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It might work if they used multiple different scales of overland maps with localized points of interest. A true open world seems impractical without resorting to near 100% random generation, and likely wouldn't provide a very interesting cRPG.

It's a seaborne adventure, so... the Scuttlebut Shield is an improvised shield made from the base of a shattered scuttlebut cask, then reinforced with tar and hide, and magically enchanted (or cursed?) by a sea divinity. The shield is always waterlogged, making it heavier than it might seem, and it is constantly dripping brine. On the back are carved the initials "S.D.". Rumor has it that if you sleep on the shield, by morning your head will be filled with wild tales that will entertain your crew. Supposedly it also protects against fire, thirst, and in a pinch will double as an emergency flotation device.

Ruh-roh... I see a ridiculously oversized sword.

If the developers can't mess with the length of experience needed to gain a level, they could always expand the breadth. What I mean by that is they can allow the acquisition of unique lore through side quests which then allows characters to direct their development in ways they couldn't via the main plot. By doing so, they can add to the replayability. For example, a side quest could allow access to a rare scroll of swordsmanship that adds a unique 'talent' to the available pool. The characters will still need to level up to add the talent, but at least now they can build their character out along a slightly different path. Possibly there could be several such acquirable talents that are linked together -- gather all parts of the Ancient Art of Swords manual to master the new path.

It's meant to make fun of the fact that I posted an anti Christian meme before that. I am the unschooled bourgeois kid with memes, for the sake of the joke. No? Ok. Sorry. I'm German. Humor doesn't always transition well between cultures. Take the French, for example. Please.

We're comparing religious philosophers with unschooled kids now? Mmm, it doesn't seem funny.

Tactically it makes sense for a fighter to be able to do a tactical swap ("bump"?) with any other party member. Group tactics should be in their blood. Perhaps other melee classes pick it up later, while the remainder need to spend a talent?

A high athletics score should allow a character to squeeze (tumble?) through narrow gaps between an opponent and a wall or other obstacle.

He's quite a figure in the window-making business. Where all the work is a pane.

Plenty of really nice additions here. Hopefully the walkpathing revamp is a big improvement.

Hmmm.... I must have missed that. Where was it stated? Does that mean that grimoires role has changed, or do they just free up mages hands so he can be more flexible?There you go: - source 1- source 2 Oh oh oh! Class specific trinkets? Like Instruments for chanters? Or Religious relics for priests? I like it, like it, like it There's a slot for the Dwarf fighter's pistol cod-piece now? Nice!

Meh, the problem won't be solved by politicians anyway.

Murder rate in Finland: 1.6 per 100,000 Murder rate in the US: 3.9 per 100,000 Murder rate in Russia: 9.5 per 100,000 Hey, at least we're not Venezuela.

Rumor has it that island may just be a rumor.

Not exactly what I had in mind. I was thinking perhaps an "Isle of lost souls", or something related to soul magic.

The mysterious workings of an irrational mind.

I just figured he'd typo'd "coffee", but maybe it's a secret island base for stashing his bimbos?

How about a mythical moving island that is the subject of wild tavern rumors? There are even those who claim to have visited it, and will tell you of the strange beings who dwell therein for the price of a few pints of ale. Who knows whether they are telling the truth or not though? While at sea, the party will occasionally find an region of impenetrable storms that shifts from place to place. Perhaps the mythical island is located therein?