'Dangling XP' on level up. Respec as default

[CBroz1]

Currently

• Respec'ing XP is dependent on GM permission.
• On level up, 3 XP are granted, which is not enough for some higher level things, like Attrib +2 -> +3
• I could use 2XP on one power, and know I want a different 2XP power next, but not want to spent my 1XP, leaving it unused between levels 'dangling'
• 1 XP is a lot, if only 3 are awarded.

We could

• Always allow respec. Not sure of negatives in terms of changing character 'feel' between levels
• Only allow respec for dangling XP, but I don't think an objective decision is possible.
• Add XP per level, making a dangling XP feel less important
• Do nothing - 'you just gotta wait'

[LockerM]

On Re-speccing

I think Re-spec'ing is a good way for us to go in here. However, we may want to make this a milestone progression system to accommodate players and GMs alike.

For Example: Only on level-up you can re-spec up to 5 XP by exchanging existing Powers for new Powers or Attribute Level-ups.

I would be wary of players changing out skills or attributes between sessions, or adding a Power at the last minute without a GM being able to prepare - but if we make it only available on level-up or even at certain levels (Level 3, level 5, 8, and 10, etc.) might be a safe way to go. I would be curious to get other GM and Player feedback on this type of decision during Beta too, since this has a significant effect on how players and GMs will experience longer-term campaigns.

Adding XP

I think we'll want to take a look at the XP per level curve again based on the math for Powers and Attribute level-ups. If we keep the Attribute gain at a significant ramp like it currently is, we may want to consider upping the XP gain per level. We can then also raise the cost of Powers above a certain level as well, or maybe by pre-requirement and keep with the skill-tree feel. If we add more XP per level, to your point, and a Player gets 8 or 10 XP on level-up at level 5, for example, they might not care as much about 1 or 2 XP 'leftover' when they know they'll be using it the following level when they get 10 more XP to up their Strength to +4.

These are definitely important topics that we should align with a v1 stance on but keep in mind when we open up to the community to get their broader opinions and feedback on.

[CBroz1]

See also #51

[CBroz1]

See also #92

[LockerM]

@D-D-2 likes the idea of players being able to respec on level-up, especially in long form campaigns.

Worth having a default House Rule #119 regarding respeccing to be explicit. Could be good to suggest additional optional limitations or ways that GMs can find the degree of respeccing allowed that they feel comfortable with.

[LockerM]

Limitations or standard type of respeccing on level-up

Only on level-up, can't go negative on Attributes,

Do we limit number of total respecs in a character's lifetime?

Only allow -1 and -2 on Attributes at character creation as a limitation.

Work with GM, GM has final say about what respecting is and isn't allowed at their table.