Care to try out alternative Aid/Interfere moves for Dungeon World? I’m looking for feedback on how these work in actual play.
Originally shared by Jeremy Strandberg
Anyone willing to playtest some revised Aid or Interfere moves for me?
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been thinking hard about these moves. I’ve never really liked how either Aid or Interfere work, and I’m strongly leaning towards using these revisions in #Stonetop. I’ve started using them in my home game, but we just don’t play enough (and the moves don’t come up enough) for me to get a really good feel for them.
Note that these versions don’t use Bonds (though they don’t preclude you from resolving bonds at End of Session).
If you use these, please let me know! I’ll have questions for you!
Aid
When you help another character who is about to roll for a move, tell us how you do it. If everyone agrees that it would help, roll a d6 and they can use your roll in place of one of their dice. Regardless of whether they use your die, you are exposed to any risk, cost, or consequences associated with the roll.
When you jump in to help another character who just rolled_, tell us how you plan to do it and ask the GM what else is required or what the consequences will be. If you accept, increase your ally’s roll by +1.
Interfere
When you try to foil another character’s move, say how you do it and roll…
…+STR if you use brute force
…+DEX if you move quickly or employ finesse
…+CON if you hold steady or suck it up
…+INT if you exploit a relevant detail or expertise
…+WIS if you had a feeling they’d do this
…+CHA if you rely on subterfuge, charm, or wiles
On a 10+, they pick 1 from the list below; on a 7-9, they pick 1 but if they let you foil their move then you are off balance, exposed, or otherwise left vulnerable; ask them what they do next.
• Do it anyway, but take -2 to the roll.
• Relent, change course, or otherwise allow their move to be foiled
Interesting! I’m using flags instead of bonds in my new campaign and I think this might be useful. I’ll introduce it to them and see what they think.
Interesting! I’m using flags instead of bonds in my new campaign and I think this might be useful. I’ll introduce it to them and see what they think.
Edward Hickcox have you had a chance to try these out? If so, mind if I pick your brain?
Edward Hickcox have you had a chance to try these out? If so, mind if I pick your brain?
Jeremy Strandberg We played one session so far, and not much happened, so I’m going to wait until this weekend to see how these really work.
Jeremy Strandberg We played one session so far, and not much happened, so I’m going to wait until this weekend to see how these really work.
As a heads up for anyone still thinking about using these, here’s a PDF with some slightly updated text to the move (4-up so you can cut them out and use them as handouts).
dropbox.com – Aid and Interfere (revised).pdf
As a heads up for anyone still thinking about using these, here’s a PDF with some slightly updated text to the move (4-up so you can cut them out and use them as handouts).
dropbox.com – Aid and Interfere (revised).pdf
Thanks, I used the basics in my last game, but we didn’t get into a position to require any of the other more advanced aid moves. I’ll keep you informed. Also, I printed those handouts and I’ll stick them into my player’s character files for them.
Thanks, I used the basics in my last game, but we didn’t get into a position to require any of the other more advanced aid moves. I’ll keep you informed. Also, I printed those handouts and I’ll stick them into my player’s character files for them.
Edward Hickcox checking in! Any new feedback on these Aid/Interfere revisions? (no worries if not)
Edward Hickcox checking in! Any new feedback on these Aid/Interfere revisions? (no worries if not)
Jeremy Strandberg I introduced them to the group and we used the basic stuff, but my group couldn’t get together for five or six weeks and so I haven’t run another session yet. I’ll definitely let you know what’s up once we get to play again.
Jeremy Strandberg I introduced them to the group and we used the basic stuff, but my group couldn’t get together for five or six weeks and so I haven’t run another session yet. I’ll definitely let you know what’s up once we get to play again.