12-31-2009, 12:08 AM | #81 |
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Re: Resolved,There is no point to statting up anything that is not a PC
There's also the matter that this reply comes up when asking how to stat weird abilities, or abilities that fall into cracks in the system.
Maybe, as a guideline, if someone asks how to stat something and you're going to suggest not statting it, you should also provide some suggestions conducive to statting it? If it's a case like generic mooks it shouldn't be hard, and if it's a case that's actually hard, it may be best to assume that's why they asked.
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12-31-2009, 12:10 AM | #82 | |
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In any case, this attitude of "Don't trust the GM unless they can show you their character sheets!" strikes me as far too adversarial. I follow Kromm on this one - an adversarial GM/player relationship is indicative of poor interpersonal skills, and I see no reason to encourage it. Therefore I, at least, will continue to remind new GMs that they don't need to worry about point cost for most NPC abilities, just effect. |
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12-31-2009, 12:15 AM | #83 | |
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Take, for example, bi-location, being in two separate planes of existence at once, and interacting with both of them. Rules-wise, it's darn difficult to stat up in GURPS (I had to do it for a Shadowrun game, where players could take it, so I know!). But if PCs, Allies, Enemies, etc. can't take it, then the only thing that matters is the effects - can someone climb up a staircase in one world and appear to be walking up air in the other, for example? Those are typically much easier to figure out, and if you can figure out the effects, there's no point wracking your brain working out how many points it costs. |
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12-31-2009, 12:40 AM | #84 | ||
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But that's neither here nor there. It was an example of how points can be used to model access to equipment and tactically-advantageous connections. Quote:
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12-31-2009, 12:51 AM | #85 | |
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12-31-2009, 12:51 AM | #86 | |
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12-31-2009, 12:53 AM | #87 |
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12-31-2009, 12:54 AM | #88 | |
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I don't really try for any kind of breadth of development for most NPCs, although I do develop important recurring ones to (a) reflect their in-game accomplishments, and (b) keep them competitive with the party for future encounters. There's not really much of a science to it, but point values keep it sane ... if the PCs have earned 20 points since their last encounter with the Dark Avenger, I'll know to ratchet him up about the same amount before their next meeting. So a level or two in his main combat skills, maybe a minor new ability, balanced with what the PCs have developed. Alls I'm sayin is, points mean something, or they wouldn't be used to balance characters against one another. Take them for what they're worth -- they can give some ballpark ideas and sanity checks, but must be taken with a grain or five of salt, your mileage may vary, offer not available in all areas, taxes and acquisition fees may apply, must take delivery of dealer's stock. |
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12-31-2009, 12:54 AM | #89 |
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12-31-2009, 01:02 AM | #90 |
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Re: Resolved,There is no point to statting up anything that is not a PC
Don't you see a rather circular character to your reasoning here, wrt the stated issue of this thread?
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