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Complications

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	==Trying Again==		==Trying Again==

	Normally if a ~~character's Energy Pool is depleted~~, then ~~he is~~ exhausted and ~~gives up on~~ the ~~task. The~~ GM ~~may choose to~~ allow ~~him~~ to try again~~, after a period of time~~. ~~Normally~~, ~~a reasonable period of time is equal~~ to the ~~amount~~ of ~~time that~~ the challenge ~~would have normally taken~~ to ~~complete~~.		Normally if the characters abandon a task, then they are exhausted and cannot try again. However, the GM might, after an appropriate period of rest, allow them to try again. For example, if the dragons are trying to smash down an ancient stone tower, but give up from exhaustion, the GM might rule that if they rest up for an hour, eat, drink and regain their strength, then they can start the challenge afresh. He might even reduce the complexity of the challenge to represent work already done.

	However, the GM is within his rights to say that a challenge cannot be tried again thanks to changing circumstances. For example, if a ~~''Dragon''~~ is trying to win over a mob with sweet words, and he fails, then the mob will be antagonistic to him and won't listen again.		However, the GM is within his rights to say that a challenge cannot be tried again thanks to changing circumstances. For example, if a dragon is trying to win over a mob with sweet words, and he fails, then the mob will be antagonistic to him and won't listen again.
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	==Fragile Situations==		==Fragile Situations==
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	Optionally, a GM can seek to encourage quality narrative through Action Quality modifiers.		Optionally, a GM can seek to encourage quality narrative through Action Quality modifiers.

	Essentially, for a described action of high quality, the GM rewards the player by giving his character a +10 (or more) bonus to the action's ''technique'' level.		Essentially, for a described action of high quality, the GM rewards the player by giving his character a +1 (or more) bonus to the action's ''technique'' level.

	In contrast, for described action of low quality, the GM penalises the player by giving his character a -10 (or more) penalty to the action's ''technique'' level.		In contrast, for described action of low quality, the GM penalises the player by giving his character a -1 (or more) penalty to the action's ''technique'' level.

	A high quality action is:		A high quality action is:

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9. End or continue conflict

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	==9. End or continue ~~conflict~~==		==9. End or continue challenge==

	In this step, ~~if any~~ characters ~~still~~ have ~~Energy Pool left~~ the challenge ~~continues~~. ~~Return~~ to Step 3.		In this step, the characters involved can choose to abandon the challenge. If they do so, they are considered to have failed the challenge.

			If they do not, return to Step 3.
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	=Complications=		=Complications=

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	For example, in a social ''Challenge'' a Dragon is performing an aerobatic dance might have the following ''Technique'' level:		For example, in a social ''Challenge'' a Dragon is performing an aerobatic dance might have the following ''Technique'' level:

	* Soma (55) + Skydancer Arete from ''Performance Dance'' skill (45) = Total Technique (~~100~~).		* Soma (5) + Skydancer Arete from ''Performance Dance'' skill (4) = Total Technique (9).

	Aside from ''Skill Edges'', several other factors may increase (or even decrease) ''Technique'', including certain ''Birthrights'', as well as ''Buffs'' and ''Defbuffs''.		Aside from ''Skill Edges'', several other factors may increase (or even decrease) ''Technique'', including certain ''Birthrights'', as well as ''Buffs'' and ''Defbuffs''.
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	==~~Effect~~==		==Power==

	The '''~~Effect~~''' rating of an action determines the magnitude of any outcome. For example, with a spellcasting ritual designed to keep an enemy on the defensive, the ''~~Effect~~'' rating would determine how much progress you make.		The '''Power''' rating of an action determines the magnitude of any outcome. For example, with a spellcasting ritual designed to keep an enemy on the defensive, the ''Power'' rating would determine how much progress you make.

	By default, the ''~~Effect~~'' rating of a successful action is equal to the ~~total~~ of ~~all dice~~ rolled.		By default, the ''Power'' rating of a successful action is equal to the number of successes rolled.

