Questions tagged [simulation]
For questions relating primarily to simulation in RPGs, the aim to approximate situations, creatures, or actions in a realistic-seeming manner, as a primary focus or virtue of an RPG.
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What does the Rules Aren't Physics quote mean?
In the new rules it says:
Rules Aren’t Physics. The rules of the game are meant to provide a fun
game experience, not to describe the laws of physics in the worlds of
D&D, let alone the real ...
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Is there a citation for "D&D is not a physics simulation"?
In multiple questions that deal with how the rules lead to outcomes that differ from what one would expect from real-world physics, answers make the point that "D&D is not a physics ...
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Are there rules (or at least relevant statements) in 5e about conservation of mass with magic?
Since some spells (such as enlarge/reduce) seem to reduce or increase the amount of mass that is present in game-play with no explanation as to how this happens, some interpret that to mean that ...
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How High is a High Jump?
On PHB p182:
When you make a high jump, you leap into the air a number of feet
equal to 3 + your Strength modifier if you move at least 10 feet on
foot immediately before the jump. When you make ...
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Heroic, HP-less, Simulationist RPG Suggestions [closed]
I am looking for an RPG which has the following:
This game has "heroic-style" play. This means the characters are special because of the situations they're in, not because of some ability to do stuff. ...
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Would GURPS be a good choice for a non-magic, 19th century tech level, roleplay focused campaign? [closed]
As the title says, would the GURPS system be a good choice for a non-magic campaign that has a tech level roughly equivalent to earth Europe's 19th century and a focus on roleplaying rather than ...
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Windows application for Pathfinder combat [duplicate]
Is there any good application for Windows, where can I have combat map, something like figures and maybe some tracker (HP, initiative, etc.) where can I try out some combat situations in Pathfinder ...
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What is the best RPG system for realistic combat? [closed]
I'm a fan of D20 systems, but the way hit points works always seemed kind of odd. The characters obviously can't develop an ability to take more stab wounds as they gain experience. So that means ...
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How to handle wealthy player characters as a GM?
One of the long-standing settings our group keeps returning to is classic medieval fantasy. (Examples are MERP, Rolemaster, The Dark Eye -- But this question is aimed to be system agnostic and is ...
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Why is attacking from higher ground an advantage? [closed]
I just don't understand how attacking someone from higher ground is an advantage in melee combat. I always think of two examples where I can't see this to be an advantage.
Example 1: A kung-fu fight ...
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Dice mechanic that handles very easy and very difficult tasks [closed]
I'm looking for a dice mechanic that supports a particular type of realistic feel. In particular, I'd like to find one where any task could potentially be rolled for without generating absurd results ...
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