Post originally by Wyvern at 2004-09-15 23:13:15
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Nick Coffin wrote:
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"IMO, you're missing the advantage of point-buy character systems: in other systems, I'm *penalized* for roleplaying mental or physical disadvantages. That is, if I play a character afraid of heights in D&D (for example), I'm at a disadvantage compared to a character who is not thinking about playing his character as a real person, and thus has no such problems. In GURPS or Hero, I at least have some game mechanic that offers the opportunity to be balanced with the other characters."

I understand where you're coming from, but let me play devil's advocate: if characters get points for personality flaws, shouldn't they have to pay points to be valiant, or kind-hearted, or loyal?

Wyvern


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