Setting Up Tasks
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This game aid presents advice for using the Task mechanic in the MYTHRAS gaming system. Although the rules as written are clear¸ some of the statistical ramifications for multiple skill checks are subtle¸ and deserve close consideration. Spurred by a discussion at The Design Mechanism's online forum¸ Setting Up Tasks is meant to be a handy reference for constructing meaningful Task challenges in scenarios. A suitably defined Task speeds play and promotes drama by presenting well-defined outcomes-without unintended consequences. The discussion herein is offered to help the Games Master avoid pitfalls and bring an imagined scene to life¸ with minimal guesswork.
To be clear¸ Setting Up Tasks has been crafted specifically for the MYTHRAS gaming system. Any compatibility with other systems is fortuitous. You may find some inspiration here¸ though.
You are free to use this material in your personal gaming pursuits¸ for fun. If you use it to build a scenario or other product for publication¸ please consider giving due credit. You are welcome to write to old.bones.publishing@gmail.com concerning the best form of attribution for your purpose.
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