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Sharkinajar: /* Metamagic */

2021-02-26T20:24:57Z

Metamagic

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	*Metamagic is applied to anything that casts a spell. This includes potions, scrolls, and items.		*Metamagic is applied to anything that casts a spell. This includes potions, scrolls, and items.
	*Your maximum metamagic capacity is 3 + the sum of your Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma modifiers.		*Your maximum metamagic capacity is 3 + the sum of your Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma modifiers.
	*Equipment can increase your maximum metamagic capacity.		*Equipment can increase your maximum metamagic capacity and DC.
	*You regain metamagic when non-minion enemies die nearby.		*You regain metamagic when non-minion enemies die nearby.

Sharkinajar: /* Maneuvers */

2021-02-26T20:24:48Z

Maneuvers

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	*Your maximum maneuver capacity is: 3 + Intelligence modifier.		*Your maximum maneuver capacity is: 3 + Intelligence modifier.
	*Your maneuver DC is: 10 + half your character level rounded down + the higher of your Strength or Dexterity modifier.		*Your maneuver DC is: 10 + half your character level rounded down + the higher of your Strength or Dexterity modifier.
	*Equipment can increase your maximum maneuver capacity.		*Equipment can increase your maximum maneuver capacity and DC.
	*You regain maneuvers when non-minion enemies die nearby.		*You regain maneuvers when non-minion enemies die nearby.

Eldwen at 01:40, 16 January 2021

2021-01-16T01:40:21Z

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	*'''Character size''' has no impact on '''AC, AB, or Skills. Small characters can use all weapon types.'''.		*'''Character size''' has no impact on '''AC, AB, or Skills. Small characters can use all weapon types.'''.
	*All characters receive '''Weapon Finesse, Ambidexterity''', and '''Critical Hit Resilience''' at level 1. '''Critical Hit Resilience''' prevents a character from receiving more than one critical hit per round.		*All characters receive '''Weapon Finesse, Ambidexterity''', and '''Critical Hit Resilience''' at level 1. '''Critical Hit Resilience''' prevents a character from receiving more than one critical hit per round.
			*'''Ability Point Maximum''' is your base score +8, allowing a maximum of 30 in a stat.
	*'''Bonus physical damage''' is calculated from both '''Strength''' and '''Dexterity''' bonuses.		*'''Bonus physical damage''' is calculated from both '''Strength''' and '''Dexterity''' bonuses.
	*'''Casting spells no longer provoke attacks of opportunity''' and '''cannot be interrupted''' by damage.		*'''Casting spells no longer provoke attacks of opportunity''' and '''cannot be interrupted''' by damage.

Tildryn: /* Stability */

2021-01-02T19:20:05Z

Stability

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	*Your base stability score is calculated as 10 + Character level and can be increased or decreased with equipment.		*Your base stability score is calculated as 10 + Character level and can be increased or decreased with equipment.
	*Using potions, scrolls, and magical items will drain stability with every use, usually at a rate of 1 stability per spell circle level.		*Using potions, scrolls, and magical items will drain stability with every use, usually at a rate of 1 stability per spell circle level.
	*Using an item that drains stability while you are below 0 stability is extremely dangerous and usually leads to your character receiving massive unmitigated damage.		*Using an item that drains stability while you are below 0 stability is extremely dangerous and usually leads to your character receiving massive unmitigated damage (1d10 Magical damage per point of Instability).
	*Items that posses the Additional Property: Mundane description will not drain stability when used.		*Items that posses the Additional Property: Mundane description will not drain stability when used.

Dynamics: /* Maneuvers */

2020-12-25T19:15:23Z

Maneuvers

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	Maneuvers are a replacement for active combat feats such as "Disarm" and "Called Shot". They use their own unique resource pool and can only be utilized in combat.		Maneuvers are a replacement for active combat feats such as "Disarm" and "Called Shot". They use their own unique resource pool and can only be utilized in combat.
	*Maneuvers will use your current target when activated.		*Maneuvers will use your current target when activated and can be utilized with melee and ranged weapons.
	*They are considered free actions and will not interrupt your current attack sequence.		*They are considered free actions and will not interrupt your current attack sequence.
	*There is a short cooldown period between maneuver use - a message will alert you to when you can use maneuvers again, and you can watch the hotbar icon for a visual indication of cooldown progress.		*There is a short cooldown period between maneuver use - a message will alert you to when you can use maneuvers again, and you can watch the hotbar icon for a visual indication of cooldown progress.

Dynamics: /* Character Creation */

2020-12-25T19:09:46Z

Character Creation

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	Player characters in Scars of Risenholm start at level '''3''' and can advance up to level '''10'''. Experience is a resource that can be spent to increase the power of equipment, so players can expect to journey from as low as 3rd level back up to level 10 multiple times.		Player characters in Scars of Risenholm start at level '''3''' and can advance up to level '''10'''. Experience is a resource that can be spent to increase the power of equipment, so players can expect to journey from as low as 3rd level back up to level 10 multiple times.

