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Re: [RPG]: Big Eyes Small Mouth (BESM) Third Edition, reviewed by C.W.Richeson (5/4)

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Originally Posted by Michael Hopcroft View Post
I wonder if the game is just as functional on the Lodoss Wars power level or, heaven preserve us all, the Marmalade Boy power level where social pressure and emotional influence are everything and physical force is utterly non-productive.
The social game mechanics are very sparse, coming down to just a few Skills. That said, in terms of raw power level I think the game is best at around 300-500 points. Characters are just easier to build and balance in that range.
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