OdiYum Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Hello I am a middle school/high school science teacher and I am piloting a “classroom game.” Basically, I turned my classroom into an RPG. Students create avatars and level them up via experience points earned through completing assignments (I call them quests). The kids were intrigued at first, but now they are invested (ba dum dum). I have only had two assignments not turned in so far, and the kids stayed after school so they could complete the quest for partial exp. But this is a pilot program and the classes that I created are pretty generic and bland. I worry that the students will grow tired of them. I was hoping the 17th shard could help me come up with some new cosmere inspired classes and abilities. I also wondered if someone can tell me how to ask Brandon Sanderson if this is ok? I am not selling this idea or anything, but I don’t want to just take his stories and ideas. Important note: I do want the kids to be able to exploit this system. They already can, but they have not figured it out yet. Classes: Warrior: - block: can block incoming damage 10 times per marking period. (Can be upgrade three times) -Moralizing shout: can scream self encouragement to gain bonus “HP.” - Ultimate block (upgrades block): can block damage to yourself and one ally (upgradable). Can only block identical damage (same question). Healer: - Heal: can heal 1 entire attack (question: single points or multipoint) 5 times a marking period (upgradable). - Resurrect: can raise any assignment from the dead and reattempt it for full credit. New grade replaces the old grade once a marking period (upgradable). - ultimate heal (upgrades heal): can heal 1 entire attack for yourself and an ally (upgradable). Assassin: - backstab: can assassinate a question, removing it from the assignment. Can be used to remove multipoint questions, but it messes with the scaling of the grading and exp is lost by killing the question. Can be done 8 times a marking period (upgradable) - stealth: can use stealth ability to hide from unexpected dangers (questions in class) 5 times a marking period (upgradable) - ultimate stealth: upgrades stealth to allow students to sneak in late assignments for no penalty at all (stupid teacher meme). One assignment per marking period (upgradable). 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaidakar the Ghostblood Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 hmmm, I think it would be fine he said that you shouldn't spread it too far or sell it for money so altogether I would say it is fine. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdiYum Posted October 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaidakar the Ghostblood Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 1 hour ago, OdiYum said: Thanks You will not take my pain! lol. your welcome btw. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SzethTheHonorblade Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 I was wondering if they could form guilds and do some like group projects? I am just brain storming clerk Heal(creative name right?): can heal 5% of total grade (only used at end of term) or one assignment every turn in period Holy shield: can block one attack for entire guild. purify: is an attack Bondsmith Connection: averages two assignment scores. Steal bonds: takes the answer to a question Honor's perpendicularity: restores one ability of guild members BTW you are like the coolest teacher ever. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdiYum Posted October 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 I love the connection idea!!! That makes them apply math standards, and it seems underwhelming but could totally be overpowered. Thank you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shard of Reading Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 I think it would be cool to add in the ability to multiclass. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frustration Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 On 10/4/2021 at 4:44 PM, OdiYum said: I also wondered if someone can tell me how to ask Brandon Sanderson if this is ok? The best way to ask would be to either PM him on Reddit, or to e-mail him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SzethTheHonorblade Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 I am just brainstorming a few more. Mistborn Steel bubble: deflects any three questions from a teacher Pewter enhanced strength: gets plus 1 percent on assignments Atium bead: you get the answer to a question Worldhopper: choose any three abilitys. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ookla of Colors Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) @OdiYum Wow you're so cool I wish MY teachers would do that!!!!! Can I steal your idea and suggest it to some of them? Also, what's an attack? Edited October 10, 2021 by Tani 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdiYum Posted October 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/9/2021 at 9:23 PM, Tani said: @OdiYum Wow you're so cool I wish MY teachers would do that!!!!! Can I steal your idea and suggest it to some of them? Also, what's an attack? Certain classes can attack questions on assessments to change their grade. So if you got a 10/15 on something, and you kill a 2 point question you got wrong, it becomes a 10/13, changing the percentage score for the assignment. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackcat Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 That is awesome 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2EmLee2 Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 I told my ELA/History teacher about this and she said it was really cool 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ookla of Colors Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Ookla the Ballerina said: I told my ELA/History teacher about this and she said it was really cool Good idea. Imma steal it. Imitation is the highest form of praise 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2EmLee2 Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, Ookla of Anarchy and Chaos said: Imitation is the highest form of praise haha yes bow down to me for I has good ideas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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