### Why do we need mechanics for it?

If it doesn’t exist in the mechanics, it’s not part of the game. Without rules, it’s all make-believe and agreements (the rules are an agreement as well, but one that is external to us).

### Use the old mechanics in new and novel ways (3:45)

You want to make meeting a new monster more exciting? Add the template "unknown" to every encounter with a new creature.

Eran used the chase sub-system from [Savage Worlds](http://drivethrurpg.com/product/102528/Savage-Worlds-Deluxe-Explorers-Edition?affiliate_id=29668) to simulate a search of a haunted fort (there's also a chase in [Curse of the Crimson Throne](https://pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/Curse_of_the_Crimson_Throne))

For pathfinder or D&D: Add new feats/conditions and bonuses, or reasons to gain advantages and disadvantages.

A necromancer who walks around with her zombie dad; techincally a Warlock with the Ranger Beastmaster archetype.

### Add new sub-mechanics to support new narrative concepts (9:50)

In [PbtA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powered_by_the_Apocalypse) games you create a custom move. This can be tricky, so many rulebooks suggest guidelines.

Psionics in D&D 3rd edition, Monks in virtually every game system ever.

Managing a rebellion in [Hell’s Rebels](https://pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/Hell%27s_Rebels).

Having many subsystems is not encouraged. It makes it tricky to maintain game balance, and keeping things clear and fair for everyone.

### Take mechanics that specialize in the things you want, from other systems (16:00)

The Madness Meters from [Unknown Armies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unknown_Armies)

Long term injuries in Fate and/or [Mistborn Adventure Game](http://drivethrurpg.com/product/97476/Mistborn-Adventure-Game-Digital-Edition?affiliate_id=29668).

The [stress system from Fate](https://fate-srd.com/fate-core/stress-consequences).

Adding a new mechanic is disruptive to the game balance as intended by the game designer. Aim to only do this with a system you know very well.

[The Dresden Files RPG](http://drivethrurpg.com/product/80984/Dresden-Files-RPG-Your-Story?affiliate_id=29668); [Dresden Files Accelerated](http://drivethrurpg.com/product/213844/Dresden-Files-Accelerated?affiliate_id=29668); Find more about Dresden Files in our episode about [top selling RPGs](https://dwarves.podiant.co/e/35e72b2e691a26/).

[Skill Challenges in D&D 5](http://www.dmsguild.com/product/242206/Almost-Heroic-Presents--Skill-Challenges)

### Tell about it, away from the table (25:30)

If it’s around the table, we expect mechanics; if it’s in emails, or a post, we’re fine with reading a story. However, the default should be to [act during the game](https://dwarves.podiant.co/e/35dc2e1458f9c0/), so it's better to use this tecnhique only after consideration.

### Taking the load off (27:50)

Uri - play to your parties strengths, paladin as a wall of Remove Disease.

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[City of Mist's Roll20 character sheet](https://www.facebook.com/cityofmistrpg/videos/2123769987860119/)

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