpsons did it

[Byronic]

With all the talk we've had about DnD 4.0 and WoW I thought of a little thing we could do before we get the books. Name an element in DnD 4.0 that new to DnD and at least one RPG which has a similar mechanic.

Mooks - Adventure!

Rituals - Vampire the Masquerade

 

[PeterWeller]

Five steps of alignment= WHFRP

 

[Ktulu]

Cool = the ice age

Mike Mearls = Iron Heroes

 

[Fallen Seraph]

Very loose one:

Per-Encounter/Daily = WoD (Per Scene, Per Day (even per Chapter) powers)

 

[Andor]

Weapon Specific powers have a parallel in the Iron Heros weapon type feats.

Implements are ante-dated by Ars Magica

 

[Plane Sailing]

Mooks == extras from Bushido (c.1981)

defences instead of saving throws == star wars saga edition

 

[BlueBlackRed]

A slight stretch...
Using cards to keep track of your powers used = Dragonstorm

 

[Byronic]

Very loose one:

Per-Encounter/Daily = WoD (Per Scene, Per Day (even per Chapter) powers)

That's an interesting one, could you mention an example?

 

[Fallen Seraph]

I just did a random search in one of my PDF's:

Medusa’s Scales
(Amphivena •••, Resilience •••)
With this power, a Gorgon can transform her flesh into firm, shining scales sturdy enough to protect her from harm. These scales grant temporary armor, shedding and flaking away soon after they form.
Cost: 1 Vitae per scene
Dice Pool: Strength + Animal Ken + Amphivena
Action: Instant
If the roll is successful, the Gorgon grows scales over the course of her turn. They rise up and break free of her flesh like a peeling burn, hardened and crusted with blood. These scales grant the Gorgon armor (Rating: 3, Defense: –1) against all physical attacks except fire. Each success of fire damage destroys one point of the armor’s Rating in addition to damaging the Gorgon as usual (the armor is a part of her, after all). This power can only be activated once per scene. It costs 15 experience points to learn.

There is also a high majority of powers that stay active for a scene. So are in essence also Per-Scene.

 

[chitzk0i]

defences instead of saving throws == star wars saga edition

You do know that it was the other way around, right? They pulled ideas from 4e development for Saga.