OSR This tells me OSR is alive and well.

[overgeeked]

"This show has completely failed to fill me with childlike wonder! The fact that I'm 42 has nothing to do with it!"

I’m north of 42 and Doctor Who still fills me with wonder.

 

[darjr]

As to the Thief skills limiting other character options I read a blog a long time ago that suggested using thief skills like saving throws.

For ex: everyone can climb or pick pockets or disarm traps. I am old school way they tell you what they are doing and if it doesn’t trigger any bad stuff it just happens, if it does, then only the thief gets a roll to avoid it.

So every character can try those things, but the thief has an extra chance to escape calamity.

Made me consider using all skills in this way, sorta, maybe.

 

[overgeeked]

As to the Thief skills limiting other character options I read a blog a long time ago that suggested using thief skills like saving throws.

For ex: everyone can climb or pick pockets or disarm traps. I am old school way they tell you what they are doing and if it doesn’t trigger any bad stuff it just happens, if it does, then only the thief gets a roll to avoid it.

So every character can try those things, but the thief has an extra chance to escape calamity.

Made me consider using all skills in this way, sorta, maybe.

That’s a great idea. Any idea what blog that was from?

 

[darjr]

That’s a great idea. Any idea what blog that was from?

I’ve looked for it since, there are a few now that kinda cover it. I’ll see later about posting them here.

 

[Arilyn]

As to the Thief skills limiting other character options I read a blog a long time ago that suggested using thief skills like saving throws.

For ex: everyone can climb or pick pockets or disarm traps. I am old school way they tell you what they are doing and if it doesn’t trigger any bad stuff it just happens, if it does, then only the thief gets a roll to avoid it.

So every character can try those things, but the thief has an extra chance to escape calamity.

Made me consider using all skills in this way, sorta, maybe.

Yep, this is becoming common in the old school circles. Some say that's what Gygax meant, but I have my doubts. It's a good solution though.

 

[darjr]

Yep, this is becoming common in the old school circles. Some say that's what Gygax meant, but I have my doubts. It's a good solution though.

I’ve been preaching it for a while. Not just for OSR games either.

 

[Arilyn]

No, but I have a pretty high tolerance (preference?) for silliness.

It was pretty obvious from the get-go that the books weren't going to be about deep, coherent worldbuilding.

Stuff like the Mirror of Erised is meant to make 10 year olds happy when they figure it out.

The first book has an almost Roald Dahl feel to it. The nasty relatives making Harry sleep under the stairs is a good example, as well as the thousands of letters flooding the Dursley's house. Not suppose to make sense. The books got more serious (Rowling had stated they grow with the readers. Not sure if the shift in tone really works. Maybe?)They got super popular, however, with movies. Thus, more criticism.

I still enjoy reading them but I have a soft spot for a lot of children's literature.

 

[DarkCrisis]

Yep, this is becoming common in the old school circles. Some say that's what Gygax meant, but I have my doubts. It's a good solution though.

Labyrinth Lord mentions that anyone can attempt things but it’s usually 1 on 1D6 of a chance. A thief can find the trap better… eventually. Or listen at the door better. Etc etc. elves and dwarfs getting 2 on 1D6 for certien rolls of course.

 

[rgard]

Or adults complaining that Doctor Who is “suddenly” campy or childish. No, it’s always been campy and childish. It’s a children’s show. Those adults just made the mistake of growing up.

What??? Genesis of the Daleks was cinematic (small screen) genius!

 

[rgard]

Give the thief evasion. Won't help with falling off cliffs, but should with exploding traps and the like.