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Old 08-21-2013, 07:51 AM   #20
Flyndaran
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Default Re: Addiction and long-term effects

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Originally Posted by Asta Kask View Post
So maybe addiction should have a "Susceptibility number" that tells us how likely you are to develop side effects? And then every time you fail a roll you get some side effect, in 5-point or 10-point intervals? And this would be worth an extra -5 points if you roll yearly, -10 points if you roll quarterly and -20 or even -30 points if you roll every month (and you'll be going downhill quickly. Like Krokodil quickly).
"Circling the drain" disadvantages are as depressing as any set of aging rules. Basic mortality is tough enough without that sadly realistic aspect of "rotting". No offense meant to those older farts with more gray hair than me.
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