SDLeary Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Would anyone have an idea as to why the progression for additional years of age is the way it is? Quote Step Three: Age The default age for characters is 17+1D6 years old. Your gamemaster may choose to alter this based on the requirements of the game setting. If you wish to begin play with a character younger or older, choose an age that seems appropriate and meets your gamemaster’s approval. For every full 10 years added to the rolled starting age, based on the level of the campaign, modify professional skill points by +0 (Normal), +20 (Heroic), +30 (Epic), or +40 (Superhuman) (see Step Seven). Any fraction of years below 10 does not qualify for this skill bonus. Based on level of campaign, for every year below the minimum age (18) described above, subtract 0 (Normal), 20 (Heroic), 30 (Epic), or 40 skill points (Superhuman) from your character’s professional skill points. For additional starting age, it seems a bit odd that characters in Normal campaigns gain nothing for a 10 year interval. The progression for those with fewer years than starting also seems a bit odd. Again we see characters in a Normal campaign with no change, in this case what is a substantial malus for other campaign types. I suppose this could be justified by the fact that the other campaign types get larger skill point pools to offset? None of this is game breaking or unchangeable, just a bit odd. SDLeary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickMiddleton Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) I’d guess it’s supposed to be +10 / -10… and house ruling it as such would do little harm imo. Weirdly, seems to be an artefact from the BGB. Edited May 17, 2023 by NickMiddleton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDLeary Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 1 hour ago, NickMiddleton said: I’d guess it’s supposed to be +10 / -10… and house ruling it as such would do little harm imo. Weirdly, seems to be an artefact from the BGB. That was my thought; makes much more sense based on the progression. I hadn't noticed that it was a BGB artifact, and dumped it in the Corrections thread when the v2 file came out. Oh well, a new house rule! SDLeary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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