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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Cogent is a narrative focused table-top role-playing game similar to D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) which was created by Josiah Brooks ([https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHu2KNu6TtJ0p4hpSW7Yv7Q Jazza]) and Shad Brooks (of [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkmMACUKpQeIxN9D9ARli1Q Shadiversity]). It was created to address problems with other role playing games. | Cogent is a narrative focused table-top role-playing game similar to D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) which was created by Josiah Brooks ([https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHu2KNu6TtJ0p4hpSW7Yv7Q Jazza]) and Shad Brooks (of [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkmMACUKpQeIxN9D9ARli1Q Shadiversity]). It was created to address problems with other role playing games. It's designed to not be overburdened by rules and be flexible to any setting and story. | ||
== Rules == | ''_Please visit the official rules linked in the external links for more detailed information_'' | ||
== Rules of Play == | |||
=== Dice Pools === | === Dice Pools === | ||
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=== Challange Levels === | === Challange Levels === | ||
When performing a task, the narrator may ask the player to roll a dice pool based on the appropriate statistics. | |||
== Character Creation == | |||
=== Identity === | |||
Think of a character you wish to play. Avoid using architypes to guide the character as people in real life are complex and motivated by different things. Give them a '''name''', a '''History''', '''beliefs/morality''', and '''goals/aspirations.''' | |||
=== Attributes === | |||
== Useful External Links == | == Useful External Links == | ||
[https://cogentroleplay.com/rules Official Rules and link to character sheet] | [https://cogentroleplay.com/rules Official Rules and link to character sheet] | ||
Revision as of 22:45, 16 October 2021
Introduction
Cogent is a narrative focused table-top role-playing game similar to D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) which was created by Josiah Brooks (Jazza) and Shad Brooks (of Shadiversity). It was created to address problems with other role playing games. It's designed to not be overburdened by rules and be flexible to any setting and story.
_Please visit the official rules linked in the external links for more detailed information_
Rules of Play
Dice Pools
When a player is asked to overcome some challange, a dice pool is used. A dice pool is made up of multiple D6s (6 sided dice). The number of dice is made up from adding the appropriate number of points between the related skill and attribute then +3 dice.
Challange Levels
When performing a task, the narrator may ask the player to roll a dice pool based on the appropriate statistics.
Character Creation
Identity
Think of a character you wish to play. Avoid using architypes to guide the character as people in real life are complex and motivated by different things. Give them a name, a History, beliefs/morality, and goals/aspirations.
