[Torg] Search for Atlantis

[Phil Dack]

I think many Torg games run a fine line between heroism and superheroism. For me, I like my Torg game to ride on the Heroism side of the scale, whereas I think what you describe falls - if only just - on the other side. E.g. In my game, I wouldn't allow any combination of cards or ppoints to allow a character to shoot someone who is wholly blocked, barring an incredible ricochet. However, I do agree that it would be a very visual way to describe the exercise of Penergy and will certainly suit some campaigns.



----- Original Message ----
> From: Cedric Chausson <deathwindfr at gmail.com>
> To: torg at justintimeadventures.com
> Sent: Monday, 21 July, 2008 4:26:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [Torg] Search for Atlantis
> 
> On 2008/7/21 Jones Jasyn :
> > • The movie "Wanted", with Angelina Jolie, currently in theaters. Gun-fu, PE
> > spending on the screen, bending the path of bullets.
> 
> This is a very good example IMVHO of how to describe the power of PE
> in action. Other games have mechanisms for making better die rolls but
> in Torg I think you should emphasize with the players on the fact that
> they are distorting reality, bending it to their will (even on a small
> level).
> 
> Such lively examples like the one with the bullet provide for a much
> better gameplay and experience than just saying ok "you're lucky, your
> shot finally made it." I think it's much better saying "Realising that
> your shot is going to miss, your attention is suddenly magnified, you
> seem to focus on the bullet seeing it fly towards your target and
> after concentrating for a time that seems an eternity (a micro-second
> in reality, you see it curve towards your target finally hitting it".
> 
> It gives a special touch to PE, it's not just a game technique, it
> improves the gaming experience by having a more graphical effect that
> is "cool".
> 
> Another example could be also learning skill adds. Learning skill adds
> is a process that takes months (or years) for Ords. For P-rated, you
> could describe it as a flash of information, images, films that the
> character suddenly experiences when he spends Possibilities. He uses
> PE for direct access to knowledge.
> 
> Final example, using Possibilities for reducing damage : tell the
> player he sees his wound regenerate incredibly fast just after he gets
> hit and has spent a Possibility.
> 
> You can have a nice description for almost every use of PE. It is very
> useful in making Torg unique.
> 
> Just my own humble opinion,
> 
> Cedric the Heretic
> 
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