Since the #OGL fiasco, I honestly considered quitting my Properties & Provinces #DnD5E project. In fact, I stopped developing it for about 6 months.
Now that the dust is settled, emotions are processed, and drive is somewhat restored, I've been working on it again and I'm currently developing my upcoming mass combat playtest.
Except, now it's evolved into a #5E rules expansion compatible with #DnD 2024, #A5E, and #BlackFlag. And reconciling all 3 rules variants is... Surprisingly nuanced. 👀
One thing I'd like to do is sever alignment and the Background Traits/Ideals/Bonds/Flaws out of 5e #DnD as written by WotC.
I would then replace with a couple words/phrases that are the themes of the character's personality, and yes, there would be mechanical support a bit beyond Ad/DisAd.
I think I'm pretty close and this would lead to more support for social pillar.
Yes, #a5e has social support AND removes TIBF, but I don't think Destiny is enough
Teaching RPGs - part 1 again I'm afraid. Finally answers that age old question of "Does System Matter?" Why do core mechanics and access to the rules matter?