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Old 11-27-2008, 10:15 AM
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Re: [RPG]: 3:16 Carnage Amongst The Stars, reviewed by JimmieBJr (4/4)

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Originally Posted by Destriarch View Post
I am not sure how much I like this mechanic. OK, everyone gets to improve their weapons automatically between missions so there is some degree of improvement for everyone, but it still worries me that levelling up makes you more likely to level up in the future, as compared to most traditional RPGs where it gets harder to level up in order to keep a team of players at roughly the same level of expertise.
And that's what fuels the competitive aspect of the game. The guy with the best stats will keep getting better, and getting promoted unless the grunts team up against him.

Sarge does more kills at long range? Sorry sir, we've just upgraded our power claws and need to be at close range.
The Lt is going to kill the last token again? Time to interrupt with a flashback!
The Colonel rolled badly and is at close range? Fire in the hole! Sorry about the grenade sir. It will heal

And even with scores of 10/8 you will roll badly and get eaten eventually.
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