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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
| − | [[Exalted Lite]] began as a Lunar 'Reverse Vasectomy' and general Charm reduction project. Since then, it sort of grew into a complete rethink of the system. First I wanted a suitable set of rules for designing weapons. Then artifacts. Then Geomancy. I found the | + | [[Exalted Lite]] began as a Lunar 'Reverse Vasectomy' and general [[Charm]] reduction project. Since then, it sort of grew into a complete rethink of the system. First I wanted a suitable set of rules for designing weapons. Then artifacts. Then Geomancy. I found the jumping rules comical and annoying. Dexterity was all too clearly superior than Strength or Stamina. Perception as an Attribute and Awareness as an ability seemed a bit silly. Having several thousand [[Charm]]s looked increasingly tiresome. |
== Core Rule Changes == | == Core Rule Changes == | ||
| − | * The TN is now 6, and 10's do not count double. This means flipping coins, or any other method of rolling a D2, is perfectly valid for dice purposes. To this end, | + | * The TN is now 6, and 10's do not count double. This means flipping coins, or any other method of rolling a D2, is perfectly valid for dice purposes. To this end, [[Sidereal]]s will do other things than modify TNs. |
| − | * There are ten | + | * There are ten [[Attribute]]s. [[Awareness]], [[Creation]], [[Expression]], [[Harmony]], [[Intellect]], [[Might]], [[Natural]], [[Prowess]], [[Subterfuge]], and [[Warfare]]. These replace both Attributes and Abilities. |
* Willpower is rolled into the four [[Virtue]]s. | * Willpower is rolled into the four [[Virtue]]s. | ||
| − | * When rolling an Attribute, you add your Attribute to your success count. So, when rolling a [[Might]] of three, and you net one 'success', your total success count is four. | + | * When rolling an [[Attribute]], you add your Attribute to your success count. So, when rolling a [[Might]] of three, and you net one 'success', your total success count is four. |
* Nearly everything is considered to be either a 'charm' or a 'mutation', though these specific terms are a bit unfortunate. | * Nearly everything is considered to be either a 'charm' or a 'mutation', though these specific terms are a bit unfortunate. | ||
| − | ** Except for | + | ** Except for [[Art]]s (Sorcery, Necromancy, Martial Arts, etc), [[Charm]]s are extremely basic, simple things. Even Heavenly Guardian Defense is more complex than any given standard [[Charm]]. |
== Purpose == | == Purpose == | ||
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* More scalable, running ten opponents should not take ten times the work | * More scalable, running ten opponents should not take ten times the work | ||
* Better balance, fewer choices should be obvious | * Better balance, fewer choices should be obvious | ||
| − | * Better segueing into high-level play, both in terms of Essence 7-10 levels and running armies and nations. | + | * Better segueing into high-level play, both in terms of [[Essence]] 7-10 levels and running armies and nations. |
* A much higher focus on combos and related features. | * A much higher focus on combos and related features. | ||
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# Advanced Mechanics - Geomancy, Enchanting, etc. | # Advanced Mechanics - Geomancy, Enchanting, etc. | ||
# Universal Charms - Talents and such | # Universal Charms - Talents and such | ||
| − | # Elemental Rules - For Dragon | + | # Elemental Rules - For [[Dragon King]]s, [[Elemental]]s, [[Dragon-Blooded]], [[Elemental-Blooded]] and [[Dragon-Touched]] |
| − | # Elemental Charms - And their | + | # Elemental Charms - And their [[Charm]]s |
| − | # Celestial Rules - Rules for the Celestial Exalted | + | # Celestial Rules - Rules for the [[Celestial]] [[Exalted]] |
| − | # Celestial Charms - And their | + | # Celestial Charms - And their [[Charm]]s |
| − | # The | + | # The [[Art]]s - Sorcery, Necromancy, Protocols, Martial Arts, and a segue for others. |
| − | # 'Other' Rules - Raksha, Mountain Folk, | + | # 'Other' Rules - [[Raksha]], [[Mountain Folk]], [[Alchemical]]s, [[Ghost]]s, and their halfbreeds |
| − | # 'Other' | + | # 'Other' [[Charm]]s - And such. |
Gods and demons... Well this is a big project. | Gods and demons... Well this is a big project. | ||
Overall, [[Exalted Lite]] is going to take itself a long while, even if people get crazy enough to help me. In any case, that's the nutshell. [[User:Xeriar|Xeriar]] | Overall, [[Exalted Lite]] is going to take itself a long while, even if people get crazy enough to help me. In any case, that's the nutshell. [[User:Xeriar|Xeriar]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:47, 6 May 2006
Overview
Exalted Lite began as a Lunar 'Reverse Vasectomy' and general Charm reduction project. Since then, it sort of grew into a complete rethink of the system. First I wanted a suitable set of rules for designing weapons. Then artifacts. Then Geomancy. I found the jumping rules comical and annoying. Dexterity was all too clearly superior than Strength or Stamina. Perception as an Attribute and Awareness as an ability seemed a bit silly. Having several thousand Charms looked increasingly tiresome.
Core Rule Changes
- The TN is now 6, and 10's do not count double. This means flipping coins, or any other method of rolling a D2, is perfectly valid for dice purposes. To this end, Sidereals will do other things than modify TNs.
- There are ten Attributes. Awareness, Creation, Expression, Harmony, Intellect, Might, Natural, Prowess, Subterfuge, and Warfare. These replace both Attributes and Abilities.
- Willpower is rolled into the four Virtues.
- When rolling an Attribute, you add your Attribute to your success count. So, when rolling a Might of three, and you net one 'success', your total success count is four.
- Nearly everything is considered to be either a 'charm' or a 'mutation', though these specific terms are a bit unfortunate.
Purpose
I have several goals for Exalted Lite:
- Easier to run, especially when trying to include the entire setting
- Easier to learn, especially for those unfamiliar with Storyteller-style systems
- Faster to play, particularly combat
- More scalable, running ten opponents should not take ten times the work
- Better balance, fewer choices should be obvious
- Better segueing into high-level play, both in terms of Essence 7-10 levels and running armies and nations.
- A much higher focus on combos and related features.
Progress
It's a bit intertwined, but the steps I go through are roughly as follows
- Core Mechanics - Basic success resolution
- Detailed Mechanics - Combat, miscellanious rules, Mortal rules
- Advanced Mechanics - Geomancy, Enchanting, etc.
- Universal Charms - Talents and such
- Elemental Rules - For Dragon Kings, Elementals, Dragon-Blooded, Elemental-Blooded and Dragon-Touched
- Elemental Charms - And their Charms
- Celestial Rules - Rules for the Celestial Exalted
- Celestial Charms - And their Charms
- The Arts - Sorcery, Necromancy, Protocols, Martial Arts, and a segue for others.
- 'Other' Rules - Raksha, Mountain Folk, Alchemicals, Ghosts, and their halfbreeds
- 'Other' Charms - And such.
Gods and demons... Well this is a big project.
Overall, Exalted Lite is going to take itself a long while, even if people get crazy enough to help me. In any case, that's the nutshell. Xeriar
