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How big of a turn-off is this chart (Description)

Started by Narf the Mouse, August 11, 2008, 03:19:28 AM

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Narf the Mouse

August 11, 2008, 03:19:28 AM
Everything in the game uses a chart system for resolution. Each chart is one-half page, one double-sided page for all the games' charts.

The game works by 'value shift' and d6-d6. That is, if you have a Str of 3, you have a base of 3 damage shifts on the chart (Plus weapon, plus technique, plus foo to be worked out). You would then roll a d6 minus another d6 and add the result. Shift 0 damage is 6 points of damage; shift 5 damage is 12; shift -5 damage is 3.

That's essentially four of the same chart, from -20 to 20.

Obviously, this isn't going to appeal to rules-light players. Beyond that, though, how much of a turn off do you think this would be?
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shewolf

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August 11, 2008, 07:34:39 AM
I'd honestly have to actually see it myself in context of the rules to be sure, but so far it doesn't seem that hard.

As long as it's logical when I look at the chart.I don't want something I'll have to refer to a book for all the time.

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August 11, 2008, 02:51:12 PM
Really, it depends on how it's implemented. A chart is a pain if you have to stop and look everything up in-game. Otherwise, it's no problem.

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Ikrast

#3
August 11, 2008, 03:08:34 PM
This begs for a software implementation.
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Narf the Mouse

#4
August 11, 2008, 03:38:48 PM
Ok, thanks. Shouldn't be a problem, then.
The main problem with government is the difficulty of pressing charges against its directors.

Given a choice of two out of three M&Ms, the human brain subconsciously tries to justify the two M&Ms chosen as being superior to the M&M not chosen.

Rob Lang

#5
August 19, 2008, 10:39:36 AM
Coming from crunchy mechanics land, I don't like charts very much. Ok for character creation but I like to keep things relatively quick at the table. Would be nice to see a rough implementation for a looksee, then I can tell you if I'm likely to vomit up a lung! ;)

Narf the Mouse

#6
August 28, 2008, 02:05:56 AM
I've zipped up a sample; that's one chart with the numbers removed.

The whole thing is being refactored, but the chart will remained largely the same and no more than half a page.

Format is Open Document Text.
The main problem with government is the difficulty of pressing charges against its directors.

Given a choice of two out of three M&Ms, the human brain subconsciously tries to justify the two M&Ms chosen as being superior to the M&M not chosen.
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