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189.83.77.211: /* Chargen */

2010-08-08T13:50:24Z

Chargen

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	==Chargen==		==Chargen==
	*No special dispensations. Keywords cannot be raised. Runes can be, but cost double (cf below they are twice as difficult to improve, so there is parity).		*No special dispensations. Keywords '''cannot''' be raised at chargen. They can be raised subsequently, quite how to be determined. Two options are (1) tied to in-game events; (2) I allow it every now and again. [If Glorantha, Runes can be, but cost double (cf below they are twice as difficult to improve, so there is parity).]

	==Ability Advancement==		==Ability Advancement==
	''Back to Runequest''		''Back to Runequest''

200.18.143.172: /* Others */

2010-06-02T14:42:20Z

Others

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	==Others==		==Others==
	*States of Adversity. I rarely see these states mean anything in game and I think they should mean more. Accordingly, When characters are hurt, impaired or injured, the negative modifiers (-3, -6 and bump down) apply to all ability uses.		*States of Adversity. I rarely see these states mean anything in game and I think they should mean more. Accordingly, When characters are hurt, impaired or injured, the negative modifiers (-3, -6 and bump down) apply to all ability uses.
			*Lingering Benefits. This too applies to all contests - the book-keeping is easier and we can say a character is on a roll.

200.18.143.172 at 14:38, 2 June 2010

2010-06-02T14:38:40Z

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	==Hero Points==		==Hero Points==
	*Hero Points work as before for bumping but are rarer - start with 1. Receive 1 per new session.		*Hero Points work as before for bumping but are rarer - start with 1. Receive 1 per new session.

			==Others==
			*States of Adversity. I rarely see these states mean anything in game and I think they should mean more. Accordingly, When characters are hurt, impaired or injured, the negative modifiers (-3, -6 and bump down) apply to all ability uses.

200.18.143.172: /* Why */

2010-06-02T14:17:55Z

Why

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	Although I like a lot of HeroQuest, there are parts of the core rules that don't seem to generate the sort of game I like. Specific problems I have are:		Although I like a lot of HeroQuest, there are parts of the core rules that don't seem to generate the sort of game I like. Specific problems I have are:

	*'''~~Costas~~ at chargen and in game''': Some abilities are cheaper at chargen than subsequently. I dislike that as it makes me feel I'll be missing out if I don't use that at chargen. The numbers end up determining the character.		*'''Costs at chargen and in game''': Some abilities are cheaper at chargen than subsequently. I dislike that as it makes me feel I'll be missing out if I don't use that at chargen. The numbers end up determining the character.
	*'''Character advancement''': When I play, I usually find it a bother to have to increase abilities with my Hero Points and it takes me an age to do so. I don't especially like the decision-making involved either. Shame, as character advancement is one of the main things in a game, for me. As a GM, I dislike awarding HP - I prefer this to be more objective and to be tied to in-game events more tightly.		*'''Character advancement''': When I play, I usually find it a bother to have to increase abilities with my Hero Points and it takes me an age to do so. I don't especially like the decision-making involved either. Shame, as character advancement is one of the main things in a game, for me. As a GM, I dislike awarding HP - I prefer this to be more objective and to be tied to in-game events more tightly.
	*'''Scaleability''': While a feature in many ways, this means that, effectively, it doesn't matter what scores you have for abilities. A particular problem for character advancement, I find.		*'''Scaleability''': While a feature in many ways, this means that, effectively, it doesn't matter what scores you have for abilities. A particular problem for character advancement, I find.

