D&D Next - 5e Discussion

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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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[–] MerfMerf 1 points 2 years ago

It depends!

Sometimes I've looked at some rules interaction that looks fun, then build a character around that.

Other times I have a concept for a certain type of character (aesthetics, personality and/or archetype) and from there look for mechanics that can help realise that vision.

Yet other times I have a backstory in mind and that story and the setting drives the game mechanics choices.