Comments on: The Secret of Martial Power

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:19:59 +0000

@Conrad: Wow, having other players describe a player’s finishing blow is a really neat idea. I’m going to try that out at my gaming table.

By: Conrad

Conrad — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:10:03 +0000

I really like the ‘you bloodied the orc, tell us how you did it’ because you can only think up so many descriptions, and sometimes a player is just dying to tell you what’s going on in their mind’s eye.

Here’s another thought, why not engage more characters: “The fighter just bloodied the orc – ranger, tell us how he did it.” I think that has potential for bringing groups together. Too often as a player it can be easy to become a little ego centric, and not even try to imagine what’s going on for other characters.

By the way, my favourite description for a monster death was when the barbarian managed to get a sucessful critical hit. Expecting something with blood, guts, and dismemberment I stood up and told him: “Your weapon arcs through the air but barely scratches the monster. A scratch, but it will do. It falls down dead.” – I thought he was about to rage on me after that!

By: Khazak tye Hurr

Khazak tye Hurr — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:52:10 +0000

Great post, and I totally agree with you. So far, my observations indicate that players who choose to play non-magic wielder classes choose these classes because of the “style” of the character that they have in mind; usually they care less about the power, but care more about the style.

However, a second article that deepens this one would be great

By: Yax

Yax — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:42:02 +0000

Thanks for the input.

Personally I also grant almost super-heroic powers if a player chooses an athletics feat like Long Jumper or Fast Runner.

It’s just a lot of fun to let players feel good about their characters

By: JexDragon

JexDragon — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:20:34 +0000

I really liked your post. I agree with all. Well, I try to describle and put a special flavor in the martial characters of my players. Their eyes glow when I describle a scene that exceeds their physical prowess. In my campaign of Legends of Aldaria – The Shadow Court, There is 2 martial players they like to personalize their characters, and I encourages them to it! This post reminded me to create or give magic itens that inspires them. I liked it a lot.

Sorry if my english is not good, i’m learning yet ^^”