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Obviously one cannot do that, unless and until, that philosophical design question is answered. In short, it's not a rules discussion - as your answer attempts to relate it with - but rather, it's a discussion of game-design premises and philosophies; and that might explain why you failed to understand why there is the existence of "so much weight" on the algebraic formula in question and under examination. I hope I was able to make things clearer for you. PS - Your Member Name is quite apropos to the topic we are "dissecting", eh? Also, consider this: Many times a man and woman get into a car, which "never really had any purpose other than" to take them to the drive-in movies,... BUT they come back with a baby, nonetheless. Consequence is often NOT the result of original intent, BUT it must must be dealt with AND defined - for the simple fact the "IT" exists. Last edited by Jim Kane; 03-16-2018 at 02:59 AM. Reason: typo |
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03-15-2018, 09:12 PM | #22 |
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Re: The Immovable Foundation-Stone on which TFT Characters are Built
Why not just ASK the designer?
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03-15-2018, 09:55 PM | #23 |
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I would love too, but it seems like he hasn't been on lately to ask. Besides, I am still waiting for an answer to another question I asked him sometime ago. I have a feeling he might be real busy with re-editing at this time. So, when the time is right, I shall indeed take it the source for the answer.
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03-15-2018, 10:04 PM | #24 |
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I will virtually guarantee he reads everything on here. He certainly did on the Ogre forum when that was in the works...even if he didn't interject much.
I think he likes to see how all the foam settles out on a lot of these discussions, and figures if he says anything he might inadvertently shut down the conversation -- which he doesn't want to do as long as there is a chance he can learn something from it. |
03-15-2018, 10:17 PM | #25 | |
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03-16-2018, 11:57 AM | #26 |
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Re: The Immovable Foundation-Stone on which TFT Characters are Built
Two thoughts:
1) I seriously doubt Mr. Jackson had arithmetic laws in mind when devising ST & DX, as interesting as Jim's analysis is. 2) Some of us have WAAAAAY too much free time on our hands! Cheers! |
03-16-2018, 12:42 PM | #27 | |
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(In fact, I'm willing to bet that he originally based the Melee game concept on ST and DX because he felt these were the only two D&D characteristics that mattered in a fight and were therefore the only two he needed to deal with -- the other attributes would just sort of sit there and not interfere. Remember, he stated that the game originated with a desire to make D&D combat more satisfying...) |
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03-16-2018, 12:52 PM | #28 | |
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Speaking of Law School, did you ever notice how "lawerly" TFT reads compared to other rules-sets? LOL!! Jack - You must not be aware that I am an exceptionally fast typist, and i have been thinking about these things we discuss here for 40 years,... that's a LOT of time in building up Fred Flinstone traction LOL! Last edited by Jim Kane; 03-18-2018 at 01:44 PM. |
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03-16-2018, 12:57 PM | #29 | |
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I would bet that your bet is a good bet to make JVL. After all Melee was an after-market "Patch" for D&D's combat system. So I suppose the idea was, just like dropping into Avalon Hill's Outdoor Survival for the overland adventuring, one would drop-into Melee for the combats - pre-Holmes Blue Book D&D |
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03-17-2018, 01:18 AM | #30 |
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