Hi all,
The purpose of this thread is to debate if attribute bloat is a real problem in TFT or not. I've seen people dismiss TFT out of hand, saying that it is OK for a while, but soon breaks down because the only thing you can do with experience is raise attributes, and soon your attributes are so high, that you always hit, always make saving throws and the game becomes boring.
In another thread, ecz wrote:
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Originally Posted by ecz
as it was outlined in other threads there is a certain consensus about the fact that the "attribute bloat" becomes an actual problem for a very low % of games.
usually the wise GM is capable to manage things keeping attribute numbers at a reasonable level. If he fails it happens because one or more of the following applies:
- abuse of the job table;
- tons of worthless and hopeless cannon fodder sent blindly against the party;
- patological lack of challenging enemies (soft GMing).
only a combination of one or more of these situations can bring a PC at 50+ points.
In this case is better to fix the GM, not the game!
Actually a PC at 50+ points could even be the result of years of "real life" using the same hero session after session without an "accident" that kills him despite all the dangers encountered and the slow grow rate. Hard but possible. In this case I would just "retire" my PC happy and alive.
So, in conclusion, I would modify/fix something else in the TFT, not the talents giving DX bonuses.
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Others pointed out, that attribute bloat starts to become a problem well before 50+ attribute figures arise.
I pointed out, some GM's (such as myself), are BORED with constantly playing with 32 attribute characters. Many players are frustrated and alienated by a game where their characters are dying constantly. Such GM's and players prefer a game where the characters are likely to reach into the high 40's if they play long enough.
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Anyway, this thread is intended for a drag out, hold no bars debate. Is attribute bloat a real thing?
Warm regards, Rick.