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Reply: General Role-Playing:: Re: Exploring the Nuances of Diceless RPG Systems – Your Thoughts?
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 05:33:14
I'm not a fan of this.
Two main reasons.
First, is that there typically come situations where you absolutely cannot win or cannot lose if there is no randomness unless it's a judgement call by the GM, which can create unfortunate tension between the GM and the players. I think both these things can create a frustration due to something controllable.
Second, randomness can lead to some of the most memorable game sessions at times. When the underdog gets lucky. When the player fumbles a sure thing. Lots of examples could be given, but it's the unexpected that often drive them.
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 05:33:14
by Bonham R
Se7en_Sagas wrote:
Thank you for your reply.
Indeed, I should have been more specific. In this regard I meant completely randomless.
Indeed, I should have been more specific. In this regard I meant completely randomless.
I'm not a fan of this.
Two main reasons.
First, is that there typically come situations where you absolutely cannot win or cannot lose if there is no randomness unless it's a judgement call by the GM, which can create unfortunate tension between the GM and the players. I think both these things can create a frustration due to something controllable.
Second, randomness can lead to some of the most memorable game sessions at times. When the underdog gets lucky. When the player fumbles a sure thing. Lots of examples could be given, but it's the unexpected that often drive them.
Reply: General Role-Playing:: Re: WotC President Resigns
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 05:08:14
No comment yet on the rest of the article, but given that it is the 21st century and our beloved literature classics do not contain POC for reasons everyone in said century should be well aware of, then anyone who sees such things as "reputational disasters" can $*%# right off. Just my $0.02; now back to the rest of the article and the topic at hand.
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 05:08:14
by JVgamer
the brand suffered such reputational disasters as the release of a set featuring race-swapped versions of classic The Lord of the Rings characters
No comment yet on the rest of the article, but given that it is the 21st century and our beloved literature classics do not contain POC for reasons everyone in said century should be well aware of, then anyone who sees such things as "reputational disasters" can $*%# right off. Just my $0.02; now back to the rest of the article and the topic at hand.
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Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 05:05:02
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Happy Birthday Brian!
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 05:05:02
On April 19th, in New Haven all the people gather to express their birthday greetings to [user=PghArch][/user]
Happy Birthday Brian!
New comment on Item for GeekList "JugglinDan's Solo RPG Campaigns"
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 05:02:24
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 05:02:24
by JugglinDan
Related Item: Queensmere Season 3
Or I could resolve it all with a single epic battle. Port the characters to Dragonbane. Set up a battle vs Azrael on a nice cemetery & chapel map I have. Duke it out. One session later, the story is done. Now this is tempting me again.
Reply: General Role-Playing:: Re: WotC President Resigns
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 04:48:56
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 04:48:56
by sbszine
Resigning the day before the quarterly earnings call, hmmm...
New comment on Item for GeekList "JugglinDan's Solo RPG Campaigns"
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 04:42:03
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 04:42:03
by JugglinDan
Related Item: Queensmere Season 3
If I ever do get back to this story, it's probably going to be with the fourth system for Ember and Renfrey. Right now, Dragonbane: Mirth & Mayhem Roleplaying is the only fantasy system I feel like running solo. It's not likely though. Despite the hanging storyline, I feel done with these characters.
GeekList Item: Item for GeekList "JugglinDan's Solo RPG Campaigns"
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 04:29:09
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 04:29:09
by JugglinDan
An item RPG Item: Mythic Game Master Emulator Second Edition has been added to the geeklist JugglinDan's Solo RPG Campaigns
New comment on GeekList Kickstarter RPG Game Books - 2024
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 04:22:55
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 04:22:55
by Quen10k
Just wanna say this is an incredible resource. Thanks for all the work you put into it!
New comment on File Hyrkhalla Country; Arduin World Book of Khaas
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 03:55:51
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 03:55:51
by jameslkight
Related Item: Legendary Lands of Arduin: World Book of Khaas
Is this enormous tome available for purchase via pdf?
New comment on File Transformers D6
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 03:43:04
I suggest buying West End Game's Star Wars Second Edition Revised and Expanded rulebook. That's the system that inspired this one.
Again, excellent game. Highly recommended. Great job The High King, I hope things are going well for you!
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 03:43:04
by Kytross
Related Item: Transformers D6 Core Book
I played this via message boards with the creator back when he was still refining it. Brilliant design, brilliant game. Incredibly well designed.I suggest buying West End Game's Star Wars Second Edition Revised and Expanded rulebook. That's the system that inspired this one.
Again, excellent game. Highly recommended. Great job The High King, I hope things are going well for you!