Re : HW's power level

From: Simon Hibbs <simonh_at_msi-uk.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 09:34:39 +0100


Sir Alisander :

>Nick Brooke said:
> << Given that HW will allow players to run characters comparable in
>ability to the Coders... >>.

> How is this compatible with the claim of many, i.e. that HW is more
>socially oriented than RQ? Do you mean that every farmer in Glorantha is a
>Rune Lord, or every crafter an Adept sorcerer? Seems strange...:)
> Or perhaps PCs are exceptional people?

How is it incompatible? Where is the contradiction between what Nick says and "HW will also allow players to run characters comparable in power to ordinary farmers. Both styles of game can be played using this system."

Runequest allows players to play characters similar in ability to the coders, it also allows you to play farmers. So does Hero Wars, it just makes it easier - in the opinion of many of the people who have played both games.

> Is there a rule in RQ that prevents you from storytelling the combat while
>you play it out? I think not. There is no rule which forces you, either.
>This is just a question of style.

I agree completely. I like a good game of RQ3 as much as anyone.

Simon Hibbs


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