The Maim Ledger is brilliant. It quantifies consequence in a way that feels tangible but not overwelming. I love how it creates tension without requiring complex tracking. The moment where Sqim realizes the performer tried to save him and now owes the company for that performers maiming really drives home how debt compounds in ways that arent always fair. Also the worldbuilding through action here is really strong, you can feel the weight of Lykost just from how the characters move through it.
Appreciated, glad you enjoyed the read. The ledger is a Fun one I lifted from an unlikely historical place. Which was a delight. OSR games have been nice for how flexible they are, you can bolt real simple systems on with very lil mechanics but high narrative.
The Maim Ledger is brilliant. It quantifies consequence in a way that feels tangible but not overwelming. I love how it creates tension without requiring complex tracking. The moment where Sqim realizes the performer tried to save him and now owes the company for that performers maiming really drives home how debt compounds in ways that arent always fair. Also the worldbuilding through action here is really strong, you can feel the weight of Lykost just from how the characters move through it.
Appreciated, glad you enjoyed the read. The ledger is a Fun one I lifted from an unlikely historical place. Which was a delight. OSR games have been nice for how flexible they are, you can bolt real simple systems on with very lil mechanics but high narrative.