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Mechanics or flavour first? (ttrpg.network)
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When making a character, do you prefer to start with the mechanics, backstory or aesthetics first?

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[-] beholdsa@lemmy.one 2 points 2 years ago

I always start with my concept, flesh it out and then try to figure out how to implement it with the mechanics.

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