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107.11.48.112: /* Defensive Roles */ Fixed some annoying typos.

2017-06-20T07:31:22Z

Defensive Roles: Fixed some annoying typos.

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	*'''Protectors''' make it harder for enemies to attack allies.		*'''Protectors''' make it harder for enemies to attack allies.
	**'''Tanks''' protect by making themselves the target of enemy attacks. This requires both an ability to attract more attacks and the strong personal defenses needed to survive those hits. This ~~this~~ Protector variant may borrow Survivor elements.		**'''Tanks''' protect by making themselves the target of enemy attacks. This requires both an ability to attract more attacks and the strong personal defenses needed to survive those hits. This Protector variant may borrow Survivor elements.
	***'''Taunters''' or "Aggro-Tanks" can apply restriction effects on the enemy that force them to attack the tank.		***'''Taunters''' or "Aggro-Tanks" can apply restriction effects on the enemy that force them to attack the tank.
	***'''Bodyguards''' are good at changing the target of attacks on the fly. They tend to focus on guarding an area or ally over locking down a specific enemy.		***'''Bodyguards''' are good at changing the target of attacks on the fly. They tend to focus on guarding an area or ally over locking down a specific enemy.
	***'''Blockers''' are good at repositioning enemies and are hard to get past. This maneuvering can make it very hard for enemies to target anyone else.		***'''Blockers''' are good at repositioning enemies and are hard to get past. This maneuvering can make it very hard for enemies to target anyone else.
	*'''Healers''' are experts at removing damage and harmful effects after they're been applied.		*'''Healers''' are experts at removing damage and harmful effects after they've been applied.
	*'''Binders''' limit the enemies ability to act. Their effects weaken the enemy in the short run until offensive effects can take them out permanently.		*'''Binders''' limit the enemies ability to act. Their effects weaken the enemy in the short run until offensive effects can take them out permanently.
	**'''Stunners''' completely lock their enemies out of combat for a time, but such abilities usually have significant restrictions and limitations.		**'''Stunners''' completely lock their enemies out of combat for a time, but such abilities usually have significant restrictions and limitations.

ChristopherA: /* Defining Roles */

2011-02-01T10:01:05Z

Defining Roles

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	The first definition makes role synonymous with character. Since we're focusing on what roles a character can have, we'll be focusing on the later two definitions. As such, we'll define character roles as packages or templates that describe the character's function, abilities, duties, and/or expectations.		The first definition makes role synonymous with character. Since we're focusing on what roles a character can have, we'll be focusing on the later two definitions. As such, we'll define character roles as packages or templates that describe the character's function, abilities, duties, and/or expectations.

	~~See~~ also [[Aspects_List\|Aspects ~~Lists~~]].		For a list of more archetypes, see also [[Aspects_List\|Aspects List]].

	=Role Call=		=Role Call=

ChristopherA: /* Introduction */ Added link to Aspects List

2011-02-01T10:00:11Z

Introduction: Added link to Aspects List

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	The first definition makes role synonymous with character. Since we're focusing on what roles a character can have, we'll be focusing on the later two definitions. As such, we'll define character roles as packages or templates that describe the character's function, abilities, duties, and/or expectations.		The first definition makes role synonymous with character. Since we're focusing on what roles a character can have, we'll be focusing on the later two definitions. As such, we'll define character roles as packages or templates that describe the character's function, abilities, duties, and/or expectations.

			See also [[Aspects_List\|Aspects Lists]].

	=Role Call=		=Role Call=

76.238.155.12: /* Combat Roles */

2010-03-14T07:39:26Z

Combat Roles

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 ===Tactical Roles===
-Tactical Roles focus on how the character helps their side win these conflicts.
+Tactical roles deal with how the character contributes to their side's success.  This includes their goals, priorities, and preferred courses of action.
 ====Offensive Roles====
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 ***'''Blockers''' are good at repositioning enemies and are hard to get past.  This maneuvering can make it very hard for enemies to target anyone else.
 *'''Healers''' are experts at removing damage and harmful effects after they're been applied.
 ====Balanced Roles====
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 *'''Devourers''' steal enemy defenses and use them to bulk up their own.  This makes the enemy easier to take down (Offensive role) while also helping the devourer serve a Survivor or possible Tank role.
 *'''Infernos''' or "Destroyers" have strong attacks which can be avoided with repositioning.  If the enemy chooses not to reposition, this role becomes heavily offensive.  If they do move, this becomes more of a defensive and control role.
 =Theory=

Shimeran: /* Role Call */

2010-03-12T09:26:01Z

Role Call

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 This section is currently being filled out from discussion in the Game Design forums here (http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=501355).
-The current topic being looked at is how the roles in the thread can be broken in groups.
+==Combat Roles==
 =Theory=

Shimeran: Created page with '=Introduction= In roleplaying games each character give the player a role or part to play. However, those character can have a number of roles of their own. In fact, character…'

2010-03-09T06:19:18Z

Created page with '=Introduction= In roleplaying games each character give the player a role or part to play. However, those character can have a number of roles of their own. In fact, character…'

New page

=Introduction=

In roleplaying games each character give the player a role or part to play. However, those character can have a number of roles of their own. In fact, characters can switch roles depending on the situations they find themselves in.

The Role Call section is a collection of possible character roles, grouped by what they focus on. The purpose of this list in to provide ideas for character or class design and well as provoking thought on what other roles a character could have that aren't seen as often.

The Theory section is an open area for breaking down the role system and reflection on how it can be used in designing game systems.

==Defining Roles==

Dictionary.com gives a good starting point for defining character roles (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/role):
<blockquote>
;Role
: 1.a part or character played by an actor or actress.
: 2.proper or customary function: the teacher's role in society.
: 3.Sociology. the rights, obligations, and expected behavior patterns associated with a particular social status. </blockquote>

The first definition makes role synonymous with character. Since we're focusing on what roles a character can have, we'll be focusing on the later two definitions. As such, we'll define character roles as packages or templates that describe the character's function, abilities, duties, and/or expectations.

=Role Call=

This section is currently being filled out from discussion in the Game Design forums here (http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=501355).

The current topic being looked at is how the roles in the thread can be broken in groups.

=Theory=

This section is currently being filled out from discussion in the Game Design forums here (http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=501355).

The first topic to be move in will probably be a list of what kinds of questions roles may answer about a character.