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I'd prefer to have the unlimited plan (startrek.website)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/rpgmemes@ttrpg.network
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[–] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

I kinda disagree with all of this. Big abilities that come with in-universe complications are the bread and butter of RPGs. E.G. Connection: Mafia: You know a guy in the mafia you can ask for help, but he might want a favor later...

Or think of things like Wish, etc.

It kinda sounds like you want a wargame with a bit of story connecting the battles. Which is fine, but then just play a wargame I guess?

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago

    I think we don't actually disagree and I was just not precise enough in my original post.

    What I described above applies to abilities that are relevant in combat and any other type of encounter that the respective system mechanically treats as a conflict similar to combat. That absolutely does not mean other abilities should not exist, just that they should not be practically usable during an ongoing combat-like short term conflict.

    Also: Abilities that are useful in short term combat-like conflicts and abilities that are not should not compete for mechanical resources of any kind, that is never fun.

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