A notion I had for d20 modern games.
At the end of each session, everyone secretly votes on who performed best in a few (4 to 6) categories the GM decides on, including the GM. You can't vote for yourself. Then the GM tallies the votes and the winner gets a couple extra action points, and the runner up gets one too. Categories would depend on the game, but you could have stuff like "best one-liner", "verisimilitude", "clever fellow", etc.
Khaylin
I'm in favor of anything involving "Clever fellow".
Vigo
Action points...we talking Eberron? That is the only setting I have seen that mentioned. Anything is good if the group/DM approve.
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Castlin
We're talking d20 modern. I would never willingly talk Eberron.
Brevity is the soul of
Brawlizard
Sorry, but that was a bit frightening.
Also, C, that's a brilliant idea. I've done it before, but just me the GM, not voting from the group. I like this idea better.
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LowellNumba1
Could you also vote on negative rewards?
Like maybe "Worst role-playing voice" or "Worst incorporation of movie quotes" or "Worst pizza ettiquette?"
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Castlin
Interesting concept, perhaps a single "no confidence" slot per sheet which actually counts against a player's total.
Brevity is the soul of
thekindestbud
this reminds me of classroom behavior management techniques i'm learning.
positive reinforcement and attractive rewards - which you have - will usually result in the desired behavior.
i suppose then, what are the desired behaviors?
and perhaps the DM could keep a small piece of paper close, and make a note whenever the behavior is observed, as a way to balance voting with observable behavior - nothing intense, just a small tally sheet...
"Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph."
-Haile Selassie
Vizier
Sounds like a lame attempt to incorporate Vizier Kill Points without giving credit where it's due.
Go ahead, use VKP to your heart's desire.
Five bucks says there's ewoks on 581c.
Vigo
Not fond of d20 modern at all myself. Seems like a poor mans version of Shadowrun. As much as I dislike Shadowrun, I would take it over d20 modern.
For desired traits...
-Staying in character.
-Not metagaming.
-Most clever use of skill,feat or action.
-Not reading books while DM explains something.
-Not derailing the plot, dialog, combat or anything.
I know a lot of those had 'do nots', but there aren't a lot of 'do's' to follow.
I am also intrigued as to VKPs. Enlighten us please Dr. Vizier.
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LowellNumba1
Someone explain "metagaming."
In other news, I sent out a reply-all to an all staff e-mail where someone was whining about Air France's poor customer service. It said "QQ moar nub." Good times, good times.
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