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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Awakened" data-source="post: 3686532" data-attributes="member: 13299">Wow, thanks guys. Lots of creative thought.Here's my idea, which I hope sounds like good design philosophy.In my upcoming game, I will reward a little AP per level on top of offering my players the chance to earn more by performing post-game activities. I like the idea of major NPCs having an action point or two available to spend, but I think I'll charge all other NPCs a feat in order to have an AP reservoir.One AP will equal one attempt, thus limiting the uses of the Called Shot mechanic. This will free up the TA system, which is essentially:*One full round action attack*Hmm... get rid of the concentration check. It's a little silly, may add an unnecessary step, and may force players to spend AP on an action that doesn't even get to the attack roll phase.* -4 if an enemy moved more than 5 ft.*Use the penalties in TA for each body part (which solves the above mentioned eye problem. It's a whopping -11 to target an eye, which virtually requires the target's defense to be dropped in some way to make it worth it.)*successful hits DO NOT deal critical damage, but rather score a moderate critical effect. If a 20 is rolled on the attack, then it will deal both critical damage and a critical effect, or a serious effect (player's choice)*I'll use circumstance bonuses and penalties liberally. That beholder's eye is huge! is it that hard to hit? nah, +4.*Bypassing armor will not be the point. that would be extremely complex- I want to keep even this system abstract.*The called-shot feats (I dunno, some are like +4 on called shots, no AOO, called shots are standard actions, etc) will be applicableThese are just some thoughts I have. I don't have the book handy right now, but when I'm back home I may playtest it a bit.</blockquote>

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