I like to call this the "Communist Trump Rule," although it is one of many Amber Prisoners' Dilemmas.
If no one of the players buys a Trump Deck, everyone has a Standard Deck. Standard Trump Deck includes all traditional Elders, and, if applicable, a Place Trump of Amber.
If one or more players buy Trump Decks, they have a Full Trump Deck, and an extra card of themselves. Full Trump Deck includes all the cards of the Standard Deck, as well as one each of the PCs as applicable. (Certain circumstances may apply. YMMV.) Other players may pick up a deck (if available; quantities are limited!) in game. Bad Stuff directly relates to number of cards from Standard Deck that are missing. Good Stuff may directly relate to deck opportunities. ("Extra place Trumps," and the like.)
Comments (4)
Ooooh, I need to think about that further, but that could be cool.
Posted by Claire Bickell | November 8, 2006 4:52 PM
Posted on November 8, 2006 16:52
Interesting.
Posted by Paul Weimer | November 8, 2006 5:34 PM
Posted on November 8, 2006 17:34
Excellent rule.
Posted by Arref | November 8, 2006 8:01 PM
Posted on November 8, 2006 20:01
Trump decks as "standard equipment" makes sense, mostly, but what about the "unknown" character concept, that is, a PC who exists out in shadow, unknown and unknowing of his heritage, who is "discovered" in the course of play?
Posted by Fred Wolke | November 9, 2006 5:16 AM
Posted on November 9, 2006 05:16