new and original skills

[Guest]

What about a languages skill seperate from speech skill? So for example if the game was set in a wider area than just the US and you had a character with a low languages skill you would find it difficult to talk with the locals, thus adding a whole new element of diplomacy to the game. Someone with a high languages skill would find it easier, obviously.

Any have any more ideas for new skills? And does anyone from Interplay actually look at this message board?

 

[Roshambo]

OR the ability to understand perhaps dialects of ghouls/raiders/whatever. Though, I don't see this into too much of use, because even if it did span over a few countries, it might be better included in the Speech skill with a Trait of being able to uderstand the other language at some proficiency - proficiency depending on any number of things (like INT, for example).

Now, if you've taken a look at the Arcanum WorldEd tutorials, particularly where the crafter can build speech trees themselves based upon character stats, THAT is DAMN impressive.

As for Interplay, I know quite a few *do* read these boards. Mostly BIS, and a couple at that. Dunno about Feargus himself, though.

If anything, I do believe these boards do give a bit of insight to other players who may wish to try their hand at game making and editing.