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Old 02-16-2018, 09:54 AM   #24
tbeard1999
 
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Default Re: The Fourth Attribute...

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Originally Posted by ak_aramis View Post
Because Mana is pure dump stat to non-wizards. Utterly worthless.
But it solves the most common complaint - the Conan the Wizard problem. And it doesn't *cost* the other character archetypes anything.

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Health, however, solves not just the Conan the Wizard issue, but also the scrawny guy who can drink Conan under the table but can't even pick up his sword.

Strong and Healthy are not synonyms, but TFT had them functionally so.

ST should stay HP.
HT takes fatigue use, not HP use. It also takes the resistance rolls.
The problem, though is that you can make the same argument about all 3 TFT attributes - ST includes upper and lower body, strength, health, pain resistance, magical power, fatigue, etc. DX includes manual dexterity, agility, spellcasting facility and hand/eye coordination. IQ includes perception, intelligence, willpower, education, memory and breadth of knowledge.

Obviously, expanding the 3 TFT attributes to 6 or more attributes would fundamentally alter the game. It might still be fun to play, but it wouldn't be TFT.

You could probably add one more attribute without damaging TFT. BUT...you need to be careful about nerfing character archetypes when you do so. That is one of my problems with a HT attribute - assuming it's also used for hit points rather than ST. And I think it dubious to NOT base hit points on health, rather than ability to lift weights.

With only 8 points to add, players would find it much harder to build a decent beginning fighter. And I think one of TFT's strengths is that beginning characters are viable far more than in games like D&D.

So my question is - is HT the most *important* stat to add? If so, why? Personally, I'd rather add a Perception attribute or split DX into manual dexterity and agility. Of, for a modern/sci-fi campaign, perhaps an Education attribute.

At the end of the day, certain compromises will be required if you're gonna have three (or four) attributes.
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