Editing Opend20: Powers (section)

=Power Modes: Ability, Power, or Trick=


Any power can be brought as an Ability, Power or Trick.


An Ability functions like a skill; it requires a skill roll to use.  The advantage of an Ability is that it never runs out, it can be used over and over again.  The disadvantage of an Ability is that is might not function when the character needs it to.

A Power uses up Action Points.  There is no perceivable 'limit' or 'source' for the Power, but for whatever reason the character can only use it as long as they have AP to spare.  The advantage of a Power is that it always functions and there are no unwanted consequences for using it.  The disadvange is that it 'runs out'.

A Trick causes the character to run through fatigue levels:

* Light fatigue reduces movement to 3/4

* Moderate fatigue means players suffer -4 to attacks and -2 to defense

* Serious fatigue reduces movent to 1/2 and characters cannot make special use of Combat Bonus (for defense/initiative)

* At this point the character starts eating up Vitality points (exact number per Power still to be playtested), -2 to defense

* Dangerous fatigue sets in once a character loses half their total Vitality (even if not through the use of Power/s). Reduces movent to 1/4 and characters cannot access Combat Bonus at all

* At this point the character eats up their remaining Vitality until unconscious, or they have time to rest.

The advantage of Tricks is that they can be reliably performed over and over - especially 'small' or low-level tricks.  The disadvantage is the inherent loss of mobility and vitality.


If a Player chooses to spend one and a half times as much on buying the Power, they can choose two different activation modes.  If they pay twice as much, they can use any of the three modes.