200.18.143.172: /* Ability Advancement */

2010-06-02T13:49:05Z

Ability Advancement

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	*No special dispensations. Keywords cannot be raised. Runes can be, but cost double (cf below they are twice as difficult to improve, so there is parity).		*No special dispensations. Keywords cannot be raised. Runes can be, but cost double (cf below they are twice as difficult to improve, so there is parity).
	==Ability Advancement==		==Ability Advancement==
	Back to Runequest.		''Back to Runequest''
	*When you use an ability, tick it; more than once if you use it more than once. This is the basis for improvement, as in RQ. (Note that you may fail, so use of skills just to get ticks has an associated risk.)		*When you use an ability, tick it; more than once if you use it more than once. This is the basis for improvement, as in RQ. (Note that you may fail, so use of skills just to get ticks has an associated risk.)
	*Between adventures/sessions or what have you, roll under on a d100. Base chances are:		*Between adventures/sessions or what have you, roll under on a d100. Base chances are:

200.18.143.172 at 13:33, 2 June 2010

2010-06-02T13:33:19Z

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	Although I like a lot of HeroQuest, there are parts of the core rules that don't seem to generate the sort of game I like. Specific problems I have are:		Although I like a lot of HeroQuest, there are parts of the core rules that don't seem to generate the sort of game I like. Specific problems I have are:

			*'''Costas at chargen and in game''': Some abilities are cheaper at chargen than subsequently. I dislike that as it makes me feel I'll be missing out if I don't use that at chargen. The numbers end up determining the character.
	*'''Character advancement''': When I play, I usually find it a bother to have to increase abilities with my Hero Points and it takes me an age to do so. I don't especially like the decision-making involved either. Shame, as character advancement is one of the main things in a game, for me. As a GM, I dislike awarding HP - I prefer this to be more objective and to be tied to in-game events more tightly.		*'''Character advancement''': When I play, I usually find it a bother to have to increase abilities with my Hero Points and it takes me an age to do so. I don't especially like the decision-making involved either. Shame, as character advancement is one of the main things in a game, for me. As a GM, I dislike awarding HP - I prefer this to be more objective and to be tied to in-game events more tightly.
	*'''Scaleability''': While a feature in many ways, this means that, effectively, it doesn't matter what scores you have for abilities. A particular problem for character advancement, I find.		*'''Scaleability''': While a feature in many ways, this means that, effectively, it doesn't matter what scores you have for abilities. A particular problem for character advancement, I find.
	*'''Bumping with Hero Points''': This is so cheap it is more or less a given in an important contest, so it ceases to be heroic. I think the currency is devalued.		*'''Bumping with Hero Points''': This is so cheap it is more or less a given in an important contest, so it ceases to be heroic. I think the currency is devalued.

	From a first reading, there is some more structure to the rules than in the previous version. An example is the ~~use of Runes in~~ Gloranthan ~~magic~~. But the stuff above irks. So below are my fixes.		From a first reading, there is some more structure to the rules than in the previous version. An example is the Gloranthan cult progression to initiate and devotee levels. But the stuff above irks. So below are my fixes.

			==Chargen==
			*No special dispensations. Keywords cannot be raised. Runes can be, but cost double (cf below they are twice as difficult to improve, so there is parity).
	==Ability Advancement==		==Ability Advancement==
	Back to Runequest.		Back to Runequest.

200.18.143.172: /* Ability Advancement */

2010-06-02T13:17:48Z

Ability Advancement

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	*When you use an ability, tick it; more than once if you use it more than once. This is the basis for improvement, as in RQ. (Note that you may fail, so use of skills just to get ticks has an associated risk.)		*When you use an ability, tick it; more than once if you use it more than once. This is the basis for improvement, as in RQ. (Note that you may fail, so use of skills just to get ticks has an associated risk.)
	*Between adventures/sessions or what have you, roll under on a d100. Base chances are:		*Between adventures/sessions or what have you, roll under on a d100. Base chances are:


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	*If you roll under 20% of your ability, you get two points. If you roll under 5%, you get 3.		*If you roll under 20% of your ability, you get two points. If you roll under 5%, you get 3.
	*Keywords can be raised at 1 per HP.		*Keywords can be raised at 1 per HP.

