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Originally Posted by jason taylor
I recommended it many times but Golden Bough is available at Amazon on public domain and gives an idea what the real stuff was all about.
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Thank you for the book recommendation. I have heard of it but haven't read it. I just downloaded a copy and may read it when I have the time (I don't really at the moment). That said, I am specifically looking for ways to model this in GURPS in a fun way.
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Originally Posted by khorboth
For low-powered things, a once-per-session luck roll could be good. Silver charms can give one use per session on a damage or ST roll. Being too greedy with charms nets to a bad luck roll.
Perhaps work up a Karma stat. Start at zero and then get +1 for doing the good thing, -2 or -3 for doing the wrong thing, nothing for doing the expected thing. Keep a total and spend the points on luck rolls? perhaps 10 points for a single use of luck?
I like the luck mechanic because it doesn't let anybody do the impossible or really push their maximum capabilities. It can easily fly under the radar socially while still being a real game affect.
hidden lore (Karma) might be good for spotting the opportunities to get the bonuses.
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I like the idea of luck rolls, but would probably change them to GM-controlled luck rolls. That makes it more subtle how it's helping even to the players and allows the GM to use them in places that will appropriately reflect their source. Plus, it has the "the spirits occasionally intervene on your behalf" feel going on.
I don't know how I feel about tracking a numerical score. It would make it harder to have different rituals have different effects, but it would definitely simplify bookkeeping, which might be necessary.
A relevant skill, whether Hidden Lore, Religious Ritual or Occultism could definitely be used to know about/notice opportunities for additional ceremonies beyond the usual ones everyone would know.