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Old 07-18-2018, 08:13 PM   #41
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Deal. I'll get you something by the weekend.
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Old 07-20-2018, 07:09 PM   #42
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Steve -

Incoming.

I sent it to your work email. If you'd rather I submit it some other way I'll be happy to oblige.

Enjoy!

- Jack
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Old 07-21-2018, 12:32 PM   #43
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Got it. Am impressed. High ratio of thoughts to words. Sent to Guy for his feedback. Thank you! First article-length contribution from the forums, though I have hopes of more.
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Old 08-09-2018, 01:31 PM   #44
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I think that talent cost should be based on the number of talent points, not the number of talents, but that's settled right?

And IQ together with a WAG number should be the multiplier.

This would mean that IQ will be important to learn talents faster as well as being the upper limit for how complex things you can learn.

Up to you IQ, x100
Up to twice your IQ, x200
Up to thrice your IQ, x300
Up to four times your IQ, x400
etc...

So an example.

I have 21 points of talents and IQ 12.
The next three point talent would cost me 200 x 3 = 600.
The next two points after that would cost 300 x 2 = 600.

The same 21 points of talents with an IQ of 8.
The next three point talent would cost me 300 x 3 = 900.
The next two points after that would cost 400 x 2 = 800.

So if you want to know many talents, it might be cheaper in the long run to raise IQ.

And a person who wants to learn a one point talent and hasn't already filled his "mIQ" would pay 100 x 1 = 100.

A 100 times the IQ multiplier is just WAG, but at least easy to remember.
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Old 08-10-2018, 10:30 AM   #45
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Originally Posted by David Bofinger View Post
I would like to see this table extended below 32 points, so that campaigns can if necessary start with very inexperienced 30-point farm boys who don't know what they're in for, or even less capable.

I also think most campaigns are going to house rule in progress above 40 points. It would probably be smart to say, "If you want to do that here are the costs we recommend," or something like that.
In general, I agree with this sentiment and strongly suggest that the designer provide suggestions in *any* area likely to be house-ruled. In my miniature wargame rules, we there are a number of footnotes where we say "we did it this way because of blah blah blah. If you want a different approach, you might try blah blah blah. However, be advised that this will affect the such and such system, so you'll have to take that into account, etc."

As designers, we typically have a clearer view of how the game systems interact. Players proposing house rules often have a sort of myopia where they get so focused on addressing the "problematic" rule that they don't consider its secondary effects. We can sometimes help them avoid a lot of frustration.

In addition, we've very often tried and discarded the house rule in question.

I see no reason that this wouldn't be the case with TFT and Steve.

I'd add that game design decisions that improve speed of play or game balance seem particularly vulnerable to being houseruled. The designer's philosophy/reasoning can be invaluable for players who are tempted to modify such systems.
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