Attributes in D&D and Other TTRPGs

Episode 114 Streamed Live Tuesday November 15, 2022 Main Topic: Attributed to Attributes The attributes of a character: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attribute_%28role-playing_games%29 Compare and contrast the DnD attributes: STR, DEX, CON, INT, WIS, CHA Other systems: Target Number systems- DnD 3.X +Savage Worlds: https://www.uptofourplayers.com/ready-to-roll/savage-worlds-rules/ Marvel Superheroes RPG (FASERIP): https://rollhighordie.com/what-is-marvel-faserip/ Roll and keep systems- L5R, Vampire: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire:_The_Masquerade#Game_system https://rollandkeep.fandom.com/wiki/Introduction_and_Design_Goals#What_is_Roll_and_Keep? Rolemaster/CoC: percentile system: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolemaster#Basic_game_mechanics Fate: descriptive attributes- https://fate-srd.com/fate-core/basics 1. Should attributes play a large role in the general power level of your PC? 2. Should attributes modify skills, or should skills be separate? 3. How many levels of differences would be ideal? What is the best way to scale? 4. How detailed should the modifiers be and exactly what should they modify? 5. How many attributes should you have? 6. Which is currently your favorite attribute system? Is it really all that its cracked up to be? Fright Night retro review Actor comparison: 1985: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089175/fullcredits/ 2016: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1438176/fullcredits Randy’s Rating 1985: 7/10 2011: 4/10 Joe’s Rating 1985: 8/10 2011: 1/10 Chat Spotlight: Do you like AI art in RPG books? Random Geek-itude Report from Big Geek Land D&D used as therapy: https://www.superjumpmagazine.com/dungeons-and-dragons-and-therapy-an-interview-with-dr-megan-connell/ Shameless Plug Time: If you would like to support our show, please like, subscribe, and share us where you are listening or viewing the show, also: We are on all the socials, video and podcast places as well. Cash Support PayPal: https://paypal.me/biggusgeekus Streamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/biggusgeekus1/tip Anchor: https://www.anchor.fm/biggusgeekus Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/biggusgeekus On the Web: Website: www.biggusgeekuspodcast.com Email: [email protected] Big Geek Emporium: https://biggeekemporium.com/