House Rules Guidelines

Creating house rules is encouraged in Symbaroum. Here are guidelines for effective house rules.

Balance Considerations:
- Ensure house rules don't make characters too powerful or weak
- Consider the impact on all character types
- Test house rules before implementing permanently
- Be willing to adjust or remove rules that don't work
- Power Level: Maintain appropriate challenge
- Character Types: Don't favor one archetype over others
- Game Flow: Don't slow down play unnecessarily

Consistency Guidelines:
- Apply house rules consistently to all players
- Document house rules clearly
- Discuss house rules with the group before implementing
- Be open to feedback and suggestions
- Rule Documentation: Write down all house rules
- Player Agreement: Get group consensus
- Regular Review: Periodically evaluate house rules

Thematic Fit:
- House rules should fit the dark fantasy theme
- Consider the impact on the game world
- Maintain the balance between light and darkness
- Preserve the mysterious and dangerous atmosphere
- Setting Consistency: Don't break immersion
- Tone Maintenance: Keep the dark fantasy feel
- World Logic: Make sense within the setting

Implementation Tips:
- Start Small: Begin with minor changes
- Test Thoroughly: Try rules in different situations
- Player Feedback: Listen to player experiences
- Flexibility: Be willing to modify or remove rules
- Communication: Keep players informed of changes

Common House Rule Areas:
- Combat Modifications: Initiative, damage, healing
- Magic Adjustments: Corruption, spell effects
- Character Development: Experience, advancement
- Social Mechanics: Reputation, influence
- Environmental Rules: Weather, survival