	Some factors, however, may increase (or even decrease) ''Effect'', including certain ''Birthrights'', as well as ''Buffs'' and ''Defbuffs''. Note that ''Skill Edges'' specifically '''do not''' directly affect ''Effect'' ratings.		Some factors, however, may increase (or even decrease) ''Effect'', including certain ''Birthrights'', as well as ''Buffs'' and ''Defbuffs''. Note that ''Skill Edges'' specifically '''do not''' directly affect ''Effect'' ratings.

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	* Complexity 20 to 40: Likely to take multiple actions. For example, flying cross country across a kingdom.		* Complexity 20 to 40: Likely to take multiple actions. For example, flying cross country across a kingdom.
	* Complexity 40+: Likely to beyond the capabilities of a single dragon within the allotted time period, but potentially achievable with several dragons. For example, collecting taxes from several hundred merchant houses in the realm before the year end.		* Complexity 40+: Likely to beyond the capabilities of a single dragon within the allotted time period, but potentially achievable with several dragons. For example, collecting taxes from several hundred merchant houses in the realm before the year end.

			The '''Difficulty''' of the challenge is how hard it is to work towards. Higher difficulty requires higher technique to address.

			Sample difficulties:
			* Difficulty 0: A task that is simple even for an unskilled human. For example, gathering dropped pennies.
			* Difficulty 10: A task that is trivially easy for a dragon, but could challenge humans if of a physical nature. For example - breaking something built of planks of wood.
			* Difficulty 30: A task that is very hard for a human (if physical), but still easy for a dragon. For example - breaking a metal rod.
			* Difficulty 50: A task that some dragons will find easier than others depending on capability. For example - performing a simple magic ritual.
			* Difficulty 70: A task that most dragons will find hard, and generally requires some training. For example, advanced herbalism to cure a plague.
			* Difficulty 90: A task that almost all dragons will find hard, and is easy only for the most specialised dragons. For example, flying at breakneck speed below a dense forest canopy.
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	==3. Determine Initiative==		==3. Determine Initiative==
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	* '''All actions must be supported by the narrative, by described actions, and by the characters capabilities.'''		* '''All actions must be supported by the narrative, by described actions, and by the characters capabilities.'''

	===~~Assault~~===		The below actions are common ones during challenges:

			===Attempt===

	This is the default ~~attack~~ option ~~early~~ in a ~~conflict~~, representing an attempt by the character to ~~maintain control of~~ the ~~conflict through aggression and forward posturing~~.		This is the default option during in a challenge, representing an attempt by the character to work towards or complete the challenge.

	A successful ~~assault~~ reduces the target's ''~~Energy Pool~~'' by an amount equal to the ''Effect'' rating of the action.		A successful ''Attempt'' reduces the target challenge's ''Complexity'' by an amount equal to the ''Effect'' rating of the action.

	If this would reduce your ''Energy Pool'' to a negative number, then his ''Energy Pool'' is instead set to a positive number of equal integer value.		If this would reduce your ''Energy Pool'' to a negative number, then his ''Energy Pool'' is instead set to a positive number of equal integer value.

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1. Determine Challenge Type

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	* '''Soma Challenges''' are those where physical talent is the core. Examples might include use of brute force, cross country flying endurance and tests of agility. These challenges use the '''Physical Energy Pool'''.		* '''Soma Challenges''' are those where physical talent is the core. Examples might include use of brute force, cross country flying endurance and tests of agility. These challenges use the '''Physical Energy Pool'''.
	* '''Sophia Challenges''' are those where mental talent is the core. Examples might include ~~pizzle~~ solving, research and study. These challenges use the '''Mental Energy Pool'''.		* '''Sophia Challenges''' are those where mental talent is the core. Examples might include puzzle solving, research and study. These challenges use the '''Mental Energy Pool'''.
	* '''Pneuma Challenges''' are those where creative, social or arcane talent is the core. Examples might include the casting of spells, artistic creation or addressing groups of passive listeners. These challenges use the '''Soul Energy Pool'''.		* '''Pneuma Challenges''' are those where creative, social or arcane talent is the core. Examples might include the casting of spells, artistic creation or addressing groups of passive listeners. These challenges use the '''Soul Energy Pool'''.

