RPG Theory Glossary: J-K

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Karma
Part of DFK from Everway, by Jonathan Tweet. This is determining the result of an action or conflict by non-random comparison of character ability and the opposing forces.
 
Kicker
A term from the game Sorcerer: "The Kicker is an event or realization that your character has experienced just before play begins. It catalyzes him or her into action of some sort." See also Bangs.
References:
Rethinking the Kicker
Using Kickers & Bangs
What makes a good Kicker?
Odd Kicker Question
The Hell is a 'Kicker'?
Prescribing the kicker
 

John H. Kim <jhkim@darkshire.net>
Last modified: Tue Mar 18 15:19:07 2008