2010/11/6 David Ploog <dploog@...>
> On Sat, 6 Nov 2010, Raphael Langella wrote:
> > 2010/11/6 David Ploog <dploog@...>
> >> On Sat, 6 Nov 2010, Raphaël Langella wrote:
>
> >>> Fix the crosstraining abuse with Ash's reskilling
> >>
> >> There was this idea of replacing the current cross-training mechanic by
> >> improved aptitudes. The letter turned out to be too complicated, so we
> >> won't do that. However, do you think we could still _indicate_
> >> cross-training by showing modified aptitudes in the m-screen? (Here,
> this
> >> is just about indicating cross-training, so that players can learn about
> >> it without having to read the manual. If this works out, we might do
> >> something similar for reduced learning of certain magical skills.)
> >
> > Yes, it is indeed possible (and very easy) to indicate cross-training in
> the
> > m-screen in any way we like. Under the hood, it is different than an
> > aptitude bonus, but for the player the result is exactly the same
> (gaining
> > levels twice as fast). So I guess we could put a colored +4 next to the
> > aptitude.
>
> Yes, that's exactly what I meant. Would something like -1 and -2 be
> adequate (roughly is enough) for the magical skill maluses?
>
That would be misleading. Magical maluses only slow down training, it
doesn't cost more XP. Also, do you like blue for the crosstain bonus?
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