System Comparison Chart

The RPS is a unique and dynamic system for role-play in Second Life®, but it is not the only system. We have taken some time to look at the other popular combat and role-play systems available in Second Life and have been able to build a comparison-chart to help you see the features each system (including RPS) offers.

All information provided is the result of our research and use of other systems and current as of at least August 15th, 2008.



-COMBAT FEATURES-
Feature RPS DCS SpellFire SafeZone
Secure, Unexploitable System Yes No No No
Variable Weapon Types Yes Yes Yes Yes
Weapon Types are Game-Balanced Yes No No No
Weapons can Damage Various Stats Yes No No No
Dynamic Armor and Shields Yes No No No
-ROLE-PLAY FEATURES-
Feature RPS DCS SpellFire SafeZone
Character Leveling System Yes Yes No No
Variable Character Templates Yes Yes Yes No
Customizable Template Creation Yes Yes No No
Unique Impression System that rewards Role-Play Yes No No No
Role-Play Oriented Skills and Abilities Yes No No No
-ECONOMY FEATURES-
Feature RPS DCS SpellFire SafeZone
Monetary System Yes Yes No No
Money Sinks with Actual Value Yes No No No
Merchant-oriented Skills and Abilities Yes No No No
Customizable, Useful Items for Use in System Yes No No No
Vibrant, Dynamic, Player Run Economy Yes No No No
-ENVIRONMENT FEATURES-
Feature RPS DCS SpellFire SafeZone
Environmental Damage Effects Yes Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Non-Health Stat Effects Yes No No No
Environmental Healing Effects Yes No No No
Environmental Damage Resistance Items Yes No No No
Interactable Objects, like Pickable Doors Yes No No No
-ADMINISTRATIVE FEATURES-
Feature RPS DCS SpellFire SafeZone
Admins Can Adjust Character Values as Needed Yes Yes No No
Template Changes Propogate to Active Characters Yes No No No
Region Owners Control Modernity of Functional Weapons Yes No No No
Region Owners Control whether or not Magic is Valid Yes No No No
Set Region Damage Per Second and Weapon Prim-Limit Yes No No No
-WEBSITE FEATURES-
Feature RPS DCS SpellFire SafeZone
Searchable Region List with SLURL, Photo, and Description Yes No No No
Public, Searchable Character Profiles Yes No No No
Character Profiles for use in SL Profile Yes Yes No No
Second Life Registration and Role-Play Orientation Yes No No No
Support Wiki and Forums Yes Yes No No

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