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How to design game elements other than combat?
Most RPGs I know about and have played are fighting-centered. That doesn't mean that all gaming is only about fighting, but that most of the rules and character abilities are primarily useful in ...
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How can I improve the social / mental combat system in Vampire: Requiem?
The Storytelling System has balanced traits, with power, finesse, and resistance attributes and skills for the physical, social and mental traits.
Still, until recently only physical combat was ...
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Shame him into not shooting: multiple stress tracks in a single conflict
If you insult the hitman enough, will he stop shooting at you? It doesn't seem likely, but that brings into play a question about whether some stress tracks are "more important" than others: If you ...
