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Game Theory

Notes on the game's design.

• Parsimony
• Story Points
• Character Creation
• Side Quests
• Fate Points
• Magic
• XP
• Power 19

Rants

• Why the GPL
• On Generic Fantasy Systems
• Faff in Games
• Why Systems Matter
• Mapping possible adventure styles
• The problem with elves and Anthropology

Development

Latex

A quickstart guide to Latex and notes on how the books are laid out:

• Starting with Latex and Git
• Layout
• BIND Latex characters
• BIND Latex environments
• BIND Latex side quests
• Making new books

Git

• My git workflow
• Latex and git
• FOSS development

Superfast Rules

• 6 Attributes: Strength, Dexterity, Speed, Intelligence, Wits and Charisma.
• Skills cover actions depending on what they're paired with.
  • Intimidation = Strength + Deceit.
  • Lies = Charisma + Deceit.
• Roll 2D6 + Attribute + Skill to succeed at standard Target Number 7.
• Combat is tactical.
  • Initiative is based on action-points.
  • Combat Skill is divided between attack, defence and initiative.
  • Fate Points allow Damage to be avoided.
• Magic gets you multiple spells per level in a magic sphere
  • Spend MP to cast.
  • No healing magic.
  • Highest level of a sphere has to be cast slowly.
• Background is created by spending Story Points.
  • Spend 1 point to say you've learnt a language.
  • Spend 2 points to add an ally with martial ability.
  • Spend 4 points to bring in an all-powerful mage from your past.