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larsdangly · 06-12-2018, 03:14 PM

I strongly approve of the new approach to spending EXP, though we should recognize it will mean quite a bit of the old material is inconsistent with the new edition (i.e., lots of NPCs in Tolenkar's Lair violate the 40 point maximum)

I have to disagree regarding the handing out of awards. My experience is that people enjoy the feeling of having earned a specific EXP award through some action or accomplishment, and dislike feeling as though they advance at the arbitrary pleasure of the GM. The system could well be simplified and stream lined from the original, but I would personally prefer that EXP still be linked to tangible accomplishments and events.

06-12-2018, 03:14 PM	#34
larsdangly Join Date: Dec 2017	Re: Experience Points I strongly approve of the new approach to spending EXP, though we should recognize it will mean quite a bit of the old material is inconsistent with the new edition (i.e., lots of NPCs in Tolenkar's Lair violate the 40 point maximum) I have to disagree regarding the handing out of awards. My experience is that people enjoy the feeling of having earned a specific EXP award through some action or accomplishment, and dislike feeling as though they advance at the arbitrary pleasure of the GM. The system could well be simplified and stream lined from the original, but I would personally prefer that EXP still be linked to tangible accomplishments and events.