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Resolution that doesn't involve dice but isn't just dick-size either

Started by Pseudoephedrine, July 27, 2007, 04:44:20 AM

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The Yann Waters

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July 31, 2007, 10:16:27 AM
One problem with many proposed alternatives to dice or other simple randomizers is that they often tend to be rather time-consuming in comparison. Ideally, I would like all actions to be resolved as soon as they are described: having to play through some sort of a mini-game whenever there's a conflict is more or less the opposite of that.
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Nicephorus

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July 31, 2007, 10:37:58 AM
Quote from: GrimGentOne problem with many proposed alternatives to dice or other simple randomizers is that they often tend to be rather time-consuming in comparison.
True - I hate half forgetting what I was doing by the time an action is resolved, whether it's from chart lookups, rule lookups, counting a million dice, or whatever.

This can be overcome somewhat if the resolution covers an entire conflict rather than just a round so it's replacing possibly a dozen or more rolls.  Ideally, the mechanic should help describe the action as well.
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