I'm about to run a game, and before chargen, one of my players already has a very clear idea of where he wants his character to head. Sadly, that heading...
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James Pacek
wilmanric
Aug 4, 2003 3:27 am
Let him have serious sword skill and then make sure during the game that it isn't nearly as useful as, say, lockpicking or observation or streetwise or...
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lwl@...
fwuff
Aug 4, 2003 4:04 am
... I would translate the ability somewhat differently. I'd call it "Sword of Gargarth" (or whatever), and have him invest in that Aspect just like any other....
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Jonathan Moyer
hollywoodave...
Aug 4, 2003 1:34 pm
Re: The sword Let's say we go with your original ruling (the sword confers Legendary skill on an Aspect invocation) - what happens if/when the PC gets...
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JRice
jrice_blue
Aug 4, 2003 2:42 pm
{Thanks to everyone for their replies; they have been very helpful. This was the first that asked direct questions I felt a need to answer, though.} ... He...
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Darren Hill
demiurgeasta...
Aug 4, 2003 2:54 pm
From: "JRice" <rice@...> ... What if he passes the sword on to someone who doesn't have a Superb skll, like - say - another PC? That character would...
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JRice
jrice_blue
Aug 4, 2003 3:19 pm
... Yup, that's one thing I was very worried about, so was going to say the sword must be "Attuned" to the user (meaning they must spend an Aspect) to use it,...
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Lydia Leong
fwuff
Aug 4, 2003 5:13 pm
... Except that in Fate, using two weapons at one time doesn't give you two attacks. For that matter, using two swords is arguably a different fighting style...
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Rob
r_donoghue
Aug 4, 2003 5:19 pm
I'm really liking the replies to this. That said, here's my two cents. The player's responsibility is to come up with ideas, like the sword, that are cool and...
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Iago
iago23
Aug 4, 2003 5:32 pm
One great resource to refer to for this specific idea is the novel _Swordbearer_, by Glen Cook (I may have the title slightly wrong, but I don't think so). The...
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JRice
jrice_blue
Aug 4, 2003 5:35 pm
... [nod] That's exactly, I think, what I needed to hear. It makes sense, and he'll appreciate that response. I may quote you. ;) ... Exactly! That's...
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JRice
jrice_blue
Aug 4, 2003 5:41 pm
... This was my initial response, in fact. However, therein (I think) lies the underlying insideousness of Gamist tactics: they tend to usurp game time. As...
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Iago
iago23
Aug 4, 2003 5:57 pm
Decent point there, but see, when I do it, the PC becomes an NPC. I'm always happy to take a new villain out of the PC population when they 'go bad', but it's...
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Lydia Leong
fwuff
Aug 4, 2003 6:36 pm
... That's really what it comes down to, doesn't it? Here you have a player who is being a dork, and you have to find a solution to deal with the dorkitude. I...
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Jonathan Moyer
hollywoodave...
Aug 4, 2003 10:04 pm
... I think these are all very excellent questions. Jon...
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Jonathan Moyer
hollywoodave...
Aug 4, 2003 10:06 pm
... Oops - my bad :) . I stopped thinking in terms of descriptors long ago (which doesn't mean descriptors are worthless - I just don't like them) and have...
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JRice
jrice_blue
Aug 4, 2003 10:12 pm
... Essentially, bullet-time Matrix-ripoff....
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Darren Hill
demiurgeasta...
Aug 4, 2003 10:25 pm
From: "Rob" <r_donoghue@...> ... Shame on you, Iago! Well, okay, it's safe bet that you're not the culprit. :) Shame on you Rob! You're playing games...
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Jonathan Moyer
hollywoodave...
Aug 4, 2003 10:29 pm
... What game effect will this have or you anticipate having? IMO, the hour glass sounds a lot more appropriate for an item having to do with manipulating...
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JRice
jrice_blue
Aug 4, 2003 10:39 pm
... Depends on the situation. Something haste-like. Multiple attacks, harder to hit. There's nothing saying it's combat-only, so he could use it to think...
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Iago
iago23
Aug 4, 2003 10:41 pm
... We brought on a second editor to pick up my slack while I get ready to move. She's getting the edits in to Rob. Rob's incorporating them into the doc. Then...
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JRice
jrice_blue
Aug 4, 2003 10:43 pm
... Ahhh, I hadn't realized you were doing both versions. I'm glad... I kind of like the Fudge background to the system, m'self. In at least two cases...
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Iago
iago23
Aug 4, 2003 10:46 pm
... I wouldn't require a limitation, honestly. If the concept of the item doesn't imply a limitation that is real and palpable, it's flat disallowed. An...
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Iago
iago23
Aug 4, 2003 10:51 pm
... Thought I'd outlined this timeline before, but this is a good opportunity to do it again. Our planned order of releases goes like this: * Finish the...
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Jonathan Moyer
hollywoodave...
Aug 4, 2003 10:53 pm
... I'd go back to Lydia's questions if I were you. The big issue here is that it sounds like the two of you are not looking for the same thing from gaming. ...
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Darren Hill
demiurgeasta...
Aug 4, 2003 11:01 pm
From: "Iago" <iago@...> ... I've heard of that (life), but can't find the rulebook anywhere. Maybe I'll try it, if I can find the experience and...
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Jonathan Moyer
hollywoodave...
Aug 4, 2003 11:03 pm
... I'd like to elaborate a little ... What I mean to say is, you want to ensure that his Aspect has a drawback to prevent it from becoming too powerful. He...
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Iago
iago23
Aug 4, 2003 11:03 pm
... Gamespot did a great review of the game! http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/gamespotting/071103minusworld/1.html -- Fred Hicks <iago AT iago DOT...
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Darren Hill
demiurgeasta...
Aug 4, 2003 11:07 pm
From: "JRice" <rice@...> ... If it has a limitation, though, you should not be able to overcome that with skill points. Buy other abilities, yes, but...
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JRice
jrice_blue
Aug 4, 2003 11:11 pm
... Understood, but, in this case... nope. Long-time best friend, desperate to role-play. :) I should add: he really is a great guy. Just a real... hmmmn......
