Re:Power Levels (was Re: (TFT) Felmen)

[John J Hyland <johnnyboytmm@juno.com>]

---------- ErolB1@aol.com writes:

>Very different tastes, here. From my POV, the idea that 3 farmers >with clubs are a significant threat to a 32 pt beginning PC is one of >the great *flaws* in an otherwise near-perfect system. Half my house >rules are aimed at fixing this bug/feature. 

Different tastes it is then.  I kinda like those early struggles to survive and make ends meet.  It builds character.

>Call me a munchkin if you must, 

OK, You're a munchkin 8-)

>In my style of play, I find that 40-50 pt characters are the 'sweet >spot' for TFT heroes. For a long time I've started characters at 35 >pts with very rapid advancement to 39-40 points. With my latest rules >overhaul, I'm going to just start them out at 40 pts. 

>And that's for humans :-) I don't use gargoyles, but I do use >lizardmen: They start a couple of points higher (38 vs 35 in my old >rules; 42 vs 40 in the new ones) and get a few racial bennies, but >need double experience to improve. 

>As I said: Very different tastes. 

Don't get me wrong, lots of epic heroism in the 40-50 point range in my games too, and lots of fun.  I just find the struggle to get there makes the successes even sweeter.  But you have to expect the game to last a few years to get that epic stuff in my games, while in yours you can jump right in.  As you said, different tastes.

PS. I have looked a little at your private edition rules, they are very well done, you must have put a lot of work into that document.  I am going to look at the HTH combat section next, because I really do not like the AM HTH rules at all, so HTH rarely happens in my games.  I am hopeful that you improved it.

John




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