EDSG Episode 73 - Grab Bag of Options - a podcast by Josh H & Dan B
from 2021-06-02T05:00
* Episode 73 is a grab bag of optional rules!
* Piecemeal Armor
* First appeared in the first edition book Denizens Volume 2
* Attempt to simulate making a full suit out of fragments of different types of armor for style purposes.
* Could be used in relation to using hit locations, but that’s not an aspect of the standard Earthdawn rules.
* Chain Casting
* Developed in ED4 to offer guidelines for magicians keeping spells active over multiple castings or extended durations.
* Makes some assumptions to limit rolling dice and interfering with gameplay flow.
* Combat Training for mounts and animal companions.
* Considered a certain number of “trick” slots from Animal Training.
* Based on base creature tier plus ranks of Willful.
* Raising “free” talent ranks.
* Way of reflecting more of the setting realities into the mechanics.
* ED4 makes some assumptions and trades simulation in favor of reducing the perception of “wasting” Legend Points.
* Talent Crisis
* Mechanical teeth for a roleplaying concept introduced in ED1 The Adept’s Way.
* If an adept does not behave in line with their philosophical taboos and strictures, the magic is weaker or may not work at all.
* Should not be used as a cudgel by GMs to enforce “one true way” Discipline philosophies.
* Training Pledges and Ghost Masters
* Alternate advancement method from simply paying silver to a trainer.
* More mystical, leans into idea of a Discipline as a mystery cult or tradition passed from master to student through the generations.
* Possible stronger role-playing bond with a long-term NPC, other story potential.
* Potential drawbacks of the oath and its components.
* Ghost Master ritual is similar just uses a long-dead master of the Discipline.
* Often used for higher tier–Warden and Master–advancement.
* Very flavorful and appropriate for the setting but has its weaknesses.
* Discussion of change for Ghost Master Ritual from talent to knack for ED4.
* Dragons are planned for Episode 75! Get your questions in!
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