The NEW Lords of Olympus Q&A Thread!

[RPGPundit]

Just bumping to mention that, with no new questions this week, I instead posted my answer to the thread about how to start a LoO campaign.

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[DacholaEtecoon]

Elementalism question:

Is the element specified when the spell is memorized or cast?

I apologize if this was answered elsewhere.

[RPGPundit]

Elementalism question:

Is the element specified when the spell is memorized or cast?

I apologize if this was answered elsewhere.

No, that's a great question, and welcome to theRPGsite!

A: If an elementalist has power over more than one element, he MUST specify which elemental spell he is memorizing (ie. which type of element) at the time he memorizes it.

Hope we'll see more of you posting, DacholaEtecoon!

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[DacholaEtecoon]

Thank you for welcome and the answer.

[RPGPundit]

Thank you for welcome and the answer.

You're very welcome!

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[RPGPundit]

Posted the Q&A update on my blog. Keep the questions coming, folks!

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[Anon Adderlan]

OK, I get that the higher rank in a situation wins.

But the question is, when do they win?

[RPGPundit]

Anon, just one question for context: have you read the book and don't feel its clear about this, or have you not yet read the book, and are asking to try to get a sense of how the rules handle this?

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[RPGPundit]

OK, I get that the higher rank in a situation wins.

But the question is, when do they win?

As I've yet to hear from you regarding the context to this question, I'm going to try to give it a general answer, anyways.

A: There are many factors that can influence the swiftness of an action resolution. The LoO rules clarify (in the section called "Rapid vs. Elaborate Conflicts") that when a conflict is such that one side is very clearly outmatched in every way (say, where there is a difference of three or more classes, and no factors to modify that down), then success for the superior combatant is basically immediate.
If a situation is somewhat closer (say, a difference of two or less class levels between opponents, after any modifications for circumstances) then things take longer and more detailed actions (and likely multiple attempts) are required.

Note that there can be lots of things that draw out an extended conflict; if its a melee fight we're talking about, and one opponent has a vast superiority to the other in Prowess, he will strike his opponent very easily, but if his opponent is immune to his blows (say, due to magical armor) or has a very high Fortitude Class, he might still be up in spite of the hit.  In that case, the conflict will continue for another round, but unless the inferior combatant figures out a way to change his circumstances (say, switching the fight to another kind of ability, or using a power, or doing something in the environment to give him a chance) the fight will continue to tend toward the vastly superior foe.

In the case of two opponents who are very close in ability class, taking no risks, and have the lack of imagination to continue attempting the same actions over and over again, the battle can be a drawn-out stalemate for quite some time, at which point Fortitude becomes an important factor; the GM should consider which of the two opponents will be likely to get tired first.  Luck can also have a secondary effect in the same kind of situation; two very evenly-matched opponents will find that luck can ultimately make a difference (though it shouldn't be so important that it immediately makes all the difference; rather, if two evenly-matched opponents keep striking blows at one another, the difference in luck could be a factor in whether one of the two takes more nicks and cuts that distract or weaken him sooner than the other, or slips or stumbles in the fight after its been going on for a long while).

I hope that answers your question.

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[Sigmund]

Loving reading the game so far Pundit, great job. I will definitely try to find a way to give it a try, but in the mean time just enjoying reading it. A question I have is, would you consider doing a "Lords of Asgard" supplement? I'd love to see your take on that, and perhaps running a campaign where children of both pantheons combine would be pretty fun. I think there's great potential for a line of "Lords of.... " supplements. Once again, great job guys, it's an interesting game and a beautiful book. I'm almost sad I got the b&w version rather than full color cuz even the b&w is gorgeous.

[RPGPundit]

A: thank you for the question! I agree that there could very well be an opportunity for a whole line of "Lords of.." books with different pantheons.  Whether or not I get around to doing them myself or someone else does with our open license, or what, I don't know.
I can tell you, if only to give you a shard of hope, that if I were to make a book about another pantheon it would almost certainly be the Norse pantheon.
Also, thank you for buying Lords of Olympus; and I hate to rub salt in the wound but you're right... the B&W version looks great, but the full colour version (not just color illustrations but color pages and borders too) looks absolutely amazing!

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[Philotomy Jurament]

I can tell you, if only to give you a shard of hope, that if I were to make a book about another pantheon it would almost certainly be the Norse pantheon.

I'd buy it; even though I like the Greek pantheon, I find the Norse pantheon even more appealing.

[Sigmund]

I'd buy it; even though I like the Greek pantheon, I find the Norse pantheon even more appealing.

Same here, but to be honest what would truly rock to me would be to use both the Greek and Norse pantheons together. Maybe with most having friendly rivalries, and perhaps the villains hating each other, but teaming up a anyway just to stick it to the good guys Loki and Hades (mostly their minions ) versus the player team would be awesome.

[RPGPundit]

Same here, but to be honest what would truly rock to me would be to use both the Greek and Norse pantheons together. Maybe with most having friendly rivalries, and perhaps the villains hating each other, but teaming up a anyway just to stick it to the good guys Loki and Hades (mostly their minions ) versus the player team would be awesome.

Well, I would presume that'd be the point, of course.

BTW, sigmund, you might be in for a little surprise...

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[RPGPundit]

I've updated my blog with the latest questions. Please keep the questions coming!

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