tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402877484398376318.post4104450522665701773..comments2023-06-10T17:01:15.889-07:00Comments on Jasoomian Dreams: Do SKILLS belong in classical gaming ?Clovis Cithoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18208194219083373456noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402877484398376318.post-80829572462554018482011-03-15T21:46:32.501-07:002011-03-15T21:46:32.501-07:00I (obviously) like the skill system from EPT. It s...I (obviously) like the skill system from EPT. It seems to strike a good balance between "just here for background color" and all-important system mechanic. I feel it tends toward the latter while leaving lots of space for GM fiat and player creativity in skill use. Plus it's backed by a very simple and flexible skill resolution system.The Drunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292082916107221498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402877484398376318.post-34847314212919198332011-03-15T17:43:22.382-07:002011-03-15T17:43:22.382-07:00Runequest 2nd ed. is pretty "old school"...Runequest 2nd ed. is pretty "old school" (3d6 straight down the line for chargen even) and is one of the quintessential skill-based games. <br /><br />Though I do like new classes--gives me something to write about on a slow day haha.Chris Kutalikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01414743509426875792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402877484398376318.post-45942509860676918572011-03-15T17:22:26.271-07:002011-03-15T17:22:26.271-07:00I kind of like skills in any system, but there are...I kind of like skills in any system, but there are a lot of lackluster realizations of skill systems.Treyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04647628467658839351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402877484398376318.post-29833180979934910512011-03-15T17:20:59.385-07:002011-03-15T17:20:59.385-07:00Well said. :)Well said. :)Timeshadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09952601433965644275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402877484398376318.post-72741272032861769772011-03-15T17:18:50.478-07:002011-03-15T17:18:50.478-07:00I love the "double" skill system of Empi...I love the "double" skill system of Empire of the Petal Throne :D<br /><br />Still, I don't like to have skills in D&D, and eventually add them only if the players ask for that...Il Male™https://www.blogger.com/profile/02699384706214815033noreply@blogger.com