It is all well and good to rename levels of the trait ladder in order to maximize emotional comfort (q.v.), but some may find the notion of describing "Poor" as "Fine" to be a trifle too cloying. To amend this (and simultaneously tilt the ladder even more toward the positive pole), a new and improved optimistic “trait ladder” has been devised, known as…
The New & Improved Optimistic Trait Ladder
| Fudge Traits | # | Optimistic Traits |
|---|---|---|
| +6 | Magnificent! | |
| +5 | Super! | |
| +4 | Great! | |
| Superb | +3 | Excellent! |
| Great | +2 | Good! |
| Good | +1 | Very Fine! |
| Fair | 0 | Fine! |
| Mediocre | -1 | Somewhat Fine! |
| Poor | -2 | Marginally Fine! |
| Terrible | -3 | Almost Marginally Fine! |
As you can see, the less wonderful levels have been renamed to reflect their decreased desirability, and the upper levels have been lifted to the loftier heights they deserve. Also suitable for game adaptations of Candide.
[Originally posted in Fudgery.net/fudgerylog on 31 August 2011.]
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