It would be nice to have an additional talent like system that is based more on effort then random chance. Perhaps just little bonuses that make families more interesting like you said.
It would be nice to have an additional talent like system that is based more on effort then random chance. Perhaps just little bonuses that make families more interesting like you said.
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I do like the idea of earning talents through generations of doing the same occupation. Be interesting to see if that could be added in. If a family has been doing something for years they might be more likely to notice things and have an advantage. Also if it's the same soul that carries on the memories of the past life (actual lore) they would have an easier time with things.
While maybe not "talents" in the sense being brought up, they have shown/discussed recipes and techniques. A family well known for blacksmithing will likely have several, or many depending, of recipes or techniques that they themselves discovered and pass down through he generations. I would assume part of the whole "legendary" status as a blacksmith, for example, would be inheriting a large number of awesome techniques that result in improved quality/products. Now, finding relics and artifacts may have SOME randomness to it, I would assume that they will also be setup in such a way that they will need to be found in VERY hard to reach(safely) areas that necessitates an adventurer being "skilled' in the talents and skills of exploration and dungeon(?) delving. Making it far less likely for Joe Schmoe to just start up his game and come across an epic artifact. It's FAR more likely that the riches and spoils will go to those who spend many hours honing their craft before they come across such a treasure.
I think one thing we shouldn't forget is fame and reputation. If your family has provided good tools for generations, your name alone should already have a weight when assessing the worth and quality of an item. However, I would also appreciate a coded "family-benefit".
Your family might also be the only one using a specific set of materials for the crafting, like a signature.
My understanding is it will be easier for you to advance your next soul in the same endeavors as your last; ie: your children will have a slightly easier time learning your trade than some other random trade.