Editing Exalted Redux2:Characters (section)

==Character Creation==

===Attributes===

Unchanged from current rules.

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:: ''Have considered adopting the nWoD stat line, or possibly going over to a 6 stat system.  Body & Speed, Manipulation & Charisma, Intellect & Wits.  Still under consideration.''
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===Abilities===

Unchanged.  

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:: ''May use revised Ability list from RPG.net thread. [http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=186021]''
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===Specializations===

Up to three dots worth are allowed per Ability.  Each must be different, and do not stack.  Effectively, the maximum bonus you can gain to any ability roll is 1 extra die.

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:: ''This helps to mitigate the giant die pools in standard rules, while retaining the flavor of specializations.''
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===Virtues===

Unchanged.  

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:: ''May incorporate Riddle of Steel style spiritual attributes at some future date.''
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===Willpower===

Regain using the highest virtue you have, instead of specifically Conviction.

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:: ''This allows for greater character diversity.''
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===Health===

Instead of the current staged health level system, incorporate a system similar to that in the nWoD.  The base number of health levels possessed by named characters is 5 + Stamina.  Mooks only have three levels (-1/-2/Incap).  

Penalties accrue as follows: 

: 4 undamaged levels left = -1 Light wound
: 2 undamaged levels left = -2 Heavy wound
: 1 undamaged level left = -5 Critical wound
: 0 undamaged levels left = Incapacitated

Healing times are unchanged from the published rules, based on the level of damage taken.

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:: ''This change decreases overall healing times, helps give a greater role to Stamina, and simplifies health tracking.  Additionally, it gives a large buffer at the top end of the health chart for tracking damage, allowing for the GM to hurt the PCs somewhat, yet not cripple them right out the door.''
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===Merits/Flaws===

Unchanged.

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:: ''Will require review.''
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===XP Costs===

Experience costs are now standardized across all character types.  The costs are as follows:

: Attributes x4 new
: Favored Attributes x3 new
: Skills x2 new
: Favored Skills x1 new
: Charm 8
: Favored Charm 6
: Willpower x2 new
: Spell 6
: Spell with Occult Favored 4
: Essence x10 new

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:: ''Unifying the experience chart simplifies tracking across the varying character types.  True, it eliminates some of the huge advantage that Solars have with regards to buying essence, but I believe this fact is made up for elsewhere in these changes.  This is yet another attempt to standardize the Exalted rules, and remove the ‘laundry-list’ syndrome that seems to permeate the system.''
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