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Fudge.

Started by Elwood P. Dowd, February 28, 2006, 02:36:31 PM

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Elwood P. Dowd

February 28, 2006, 02:36:31 PM
Who here plays Fudge?
 

Nicephorus

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February 28, 2006, 02:39:46 PM
For some reason, it doesn't click with me.  Oddly, I really want to try out Fate (a Fudge derivative), I can't explain why it looks better.

I like the setup of fudge dice, with the central tendency equal to the skill and the dice creating variance around it.

Mcrow

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March 05, 2006, 11:02:44 PM
i'd play judge if anyone else I know want to, but no such person exitsts as of yet.

Mr. Christopher

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March 06, 2006, 11:49:50 AM
Quote from: Elwood P. DowdWho here plays Fudge?
I've run Fudge before but it can be a hard sell.
Why are there so many songs about rainbows and what\'s on the other side? Rainbows are visions, but only illusions, and rainbows have nothing to hide.

Sobek

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March 06, 2006, 03:01:30 PM
I looked at the rules, but they didn't seem particularly structured.  How does the system hold up under actual play?  How does it compare, stylisticly and flow-wise, with other systems.
 

Mr. Christopher

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March 06, 2006, 07:52:57 PM
Quote from: SobekI looked at the rules, but they didn't seem particularly structured.  How does the system hold up under actual play?  How does it compare, stylisticly and flow-wise, with other systems.
That's a hard question to answer. Fudge is an RPG toolkit so it all depends on which "build" you're playing.

For example I'm a narrativist so my two favorite versions are FUDGE Buffy the Vampire Slayer and FUDGE Pumpkin Town. Other gamers swear by Fate but I don't think I like aspects and phases.

In my experience the first two play very quickly and are ideal for people who've never gamed before.

PS: No Fudge dice? No problem. If you have some spare six-siders and a permanent marker, you can make Baby's First Fudge Dice.
Why are there so many songs about rainbows and what\'s on the other side? Rainbows are visions, but only illusions, and rainbows have nothing to hide.

Nicephorus

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March 07, 2006, 08:59:58 AM
Quote from: SatyrPS: No Fudge dice? No problem. If you have some spare six-siders and a permanent marker, you can make Baby's First Fudge Dice.

I've been playing around with dice and found out that D4 - D4 has a very similar distribution to 4 Fudge dice.  Obvsiously, the tails only go out to 3 instead of 4, but otherwise, the probabilities are always within 1-2% - close enough that you could use them with Fudge rules without noticing a difference in game play.

Mr. Christopher

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March 07, 2006, 10:37:25 AM
Quote from: NicephorusI've been playing around with dice and found out that D4 - D4 has a very similar distribution to 4 Fudge dice.  Obvsiously, the tails only go out to 3 instead of 4, but otherwise, the probabilities are always within 1-2% - close enough that you could use them with Fudge rules without noticing a difference in game play.
I've played a few times with the Feng Shui d6-d6 method. The curve isn't even close to 4dF but it sure was a lot of "wild and wahoo" fun.
Why are there so many songs about rainbows and what\'s on the other side? Rainbows are visions, but only illusions, and rainbows have nothing to hide.

obryn

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March 07, 2006, 02:24:40 PM
Quote from: NicephorusI've been playing around with dice and found out that D4 - D4 has a very similar distribution to 4 Fudge dice.  Obvsiously, the tails only go out to 3 instead of 4, but otherwise, the probabilities are always within 1-2% - close enough that you could use them with Fudge rules without noticing a difference in game play.
That's really interesting & a little surprising.  I'm thinking though that the curve would be less center-weighted...

Fudge dice themselves basically amount to 4d3-8, if I remember right.

-O
 
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