Power Scaling

Power Tiers define the overall capability level of the campaign.

They influence:

• Attribute caps
• Starting resources
• Enemy expectations
• Narrative scope

Choose a Tier before character creation.

Do not shift Tiers casually mid-campaign.

Theme:

Survival, danger, limited resources.

Attribute Cap:

+3

Starting Wealth:

Low (Wealth 1–2 or 250 credits equivalent)

Enemy Threat:

Standard enemies are serious threats.
Elite enemies are boss-level dangers.

Tone:

Tactical, cautious, high-risk.

Recommended for:

Horror, survival sci-fi, low fantasy, western.

Theme:

Competent professionals, rising legends.

Attribute Cap:

+4

Starting Wealth:

Moderate (Wealth 2–3 or 500 credits equivalent)

Enemy Threat:

Standard enemies are manageable.
Elite enemies are dangerous.
Bosses are climactic encounters.

Tone:

Cinematic but grounded.

Recommended for:

Space opera, high fantasy, cyberpunk action, pulp adventure.

Theme:

Larger-than-life heroes.

Attribute Cap:

+5

Starting Wealth:

High (Wealth 3–4 or 1,000+ credits equivalent)

Enemy Threat:

Minions are minor obstacles.
Standard enemies fall quickly.
Bosses require phases and scaling.

Tone:

Mythic, high-powered, dramatic.

Recommended for:

Superhero campaigns, mythic fantasy, high-powered sci-fi.

If advancing to a higher Tier:

• Increase Attribute cap
• Increase Wealth baseline
• Adjust enemy expectations
• Introduce more complex threats

Tier shifts should occur at major narrative milestones.

Avoid mixing Tier expectations within the same arc.

Tier primarily affects:

• Maximum Attributes
• Narrative stakes
• Resource availability

Core math remains stable across Tiers.

Do not inflate enemy Attack bonuses just because the Tier increases. Instead, use:

• More abilities
• More coordinated enemies
• Multi-phase bosses
• Environmental pressure

Higher Tier should feel broader, not just numerically larger.

ODDS RPG Power Scaling v1.0 Playtest