Hi everyone, any recommendation on a sourcebook/table of flaws/fears? To get the juices going for my players who like the idea of a (gameable) flaw or fear for their PCs.  Thanks.

Quote from: solomani on February 04, 2024, 04:26:29 AM
Hi everyone, any recommendation on a sourcebook/table of flaws/fears? To get the juices going for my players who like the idea of a (gameable) flaw or fear for their PCs.  Thanks.

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Savage Worlds has a decent Talents/flaws system. You could also look at the flaw lists from Barbarians of Lemuria Mythic Edition or Zeb's Fantasy Roleplaying System (which is free). I recall Vampire: Dark Ages having a pretty extensive flaw list as well. It's been ages since I checked in on anything WoD related, but I remember one of my players back in the day making a character that was deaf, dumb and blind.

Quote from: ForgottenF on February 04, 2024, 12:10:46 PM
Savage Worlds has a decent Talents/flaws system. You could also look at the flaw lists from Barbarians of Lemuria Mythic Edition or Zeb's Fantasy Roleplaying System (which is free). I recall Vampire: Dark Ages having a pretty extensive flaw list as well. It's been ages since I checked in on anything WoD related, but I remember one of my players back in the day making a character that was deaf, dumb and blind.

Deaf -5
Dumb -5
Blind -5
Kid -5
Pinball +20

What game are you intending to use this table in? How will you implement it in a fun and fair way? It's hard to recommend anything when I don't know all that.

Why does it need to be "gameable?" Can they not just play characters who have flaws and fears?

Quote from: solomani on February 04, 2024, 04:26:29 AM
Hi everyone, any recommendation on a sourcebook/table of flaws/fears? To get the juices going for my players who like the idea of a (gameable) flaw or fear for their PCs.  Thanks.

Here's a list of fears, both real and fantastic, useful for any game:

https://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/campaigns/sanity.htm#phobiaorMania

Gurps has it covered:

https://gurps.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Disadvantages

Quote from: King Tyranno on February 04, 2024, 01:57:47 PM
What game are you intending to use this table in? How will you implement it in a fun and fair way? It's hard to recommend anything when I don't know all that.

OSE Advanced.

Quote from: Spiked Flail on February 04, 2024, 03:21:31 PM
Why does it need to be "gameable?" Can they not just play characters who have flaws and fears?

I just mean it can't be flippant like "I am afraid of aliens" and the likelyhood of meeting aliens is near zero in a standard d&d game. So more something that I can use as a DM and allows for some creativity.

Quote from: Aglondir on February 04, 2024, 03:58:49 PM
Gurps has it covered:

https://gurps.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Disadvantages

Thanks All.

Here are mine. Some are only appropriate for villains.

(source: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/279519/Dark-Fantasy-Characters )

Character flaws
Characters, both malevolent and benign, can have flaws. The difference is one of degree... and often lies in the eye of the beholder.

d20   Flaw   d20   Flaw
1   Drunkenness   11   Recklessness
2   Lust   12   Cruelty
3   Sloth   13   Extremism
4   Gluttony   14   Idealism
5   Wrath   15   Fragility
6   Greed   16   Naiveté
7   Cowardice   17   Tactlessness
8   Xenophobia   18   Bad Luck
9   Power-hunger   19   Arrogance
10   Paranoia   20   Unlawfulness

Dark Secrets
Dark secrets are not only for villains, but also for tragic heroes. Even PCs may chose a dark secret if they want. If the secret is revealed, the character might be shunned, cast away, or even hunted down. Hirelings and followers may have dark secrets if the player characters get unlucky while hiring them.

d20   Secret
1   Family. Your family is made of criminals, monsters, tyrants, or traitors.
2   Crime. You committed a heinous crime that would scare away even your allies.
3   Trauma. You (or someone close to you) has been the victim of unspeakable acts. It haunts you.
4   Birthright. You could rightfully claim a position or thing that is currently into a powerful usurper's hands.
5   Curse. There is a dark prophecy about your future. It may manifest repeatedly (everyone you love will get hurt, etc.)
6   Addiction. You cannot be trusted near a bottle of alcohol (or other dangerous substance).
7   Debt. You owe someone, big time. He or she will come to collect eventually.
8   Cult. You are part of a secret cult. It is secret for a reason.
9   Sin. You committed acts that, while not criminal, would get you shunned if discovered.
10   Insanity. You have bouts of madness, or even hallucinations, that you think you can control.
11   Disease. You have a terminal or infectious disease.
12   Pact. You made a deal with a dark entity, and now you have to fulfill it.
13   Knowledge. You know something that outs you in danger.
14   False identity. You are not who you say you are.
15   Enemy. A dangerous foe is searching for you.
16   Disgusting. You have a (mostly harmless) habit that would make people disgusted.
17   Fraud. Your stories about your deeds and skill are greatly exaggerated.
18   Suicidal. Your bravery hides a strong death wish.
19   Artifact. You are hiding a dangerous object that you are not willing to throw away.
20   Bond. You have a deep affection (or loyalty, etc.) for someone that most people see as an enemy.



Dark motivations
These motivations are dangerous at best and downright villainous at worst. [...]
There is some overlap between character flaws and dark motivations, but the two things are different. A character with a flaw may try to overcome it; a character with a dark motivation uses it as fuel and guidance for his actions.

d20   Motivation   d20   Motivation
1   Revenge   11   Love
2   Power   12   Xenophobia
3   Utopia   13   Rebellion
4   Immortality   14   Misguided altruism
5   Wealth   15   Fear of change
6   Lust   16   Fanaticism
7   Pride (family)   17   Insanity
8   Pride (selfish)   18   Sadism
9   Fame/glory   19   Envy
10   Hunger   20   Just following orders
   
Grievous sins
Most villains will commit heinous crimes at some point in their lives.  [...]
d20   Sin   d20   Sin
1   Child abuse   11   Terrorism
2   Genocide   12   Treason
3   Torture   13   Warmongering
4   Slavery   14   False Authority
5   Brainwashing   15   Kin-slaying
6   Human sacrifice   16   Oppression
7   Cannibalism   17   Stealing souls
8   Sexual assault   18   Deicide
9   Demonolatry   19   Simony
10   Necromancy   20   Human experimentation

Thank you.