Re: [dq-rules] New Numbering

[rthorm@cornellbox.com]

Quoting "J. Corey" <john@dragonquestadventures.com>:
>
> I think systems that rely on what people already know are more 
> effective.  If we change the numbering system, it will make it more 
> difficult to use, at least in the short term
> 
> John C.


Quoting dbarrass_2000 <david.barrass@ed.ac.uk>:
> 
> David
> 
> PS I think we should change the numbering system now because:-
> 
> 1) this will be a working document and we will need to change the
> numbers as we add/remove sections.  If we have continuous numbers like
> DQ we have to re-number and re-print every following page
> 2) I presume we will divide up the book, so if I, for example (I'm not
> volunteering yet although I'll do some), do section 6.5 I don't have
> to worry about every body else's numbers
> 3) It will be a more sensible numbering system, eg all combat will be
> in section 4 rather than sections 9. to 24.
> 4) its more modular for people to add house rules without having to
> have inconsistent numbers


There is certainly going to be resistance to renumbering a system that is
already well known.  I was resistant to the idea at first, myself.  I've been
back and forth over the idea for quite some time before settling on the
renumbering scheme.

If the point of the project were solely to reproduce 2nd edition in a new and
open format, then keeping the old numbering system would make more sense.  But
I think that expansion and revision are also parts of this.  And right now
there is no good way to add new colleges or new skills and have the whole thing
organized in some cohesive fashion.  Why should there be 12 colleges of magic
numbered from 36 to 47, and then three more (from Arcane Wisdom) numbered 89 to
91?  And then, if there are more colleges added, they will be elsewhere.

Having a more open numbering system allows for a Dewey system sort of
organization, which will allow new rules and additions to be put in their
proper sections and keeping a well organized system.

Since it's a holiday weekend (for the US, at least), I may try to steal some
time to write up a draft Table of Contents for my proposed numbering system. 
But the more important thing will be to work on the rewriting of the DQ rules. 
I think once there are a couple other samples available, it will be easier for
those who want to contribute to follow the form and do other sections.  And to
try to avoid duplication of effort, I'm working on the Troubadour skill right
now.

  --Rodger Thorm



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