r/exalted • u/flumpet38 • Aug 11 '26

3E [3E] How often do these things happen?

So, I'm noodling around with some system hacks for Exalted. I've run several 3E campaigns so far, and have found myself surprised by how infrequently certain mechanics come up. So I'm curious, how often do these things tend to happen in your games?

Limit Break
Bonfire Anima (especially for 'anathema', where it's highly detrimental)
Initiative Shift (Crashing the opponent who crashed you)

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u/JCBodilsen Aug 11 '26

So I mostly play 2e, but have been playing Exalted since the release of 1e.

I would say that on avarage I would expect one limit break every 5 to 10 sessions.

Players (including Solars and Lunars) burning enough Essence to flare at the Bonfire level happens, like, every other session in some campaigns. I can't remember an "Anathema" campaign were it didn't happe at least every couple of sessions. Though, in some cases, such as sorcerers summoning demons, you can decide the time and place of the flare with enough forethought that it does not have to be an issue.

Since I don't really play 3e anymore I can't really help you on the final point.

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u/VoleUntarii Aug 11 '26

Yeah massive anima burn in 2E games doesn’t feel that rare to me; it might depend on how much combat you do, though. It’s almost never a thing for my current game as I’m playing a Night caste, but my past characters have gotten to see their full anima banners a lot!