29 December 2005

Don’t give XP - Give tokens

Instead of handing out an XP bonus for outstanding play or contributions consider giving out a token instead.

Your tokens can all be of equal value or as in my case I have three ‘levels’ of value as I use poker chips with my group. Then later these tokens can be redeemed for any variety of ‘bonuses.’

Items that could be included:

  • Reroll a skill/feat/attack attempt
  • Increase the natural roll of a die by one
  • ‘Take 10′ on a skill check even if distracted
  • Make an additional check when one is no allowed (as in trying to bluff that guard at the gate)
  • A set XP bonus

    • The list is really endless and it lets the GM and the players tailor the rewards and bonuses to a particular group and system,

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    December 29th 2005 Posted to GM Tips by Scot Newbury

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