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JimLotFP
Jul 4th, '07, 01:36 AM
I'm 5000 words into the first draft, looks like it's going to be 20-25000 words in total. I'm having a lot of the same problems with my players as I did in the early 90s concerning Disads, and I've had enough of it. :) It's approach/theory/focus kind of stuff, not in-play flow or mechanics so my lack of constant HERO play over the years shouldn't be a problem. I need some help with the article though...

If somebody can send me, or post, the explanation paragraphs of what Disadvantages are from the 1st, 3rd, and 4th editions (I have 2nd and 5ER), that would be very helpful. Don't need any specific rules or anything, just the opening explanation fluff.

... and I'm out of the loop with most "popular" game systems. Do D&D 3.5, World of Darkness, Exalted, BRP, or Shadowrun (I haven't read the latest editions of those games) have disadvantage mechanics like HERO and GURPs?

... and if anybody has some time over the next couple weeks, I need somebody to bounce ideas, phrases, and leads off of while finishing the article... get in touch on one of my messenger contacts, real-time feeback and discussion is what I'm after...

Thanks!

SleepyDrug
Jul 4th, '07, 06:20 AM
White Wolf's World of Darkness has a system. They called them Merits and Flaws. Merits were essentially Perks and Talents. Flaws were Disadvantages. If you want to send me a private message i'll answer more questions on this.