Thursday, January 21, 2016

Numbers

To follow up on the streamlined skill idea of BBM I graphed the expected numerical range differences based on the different levels.

Inexperienced--4 dice/attribute
Trained-3 dice/ attribute
Expert-4 dice/attribute--but only use 3 lowest dice rolled

Marek suggested for Inexperienced using 4 dice but only using 3 highest rolled. 

Looking at the results? I would still prefer 4dice/attribute but let me know your thoughts!

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15 comments:

  1. "It's Unbelievable"January 21, 2016 at 7:55 PM

    I like the 4 dice for inexperienced level. Makes more sense to me.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2016 at 9:34 PM

    I prefer the 4 dice spread, the drop lowest outcomes are too close to trained for inexperienced to feel qualitively different in play

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2016 at 9:45 PM

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  4. MrufJanuary 21, 2016 at 10:20 PM

    OK, as you wish :) but I see there an ideal, divine symmetry. Look at the two guards alongside the main, yellow graph... Hmm?

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  5. Brett SlocumJanuary 22, 2016 at 7:59 AM

    Since 4 dice is what is currently used for those without a skill, I go with 4 dice.

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  6. Fenway5January 25, 2016 at 3:57 AM

    I think 4 dice is the sweet spot, thanks all

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  7. ewookieJanuary 25, 2016 at 3:26 PM

    i do like that symmetry that Marek refers to. however, drop the lowest seems to make the skills more 'optional' while keeping all 4 dice makes the skills more 'required'. i'm ok either way but i can see someone like myself getting drop the lowest and drop the highest mixed up very easily.

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  8. MrufJanuary 25, 2016 at 10:53 PM

    I'll take every solution. That's no problem 4mee :)

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  9. PillsyJanuary 27, 2016 at 2:21 PM

    I much prefer the symmetry, especially because it's arbitrarily extensible in either direction, should you wish to do so (not that there's much point in rolling more than 6 dice and keeping the highest or lowest).

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  10. MrufMarch 9, 2016 at 8:04 AM

    Any news? We're concerned with news.

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    1. Fenway5March 10, 2016 at 4:03 AM

      Hi Markek--sorry I have been working 55+ hours a week since the start of the year and between that and business trips I have not had time to focus on writing. I am still adding bits as I can but work is slow right now as my real job takes all I have. Thanks for your patience it will happen, just not as quickly as I would like.

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    2. MrufMarch 10, 2016 at 5:34 AM

      thx 4 answer :) I'll wait patiently.

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  11. MrufMarch 10, 2016 at 2:49 AM

    1. Surprise attack - there is no influence of attributes and skills (awareness, stealth) on surprise. Simple throw k6 for both sides of a conflict it's quite bad solution. Perhaps opposite test awareness vs stealth?
    2. Initiative - both sides cast k6, biggest result wins. IMO k6+MV sounds better, there is a bit deeper sense in this operation, it counts an innate speed.

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    1. ewookieMarch 19, 2016 at 8:27 AM

      Marek, I would like to pick your brain about what exactly you are proposing - but this is not the best venue for lengthy discussions. Are you brave enough to join me in the forums? :)

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  12. Jeff V.March 17, 2016 at 10:54 PM

    It's been a while since you posted anything; I'm wondering if there's any update on Blades and Black Magic?

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