Brainstorm

[Pontifex Maximus]

One of my faults is that I almost always try to constantly improve games. I can't help it. I always think crap up and then I have to suggest it.

What do you guys think of more individualized group combat roles? We already have unique professions, but I was thinking that a system like that could be more useful in a small group scenario.

If we geared equipment and stuff into different categories, ranged attacks, heavy armor, shields, dual wielded weapons and then give our characters a specific combat specialty? I think it could be interesting. I'll flesh out the idea more if it sounds interesting to anyone else.

[Shankbot de Bodemloze]

Yeah that sounds excellent, and could provide some great RP as well.

You could do it with things like "proficiencies" where every character gets like X to start and some more every time they reach a certain age (easier than using exp) so something like:

Sword and Shield Style
Two Weapon Style
Two-handed Weapon Style
Single Weapon Style

which then could provide bonus the more proficient you are and penalties if you use something you aren't proficient in?

Just brainstorming.

[Pontifex Maximus]

Yeah, something like that. What each character is proficient in will sort of determine his role in combat, whether it be support, a vanguard of sorts, long(er) range combat, specialty roles such as troll slayers, etc.

[Shankbot de Bodemloze]

Sounds good.