Episode 114 Streamed Live Tuesday November 15, 2022
Main Topic: Attributed to Attributes
The attributes of a character:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attribute_%28role-playing_games%29
Compare and contrast the DnD attributes: STR, DEX, CON, INT, WIS, CHA
Other systems:
Target Number systems- DnD 3.X +Savage Worlds: https://www.uptofourplayers.com/ready-to-roll/savage-worlds-rules/
Marvel Superheroes RPG (FASERIP): https://rollhighordie.com/what-is-marvel-faserip/
Roll and keep systems- L5R, Vampire: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire:_The_Masquerade#Game_system
https://rollandkeep.fandom.com/wiki/Introduction_and_Design_Goals#What_is_Roll_and_Keep?
Rolemaster/CoC: percentile system: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolemaster#Basic_game_mechanics
Fate: descriptive attributes- https://fate-srd.com/fate-core/basics
1. Should attributes play a large role in the general power level of your PC?
2. Should attributes modify skills, or should skills be separate?
3. How many levels of differences would be ideal? What is the best way to scale?
4. How detailed should the modifiers be and exactly what should they modify?
5. How many attributes should you have?
6. Which is currently your favorite attribute system?
Is it really all that its cracked up to be? Fright Night retro review
Actor comparison:
1985: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089175/fullcredits/
2016: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1438176/fullcredits
Randy’s Rating
1985: 7/10
2011: 4/10
Joe’s Rating
1985: 8/10
2011: 1/10
Chat Spotlight: Do you like AI art in RPG books?
Random Geek-itude
Report from Big Geek Land
D&D used as therapy:
https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/dungeons-and-dragons-and-therapy-an-interview-with-dr-megan-connell/
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