Evolving RPG

A Keep doing what I do well and execute it cleanly. B Spot an opening and turn it into one big payoff. C Change the situation so the enemy can’t do what it wanted to do. D Step in wherever the party needs me most and keep things from falling apart. E Figure out something important about the enemy or situation and exploit it.

A Very little. I want my turns to be easy to understand and execute. B One or two signature mechanics are fine, but I don’t want much bookkeeping. C I like having several things interacting if there’s a clear payoff. D Give me a toolbox. I enjoy tracking resources and deciding which option is right for the moment. E I’m even comfortable managing another creature or entity as an important part of my character.

A It doesn’t need to be. Skill, training, weapons, and cleverness are enough. B A touch of supernatural ability sounds fun, but I don’t want it defining everything I do. C I like the idea of combining supernatural power with physical combat. D I want supernatural powers to be central, but I’d rather master a focused set of abilities than manage a huge spell list. E Magic should be at the heart of my character, and I want a broad spellcasting toolbox.

A End the threat as quickly as possible. B Take the pressure myself and keep enemies away from more vulnerable allies. C Make the rest of the party more effective. D Limit what the enemy can do and control how the fight develops. E Find the clever solution or piece of information that changes the situation.

A Very little. I want my character to work regardless of what we expected that day. B Some preparation is fine, but I’d rather adapt once things start happening. C I enjoy making a few meaningful choices based on what I think we’ll face. D I love bringing the right tools and being rewarded because I planned ahead. E I especially like studying a situation, predicting what will happen, and acting when the time is right.

A Get into the fight, hold my ground, and deal with enemies up close. B Stay mobile—move in, strike, reposition, and keep the enemy reacting to me. C Fight primarily from a distance and avoid getting pinned down. D Change between close and ranged approaches depending on what the situation needs. E Stay out of the center of the fight while influencing it through powers, control, or support.

A My dependable ability works exactly when the party needs it. B I take a risk and land a huge payoff. C Several decisions come together and the setup works perfectly. D I use a limited resource or special option at exactly the right moment. E Another character succeeds because of something I did for them.

A Weapon techniques, movement, and tactical positioning. B Choosing between spells or supernatural powers and deciding when to use them. C Tools, items, inventions, crafting, or preparing specialized solutions. D Managing things like stances, marks, momentum, runes, curses, or other changing states. E Timing and coordinating my actions so the rest of the party can capitalize on them.

A Be broadly useful—I want to have something I can contribute in lots of situations. B Know things: lore, investigation, identifying creatures, mysteries, and figuring out what’s really happening. C Handle people well through persuasion, performance, leadership, intimidation, or personality. D Scout, sneak, notice things, bypass obstacles, and handle practical problems. E Build, craft, prepare, or produce specialized answers to problems. F Combat is my main priority. Outside-combat utility is useful, but it doesn’t need to define my class.

A Having to keep track of lots of resources, counters, or temporary effects. B Frequently needing setup before my character can really shine. C Feeling like I’m expected to spend much of my time protecting or supporting other characters. D Having to manage another creature or entity as part of my normal play. E Feeling fragile when enemies get close to me. F None of those would really bother me.