• From: Rehovot, Israel
  • Registered: 2011-04-07
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Topic: LotFP with a small group?

I typically play with quite a few people (due to RL concerns), in many cases just me (as the Referee/GM/DM) and my beloved spouse Hani (as the player). Therefore, I like games that allow for smaller-than-usual groups of players rather than the traditional 4-5 players plus Referee setup. I played BFRPG with just Hani as a player and an NPC sidekick (who kept relatively quiet and let Hani's PC take the lead and grab the spotlight, of course) - with great success, with her playing an M-U and enjoying the hell out of it (the NPC was a Cleric).

So, how amenable is LotFP to small groups? Is there anything I should observe when running a game for, say, just me and Hani?

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  • JimLotFP
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Re: LotFP with a small group?

There wouldn't be any more problems running LotFP with a smaller group than any of the other simulacra or traditional games. the only issue is the less PCs there are, the more chance that "trouble" turns in to "TPK."

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  • From: Rehovot, Israel
  • Registered: 2011-04-07
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Re: LotFP with a small group?

Thanks for the info.

To mitigate the risk of a TPK, I think I'll start the PC at level 3 rather than 1, and add a few henchmen/hirelings to the mix.

Last edited by golan2072 (2011-04-10 09:12:44)

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  • From: Rehovot, Israel
  • Registered: 2011-04-07
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Re: LotFP with a small group?

Would the game work well with, say, 1 PC and 2-3 retainers/henchmen?

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  • Registered: 2011-04-13
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Re: LotFP with a small group?

I run a game with my girlfriend as well. She created 5 characters, some of which managed to survive "Death Frost Doom". She liked the game so much I had to improvise another adventure on the spot.

So yes it works pretty well as long as the adventure is not too combat heavy I guess. Next time I'll run "No Dignity in death" for her, I'll keep you posted.

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