Editing Xia: Game Systems (section)

===Style Bonuses===
<br>Xia heroes can also gain Chi back through exceptional style. In game terms, this is to encourage great roleplaying and creative descriptions. In the game world itself, the style bonus could be justified as the attention of the gods, or mobilising inner chi reserves through harmonious action.

If a Xia describes an entertaining stunt, or roleplays his actions well, he gains a +1 Chi Style Bonus when that action resolves.

If the stunt is so amazing that it wows the GM and other players, or just seems too cool to reward with such a small bonus, then increase that Chi Style Bonus to +2.

The type of Chi gained depends on the type of action. Stylish attacks and active tasks gain Yang Chi. Stylish defences and reactions gain Yin Chi.

Bear in mind that by default, most actions do NOT receive a Style Bonus. The Bonus should be a reward for being exceptional, rather than an expected part of the calculations for Chi management. If a player is gaining Style Bonuses more than three or four times in a Conflict, then you're probably being too generous.

Also, the Style Bonus is gained as soon as the GM awards it and not a moment sooner or later. If the GM notes the player's style before he has spent any chi, he gains that bonus chi now! If the GM notes the player's style when the action is done and completed, then the bonus us gained then.

Its worth saying again and again - this is a bonus, not an expected part of the chi flow calculation. GMs are never obliged to dish out this bonus, and can be as strict or as generous as they wish.
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