Franknstein

Noticed that the upgraded knockdown (mulekick) adds flanked status. Completely removing movement points or cutting them in half would be a useful feature though. You know what's good? Fighter stance which knockdown enemies on engagement ending Thier turn. Should only work while armed with a polearm, I assume? =)

Actually, it's in the description. "Might contributes to blah-blah-blah. It represents a character's *physical* and spiritual strength, *brute force* as well as their ability to channel powerful magic". It doesn't mean simply power. So, dump Might. Go control-freak route. Be a powerful caster, be physical weak.

What you are writing about (as I understand it) are penalties for insufficient strength. After some point, when you are able to manipulate the weapon no problem, more strength won't help your accuracy as much. And it seems that even the weakest kith in Eora at 2 MIG and 3 CON are tough and strong enough to wear Full Plate Armor and a Zweihänder with ease.

This. The story is OK, ends abruptly thou. I did like my playthrough, but culdn't force myself for a second one. And the game is kinda meant to be played more than once.

Some debuff to the defence(s) of a prone target and consuming movement to get up sounds right.

One good thing came out of this turns system: super clumsy dudes in the heaviest armors and armed with slowest weapons became viable. In TB anything that gives extra actions is a must have, to a point of being a non-option. There won't be no strategic depth in build and equip at all. Dex 20, Deadfire origin, fastest weapon, all bonuses to recovery and Dex. Some retaliation builds the only alternative. To stay relevant the slugs will have to be able to shrug off falling moons and one-shot mega-bosses. I say, let the turns be.

I speculate, that it is because one has to relate to something that has been established before if it can't be related to something that can be found IRL. Like, one assumes, that kith in Eora have human-like physiology. They breathe, eat, have a heart, brain, liver e.t.c. and it all works the same way as IRL. That lead poisoning, or decapitation are lethal, and there are (lots) confirmations of that during the game. Gravity works the same – you trip, you fall. Water is wet. Acid burns. And than one gets introduced to the fantasy elements. A human attribute that governs the power of magic? How does one imagine something like that? By using an former established, and well described example of the similar. From a book, or another game. And this is than the "rule" of how stuff like that should work. Hope that makes any sense? =)

Your sorcerous power is so great – you lend your arms inhuman strength! You bend that mundane physical reality with the true might! Yet things requiring specialized training and knowledge of the tricks of the trade, that cannot be brute-forced, elude your grasp, you'll have to train Athletics for that. Also, little known fact, aumaua and dwarves have an innate talent for sorcery! No rules will cover all abstracts and describe reality (w. magic) in a comprehensive way that will please everybody. In a TT RPG one can and should speak with the GM. In a CRPG one has to rely on the super-powers of imagination. I still can't imagine half-swording two swords, have to avoid that horror completely.

1. It has been brilliantly proven that converting a RTwP game into a TB game is perfectly doable. Don't see why that trick couldn't be performed again. Options for players – that's a good thing. Limited resources, blah-blah-blah, if that move attracts buyers it's worth it. 2. RTwP is part of the gig. Infinity games spiritualism and stuff. So I think it isn't going anywhere in any PoE sequel. That is... 3. ... IF there will be a sequel. Which isn't granted by any means. 4. D:OS2 is good because of co-op, if anything, I say. The combat there is ranging from laughable to plain boring. And I love TB games to death. Now please listen what the good therapist has to say:

Great! Thank you!

True, though what are the more important areas? It's important to give people options they like, no?

BTW can you experienced people please explain to me a thing about Disintegration – doesn't it annihilate the precious loot of the "destroyed" target? What are all the consequences of this "destroyed" condition?

C'mon gramps, even the first-gen consoles had two controllers. Guess why? FOR MULTIPLAYER!!! Also, multiplayer (in whatever form) as an optional mode, that doesn't change the game's core from being a single player experience – why not?

Or a good ol' co-op. Baldur's Gate had it. Just saying. =)

There is no such thing as a bad ninja, they are perfection incarnate! It was a finishing show off move by the ninja, to inspire awe and fear in the witnesses, left alive only to spread the tale! But I personally prefer the zombie-pirate-ninjas. The pink pajamas clan. They are posh.

Turning Wheel (+10 int), and the smart inspiration from Clarity of Mind didn't stack the last time I checked. Did it change again?

To increase sales a co-op mode would do better than a TB-mode, I say. But with the TB-mode (if it is done good) we now get two different games in one!

Yes pretty please?

Not that the cannon is a game-changer or something.

Single-Class Helwalker Monk with hand mortars – that was the remedy for my crippling restartitis. Was very effective from start till end, and got tons of style. Boeroer, bring in the gifs! =)

AWESOME!!! But I really have to see how's that work. So many questions. All the game mechanics had to be toppled! A-a-a-a!!!

Or half-sword two swords. Breaks my mind trying to imagine this. Just for a reference, hope nobody minds:

A bit of blade turning in action!

Now I want this. And a Prophet of Balance. Because Balance!

Extra style points for the holstering animation staying with the back to the falling enemies. =)