Piper
4th Level Troll
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Post by Piper on Jan 9, 2019 16:48:48 GMT -5
How do you do it? Again, I'm too new to the game for a strong feeling one way or the other so I'm curious as to how the experienced GMs run it.
Do you award the total amount of points earned to each member of the party?
Or, do you divide them evenly among them?
Or some other way?
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Post by zanshin on Jan 9, 2019 17:27:35 GMT -5
I award Xp equal to Monster Rating divided by number of PCs for monsters overcome or outwitted. I award Xp for saving rolls that demonstrate cunning or courage (not perception or knowledge checks unless action/plot critical) in the 5e way - roll times save level.
I award quest Xp of about 100/ character level for achieving the mission.
Treasure is it’s own reward.
Other options are available.
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Post by mahrundl on Jan 10, 2019 5:47:13 GMT -5
I do much the same as zanshin. Quest or mission AP can also include 'story' AP, for advancing the plot / making progress.
Note that there may not actually be a plot to advance, and there may not be a specific thing that they are progressing towards. It's more a matter of whether the characters are learning / developing themselves / making their mark on the world than whether they are moving in a direction that I have planned for.
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Karl
3rd Level Troll
Posts: 142
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Post by Karl on Jan 29, 2019 23:42:59 GMT -5
I have given points for all kinds of stuff. I do not keep a list really.
Mostly if the group has any issues with itself or bad habits I often use points to guide them to more entertaining game play.(my guide rails for what is fine are pretty wide but there have been times when the delvers needed a push towards working together and helping each other or even putting others ahead.
Some groups I might give more points for quests(if they need to be more proactive in regards to doing ....something) others I might give more points for coming up with there own ideas about what to do.
Players will often do whatever you give points for so ......use it!
If you want more humor give AP for it!
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Post by khaboom on Jan 30, 2019 20:26:45 GMT -5
I have given points for all kinds of stuff. I do not keep a list really. Mostly if the group has any issues with itself or bad habits I often use points to guide them to more entertaining game play.(my guide rails for what is fine are pretty wide but there have been times when the delvers needed a push towards working together and helping each other or even putting others ahead. Some groups I might give more points for quests(if they need to be more proactive in regards to doing ....something) others I might give more points for coming up with there own ideas about what to do. Players will often do whatever you give points for so ......use it! If you want more humor give AP for it! Not fair! The Mormon Yo-yo Man would have too many  |
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