v1.2 update


I've been playing games where the conflict is not typically violent (Monster Care Squad), or conflict is just less in focus (Paranormal Inc), or conflict was not about chipping away at numbers (2400). I liked those, and feel I wanted to support those more in Ventureborn with (optional) play structures.

There are now a smattering of subsystem options that have inspired me and would hopefully inspire others. Two new pages and lots of reorganisation and edits! And of course, I took the opportunity to review the core rules, too. Sanding down the rougher bits from v1.0, GM advice changes, clarifications, etc. 

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Notable changes to Core stuff:

  • Added new d66 table: Vibe.
  • Changed from roll-under to roll-over, which less elegant but... feels intuitively better, to me. 
  • Changed attacks without a suitable asset to impaired (d4), instead of just not being allowed to attack. In theory, either option encouraged players to first get a suitable asset, or change the situation to make an asset attack-worthy. In practice, the (unused) option of d4 attacks felt less restrictive while encouraging the same behaviour. Also, anything can be a weapon if you try hard enough.
  • Clarified the what/why of assets.
  • Re-tooled GM advice to be more like that given in 2400, which I found excellent in use. 
  • Changed awarding PP for good roleplay to be awarding everyone. One person's good roleplay is often with the support of everyone at the table.

Notable changes to Optional Rules:

  • Many more structures for play outside of conflict. Projects (adapted from Errant), Gatherings (adapted from Pendragon), Bonds (adapted from ARC), Journeys (from TOR 2e), Exploration (old school D&D), Contests (these could, with some fiddling, use the conflict rules of attack and harm, but the option for using clocks is described)
  • Zones: Clarified the example distances. Listed examples of how obstacles affect moves/actions.
  • Fleshed out and adjusted Flexible Magic and Talents. 

Files

Ventureborn v1.2 2 MB
Apr 03, 2022
Ventureborn v1.2 BW 2 MB
Apr 03, 2022

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