Tvtyrant
2012-09-13, 08:32 PM
One thing I have never really liked about Tome of Battle is the inability to use the same ability twice in a row. So instead I have been thinking about using a point pool.
The mechanic (which I don't have a name for yet) would work by having a number of Points equal to class level + relevant stat modifier(charisma, intelligence or wisdom). A Maneuver would use a number of points equal to its level (so a 9th level manuever would take 9 points).
The small point pool works as a way to represent stamina, so you can use whatever abilities you want as long as you haven't used up your stamina.
The character's points would be refreshed by taking a 1 minute rest (recovering from the short but extreme exertion of the fight), or 1 full round action (if they take a feat, maybe called Deep Breath).
The Crusader would probably retain its normal system, since it has a holy theme already and thus some explanation for the weird mechanics, but the Warblade and the Swordsage would use the points.
The mechanic (which I don't have a name for yet) would work by having a number of Points equal to class level + relevant stat modifier(charisma, intelligence or wisdom). A Maneuver would use a number of points equal to its level (so a 9th level manuever would take 9 points).
The small point pool works as a way to represent stamina, so you can use whatever abilities you want as long as you haven't used up your stamina.
The character's points would be refreshed by taking a 1 minute rest (recovering from the short but extreme exertion of the fight), or 1 full round action (if they take a feat, maybe called Deep Breath).
The Crusader would probably retain its normal system, since it has a holy theme already and thus some explanation for the weird mechanics, but the Warblade and the Swordsage would use the points.