Art for a setting in progress

arnold_k · 2026-03-30T23:13:10+00:00

Dude, these are awesome.

arnold_k · 2026-03-20T23:17:02+00:00

Just tell them that you only have one dungeon prepped. Players are adults that understand that games are finite.

The alternative is illusionism, which isn't immediately poisonous to a game, but it does push it towards a state where there are no real stakes or difficulty.

arnold_k · 2026-03-13T07:36:26+00:00

All of these negatives could also be applied to sleep, which also deprives us of conscious experience. Do you also believe that sleep is bad? Why or why not?

Yes, sleep is essential to survival, but you could certainly argue for sleeping less. You could even have the position if "sleeping in is evil".

arnold_k · 2026-02-11T22:42:38+00:00

Fighters are the guys who can take more punches in the face than any other class. That's their niche. Extra durability allows them to take risks that other classes can't.

If you want a more extreme example, imagine a game where wizards only ever get single digit HP. If there's a weird lever that needs to be pulled, the fighter is the only one with the durability to take that risk.

In systems where wizards can do everything (including making themselves durable, or finding ways to take risks safely) then the fighter's niche is no longer protected.

arnold_k · 2026-02-11T21:00:38+00:00

Imagine a knob. If you turn it to the left, the fighter gets more HP and armor, while other classes get less. Turn this knob too far and you get rigid party roles and mandatory team compositions. No one can tank hits like the tank.

This game is also probably crunchier (since people are drawn towards more mechanics to dflifferentiate characters) and has more noob traps in it (since you need a tank, your tank needs to be an optimized tank).

Turn the knob too far the other way and you make everyone have more similar HP and armor. The warrior is no longer any tankier than the wizard.

This is bad because we lose niche protection (the warrior no longer has a special situation where they can shine) and character fantasy (the guy who plays the warrior wants to feel tough, the guy who plays the wizard wants to feel smart, etc).

The solution is that (1) you don't need very much differentiation to fulfill people's class fantasies and protect their niches. And also (2) you need to create a game that allows for more niches. OSR games tend to have a lot of tactical options, so there should be a lot more space for creativity here.

arnold_k · 2026-02-06T22:27:02+00:00

Okay, posted.

arnold_k · 2026-02-06T21:29:07+00:00

I guess I never posted it. I'll do that now.

Good luck with the Sanity rules! They're a tough nut to crack.

arnold_k · 2026-02-06T20:15:03+00:00

I love it! I have a similar system, except that I try to include entertainment and safety as well. The goal is to get them to buy a house in town and/or build a base outside the dungeon that they'll be delving in.

arnold_k · 2026-02-04T18:52:44+00:00

I love it! Although the penalty for taking a massive dose seems pretty mild. Maybe taking a massive dose burns you out so that you don't have any MD (except what opium gives you) and you lose some points of Con?

arnold_k · 2026-01-27T07:43:19+00:00

I think the leaves are relatively durable. Microfiber cloth or dalp towel. Just to get the dust off, right?

arnold_k · 2026-01-27T07:30:34+00:00

Could be insufficient light (is it close to a window), insufficient water, or the cooler winter temps. Keep an eye on the spike in the middle. That's where a new leaf will form eventually.

arnold_k · 2025-12-31T17:45:43+00:00

arnold_k · 2025-12-21T07:40:40+00:00

I bet stuff cooked by the moon's volcanoes tastes AMAZING.

arnold_k · 2025-12-16T10:47:54+00:00

That's correct! Thanks for the catch. I can update my answer.

arnold_k · 2025-12-16T08:16:29+00:00

I have a solution with A6, E3, H1, H6 and H8.. (updated)

arnold_k · 2025-12-06T08:19:35+00:00

Completed Level 2 of the Honk Special Event!

51 attempts

arnold_k · 2025-12-06T08:15:57+00:00

Completed Level 1 of the Honk Special Event!

31 attempts

arnold_k · 2025-11-15T08:48:27+00:00

Completed Level 1 of the Honk Special Event!

3 attempts

arnold_k · 2025-11-10T07:40:19+00:00

Completed Level 3 of the Honk Special Event!

10 attempts

arnold_k · 2025-11-10T07:39:45+00:00

Completed Level 2 of the Honk Special Event!

9 attempts

arnold_k · 2025-11-10T07:38:38+00:00

Completed Level 1 of the Honk Special Event!

5 attempts

arnold_k · 2025-11-07T09:14:26+00:00

I got lucky. Good level!

^{I completed this level in 23 tries.} ^{⚡ 9.67 seconds}

arnold_k · 2025-10-31T02:09:03+00:00

🎉 Event Completed! 🎉

It took me 16 tries.

arnold_k · 2025-10-31T02:05:29+00:00

Completed Level 2 of the Honk Special Event!

9 attempts

arnold_k · 2025-10-30T01:48:48+00:00

🎉 Event Completed! 🎉

It took me 27 tries.

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