tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4410979754509992351.post2830320748462228722..comments2023-08-10T11:08:11.212+02:00Comments on 1%FUTURE: Game Theory, part 3: Statslord_blackfanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247564418312291721noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4410979754509992351.post-2099545230341373502012-03-09T20:07:19.309+01:002012-03-09T20:07:19.309+01:00I think I tend towards a higher level of granulari...I think I tend towards a higher level of granularity stat-wise than streamlining, to me, 2 stats just seems like too little. I think I'm going to have to disagree about the use of 'special rules', in my opinion if you can get as many of the 'special things' integrated into the stat-line you save your players a hell of a lot of page flipping, rules memorizing etc There's definitely a balance to be kept. <br />I've just read through my new copy of Future War Commander and I'm probably going to end up adding in a few stats that me to me just feel necessary. For example the game uses one 'Assault' rating for each unit vs all other unit types, personally I think there needs to be a 'soft' and 'hard' assault value here somewhere to draw some sort of distinction between punching people and punching tanks. Even if I assume all units have grenades for example (even bugs?) having them as effective vs both tanks and infantry just feels wrong.Samulushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07583858443749562521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4410979754509992351.post-61185241154667184762012-03-09T17:51:52.881+01:002012-03-09T17:51:52.881+01:00Damage Resistance is another "generic" s...Damage Resistance is another "generic" stat. It's used, in one form or another, in most games. Whether it's a different to-hit number, a modifier to the attack roll, a saving throw, etc.<br /><br />The system with the most radical departure is probably Ganesha Games (Song Of Blades, Mutants & Death Ray Guns, etc). Two base stats for every figure, then each weapon and item is governed by a simple special rule.Chris K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776262540828047947noreply@blogger.com