Here is what I have :
Creature = Experience points (ex. Imp = 2 , Lava Golem = 8)
( X ) Experience required to level up (ex. Level 4 = 6xp)
( X ) Experience required to level increases 2 each level (ex. Level 5 = 8xp)
Skills have a Level requirement, as well as stat requirement. So, dual wield might require Level 5, + 8 strength.
Each time you level, you can learn a new skill if you meet the prerequisites for that skill.
Each time you level, you also get 3 stat points to spend. Character stats include : Strength, Spirit, Dexterity, Health, Charisma and Will Power. Each of which is used/tested quite often in the game.
There are tokens to represent Experience, (2,4,6). I also have stat sheets to keep track of your level and stats. Each stat has a row of boxes that you put an "X" in for each point you add, up to the max.
I've play-tested it and it works fine, but is this too much content to keep track of?
I could easily simplify things by giving each class a set value for each stat, while eliminating strength and spirit as they were only used for skills.
As well as not having a Stat requirement for skills, and only a level requirement.
The only thing is that in doing that is If you are level 4, and can't learn your next skill until 7, you gain nothing for the next 2 levels. Is that ok?
Or perhaps eliminate only Strength and Spirit stats?
I don't want to overwhelm players with too much content, but I don't want to simplify things so much that it plays too simply.
