Re: Re: Barbarian Adventures

From: KYER, JEFFREY <jeff.kyer_at_...>
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2002 13:41:52 -0500

Wulf Corbett wrote:
>
> On Wed, 13 Feb 2002 11:36:25 -0500, "KYER, JEFFREY" <jeff.kyer_at_...>
> wrote:
>
> >I don't mind the mastery inflation. It gives a longer playing field.
> >And if the field was NARROWER (eg masteries were harder to get,
> powerups
> >would be more significant).
>
> No, it narrows the field - narrows it between a 'normal' Warband
> leader, and Harrek and co*. If I can reach xW4, there's not a lot of
> point in worrying about an opponent of much less than xW3, even a few
> of them. And so we get the high-level D&D situation, where you need a
> dragon or two for a decent workout.
>

And, if Harrek & CO are down at w3 or w2, then its much EASIER to get to them. Unless you make it a prohibitive cost to raise abilities. Or you slow down the game. You can work out the math for yourself I am sure.

If reaching w4 takes 2-3 years gameplay, then that's a lot slower than it would be in the rules to get to w2 right? And to do so requires considerable focusing of XP into a narrow field of abilities.

And having played in games where characters stay the same _forever_, I much prefer a game where I can see significant changes in my character's abilities and power over a six month period.

Jeff

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