Geoffrey McVey wrote:
> So... why are dwarven and gnomish magic resistances innate, but elven
> enchantment resistance cultural? Likewise elven sleep resistance --
> if a human is raised in an elven society, does that mean she'll be
> immune to sleep spells? How does that work?
Yes, using the really really basic rules document, a human raised in
elven society would be immune to sleep. And an elf raised among humans
would get +1 skill point per level.
> Are you trying to divide abilities up using realistic principles
> (i.e., ability X is the sort of thing that is culturally specific) or
> game-design principles (balancing the races in terms of their innate
> abilities, and balancing the cultural abilities as well so that no
> combination of race and culture will have too many advantages)?
> Either one seems fair, but I'm curious.
Game balance, above all other concerns. It *shouldn't matter*, from a
rules-balancing perspective, what culture you pick. Just as there
shouldn't be any "killer combos."
I think it's apparant that the file needs work.
DM