	A balanced story should generally include roughly equal numbers of challenges of each type, so as to give characters of different strengths a chance to shine. Of course, what challenges arise should also be determined primarily by the players' actions, and not all challenges are of equal importance or consequence...		A balanced story should generally include roughly equal numbers of challenges of each type, so as to give characters of different strengths a chance to shine. Of course, what challenges arise should also be determined primarily by the players' actions, and not all challenges are of equal importance or consequence...
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	==2. Set Challenge Outcomes, Complexity and Difficulty==		==2. Set Challenge Outcomes, Complexity and Difficulty==

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	A balanced story should generally include roughly equal numbers of challenges of each type, so as to give characters of different strengths a chance to shine. Of course, what challenges arise should also be determined primarily by the players' actions, and not all challenges are of equal importance or consequence...		A balanced story should generally include roughly equal numbers of challenges of each type, so as to give characters of different strengths a chance to shine. Of course, what challenges arise should also be determined primarily by the players' actions, and not all challenges are of equal importance or consequence...
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	==2. Set ~~Defeat Conditions~~==		==2. Set Challenge Outcomes, Complexity and Difficulty==

	~~Each participant in the conflict has a~~ '''~~Defeat Condition~~''' described by the GM. This is what happens ~~when~~ they ~~are '''Defeated'''~~ in the ~~conflict~~.		The '''Challenge Outcomes''' are described by the GM. This is what happens if the characters succeed on the challenge, or if they fail in the challenge.

	This should be defined primarily by the narrative~~, and the ''defeat conditions'' for each participant can be different~~. For example:		This should be defined primarily by the narrative. For example:

	* A dragon is trying to ~~sway~~ a ~~crowd to his cause, while his opponent seeks to discredit his arguments~~. If ~~either dragon is ''defeated''~~, ~~then his arguments are dismissed by~~ the ~~crowd~~, ~~and they will no longer listen to him~~.		* A dragon is trying to break down a castle wall. If he succeeds, the wall crumbles. If he fails, it stands firm.
	* A dragon is ~~fighting~~ a ~~pack of wyverns~~. If ~~any combatant~~ is ~~defeated~~, ~~he is killed~~.		* A dragon is trying to weave a powerful magic to summon a rainstorm in the desert. If he succeeds, the spell is cast. If he fails, not only does the spell fail, but the strain of handling the vortex of arcane energies knocks him into a stunned stupor for 24 hours.
	* A dragon is ~~fighting~~ a ~~squad of pikemen in the middle of a pitched battle~~. If ~~the dragon is defeated,~~ he ~~will be driven off~~ and ~~must retreat, perhaps to attack again later in~~ the ~~battle if opportunity arises~~. If ~~the pikemen are defeated~~, ~~they are killed by the dragon~~.		* A dragon is trying to solve a fiendish number puzzle. If he succeeds he solves and completes the puzzle. If he fails, he makes an error somewhere, and gives up in mental exhaustion.

	Note that the GM should be very clear about the ~~defeat conditions~~, and should attempt to place realistic conditions dependent on the narrative. Its worth noting, as above, that a physical defeat doesn't have to mean death, and indeed if the GM uses life-or-death conflicts too often, then he can expect a high mortality rate for his player's characters over the campaign. Instead, the ''Conflicts'' over the course of a story should have varying levels of severity in their defeat condition, so that when the GM does present a ''Conflict'' with an especially scary defeat condition, it has more dramatic impact.		Note that the GM should be very clear about the challenge outcomes, and should attempt to place realistic conditions dependent on the narrative.

