CHARACTERS COMBAT

ATTRIBUTES INITIATIVE
 0 to 3 dice per Attribute  Each side rolls 1d6 initiative, highest die wins
 3 = Best, 2 = Good, 1 = Mediocre, X = None o In a tie, Heroes win
 Melee (Strength) = close combat attacks, strength ability tests
 Ranged (Dex) = distance attacks (6 sq, penalty if adjacent), dexterity ability tests
MOVEMENT
 Magic (Int) = magical attacks (4 sq), intelligence ability tests  Normal movement is 4 sq in any direction
 Armor = defense vs Attack rolls  Terrain/obstacles can cost 1 or more extra squares
CREATION  Can move through allies, but not enemies
 4 dice divided among attributes  May not move diagonally around corners / through doors
 The first die in ranged and magic costs 2 dice instead of 1.  Must end in an empty square
 Define Normal and Special Attacks with GM consent  KO characters are prone, standing costs 2 sq of movement
 Define Bonus Ability (triggered/automatic) with GM consent ACTIONS
 Define Skills (lore, tracking, infravision, etc.) with GM consent
 All characters on the winning side take their turn (they choose order):
INVENTORY  In a turn you may, in any order, move 4 sq AND:
 Unlimited number of items & equipment
o Use a Normal or Special Attack
 Items are typically one-use consumables, counts as an Action during combat
o OR Use an Item, Potion, or other Action
 Equipment can be used one at a time, cannot switch during combat
 Some items/equipment can affect Ability tests if relevant (e.g. rope for climbing)
o OR Move 4 sq more
 If prone, Actions use one less die, character gains 1 armor die against
BOONS Ranged/Magic attacks but Melee attacks against them gain 1 die
 Special favors earned from adventuring
 Can be used any time (as an interrupt, even during enemy turn)  Improvised Actions: players can improvise actions at GM discretion
 Boons: can be used at any time, even during enemy turn
ATTACKING
ADVENTURING  Attacker rolls attack dice, defender rolls Armor dice, highest single die wins
ABILITY TESTS o In a tie, attacker wins
 Base Die + Relevant Attribute Di[c]e + Inventory/Skill Di[c]e vs Difficulty  Normal Attacks: hits deal 1 point of damage
 Difficulty: Easy: 4, Normal: 5, Hard: 6 o Melee: adjacent foe
 Each Hero can test abilities separately or up to 3 characters (if it makes sense o Ranged: Up to 6 sq (including diagonally) with LoS, -1 die if adjacent
for the task) can add 1 die each to “help” another character via teamwork o Magic: Up to 4 sq (including diagonally) with LoS
 Attribute Examples:  Line of Sight: If a target has “cover”, the defender gains one extra Armor die
o Strength: Bash door, lift something heavy HEALTH & DAMAGE
o Dexterity: climb tree, hide/sneak, pick lock  Damage: Normal hits deal 1 point of damage
o Intelligence: decode a message, break magic lock, tracking  Health: Grazed > Bruised > Hurt > Knocked Out (KO = 0 Health)
 Example: Climb = 1 base die + 2 Dex dice + 1die for rope = 4d6 o No Actions when KO until healed or Rest (encounter ends)
PUSH/PULL o KO characters are prone which costs 2 sq to stand after being healed
 In a straight line and through empty squares only  Magic, Potions, and Rest can heal a KO character
o Rest restores 1 damage (out of combat)
INVENTORY o Potions and Magic can restore full damage (counts as Action in combat)
 Heroes can hold any number of items & equipment
 Using inventory counts as an Action in combat. RESOLUTION
 Consumable: Potions, Food, Gold, Herbs, some items  Combat ends when all members of a side are KO or fled
 Equipment: Rope, Armor/Weapons, etc.  Appropriate gold, food, potions, equipment, or other items may be given as
loot.
SKILLS
 Typically not combat related, but do apply to adventuring and role-playing
 Examples:
o History & Lore o Tracking
o Disguises & Sneaking o Persuasion
o Night Vision o Flying
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