To Acquire Numbers

[gambroe]

I have seen several posts on creating character cards, but I don't recall seeing a post on creating other cards such as boons and barriers...
I was wondering if there was a certain process to come up with the numbers to acquire boons such as weapons, allies, items.... when creating cards? Is there a specific formula? Certain guidelines? Or just a number you think would be a good number to use? Any input to this would be very helpful!
Also, while I am at it, how does one come up with a number to defeat a barrier too (when creating cards)?

Any insight to both questions would be great!

[gambroe]

Ok, I have just read the sticky listed above and found the guidelines listed there helpful (sorry about missing the obvious listed above! :/ ). I am still wondering if anybody uses a different process or a modified process in creating the numbers on the cards for checks on acquiring boons and or defeating barriers?

[Axoq]

There's no specific formula, I don't think. I'd saw use the other cards as a guideline -- look at your Barrier 3's if you're designing a level-3 Barrier to see what checks are possible. Combat checks can always be higher than non-combat checks.

The only formula I know of is that recharge checks are usually 2 higher than acquire checks. (Look at your spells, for example.)

[Brother Tyler]

Choose Your Own Adventure: How to Make PACG Cards by Mike Selinker provides some excellent guidance. I don't recall if he ever finished this guidance in some other format.

[Axoq]

And the update: Blog Post.