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what mechanics would you want from a card based rpg? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by Nerorero@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/rpg@lemmy.ml

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I currently work on a system that gives every player their own deck of cards. The idea being that rhe player draw instead of roll. Every player gets their own favourite cards and abilities that trigger on specific cards or card types. For example every Ace is a critical success, every club (if that's your color) deals double it's value.

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[–] ttmrichter@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Being able to build up hands would be a plus, maybe through some kind of rummy-style mechanism where you can pick up others' discards, etc.

Suits having areas of coverage: hearts are for physical well-being, for example, or clubs for violence, or whatever. You get the value of the card only in the area of coverage, otherwise you get a reduced value (say 1) for each card no matter what the value.

Going back to the rummy-style hand-building, combos of cards have special effects. Triples/quadruples. Runs (both in-suit or out-of-suit).

Maybe some assistance mechanism where physical cards are swapped/gifted/whatever.

[–] Nerorero@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That's a great idea!

I think I'll write down the basics of Tokyo Nova and see what I might add and change. A hand system is pretty high on that list. I am not sure if I'll add a Blackjack mechanic for skill checks against others, what do you think?

[–] ttmrichter@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Hmmm... Closest to but not over a target number would be entertaining, yes.

[–] sparklepower@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

i play a cute cozy game called Littlewood. within the game, there's a card game called Tarott Master (?). there are 5 elements and you create your own deck of 10 cards. each card represents a monster with 1 attack skill, 1 defense skill and 1 passive skill. it's fun and simple, very easy to learn for new players.

[–] DrakeRichards@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Have you looked at Deadlands? It’s a Western RPG system that uses playing cards. That works great for Deadlands because playing cards fit the setting, but I don’t know if that would apply to a fantasy system. Have you thought about using a Tarot deck instead to be more thematic and offer some interesting opportunities with the trump suit?