200.18.143.172 at 13:16, 2 June 2010

2010-06-02T13:16:17Z

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			==Why==
	Although I like a lot of HeroQuest, there are parts of the core rules that don't seem to generate the sort of game I like. Specific problems I have are:		Although I like a lot of HeroQuest, there are parts of the core rules that don't seem to generate the sort of game I like. Specific problems I have are:

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	*'''Bumping with Hero Points''': This is so cheap it is more or less a given in an important contest, so it ceases to be heroic. I think the currency is devalued.		*'''Bumping with Hero Points''': This is so cheap it is more or less a given in an important contest, so it ceases to be heroic. I think the currency is devalued.

	From a first reading, there is some more structure to the rules than in the previous version. An example is the use of Runes in Gloranthan magic. But the stuff above irks. So ~~here~~ are my fixes:		From a first reading, there is some more structure to the rules than in the previous version. An example is the use of Runes in Gloranthan magic. But the stuff above irks. So below are my fixes.

	*'''Character advancement''': Back to ~~RuneQuest~~.		==Ability Advancement==
	**When you use an ability, tick it; more than once if you use it more than once. This is the basis for improvement, as in RQ. (Note that you may fail, so use of skills just to get ticks has an associated risk.)		Back to Runequest.
	**Between adventures/sessions or what have you, roll ~~for improvement as in RQ,~~ on a d100. Base chances are:		*When you use an ability, tick it; more than once if you use it more than once. This is the basis for improvement, as in RQ. (Note that you may fail, so use of skills just to get ticks has an associated risk.)
			*Between adventures/sessions or what have you, roll under on a d100. Base chances are:

	{\|		{\|
	\|+'''Ability Advancement'''		\|+'''Ability Advancement'''
	!~~Number of masteries~~!!Base chance		!Level or Other!!Base chance
	\|-		\|-
	\|No masteries\|\|60%		\|No masteries\|\|60%
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	\|Each additional use of the ability\|\|+10%		\|Each additional use of the ability\|\|+10%
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			\|Rune Ability\|\|Chance is halved
	\|-		\|-
	\|}		\|}
			*If you roll under 20% of your ability, you get two points. If you roll under 5%, you get 3.
			*Keywords can be raised at 1 per HP.

			==Hero Points==
			*Hero Points work as before for bumping but are rarer - start with 1. Receive 1 per new session.

200.18.143.172 at 13:11, 2 June 2010

2010-06-02T13:11:14Z

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	{\|		{\|
	\|+'''Advancement ~~table~~'''		\|+'''Ability Advancement'''
	!Number of masteries!!Base chance		!Number of masteries!!Base chance
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~None~~\|\|60%		\|No masteries\|\|60%
	\|-		\|-
	\|One\|\|40%		\|One mastery\|\|40%
	\|-		\|-
	\|Two or ~~more~~\|\|20%		\|Two or masteries\|\|20%
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			\|Each additional use of the ability\|\|+10%
	\|-		\|-
	\|}		\|}

200.18.143.172 at 13:09, 2 June 2010

2010-06-02T13:09:25Z

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	**When you use an ability, tick it; more than once if you use it more than once. This is the basis for improvement, as in RQ. (Note that you may fail, so use of skills just to get ticks has an associated risk.)		**When you use an ability, tick it; more than once if you use it more than once. This is the basis for improvement, as in RQ. (Note that you may fail, so use of skills just to get ticks has an associated risk.)
	**Between adventures/sessions or what have you, roll for improvement as in RQ, on a d100. Base chances are:		**Between adventures/sessions or what have you, roll for improvement as in RQ, on a d100. Base chances are:
	~~No mastery~~ - 60%
	One ~~mastery -~~ 40%		{\|
	Two or more ~~masteries -~~ 20%		\|+'''Advancement table'''
			!Number of masteries!!Base chance
			\|-
			\|None\|\|60%
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			\|One\|\|40%
			\|-
			\|Two or more\|\|20%
			\|-
			\|}