Post by reaperwolf on Jun 3, 2013 6:29:57 GMT
Hey folks,
Now that LW M is under new management, and more than likely a new edition is in the works, what would we as loyal fans like to see changed in the new edition?
For me there's a bit of a list based upon running the game for my nieces & nephews.
More options in combat for using miniatures. Not essential but allow me as the gamemaster to pick and choose how crunchy I want my games to run.
Weapon rules, as it stands right now daggers and claymores cause the same damage. Give me a reason to choose dagger or shortsword and I'll use it.
Armor reduces damage per hit or per encounter as opposed to granting END. The idea that a seriously wounded combatant could heal himself by donning armor sets my teeth on edge.
Clearer rules for engagement and more combat options for characters who fight offensively or defensively. Also, a clearer example of how combat is supposed to work. Mongoose ignored the forum posts from fans (myself included!) begging them for clarifications.
Revise the table so the worst result 0 is where it should be.
Enhanced gameplay with less roll X or suffer Y arbitrarily. Don't tell me to roll a d10 and I suffer a calamity if I roll a 8 or less. This means everybody has the same chance of being boned regardless of traits & abilities.
Maybe spread out the attributes so characters are more than just Combat Skill and END and WILL for spellcasters. Speaking of WILL, differentiate several ratings for things like dodging traps, resisting poisons and diseases, and resisting spells and persuasions.
Maybe characters could have several very general traits such as Combat Ability, Athletics, Knowledge, Perception, Influence, Resolve, etc. Maybe not a core rule but maybe an optional one.
Healing rates based upon day, conditions, etc. The text is very vague and something as simple as 1 END per day, 2 per day of complete rest x2 if in the care of a healer would work just fine instead players are assumed to either scarf down huge quantities of Laumspur or just tough it out till the end of the adventure.
Simplicity may work for a solo gamebook but it feels dated in a multiplayer game.
Anything else ya'll would like to see?
>>ReaperWolf
Now that LW M is under new management, and more than likely a new edition is in the works, what would we as loyal fans like to see changed in the new edition?
For me there's a bit of a list based upon running the game for my nieces & nephews.
More options in combat for using miniatures. Not essential but allow me as the gamemaster to pick and choose how crunchy I want my games to run.
Weapon rules, as it stands right now daggers and claymores cause the same damage. Give me a reason to choose dagger or shortsword and I'll use it.
Armor reduces damage per hit or per encounter as opposed to granting END. The idea that a seriously wounded combatant could heal himself by donning armor sets my teeth on edge.
Clearer rules for engagement and more combat options for characters who fight offensively or defensively. Also, a clearer example of how combat is supposed to work. Mongoose ignored the forum posts from fans (myself included!) begging them for clarifications.
Revise the table so the worst result 0 is where it should be.
Enhanced gameplay with less roll X or suffer Y arbitrarily. Don't tell me to roll a d10 and I suffer a calamity if I roll a 8 or less. This means everybody has the same chance of being boned regardless of traits & abilities.
Maybe spread out the attributes so characters are more than just Combat Skill and END and WILL for spellcasters. Speaking of WILL, differentiate several ratings for things like dodging traps, resisting poisons and diseases, and resisting spells and persuasions.
Maybe characters could have several very general traits such as Combat Ability, Athletics, Knowledge, Perception, Influence, Resolve, etc. Maybe not a core rule but maybe an optional one.
Healing rates based upon day, conditions, etc. The text is very vague and something as simple as 1 END per day, 2 per day of complete rest x2 if in the care of a healer would work just fine instead players are assumed to either scarf down huge quantities of Laumspur or just tough it out till the end of the adventure.
Simplicity may work for a solo gamebook but it feels dated in a multiplayer game.
Anything else ya'll would like to see?
>>ReaperWolf
;D
All those Improved Disciplines are crying out to be made into a sort of skill tree that stems from the basic disciplines then develops into obscure little variations where some kai could become truly unique. The implied meta-skills where the books ask you, for instance have you completed Circle of X and reached level Y could be accounted for, with several talents requiring other talents to have reached certain levels before you can learn them. Specialist Spirit-Walkers might be an interesting variation of the psi-kai character type, for instance, with high levels of spiritual skill and endurance.....? 
