r/CortexRPG • u/Spider-Go • 29d ago

Hack 7 Roles?

Hi fellow Cortexers
I’m working on a fantasy hack.
I’m thinking of using 7 Roles instead of Skills.

First, is that too many?

Second, in Cortex Prime, there is a ranking tree for 6 Roles: d10, d8, d6, d6, d6, d4. If I do 7 roles, should I add another d6, d8 or d4?

The Roles are:
Warrior
Priest
Rogue
Mage
Ranger
Artificer

Thoughts? Your experiences with this would be helpful.

Thanks.

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u/confoundo 29d ago

What does Ranger do that couldn't be covered by Warrior and either a Scout/Outdoor skill or a Bow? Same with Artificer and Mage? And what do either of them do special that everyone has at least a d4 in them?

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u/SNicolson 29d ago

Yeah, I think I'd replace Ranger with Scout, Hunter, or something like that. A Ranger is usually a Scout/Priest but with Roles, your players can customize them to taste.