[Glorantha] The POW characteristic

Anders · 09-17-2014, 08:28 AM

The problem with the POW characteristic is that it ends up being impossibly complicated and/or expensive. For instance, it gives ability in three different domains of magic, willpower and Destiny/Fate/Luck Points. That's three power talents (10/level each), Will (5/level) and Destiny Points (5/level). So... 40 points per level. That might work in a 400-point supers campaign, but in a more ordinary fantasy campaign (100-300 points), it's just too expensive.

The other way to go the GURPS Voodoo route, and build a complicated hierarchy of powers. That might work, but I don't know where to start.

09-17-2014, 08:28 AM	#1
Anders Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden	[Glorantha] The POW characteristic The problem with the POW characteristic is that it ends up being impossibly complicated and/or expensive. For instance, it gives ability in three different domains of magic, willpower and Destiny/Fate/Luck Points. That's three power talents (10/level each), Will (5/level) and Destiny Points (5/level). So... 40 points per level. That might work in a 400-point supers campaign, but in a more ordinary fantasy campaign (100-300 points), it's just too expensive. The other way to go the *GURPS Voodoo* route, and build a complicated hierarchy of powers. That might work, but I don't know where to start. __________________ “When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love ...” Marcus Aurelius Author of Winged Folk. The GURPS Discord. Drop by and say hi!