quote:Original post by NutFruit

instead of players choosing what to use their exp on they would have to practise that particular skill
want to be a grand swords master? use a sword
lands best cutpurse? it would seem logical to.. well.. cut purses

-NutFruit

Have you ever seen The Elder Scrolls series by Bethesda Softworks?

I suggest checking out http://www.morrowind.com for more information.

The Elder Scrolls do exactly that. When you create your character you choose primary skills and secondary skills. You gain levels by raising those skills. So if you are a thief-type character, killing all the monsters in the world isn't going to gain any levels for you, you need to pick more pockets, be stealthier, pick locks, etc...

It does a wonderful job of forcing the player to role play, as opposed to just giving them a roleplaying name.


--Ben Finkel


Edited by - benfinkel on May 3, 2001 2:34:27 PM