HackMaster (5th Edition Advanced): FGM031j - d30 Half-Orc Height & Weight Tables

HackMaster (5th Edition Advanced): FGM031j - Half-Orc Height and Weight Tables is an essential resource for masters and players who want to add depth to their half-orc characters. With these tables, you can easily calculate the height and weight of half-orc PCs and NPCs, providing a richer and more realistic gaming experience. Ideal for those looking to customize their characters or bring more consistency to the world they're playing in, this material is practical and straightforward, making it easy to create authentic and intriguing figures in your adventures.

Age 12 + 120 min 2 to 10 players

Artists: Christopher Stogdill;

Designers: Christopher Stogdill;

Date: 2016

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Mechanics: Storytelling, Paper and pen, Data Scrolling, RPG

Topics: Fantasy

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

OBJECTIVE OF THE GAME

The main objective of the supplement "HackMaster (5th Edition Advanced): FGM031j - d30 Half-Orc Height & Weight Tables" is to provide detailed and specific tables for determining the height and weight of half-orc characters within the HackMaster role-playing game, allowing for richer and more diverse customization in character creation by introducing physical variations that can influence both role-playing and mechanical aspects during game sessions.

Tips for playing

Here are some tips for doing better in the game HackMaster (5th Edition Advanced): FGM031j - d30 Half-Orc Height & Weight Tables:

  • Explore the variety of heights and weights by looking at the margins in the average values; this can influence choices of equipment and tactics.
  • Adjust your character's size and resistance modifiers to your precise measurements; this directly impacts their effectiveness in combat.
  • Take into account the impact of weight on the character's movement and carrying capacity; this can be critical in survival situations.
  • Use the racial characteristics of the half-orc to maximize the physical advantages that come with different heights and weights.
  • Consider how the role of the character in your group can be influenced by their physical size; more imposing characters can act as tanks or intimidators.

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GAME mechanics

  • FGM031j - d30 Half-Orc Height & Weight Tables - This supplement provides specific tables for determining the height and weight of half-orc characters in HackMaster. Using a 30-sided die (d30), players can roll to obtain these characteristics at random, ensuring variety and authenticity in character creations. The tables take into account natural variations and details of the game's setting, providing results that align with the reality of the HackMaster universe.
  • Storytelling - Essential to the HackMaster experience, storytelling is the mechanic that allows the Game Master (GM) to lead the adventure and bring the fictional world to life. The GM describes scenarios, interprets NPCs (non-player characters), and guides players through an interactive narrative, encouraging creativity and immersion in the game.
  • Paper and pen - HackMaster uses pen and paper to record character data, campaign notes and important game details. This mechanic is essential for keeping track of character statistics, inventory, progress in missions and any modifications or evolutions that occur during game sessions.
  • Data Scrolling - Dice rolling is central to the resolution of actions in HackMaster. Different types of dice are used to determine successes, failures and the effects of skills or attacks. Rolls can influence the course of events, being a mechanic that adds elements of randomness and tension, dynamically shaping the gaming experience.
  • RPG - As a role-playing game, HackMaster emphasizes role-playing, where players create and evolve characters within a fantasy world. This mechanic encourages the development of interpersonal skills, allowing players to make strategic and collaborative decisions while facing challenges and exploring the game's setting.

Game components

See all the items in the game below HackMaster (5th Edition Advanced): FGM031j - d30 Half-Orc Height & Weight Tables:

  • Half-Orc Height and Weight Tables
  • Character Creation Guidelines
  • Optional: Media-Orc Variety Tables
  • Physical and Historical Characteristics
  • Elements of Endurance and Strength

Additional Information

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