• The Bluff System

    calendar Feb 3, 2025 · 4 min read · Design Bluff System

    The time has come to extend the Bluff System .

    Effects

    The exact effects would depend on various Skills and Attributes. Possible pre-written effects would include:

    • Knock someone off balance (-3X to their next roll)
    • Gut-punch (-2X to all rolls for the rest of the scene)
    • Bone-breaker (-X to all rolls, until they can …

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  • The Bluff System

    calendar Aug 3, 2024 · 2 min read · Design Bluff System

    A random RPG mechanic popped fully-formed into my head, so now it will pop into yours.

    The player first states what the character will do:

    • I cut the heads off three goblins.

    • I stab him in the neck.

    ...and the opponent makes a counter-proposal.

    • I shoulder-barge a bandit, and throw him into the river.
      • Or he could …

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