Hi all: I've been thinking about creating a "core" set of classes, and allow mixed character classes, but maybe allowing a custom class. I'm curious about how...
Is there some sort of die mechanic involving a score N where the effective result is approximately proportional to sqrt(N)? In my current system I have skills...
... I'm not crazy about 'classes' either, though what annoys me much more is levels of experience. I don't buy levels as applied in games like D&D, Palladium...
Hi all, I am new to the group so I suppose I should introduce myself before asking my question. My name is George, I hail from Greece (but unfortunately not...
... FWIW, I have never found a system with a defensive roll (for either 'dodging' or 'absorbtion') that I like. I agree with Chris that messes with the...
So, for Hyperborean Mice, I like the idea of using binary Feats/Edges/Gifts/Advantages like D20 and Savage Worlds... basically, a PC will be able to select a...
In relation to class/skill/point mechanics, one reason I like point-based character creation is because it's easy to let players move points around after ...
... [goes away to learn how to read] [long pause] [comes back] ... We could start with the military, where being a 'Colonel' indicates that one is higher...
... I've been struggling with this issue for over 20 years now, and have playtested a lot of different mechanics with many different groups. I don't agree that...
... My New Year's Resolution is that whenever someone calls a system "stupid", I will disagree with them, even if what they say is 90% true. Class-based...
... This just makes me smile. There is nothing analogous to CHARACTER SHEETS in real life either. Unless you want to play a game where all you get is a resume...
... I would add a 5th: "packages";. In some skill-based systems, characters essentially get a "volume discount" if they buy a group of skills together (usually...
I recently got a savage worlds book as a gift. i breezed throught the rules and the book fairly fast. i think its a very good idea thought the layout of...
Hello! I've just joined this group, cause I'm interested in creating RPGames. I come from Poland and all i've done till now is in polish, so i can't share it....
i know it all depends on how much detail you want in your game and personal taste. but has anyone ever played a game where skills were so much apart of the...
Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I have been working on a skirmish-level RPG/Minis hybrid game. It's a universal system that allows players to create...
... I'd start by looking at your OTHER six magical powers for mages (and posting them to the list). Since you're trying to create a parallel form of magic, but...
Currently my fantasy game setting has 7 magical powers for mages, one of which was summoning and binding spirits into things. I've come up with a variety of...
... Hash: SHA1 Hey guys, I need some ideas for a damage sysem. I was planning on using the Fable variant of the damage ladder we'd discussed while ago, but...
Hi, new here. Stumbled across this little cornucopia and well, you've made my day folks. My "problem" is that while I like the white wolf character gen and ...
the more i thought about my last question i realized i should ask what is your prefered method Hitpoints, critical, Hurt or wounded, or something totally...
Taking Numbers Away from Magic I'm allergic to number-crunching, and in my quest to have a less "scientific" flavor to my magic system I adopted some measures...
Hi all, I'm considering alignment/tendency/proclivity...the basic evil vs. good, but then adding another dimension...old D&D is "lawful" and "chaotic"...I've...
Hi fellow RPG'ers: With all the sage advice and so on, I wanted to find out if anyone has actually published their brainchild RPG they created...? If so, what ...
Shortly after Talus posed the question, Luc game up with a good result, and then ... No multiplication needed, and it hits every integer in the range. With a...
... One system I've frequently used as a GM is to start with die-rolling for character creation, FOLLOWED by point allocation. If you desire balance, the key ...
Hi all, I been looking all over the place for a decent hand to hand comabt style to simulate a UFC style match. I looked at D20, Ninjas and Superspie, Gurps,...
Hi, I translated my WoD world into the Cyberpunk system with some addons to allow for WoD style play when I was creating a new WoD world a while back. ...
