Class vs. Class-less
Wednesday, 04 August 2010 23:17 | Written by Bryan Donihue |
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One of the key features for the mechanics used in Lore: Uprising, and the rest of the games that will be using our house system, is the choice to go with a completely character class-free system. This debate has been fought back and forth over the years, with the move from a class-based advancement, to a skill-based advancement with pseudo "classes", to the final version which is a true skill-based advancement system. So why did we choose the skill-based advancement system? More Rambling... Add new comment
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The Dungeon Crawl
Sunday, 01 August 2010 10:15 | Written by Troye Gerard |
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The Dungeon Crawl: one of the most clichéd adventures for a fantasy RPG. Every fantasy gamer has probably done at least one, and it’s more likely that they have done dozens. As I prepared for the first actual live playtest for Lore: Origins, the dungeon crawl is the format I chose. My goal that night wasn’t to amaze our players with a staggering story—I simply wanted to introduce them to the mechanics that ran the Origins game. Game Testing Tonight
Friday, 23 July 2010 07:47 | Written by David Cassiday |
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So, here it is. Another Friday and time for another exciting installment of Lore gametesting. Bryan has pplaced us in a typical predicament and we will continue to surprise him and make him make stuff up on the spot. I love doing that. |
Mental Health
Monday, 19 July 2010 08:01 | Written by David Cassiday |
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Never underestimate the power of a Mental Health day. I was feeling very stressed about all aspects of life and so I took a vacation day (Mental Health Day) on Friday. I slept in, watched TV, and went to see a movie (Sorcerer's Apprentice). After resting all day, I let the busy weekend begin. I still feel refreshed.
If you have the time, I heartily reccommend taking a day. Design Changes
Wednesday, 30 June 2010 13:48 | Written by Bryan Donihue |
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Designing a game, including the game system and mechanics, can be really difficult. I know, you're thinking, "Gee, if it was easy, everyone would do it." And you are absolutely correct, but even beyond that, you have to be willing to dump system mechanics or sub-systems that don't really fit your game. A designed has to be willing to kill a sacred cow, if it means the game will be better. |
