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Class/Theme dice?

Started by Sacrosanct, May 25, 2012, 02:15:10 PM

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May 26, 2012, 12:08:59 AM Last Edit: May 26, 2012, 12:21:40 AM by Sean !
Quote from: daniel_ream;542391You are now describing exactly how the Cortex Plus core system works.  All you need is an old-school fantasy ha...oh, wait.

haha - what !! and people are buying what takes just a bit of thought - rpg consumers never cease to amaze me :)

If you tell me the dice explode on a '1' for non-combat skills and the highest value for a combat skill I'll get me coat.....

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May 26, 2012, 12:29:24 AM
Quote from: Bloody Stupid Johnson;542458Generally I think the design process is a bit backward since its starting with an idea and then trying to build a system around it, instead of starting with the objectives and designing a system to meet them. Just sayin': I do a lot of that too...
QuoteYes, and I think if you're starting with a mechanic the crucial part is where you make it a Game rather than just a Task Resolution system.

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May 26, 2012, 02:54:08 AM
Quote from: daniel_ream;542391You are now describing exactly how the Cortex Plus core system works.  All you need is an old-school fantasy ha...oh, wait.

I don't think that's exactly how it works. You just gather up as many dice and roll them, keeping the best 2.
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May 26, 2012, 01:39:26 PM
That's kind of how the DCC RPG works, the HD you roll for hps is also the die you roll when you get healed, so if a Warrior is healed for 3 dice, thats 3d12, while the Wizard would get 3d4 (I can hear Marley's shriek from here :D).  Also classes get different dice to roll on critical tables.
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May 28, 2012, 12:41:26 PM
ties you narrow stereotypes. How about a lightweight fighter who hits for high damage due to finese, or a magic user with lots of hit points who uses the HP as a mana pool, or how about a heavyweight fighter who has no range attack, say some sort of Galdiator thingie.

A good system should be one that creates a simple way of modelling the world that stands up to moderate scrutiny but also allows for a range of playable options.

This system seems like all warriors would be brawny guys that hit for a lot of damage so the mechanical process is limiting not enabling roleplay options.
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May 28, 2012, 12:50:23 PM
Quote from: CRKrueger;542673That's kind of how the DCC RPG works, the HD you roll for hps is also the die you roll when you get healed, so if a Warrior is healed for 3 dice, thats 3d12, while the Wizard would get 3d4 (I can hear Marley's shriek from here :D).  Also classes get different dice to roll on critical tables.

Meh, that's fine because it's proportional.:)
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