Yeah! I just learned that fusing elemental items to shields adds elemental shockwaves when you block, and it really made me think more about my shield fusions
Lol! Yeah, im really trying to work on making the world alive. For my next campaign Im in the worldbuilding and planning phase right now, and Im planning to have the PCs be a mercenary group, who can be hired by various factions. But in between missions Im going to run a faction game with other players, so that the factions naturally evolve and actually hire players for their goals, so that the missions and world feel real. If all goes well anyway, I'm crossing my fingers lol
Could be from Gundam, or from any Mecha franchise. For me from Gundam, I think Barbatos is my favorite, I love the sleek animalistic look. But overall, I love the Armored Core mechs, I think my favorite design style is what that series hits with a cross between human looking and machine designs. I also love the artwork for Lancer, I think a lot of mech designs in that game are really evocative, and I really want to get a game going if I can get my more fantasy oriented friends to play something other than dnd5e, lol. Also, special shoutout to any mech with wings
I use the superior method, a mess of illegible scribblings in a journal. I am trying to get better about it, though. And one thing im really trying to do is focus my prep on what the region is like, and what the important actors there are doing, and not on what i think the players will do. Every time I try to predict the pc actions they completely flip my prep on its head, so I want to go for more of an "informed improv" type prep
Im glad you like Lancer! Ive been trying to statrt a game with my friends- weve only played dnd 5e together but they all enjoy combat, we sometimes run "fight clubs" or just out of context combat encounters, so I hope theyll enjoy Lancers combat. And, unfortunately im the only sci fi person in a friend group of fantasy people so Ive been dying for a sci fi game haha
Its not truly a Gunpla, but im easing myself into building those by this sweet lego Barbatos MOC I found, lol
Honestly, I think thats just a love it or hate it thing that I can totally see why it isnt for everyone and I dont blame you, but I personally love it and would hate to see it reduced/taken away. Once I leaned into it it really encourages me to explore and I enjoy the new fuse system enough that I like when a weapon breaks because Im excited to make a new one
Would you mind linking those posts? Im having a bit of trouble adjusting but there seems to be huge potential here.