	The ~~eight~~ playable races do not provide attribute bonuses anymore. During the introductory scene, players will allocate '''4''' attribute increases with a maximum of 2 increases per attribute. The highest an attribute can be at level 1 is '''20'''.		The playable races do not provide attribute bonuses anymore. During the introductory scene, players will allocate '''4''' attribute increases with a maximum of 2 increases per attribute. The highest an attribute can be at level 1 is '''20'''.

	A character's alignment has no bearing on combat mechanics or anything metaphysical in the game world. It is purely there for your own reference.		A character's alignment has no bearing on combat mechanics or anything metaphysical in the game world. It is purely there for your own reference.

Dynamics: /* Character Creation */

2020-12-24T16:01:22Z

Character Creation

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	The eight playable races do not provide attribute bonuses anymore. During the introductory scene, players will allocate '''4''' attribute increases with a maximum of 2 increases per attribute. The highest an attribute can be at level 1 is '''20'''.		The eight playable races do not provide attribute bonuses anymore. During the introductory scene, players will allocate '''4''' attribute increases with a maximum of 2 increases per attribute. The highest an attribute can be at level 1 is '''20'''.

			A character's alignment has no bearing on combat mechanics or anything metaphysical in the game world. It is purely there for your own reference.

	== Core Systemic Changes and Settings ==		== Core Systemic Changes and Settings ==

Dynamics: /* Core Systemic Changes and Settings */

2020-12-24T03:23:59Z

Core Systemic Changes and Settings

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	*All classes possess '''full base attack bonus progression''' and start with two attacks per round. The second attack will not show on your character sheet until level 6 due to technical limitations.		*All classes possess '''full base attack bonus progression''' and start with two attacks per round. The second attack will not show on your character sheet until level 6 due to technical limitations.
	*'''Armor class''' is still determined by your worn equipment and class features, though the maximum dexterity bonus has been adjusted to allow more flexibility in wearing half-plate and other medium armors.		*'''Armor class''' is still determined by your worn equipment and class features, though the maximum dexterity bonus has been adjusted to allow more flexibility in wearing half-plate and other medium armors.
	*'''Character size''' has no impact on '''AC, AB, or Skills'''.		*'''Character size''' has no impact on '''AC, AB, or Skills. Small characters can use all weapon types.'''.
	*All characters receive '''Weapon Finesse, Ambidexterity''', and '''Critical Hit Resilience''' at level 1. '''Critical Hit Resilience''' prevents a character from receiving more than one critical hit per round.		*All characters receive '''Weapon Finesse, Ambidexterity''', and '''Critical Hit Resilience''' at level 1. '''Critical Hit Resilience''' prevents a character from receiving more than one critical hit per round.
	*'''Bonus physical damage''' is calculated from both '''Strength''' and '''Dexterity''' bonuses.		*'''Bonus physical damage''' is calculated from both '''Strength''' and '''Dexterity''' bonuses.

Weavejester: /* Maneuvers */

2020-12-24T01:12:18Z

Maneuvers

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	*They are considered free actions and will not interrupt your current attack sequence.		*They are considered free actions and will not interrupt your current attack sequence.
	*There is a short cooldown period between maneuver use - a message will alert you to when you can use maneuvers again, and you can watch the hotbar icon for a visual indication of cooldown progress.		*There is a short cooldown period between maneuver use - a message will alert you to when you can use maneuvers again, and you can watch the hotbar icon for a visual indication of cooldown progress.
	*Your maximum maneuver capacity is 3 + Intelligence modifier.		*Your maximum maneuver capacity is: 3 + Intelligence modifier.
	*Equipment can increase your maximum maneuver capacity~~, as well as increase the DC associated with their effects~~.		*Your maneuver DC is: 10 + half your character level rounded down + the higher of your Strength or Dexterity modifier.
			*Equipment can increase your maximum maneuver capacity.
	*You regain maneuvers when non-minion enemies die nearby.		*You regain maneuvers when non-minion enemies die nearby.

Dynamics: /* Metamagic */

2020-12-23T02:35:02Z

Metamagic

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	*How each metamagic is used is described in the feat description. In general, metamagic is activated to work on the next spell cast - you will not spend resources until the spell is actually cast or the metamagic benefit is gained.		*How each metamagic is used is described in the feat description. In general, metamagic is activated to work on the next spell cast - you will not spend resources until the spell is actually cast or the metamagic benefit is gained.
	*Metamagic of different types can be stacked. For example, you can freely Empower, Heighten, and Silence a cast of Fireball so long as you have the required resources to spend.		*Metamagic of different types can be stacked. For example, you can freely Empower, Heighten, and Silence a cast of Fireball so long as you have the required resources to spend.
	*Metamagic is applied to scrolls ~~when used~~.		*Metamagic is applied to anything that casts a spell. This includes potions, scrolls, and items.
	*Your maximum metamagic capacity is 3 + the sum of your Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma modifiers.		*Your maximum metamagic capacity is 3 + the sum of your Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma modifiers.
	*Equipment can increase your maximum metamagic capacity.		*Equipment can increase your maximum metamagic capacity.
	*You regain metamagic when non-minion enemies die nearby.		*You regain metamagic when non-minion enemies die nearby.