Comments on A Hero Twice A Month: Introducing The Critical Wounds System

Todd, RE: I notice a slight similarity between th...

2009-06-30T23:19:48.512-05:00

Todd,

RE: I notice a slight similarity between the penalties you describe for wounded characters and the condition track of the saga edition star wars.

I was definitely influenced by the condition track in Star Wars: Saga Edition. However, the Critical Wounds system was more influenced by Star Wars Revised's Wounds/Vitality system. Originally, I was going to attempt a straight adaption of that system, but realized that it would require too much rewriting of the existing rules. I kept tweaking it until I ended up with Critical Wounds.

RE: Do you intend to use this in your upcoming eGame?

I am definitely considering it, along with some of the other house rules I have posted to this blog over the last few months.

Dead God,

RE: I addressed this issue in a similar fashion, but I targeted healing surges instead.

I like your article. It is well-written and well-thought out. We are definitely attacking the same issue from different angles.

RE: Maybe this is a solution: During a short rest a character may spend a healing surge to recover 1d6 + Con mod wounds.

I will keep this in mind when I playtest this. If the Critical Wounds system proves a bit too deadly, I may end up adopting that.

I addressed this issue in a similar fashion, but I...

2009-06-30T11:25:55.018-05:00

I addressed this issue in a similar fashion, but I targeted healing surges instead. Here is a link to my article: http://mediocretales.com/?p=516

I like your idea of integrating the DC and average damage expression charts into healing. My only concern would be that low-HP characters who take a high crit may suddenly and instantly become crippled for the rest of the day. "Crippled" here being defined as "so weak one solid hit could drop me."

Maybe this is a solution: During a short rest a character may spend a healing surge to recover 1d6 + Con mod wounds. Only one surge may be spent in this way after each encounter. (The rate should increase to 2d6 at paragon and 3d6 epic.)

I think this is a good solution as well. I notice...

2009-06-30T09:55:02.538-05:00

I think this is a good solution as well. I notice a slight similarity between the penalties you describe for wounded characters and the condition track of the saga edition star wars. To be honest, while I do somewhat like the idea, that is where the extra book keeping breaks down in my mind. I admit it would be hard to say without playtesting though.

Do you intend to use this in your upcoming eGame?

D&D 5th Edition Players Handbook, page number 17.....

2009-06-30T08:55:23.493-05:00

D&D 5th Edition Players Handbook, page number 17...just go ahead and put a placeholder there now! Capping the hit points is a pretty interesting solution for the wound tracker. I would up for play testing if we can get a couple of fellows to join us. Brings a whole new meaning to rolling a crit! Nice write up and a great way to close out June. Congrats on smashing your 19 posts in a month!