tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617677799085549365.post1291721737321537548..comments2024-03-12T22:45:16.936+01:00Comments on The Disoriented Ranger: A Character Box, not a Character Sheet, I say!Jens D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18394303166081684904noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617677799085549365.post-47668223768414236632014-01-21T21:56:49.477+01:002014-01-21T21:56:49.477+01:00Thanks! I really had to google PIA, though :) I be...Thanks! I really had to google PIA, though :) I believe this is where the beauty lies. You just need to decide on a volume, players might then get/build/borrow their own boxes (I'd say you'd have to be able to put a DIN A5 on the bottom of the box, height is regulated easy enough ...). Props might be a bit more difficult, but buying a set or two of Jenga and a permanent marker could go a long way (that and lots of beads). The wizard gets a small book for his spells and the rest should be as agreed upon ...<br /><br />Maybe I should write a follow up post on this and go somewhat deeper into the subject. Give this a spin with the group, too.<br /><br />If you really get the chance to try this, I'd be very interested to hear how it worked out, of course!Jens D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18394303166081684904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617677799085549365.post-71499619227388988202014-01-21T14:03:04.623+01:002014-01-21T14:03:04.623+01:00It's a fantastic idea, my only issue woudl be ...It's a fantastic idea, my only issue woudl be finding 4 or 5 matching boxes and all the props for a whole party, I know that sounds trivial. but it coudl be a real PIA.<br />But as far as ideas go it's an amazing leap into imersion.. I may try it Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793781986788315513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617677799085549365.post-44416440520857461062014-01-18T17:49:16.654+01:002014-01-18T17:49:16.654+01:00I don't know about ambitious, but maybe you...I don't know about ambitious, but maybe you're right. It really wouldn't work on something like a convention, but for a campaign it might be just the right thing. Most Gamers invest a lot more into their hobby. <br /><br />We tried what you describe in our group as well and it does work well. But knowing my Players I'd say, if it's not written down, it'll get lost sonner or later. The HackMaster books had coupons in the back. You could give them to Players as some sort of get-free-out-of-jail Cards (among other things). They were always very happy to get those, but they'd never use them because of the reason stated above. For this alone a box would be an advancement, I guess ...<br /><br />And you got me thinking. How could a system like this handle items with charges? Anyway, I have to think a bit more about it. There's room to develop it further. Glad you liked it!Jens D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18394303166081684904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617677799085549365.post-31078754945964296242014-01-17T19:57:58.319+01:002014-01-17T19:57:58.319+01:00I really like this idea, especially for novice pla...I really like this idea, especially for novice players. Our group tried something like this, only not quite as ambitious. The DM gave out item cards for magic items, stamped with a unique seal. If they got used up, lost, charges exhausted, etc. the players would hand them back in.Leo Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15537108468817834665noreply@blogger.com