	~~Regardless~~ of the ~~severity of a~~ ''~~defeat condition~~''~~, it~~ is ~~generally~~ the ~~case that a~~ ''~~defeated~~'' ~~character can no longer participate~~ in ~~that conflict~~ in ~~any way~~.		The '''Complexity''' of a challenge represents how much work it takes to complete. When an action is taken against the challenge, the ''Effect'' is deducted directly from the ''Complexity''. When ''Complexity'' is reduced to 0, the challenge is completed.

			Sample complexities:
			* Complexity 5 to 10: Potentially completed in a single stroke. For example, breaking down a door or wall.
			* Complexity 10 to 20: Potentially completed in a few actions. For example, moving several carts of rubble across a field.
			* Complexity 20 to 40: Likely to take multiple actions. For example, flying cross country across a kingdom.
			* Complexity 40+: Likely to beyond the capabilities of a single dragon within the allotted time period, but potentially achievable with several dragons. For example, collecting taxes from several hundred merchant houses in the realm before the year end.
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	==3. Determine Initiative==		==3. Determine Initiative==

	Next determine who has the '''Initiative'''. The character with the '''Initiative''' is able to take an '''Action'''. The ''Initiative'' may pass from character to character during a ''~~Conflict~~'', but only one character has the ''Initiative'' at a time.		Next determine who has the '''Initiative'''. The character with the '''Initiative''' is able to take an '''Action'''. The ''Initiative'' may pass from character to character during a ''Challenge'', but only one character has the ''Initiative'' at a time.

	To determine the ''Initative'' look at the following:		To determine the ''Initative'' look at the following:
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	==4. Select Action Type==		==4. Select Action Type==

	An ''Action'' is something that the character with the Initiative actively does, to seek to affect the course of the ~~conflict~~ in some way. This is an admittedly vague description, but the ~~conflict~~ system is by its nature abstract, so GMs and players can be flexible and creative!		An ''Action'' is something that the character with the Initiative actively does, to seek to affect the course of the Challenge in some way. This is an admittedly vague description, but the Challenge system is by its nature abstract, so GMs and players can be flexible and creative!

	When the player declares his characters action (or the GM declares his NPCs' actions) he describes in full what he is trying to achieve, adding roleplaying flourish if he wishes.		When the player declares his characters action (or the GM declares his NPCs' actions) he describes in full what he is trying to achieve, adding roleplaying flourish if he wishes.
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	The below list of action types are suggested as guidance and suggestions that will cover the majority of conflict actions that a character might engage in, but the list is not intended to be exhaustive, and GMs and players should be open minded to making up new rules on the fly for actions not covered here...		The below list of action types are suggested as guidance and suggestions that will cover the majority of conflict actions that a character might engage in, but the list is not intended to be exhaustive, and GMs and players should be open minded to making up new rules on the fly for actions not covered here...

	~~One important rule applies~~:		As with conflicts:

	* '''All actions must be supported by the narrative, by described actions, and by the characters capabilities.'''		* '''All actions must be supported by the narrative, by described actions, and by the characters capabilities.'''

	"Supported by the narrative" means that the action must make sense within the context of the conflict and the story so far. You cannot, for example, declare that your dragon is attacking with his armour spikes when its clear from the narrative that his armour is a hundred miles away in the dragon's lair.

	"Supported by described actions" means that both the GM and players have responsibility for describing the actions of characters under their control. It is not acceptable, for example, to simply declare ''"I make a 3 dice Assault"'' as your action. The narrative and the roleplaying are not just a side effect of the Conflict system - they are ''its entire point''.

	"Supported by the characters capabilities" is an important limiter on action types. Most characters can attempt ''Assault'', ''Finisher'' and ''Escape'' actions in any conflict, but generally either specialised edges or smart roleplaying are needed to attempt other action types. For example, in melee combat, if you want to debuff your enemy's fighting ''Technique'' rating, you'd need some means to do so, such as a magic that curses and weakens him, or a special combat technique that hampers his fighting style.

	===Assault===		===Assault===