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This is why Intimidation is a floating skill at my table (startrek.website)

submitted 1 year ago by Stamets@startrek.website to c/rpgmemes@ttrpg.network

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[–] Paradachshund 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's a cool system. I haven't heard of that game before.

[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You probably have heard of it and just don't realise it. Chronicles of Darkness was a spin-off of World of Darkness, which is the world consisting of games like Vampire: The Masquerade and Werewolf: The Apocalypse.

Chronicles includes the games Vampire: The Requiem and Werewolf: The Forsaken. The names were different, but really it's essentially a different version of the same game. A version with more substantially different lore than normal, but fundamentally a games about vampires, werewolves, etc.

I haven't ever really looked at Chronicles, but I have the 5e Vampire: The Masquerade Core book. While the specific stats' names might change, the idea is the same. You have three physical, three mental, and three social stats. Each is broken down into power, finesse, and defence.

Strength, Dexterity, Stamina. Charisma, Manipulation, Composure. Intelligence, Wits, Resolve.

Even outside the game, it's a really good system. It helps greatly clear up the ambiguity you sometimes get over Int vs Wis checks in D&D, or Wis vs Cha saving throws.

[–] Paradachshund 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I think I'm even more interested in the system than the setting. I always end up making my own stuff anyway. I'll have to check this out someday.

[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 4 points 1 year ago

I definitely think that it's the best system for engaging in the hobby of "how would you stat up this real person/non-RPG fictional character?" The overall mechanics of the game are very focused on telling the kinds of stories that the World of Darkness is designed for, but the basic character statting is really good and broadly applicable.

[–] Shyfer@ttrpg.network 2 points 1 year ago

I've used the system itself for a lot of homebrew myself so I get the desire. I've also played lots of normal mortal games with the Chronicles of Darkness system without vampires or mages involved.