Eventually, someone is going to try something that is not absolutely certain to fail or absolutely certain to succeed. It is, however, more or less certain to do one of these. Existing Resolution Models Here is a brief look at how some games handle task resolution. d20-Based Resolution In Dungeons …
Not all creatures in role playing games are equal, being more or less powerful. In games based on Dungeons & Dragons, this is primarily a function of level or Hit Dice. In Dungeons & Dragons games, characters typically gain experience points for defeating enemies. Depending on edition, other activities can …
Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma. Starting values between 3-18. Don’t count on it. I see several things here that can change. Ability Score Values Dungeons & Dragons has used the 3-18 range for over 45 years, at least nominally. Up to Dungeons & Dragons 3e in 2000 you might …
When starting any project, it’s good to consider assumptions as they come up, and decide if they are relevant. One big one: I said that I was starting with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game as my base, so it would be reasonable to assume that I’m going to end up with …
Most years I take part in the A-Z Blog Challenge, I eventually stumble on and settle into a theme. This year, I think I’m going to deliberately pick a theme and work from there. For years I’ve had a project on the back burner: take the rules of the Pathfinder …
I fell too far behind to catch up in the time remaining. In working on Patrons of Low Fantasy I found that I needed to touch up my document workflow, and it cost me too much time for me to complete the A-Z Challenge this year. I’m a little disappointed, …
There are four grades of bane. Each is gained as the vassal achieves greater favor with the patron, and is a consequence of that favor. However, the mechanical effects of a character’s greatest bane are suppressed (mechanical effects don’t apply) if the character has expended favor below the threshold for …
I’ve been largely flying by the seat of my pants (and if you’ve seen the seat of my pants, you know that is indeed large). This works best for me while I’m getting a feel for how things come together, but I once I understand things better I’d really rather …
Nyeesheshtua’s epithet is very similar to that of Kao Tsen, Wind of the Ancestors, but I love how it all flows together and feel like I must use it. Even if I do need to practice how to pronounce ‘Nyeesheshtua’. Nyeesheshtu is the winged serpent, high holy one of the …
As soon as this title crossed my mind, I knew I had to use it. A few articles ago I described how someone might gain favor of a patron. Now it’s time for some examples. There is no direct link between patron favor and character level. You can have low-level …
