Post originally by Dan Davenport at 2003-10-17 10:38:07
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PowerGamer wrote:
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<b>Nice review, Dan. The fact that you don't slam the game just because it isn't to your personal taste(s), but actually articulate your grievances AND concede that these percieved flaws may well be just what others are looking for, puts you squarely on top of the review heap. :^)</b>
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Thanks, PowerGamer! I'm glad you enjoyed the review!

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<b>Although it isn't expressly written out in the book, that is what Ranks are for -- even, say, a green paratrooper would probably be of at least Seasoned, if not Veteran rank. So if (for example) you want to run a badass Delta Green campaign set in the Iron Triangle around 1967, you will want your players to start out at at least Seasoned rank, if not higher. SW does not demand that you start at the first level; that is for the GM to decide.</b>
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That's absolutely true. However, I still see tying Edges to Rank as being inherently limiting, insofar as you can't create, say, an inexperienced soldier who just happens to be a sniper or an otherwise unremarkable hero who just happens to be able to fly. Such abilities are tied to the characters' overall experience level.

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Dan Davenport