tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806965769990029821.post8211761126284941453..comments2024-03-18T00:18:38.152-07:00Comments on Snake's Venom: 5e (Lack of) Core Character Build MechanicsLuke "Thrythlind" Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14389523527659987023noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806965769990029821.post-59449346807762582682015-08-24T05:39:07.920-07:002015-08-24T05:39:07.920-07:00If you really think the rules and mechanics make n...If you really think the rules and mechanics make no difference, why use one at all? <br /><br />What you are really saying is improvisational skills conquers all. But not all players or GM's for that matter do. Equally important is how the elegance of mechanics fuels the imagination needed to play. If you are in the middle of a session and thinking something stinks here, that takes away from the experience. Good mechanics aid in constructing a balance between characters and their functionality in the game setting. That sort of thing isn't always there in improv. <br /><br />So don't be afraid to champion games that do a better job at making things work within game sessions. You admit the D&D/ Pathfinder/ Palladium all share that poor set of mechanics or design philosophy (or lack thereof ). If they quack, you know...Shippeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08836368814387846952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806965769990029821.post-67446877545747485632015-08-24T01:50:53.160-07:002015-08-24T01:50:53.160-07:00My point was that the lack of a foundational syste...My point was that the lack of a foundational system is a handicap for anybody wanting to use the base system and create their own game from it outside the fantasy genre or even just create a homebrew class to fit a unique fantasy setting.<br /><br />Common play is not impacted by this problem at all so it is not a reason to not purchase the game. It is a reason to think twice about using the game as a basis for your own project.<br /><br />White Wolf is even worse about this with each power seemingly built almost in a vacuum. <br /><br />But again, this is a weakness that only pops up if you make homebrew stuff or are an indie developer wanting to use the system.Luke "Thrythlind" Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389523527659987023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806965769990029821.post-71137896316649922462015-08-24T00:59:33.027-07:002015-08-24T00:59:33.027-07:00When I came to the part where you ask the question...When I came to the part where you ask the question "Is this any worse of better," I kind of cringed awaiting some horrible response about how another system does it so much better. Yet then, in my opinion of course, you hit it dead on. It does all boil down to the game master AND the players. I do not think some players realize how important their part is as well in making a good game flow. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08847249800674082813noreply@blogger.com