Passions toward activities

[Psullie]

Would you consider using Passions for individuals dedicated to an activity or craft, sort of like Van Gogh having  Devotion (Painting)

I'm thinking that high Passion here would mean single-minded dedication to one's craft even if detrimental to health and well-being 

[Bill the barbarian]

7 minutes ago, Psullie said:

Would you consider using Passions for individuals dedicated to an activity or craft, sort of like Van Gogh having  Devotion (Painting)

I'm thinking that high Passion here would mean single-minded dedication to one's craft even if detrimental to health and well-being 

 

 

Definitely, and a few failures would be good too. The despair of failure would truly fit in to your idea.

Edited February 5, 2021 by Bill the barbarian

[French Desperate WindChild]

yes, you can have a job or hobby and be or not be passionate

you can paint without passion, but you can paint with passion.

I don't know what is the best word to use : love / lust / devotion. I would use lust probably

Edited February 5, 2021 by French Desperate WindChild
you can pain .. yes passion, passion

[Psullie]

16 minutes ago, French Desperate WindChild said:

I don't know what is the best word to use : love / lust / devotion. I would use lust probably

Lust isn't one from RQG, I remember it from Pendragon as a Virtue but I do like the idea of Lust being a RQ Passion, one that is tainted or self-destructive.  

[jajagappa]

23 minutes ago, Psullie said:

Lust isn't one from RQG, I remember it from Pendragon as a Virtue but I do like the idea of Lust being a RQ Passion, one that is tainted or self-destructive.

I toyed with the idea of adding Obsession (x) as it encompassed Lust, but could cover a broader array of "flaws" including Greed, Addictions, etc.

[Bill the barbarian]

Flaws is something that should be included with passions, no? That would have been good!

 

[jajagappa]

1 minute ago, Bill the barbarian said:

Flaws is something that should be included with passions, no? That would have been good!

 

I think it's quite easy for a GM (or player) to add such if they think it adds value to a campaign.  The challenge with Flaws is that a success doesn't necessarily "Inspire" you, but strongly directs you towards using the Flaw.  You could use them as something that has to be overcome with an Opposed Roll.  But I think mechanics with them get somewhat fiddly and they may be best left to roleplaying the character.

[Rodney Dangerduck]

In our game we've considered adding "show off" and "borderline alcoholic".

A prominent Storm Bull NPC has "Slobbering Lech 70%"

[Akhôrahil]

8 hours ago, Psullie said:

Would you consider using Passions for individuals dedicated to an activity or craft, sort of like Van Gogh having  Devotion (Painting)

I'm thinking that high Passion here would mean single-minded dedication to one's craft even if detrimental to health and well-being 

I think you should be very liberal with allowing passions in general. 

I was very happy seeing ”Love Sausages” for a tame Rubble Runner, and I will probably ask my players to make sure that pets, Allied spirits and the like pick up some distinguishing passion.