RosenMcStern Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 One year or so after the release of the system in a consolidated form, it has become apparent that a couple of terms are not the best ones for understanding how the game works. The general acceptance of the rules has been good, but there are still areas which may scare or confuse readers, making it necessary to play the game (which is nevertheless the recommended option) to fully understand the concepts. Using more appropriate terms, while not changing the underlying mechanics, might facilitate understanding at first reading. As we are not willing to make a new edition that invalidates the existing one, at least for now, I am thereby proposing the introduction of "official" synonyms that can be used in parallel to the standard terms and will gradually and eventually replace them. The reprint of the rules will specify that there are two synonyms for the same concept, and that gamers can expect to find the new denomination in official supplements from now on. Here are the ones we have found so far. Life Points: This term is easily mistaken for something related to health and wounds, while in fact they represent fatigue, both physical and mental. Calling them Stamina, Fatigue or Energy might make it easier to understand what they are about. Yet none of these terms is 100% satisfactory. Manipulation Traits: they are, in fact, Stunts and not Traits, as they complement the base powers to enhance their effect. Calling them Manipulation Stunts might help comprehension. Torso: this term is Latin derived, weird sounding (unless you have played a lot of Battletech), and only good for humanoids. The word Body is a much better alternative. As always, we are open to suggestions and feedback. We could also use some ideas about a good term to replace "Life Points". 1 Quote Proud member of the Evil CompetitionTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deleriad Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 2 hours ago, RosenMcStern said: As always, we are open to suggestions and feedback. We could also use some ideas about a good term to replace "Life Points". Vitality? Mojo? Well possibly not mojo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosenMcStern Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 Vitality has the same problems as Health, it sounds like hit points. Quote Proud member of the Evil CompetitionTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobarstep Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 5 hours ago, RosenMcStern said: Vitality has the same problems as Health, it sounds like hit points. Exhaustion could work. Though "exhaustion" sounds better if you're accumulating points rather than depleting them. But I've used "exhaustion" before to describe to new players the concept of hit points. Because frankly even "hit points" suffers from being confused with a measure of pure bodily health, which it really isn't (even in D&D). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pansophy Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 1) Lifeblood, Power Reserve, Feedback, Juice, Body Energy, Physical Collapse, Pain Pool, Soak Pool, Soak Points, Numbness, Shrug Pool or 'Fuck off, I'm not bleeding' pool. 3) Vital part, abdomen, Rib cage, trunk, upper body Just my two cents ... Quote My Uploads - BRP and new: Revolution D100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zit Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Life Breath ? Trunk works in French as well (tronc). Quote Wind on the Steppes, role playing among the steppe Nomads. The running campaign and the blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosenMcStern Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Lifeblood or LIfeforce sound good, but maybe a bit weird. Body Energy would be perfect if the same currency was not used for magic and powers. What about Exertion or Exertion Points? Effort Points? The term is good for both physical and mental fatigue, so it fits the way they are used in Rd100. Another good word could be Steam. It is a bit slang-ish, but it conveys the meaning in just five letters. Quote Proud member of the Evil CompetitionTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zit Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Stamina ? Quote Wind on the Steppes, role playing among the steppe Nomads. The running campaign and the blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pansophy Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 9 hours ago, RosenMcStern said: Exertion Yes, that would be a good one! 3 hours ago, Zit said: Stamina Hm, also fitting, but a bit overused in games as resisting bodily harm. Exertion or Exertion Points are better and really describe what it is. Quote My Uploads - BRP and new: Revolution D100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosenMcStern Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Is everyone a fan of "Exertion Points"? Another advantage is that the acronym is EP, so the player of a magician may think of them as Energy Points when spending them to fuel powers. Quote Proud member of the Evil CompetitionTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosenMcStern Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 Is everyone okay with the name "Exertion Points" ? Anyone in favour of Effort Points instead? We are about to create the PDFs for the renewed character sheets, scenarios etc. etc. and this is the last opportunity to add your [appreciated] opinion. Quote Proud member of the Evil CompetitionTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankcam Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Effort Points sounds quite good! Quote " Sure it's fun, but it is also well known that a D20 roll and an AC is no match against a hefty swing of a D100% and a D20 Hit Location Table!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pansophy Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Effort Points when positive, and Exertion Points when negative And Energy Points when using Magic. Much of a muchness. I think I like Exertion Points better. Quote My Uploads - BRP and new: Revolution D100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankcam Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Not a deal breaker either way Quote " Sure it's fun, but it is also well known that a D20 roll and an AC is no match against a hefty swing of a D100% and a D20 Hit Location Table!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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