The Orphanage Issue 001 Push Mechanics
The Orphanage¸ is an irregularlly published blog published by the Game Designers of Orphans of the Storm¸ LLC. The article focuses on mechanics and design elements that were eventually abandoned¸ as unuseful in a particular project¸ but may have a general use for other designers. The elements are written in as complete a form as they may be at the time of abandonment¸ and are offered up as open game content for others to develop and utilize as they see fit. (Please cite any Orphanage Blogs in your OGL agreements). Issue 001: Push Mechanics-- Push mechanics take a slightly skewed view on ability scores and attempt to utilize those staples of the d20 system as another form of expendable resource. Several examples and possible sub-systems based on this mechanic are suggested. A bibliography of references and inspirations follows for further suggested reading.