Seek the Wolf in Thyself!
Rolling Dice – A die code shows how good a character is in a particular area, how harmful a weapon is, how useful a Special Ability or tool is, and so on. Each die code (also known as a value) indicates the number of six-sided dice you roll (1D, 2D, 3D, 4D, 5D, etc.), and sometimes an added bonus of “+1” or “+2” — referred to as pips — you add to the total result you roll on the dice.
Skills covered: search, tracking Gamemasters can rely on the Observation Difficulties chart below for situations involving the gathering of information, spotting hidden things, and general observation. To see if a character notices details of a scene or situation, the gamemaster may have the player make a Perception roll. Unless the characters are actively eavesdropping, searching,…
Climbing This is the skill to scale various surfaces. Difficulties for this skill are included in the “Movement” chapter. Note that taking care in climbing and carrying 50% or more of the character’s body weight slows the character down by two meters or more per round. Conditions that affect the roll may be taking care…
Gamemasters may allow a character to make a multi-action stamina roll to complement a strenuous activity, such as lifting or running. The difficulty equals 5 times the current fatigue modifier. The character may add one-half (rounded up) of the difference between the successful stamina roll and the difficulty. The strenuous activity still receives the fatigue…
Acrobatics Performing feats of gymnastics, extraordinary balance, and dance (and related performance arts), as well as jumping and breaking falls. It is also useful for running obstacle courses or doing courtly promenade. Using acrobatics can also improve many of a character’s climbing, jumping, and running attempts. The game-master determines the difficulty of the acrobatics stunt….
As this skill list includes broad definitions not applicable in all eras or worlds, the gamemaster has the final say on actual skill applications. F denotes Focus skills Agility Acrobatics Contortion Dodge Fighting Flying Melee Weapons Pilot F Ranged Weapons F Sleight of Hand Stealth Throwing Strength Climbing Lifting Running Swimming Stamina Resist Fortitude Push…
Skills are more specific applications of an attribute. For example, the skill Dodge is a more specific use of your character’s Agility. Characters learn them through instruction or experience. Skills are areas of expertise that are not necessarily common to every living creature. Some creatures simply don’t have the capacity to learn certain skills. All…
In order to play the game you’ll need to create a character. Before you get out the pencil, first think about your character. What do you want to be able to do with this character? What kind of person is he or she? What is their background and motivations? CONCEPT The Concept is the general…