Character System To Use

[Revan]

Hi,

 

I was wondering what kind of character system to use in 'Reb2'.

 

I was thinking about a simplified version of the DnD stats used in Knights of the Old Republic.

 

Base stats: STR, INT, WIS, DEX, CON, CHA, HP, FP etc.

 

Class and level - Soldier, Scoundral, Scout, 3 Jedi Classes, Expert etc.

 

Skills such as - Persuade, Sneak, Spot, Heal ....

 

Can get experience, up to level 20.

 

For units they would go from 0 (raw recruit), to level 5 or 6 (elite)

 

Units would also have # in the unit.

 

Does this sound like a good idea, if not what are your suggestions?

 

Thx,

Revan

[luckless666]

Hi,

 

I was wondering what kind of character system to use in 'Reb2'.

 

I was thinking about a simplified version of the DnD stats used in Knights of the Old Republic.

 

Base stats: STR, INT, WIS, DEX, CON, CHA, HP, FP etc.

 

Class and level - Soldier, Scoundral, Scout, 3 Jedi Classes, Expert etc.

 

Skills such as - Persuade, Sneak, Spot, Heal ....

 

Can get experience, up to level 20.

 

For units they would go from 0 (raw recruit), to level 5 or 6 (elite)

 

Units would also have # in the unit.

 

Does this sound like a good idea, if not what are your suggestions?

 

Thx,

Revan

 

Sounds pretty complicated. Remember, KotOR was a WHOLE game based around that, whereas the characters in this are just a tiny aspect. It would probably have to be more simplified, such as no classes (just the ability to become admiral, commander etc) level8 cap on characters...

 

In fact, the more i think about it, Reb already had levels, just that they were transparent, ie your diplomacy increased with every success etc. I don't really see the need for such a system to be overcomplicated. The only thing I see of use is perhaps a 4-level system for ship\regiment experience, making them better (perhaps making them stronger, shoot faster, move faster etc.)

[Chimera]

Reb was actually an impressive implementation of role-playing like characters into the classic real-time strategy game.

 

I'd first change it so there were more of them, and there were more active sides (independents).