Hey, I wanted to come in with a Question, During one of the rules sections it mentions that a good bit of advice for players wanting to survive in the Mercenary Mindset, is Strength in numbers, With a Suggestion for Narrators using Allied NPCs to help in Fights.
But... At least in my scouring, I dont believe ive found any rules in the system for how Allied NPCs would contribute to a fight, Wether they be Trait-Goons or Trait-Minions or Narrator-Fodder.
So are there any suggestions as how to run something like the Trait-Goons (Or "Recruits") or a band of Rebels or Mercs persuaded to help FIST in a Firefight controlled by the Narrator?
This could definitely stand to be expanded on (we're planning on it in SUPPLY DROP), but how we've run it without specific rules is pretty much treating the allied NPC as an extension of the PCs, letting them land a shot when someone rolls a success, letting them add a +1 to player rolls using the optional rule for advantage and assistance, etc.
Oh! Okay, Thats interesting, So kinda like how enemies get a surge, Like tossing a grenade when Players Complicate, When Players Succeed their Allies should get a surge against the enemies?
Thats... A nice way to run it, Keeps the spotlight on the players, but keeps the allies useful, Pair that with letting people give them orders as the "theme" of an attack action where they use that NPCs weapon instead of their own, And i can see how that'd work out to be quite fluid!
Besides the NPC Allies also being an extra pool of HP to drain from.
I hate to ask, but is there any chance for community copies? I’ve been checking back for a little while and I haven’t seen any… this looks awesome and I would love to try running it with my friends!
This quick start needs to be better. It includes a big reference sheet which im sure is good, if you own the book, but just looking it over it doesn't give you anything. I have no taste of how this might feel reading it just the general rules and how they might connect. You should at the very least include one levels worth of progression so people can get a feel for it and want more, rather then just going 'oh there is nothing here' and leaving.
Hey thanks for the feedback! It is definitely designed to be used alongside the book as it's meant to be an insert in the upcoming box set. Failing that, it can also be paired with this site: https://www.fistref.com. Would you like a free download key for the book in order to better use the guide?
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Any community copies hidden in the crevices? Or in the back of the freezer somewhere? Lol
oh my gosh they keep disappearing so quickly 😭😭 adding more!!
Thanks so much! 🙂
all good!! we added some more, thanks for trying out the game o7
Hey, I wanted to come in with a Question, During one of the rules sections it mentions that a good bit of advice for players wanting to survive in the Mercenary Mindset, is Strength in numbers, With a Suggestion for Narrators using Allied NPCs to help in Fights.
But... At least in my scouring, I dont believe ive found any rules in the system for how Allied NPCs would contribute to a fight, Wether they be Trait-Goons or Trait-Minions or Narrator-Fodder.
So are there any suggestions as how to run something like the Trait-Goons (Or "Recruits") or a band of Rebels or Mercs persuaded to help FIST in a Firefight controlled by the Narrator?
This could definitely stand to be expanded on (we're planning on it in SUPPLY DROP), but how we've run it without specific rules is pretty much treating the allied NPC as an extension of the PCs, letting them land a shot when someone rolls a success, letting them add a +1 to player rolls using the optional rule for advantage and assistance, etc.
Oh! Okay, Thats interesting, So kinda like how enemies get a surge, Like tossing a grenade when Players Complicate, When Players Succeed their Allies should get a surge against the enemies?
Thats... A nice way to run it, Keeps the spotlight on the players, but keeps the allies useful, Pair that with letting people give them orders as the "theme" of an attack action where they use that NPCs weapon instead of their own, And i can see how that'd work out to be quite fluid!
Besides the NPC Allies also being an extra pool of HP to drain from.
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I hate to ask, but is there any chance for community copies? I’ve been checking back for a little while and I haven’t seen any… this looks awesome and I would love to try running it with my friends!
hey, seems like they're getting snapped up fast! Just added another 20, hope you have a great time
Thank you so much!!!
This quick start needs to be better. It includes a big reference sheet which im sure is good, if you own the book, but just looking it over it doesn't give you anything. I have no taste of how this might feel reading it just the general rules and how they might connect. You should at the very least include one levels worth of progression so people can get a feel for it and want more, rather then just going 'oh there is nothing here' and leaving.
Hey thanks for the feedback! It is definitely designed to be used alongside the book as it's meant to be an insert in the upcoming box set. Failing that, it can also be paired with this site: https://www.fistref.com. Would you like a free download key for the book in order to better use the guide?
that would of course be cool and appreciated, i'd also like to suggest to update the above text to include that link somewhere.
good idea! what's the best way to send you a key?
honestly im not entirely sure, how do you normally send them, i assume email
email works!! go ahead and hit up claymorerpgs@gmail.com and ask about a free DL key, we'll hook you up
Hello! Is it possible to buy a hardcover copy anywhere? I love this game.
We don't have hardcovers available yet but when we do we'll make an announcement!! Thanks for playing o7
Hey! Merry Xmas and Happy New Year!!
I wanted to ask you if this game has a solo mode :)
Happy holidays!! We're working on one but it's not out yet!
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I made a blog post all about the character creation in FIST! I adore the system and highly recommend for new players in particular. For my full review, check it out here: https://totscharactercompendium.wordpress.com/2024/11/16/fist-ultra-edition/
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