#Party-Size Variants

Contents

module-toggle: vary the core standard party of 4~5 into solo · duo · 6~8 large-scale

#Identity

The core assumes a 4~5-person party. This module is an adjustment for non-standard-size campaigns such as solo · duo · 6~8.

#§ Variant A: Solo (1 PC)

Adjustment:

• The PC's maximum Energy increases by 2 points (compensation for the solo burden — a permanent 2-point increase from the core maximum Energy = 10+Finesse).
• All enemy squads have -1 personnel (preventing the solo PC from being overwhelmed).
• 1 accompanying NPC joins automatically (Minion-grade NPC, run by the GM).
• Renown +1 (the lone hero).

Effect:

• A 1 vs 1 campaign is possible. A strong heroic tone.
• Suited to GM-PC 1 vs 1 or PBEM.

#§ Variant B: Duo (2 PC)

Adjustment:

• Squad-unit effects ×1.5 (reinforcing the small personnel).
• Enemy squads have -1 personnel.
• Emphasize the friendship · rivalry narrative of the two PCs.

Effect:

• A strong bond · narrative between the two PCs.
• A Japanese-manga "two swordmasters" tone.

#§ Variant C: Large-Scale (6~8 PC)

Adjustment:

• Enemy squads have +1~2 personnel.
• 1 session's time ×1.5 (many PC actions).
• Emphasize the use of the interlude + accompanying NPCs.
• Prioritize squad-unit combat.

Effect:

• A large-scale campaign. Emphasis on squad combat.
• A "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" or "Sengoku warrior band" tone.

#§ Core vs Alternative Comparison

#§ Recommended Situations

• A Solo: 1 vs 1 campaign · PBEM · online asynchronous
• B Duo: two-PC friendship · rivalry · manga tone
• C Large-Scale: Sengoku warrior band · political campaign · 1st-tier domain

#§ Not Recommended

• A: squad campaigns (running 1 PC is difficult)
• B: emphasis on variety (with 2 PCs variety is weak)
• C: short sessions (insufficient PC action time)

#§ Transition Guide

• Core → Alternative: at campaign start or season transition. Adjust squad · enemy values.
• Alternative → Core: immediate return. Restore the standard 4~5 by adding · removing PCs.

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