Thanks guys!
Ok, so the main thing I need you guys for at this stage is to test the system in its main objective of making battles shorter, yet just as engaging, if not more.
Basically, the system is a heavily modified version of the one this guild has, to which I'm adding elements that I've found in games like Divinity and Fallout, while also adapting it significantly to the reality of an online forum where a conventional d20 fight could last a month.
The main differences are going to be that stats that are more static, there should be more, quicker paced combat, and a bigger emphasis is put on defensive and protection techniques.
Also, I'm putting the finishing touches on "mental taijutsu" where people will use mental/argumentative attacks to drain MHP from opponents and convince them to surrender, flee or help them, therefore ending combat successfully in a non lethal way. Just like a shinobi can use their skill with blades to slash at an opponent using a katana, they can also use their skill in intimidation to coerce an opponent using a threat. It makes for more diverse types of shinobis, opens up mission possibilities and forces people to spread out points on all stats when making their characters. My hope is that this can lead to interesting encounters such as a diplomatic negotiations around a war table (combat without launching a single blow!).
Basically:
Strength attacks Constitution which is defended by Dexterity
Charisma attacks Wisdom which is defended by Intelligence
Chakra attacks Constitution/Wisdom which are defended by Intelligence/Dexterity
What I would need you to do is to make a relatively balanced character sheet following this canvas:
https://www.gaiaonline.com/guilds/viewtopic.php?page=1&t=25215533#381998013. Forget perks and build and stuff, I'm tweaking this right now.
Then make a somewhat basic weapon using this:
https://www.gaiaonline.com/guilds/viewtopic.php?t=25207507And get familiarized with the basics of the combat system here:
https://www.gaiaonline.com/guilds/viewtopic.php?t=25211067Once that's done, post your character sheets in the Land of Iron in this guild and go into a battle royale, all three of you!
Of course, the system isn't complete yet. But what I want to know is if the battles are too short and if the defensive system works.
All helpers in getting the guild started will of course have rewards if/when the guild goes up
wink !
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