EDSG Episode 28 - Blood Magic and Creatures

* A few words on recent national events. * Intro * Josh walks back his suggestion about Swordmaster Discipline talents. * Email from Kosmit: Will we talk about Kratas? * Email from Brian: Elves and single child families. * Blood Magic * A source of magical power available to everybody. * Possible alternate method of powering kaer defenses. * Why is blood magic not more common? * Bonuses from talent pushing not worth the cost? * Blood magic often an indication that somebody is a “bad guy”. * Blood charms, living armors, group oaths. * Discussion of some specific blood charms. * Blood oaths. * Depatterning (Josh is not a fan) * Creatures * Original location of the encounter balance guidelines * The complexity of managing player characters versus creatures and GM characters. * Special maneuvers and powers. * Tactical complexity without a battle map. * Balancing encounters and opposition that is stronger or weaker than the group. * Boss fights and the drawbacks of the action economy. Find and Follow: Email: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeoifzUuBjez9V6wnvzom3g Twitter: @EDSGPodcast Josh on Twitter: @LoreMerchant Dan on Twitter: @boice_voice Get product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.com FASA Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesinc FASA Games Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/uuVwS9u Earthdawn Guild Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/earthdawnguild Earthdawn West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW