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	The following game concepts are core to the '''Age of Dragons''' system:		The following game concepts are core to the '''Age of Dragons''' system:


	==Non-conflict Action / Standard Action / Reflexive Action / Effects==		==Non-conflict Action / Standard Action / Reflexive Action / Effects==
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	An '''Effect''' is not an action, but is anything else that may result from the games rules or character activity. For example, rerolling dice is an '''effect'''. Importantly. effects do not take up your turn.		An '''Effect''' is not an action, but is anything else that may result from the games rules or character activity. For example, rerolling dice is an '''effect'''. Importantly. effects do not take up your turn.


	==Dice Pool==		==Dice Pool==
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	Once you have determined your dice pool, roll that many six sided dice.		Once you have determined your dice pool, roll that many six sided dice.


	==Rerolling Dice==		==Rerolling Dice==
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	One consequence of this rule is that any single die can only ever be rerolled once in a dice pool.		One consequence of this rule is that any single die can only ever be rerolled once in a dice pool.


	==Spotting Dice==		==Spotting Dice==
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	Effects triggered by Spotting generally take place immediately, before you even reach the '''expend step'''.		Effects triggered by Spotting generally take place immediately, before you even reach the '''expend step'''.


	==Expending Dice==		==Expending Dice==
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	Note also that the nature of the system allows you to achieve multiple actions on your turn, so long as you have enough dice to expend.		Note also that the nature of the system allows you to achieve multiple actions on your turn, so long as you have enough dice to expend.


	=GMing the system: task resolution=		=GMing the system: task resolution=
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	Generally a GM will ask for a specific sphere, and say how many dice of what value a player will need to expend to achieve an action. By default, expending 4+ dice is a reasonable target, with the GM adjusting the number of dice needed according to the difficulty.		Generally a GM will ask for a specific sphere, and say how many dice of what value a player will need to expend to achieve an action. By default, expending 4+ dice is a reasonable target, with the GM adjusting the number of dice needed according to the difficulty.
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	===Levels of challenge===		===Levels of challenge===
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	'''Example tasks:''' ''Convincing a dozen hungry Wyverns to serve you rather than fight you; Coming up with a revolutionary new system of politics that shakes the world's societal foundations; Dodging a lightning bolt in open skies; "Solving" chess; Instantly translating a language that you have no prior knowledge of; Throwing a pebble so that it strikes a falling raindrop at one hundred feet distance;''		'''Example tasks:''' ''Convincing a dozen hungry Wyverns to serve you rather than fight you; Coming up with a revolutionary new system of politics that shakes the world's societal foundations; Dodging a lightning bolt in open skies; "Solving" chess; Instantly translating a language that you have no prior knowledge of; Throwing a pebble so that it strikes a falling raindrop at one hundred feet distance;''
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	===External modifiers===		===External modifiers===
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	External modifiers reflect the environment rather than the individual. Anybody coming into the task would face the same external modifiers. For example, weather and equipment are external modifiers.		External modifiers reflect the environment rather than the individual. Anybody coming into the task would face the same external modifiers. For example, weather and equipment are external modifiers.
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	===Internal modifiers===		===Internal modifiers===
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	Internal modifiers reflect the individual rather than the environment. For example, poison, hunger and thirst are all internal modifiers.		Internal modifiers reflect the individual rather than the environment. For example, poison, hunger and thirst are all internal modifiers.
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	==Open tasks==		==Open tasks==
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	For example, a dragon seeking to show his charisma with an impressive dragonsong might be looking to expend any 4+ dice on a Pneuma roll. A single dice expended would be only adequate, with likely watchers commenting that a human could sing as well, while expending six dice would likely lull listeners into a state of entrancement, and likely reduce them to tears with its sheer beauty.		For example, a dragon seeking to show his charisma with an impressive dragonsong might be looking to expend any 4+ dice on a Pneuma roll. A single dice expended would be only adequate, with likely watchers commenting that a human could sing as well, while expending six dice would likely lull listeners into a state of entrancement, and likely reduce them to tears with its sheer beauty.
	~~<br><br>~~

	==Competed tasks==		==Competed tasks==
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	The purpose of this system is for short and easily resolved competitions. For more extended and dramatic oppositions, it is recommended that the conflict system is used instead.		The purpose of this system is for short and easily resolved competitions. For more extended and dramatic oppositions, it is recommended that the conflict system is used instead.
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	==Extended tasks==		==Extended tasks==
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	For example, flying out of a storm to safety could be an extended task, requirng 30 dice at 5+ to be expended. If the player accumulates these expended dice over time, then he has flown free of the storm into calmer skies. If ever he fails a roll (i.e. rolls no 5+ dice), then he is forced to land, and cannot take off again safely.		For example, flying out of a storm to safety could be an extended task, requirng 30 dice at 5+ to be expended. If the player accumulates these expended dice over time, then he has flown free of the storm into calmer skies. If ever he fails a roll (i.e. rolls no 5+ dice), then he is forced to land, and cannot take off again safely.
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	==Trying Again==		==Trying Again==
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	===Competed tasks===		==Competed tasks==
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	Competed tasks are made when two characters act in direct opposition to each other. Both characters make rolls, again usually looking to expend 4+ dice.		Competed tasks are made when two characters act in direct opposition to each other. Both characters make rolls, again usually looking to expend 4+ dice.
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	===Extended tasks===		==Extended tasks==
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	These are tasks which take more than one roll to succeed. The GM could rule that a certain total test result is needed to complete the task. Failing a single roll along the way could indicate that the player makes no progress towards his goal, or that he has to give up the task altogether.		These are tasks which take more than one roll to succeed. The GM could rule that a certain total test result is needed to complete the task. Failing a single roll along the way could indicate that the player makes no progress towards his goal, or that he has to give up the task altogether.
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	For example, flying out of a storm to safety could be an extended task, at ~~TN 15~~. If the player accumulates ~~150 points of success~~ over time, then he has flown free of the storm into calmer skies. If he fails a roll, then he is forced to land, and cannot take off again safely.		For example, flying out of a storm to safety could be an extended task, requirng 30 dice at 5+ to be expended. If the player accumulates these expended dice over time, then he has flown free of the storm into calmer skies. If ever he fails a roll (i.e. rolls no 5+ dice), then he is forced to land, and cannot take off again safely.
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	===Trying Again===		==Trying Again==
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	It is up to the GM whether a task can be attempted again, and if so what bonuses or penalties might apply.		It is up to the GM whether a task can be attempted again, and if so what bonuses or penalties might apply.
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	For a task where repeated failure will bring you closer to success, it is suggested that the TN be reduced with each attempt~~. For example, if you are trying to uproot a small tree, the TN might start at 15, but then be reduced by 3 with each consecutive attempt as the roots work loose~~.		For a task where repeated failure will bring you closer to success, it is suggested that the number of dice required be reduced with each attempt.
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	For a task where repeated failure will make it harder to succeed, it is suggested that the ~~TN be increased~~ with each attempt. For example, if you are trying to rally fleeing troops, the TN might start at 10, but then be increased by 5 with each consecutive attempt as your lack of authority becomes clear and panic spreads.		For a task where repeated failure will make it harder to succeed, it is suggested that the number of dice required with each attempt. For example, if you are trying to rally fleeing troops, the target might start at two dice at 4+, but then be increased by one extra dice needed with each consecutive attempt as your lack of authority becomes clear and panic spreads.
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	'''Example tasks:''' ''Convincing a dozen hungry Wyverns to serve you rather than fight you; Coming up with a revolutionary new system of politics that shakes the world's societal foundations; Dodging a lightning bolt in open skies; "Solving" chess; Instantly translating a language that you have no prior knowledge of; Throwing a pebble so that it strikes a falling raindrop at one hundred feet distance;''		'''Example tasks:''' ''Convincing a dozen hungry Wyverns to serve you rather than fight you; Coming up with a revolutionary new system of politics that shakes the world's societal foundations; Dodging a lightning bolt in open skies; "Solving" chess; Instantly translating a language that you have no prior knowledge of; Throwing a pebble so that it strikes a falling raindrop at one hundred feet distance;''
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	===External modifiers===		===External modifiers===
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	External modifiers reflect the environment rather than the individual. Anybody coming into the task would face the same external modifiers. For example, weather and equipment are external modifiers.		External modifiers reflect the environment rather than the individual. Anybody coming into the task would face the same external modifiers. For example, weather and equipment are external modifiers.
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	===Internal modifiers===		===Internal modifiers===
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	Internal modifiers are circumstances that affect the dragon's ability levels. They increase or decrease dice pool accordingly.		Internal modifiers are circumstances that affect the dragon's ability levels. They increase or decrease dice pool accordingly.
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	For example, a Dragon with Sophis 4 normally rolls 4 dice on Sophis ~~related tasks~~. If he is exhausted from staying up all night (-1 internal modifier) he would roll 3 dice. If he had been poisoned by a mind-dulling drug (-2 internal modifier) he would roll 2 dice. If he were poisoned and tired (-2 and -1 internal modifier) he would roll only 1 dice.		For example, a Dragon with Sophis 8 normally rolls 8 dice on Sophis dice pools. If he is exhausted from staying up all night (-1 internal modifier) he would roll 7 dice. If he had been poisoned by a mind-dulling drug (-2 internal modifier) he would roll 6 dice. If he were poisoned and tired (-2 and -1 internal modifier) he would roll only 5 dice.
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	Internal modifiers reflect the individual rather than the environment. For example, poison, hunger and thirst are all internal modifiers.		Internal modifiers reflect the individual rather than the environment. For example, poison, hunger and thirst are all internal modifiers.
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	~~----~~		==Open tasks==
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			Open tasks have no set number of expended dice required, but instead more dic expended relates to a better result.

	~~==Permutations==~~		For example, a dragon seeking to show his charisma with an impressive dragonsong might be looking to expend any 4+ dice on a Pneuma roll. A single dice expended would be only adequate, with likely watchers commenting that a human could sing as well, while expending six dice would likely lull listeners into a state of entrancement, and likely reduce them to tears with its sheer beauty.
	~~===Open tasks===~~
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	~~Open tasks have no set TN~~, ~~but instead higher test results equate~~ to ~~better outcomes~~.
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	===Competed tasks===		===Competed tasks===
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	Competed tasks are made when two characters act in direct opposition to each other. Both characters make rolls.		Competed tasks are made when two characters act in direct opposition to each other. Both characters make rolls, again usually looking to expend 4+ dice.
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	~~If one~~ character that ~~achieves a higher test result, they win~~ the contest.		The character that expends more dice wins the contest.
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	If equal test results are achieved, then neither character wins the contest.		If equal test results are achieved, then neither character wins the contest.

			The purpose of this system is for short and easily resolved competitions. For more extended and dramatic oppositions, it is recommended that the conflict system is used instead.
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	'''Example tasks:''' ''Searching a messy room for a dropped key; Smashing down a wooden door; Lifting a crate full of rocks off the ground; ''		'''Example tasks:''' ''Searching a messy room for a dropped key; Smashing down a wooden door; Lifting a crate full of rocks off the ground; ''
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	*'''Expend two "4+" dice'''		*'''Expend two "4+" dice'''
	This represents tasks that a Dragon will occasionally (though rarely) fail at, but which are deeply challenging to all but the most specialised and skilled mortals.		This represents tasks that a Dragon will occasionally (though rarely) fail at, but which are deeply challenging to all but the most specialised and skilled mortals.
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	'''Example tasks:''' ''Composing a symphony to the standard of professional mortal composers; Distilling a herbal medicine for a new plague; Tipping over a fully loaded cart;''		'''Example tasks:''' ''Composing a symphony to the standard of professional mortal composers; Distilling a herbal medicine for a new plague; Tipping over a fully loaded cart;''
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	*'''Expend three "4+" dice'''		*'''Expend three "4+" dice'''

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	'''Example tasks:''' ''Lifting a castle portcullis; Spotting a face in a crowd of a thousand from one hundred feet up;''		'''Example tasks:''' ''Lifting a castle portcullis; Spotting a face in a crowd of a thousand from one hundred feet up;''
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	*'''Expend four "4+" dice'''		*'''Expend four "4+" dice'''

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	'''Example tasks:''' ''Tearing a steel portcullis apart with your claws; Recalling word for word a page of text you saw only for a second;''		'''Example tasks:''' ''Tearing a steel portcullis apart with your claws; Recalling word for word a page of text you saw only for a second;''
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	*'''Expend five "4+" dice'''		*'''Expend five "4+" dice'''
	Even skilled and powerful dragons cannot count on completing these tasks consistently. Good preparation, diligent persistence or excellent fortune are needed to succeed at these tasks.		Even skilled and powerful dragons cannot count on completing these tasks consistently. Good preparation, diligent persistence or excellent fortune are needed to succeed at these tasks.

	'''Example tasks:''' ''Smashing down a thick castle wall; Counting the numbers a swarm of ants as you fly over them at full speed;''		'''Example tasks:''' ''Smashing down a thick castle wall; Counting the numbers a swarm of ants as you fly over them at full speed;''
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	*'''Expend six "4+" dice'''		*'''Expend six "4+" dice'''
	These tasks are the stuff of legend, even for Dragons - the sort of thing that they describe their mythological culture heroes doing. Most Dragons aren't even capable of tasks of this magnitude, and those that are may push themselves this far maybe once or twice in their lives.		These tasks are the stuff of legend, even for Dragons - the sort of thing that they describe their mythological culture heroes doing. Most Dragons aren't even capable of tasks of this magnitude, and those that are may push themselves this far maybe once or twice in their lives.

	'''Example tasks:''' ''Convincing a dozen hungry Wyverns to serve you rather than fight you; Coming up with a revolutionary new system of politics that shakes the world's societal foundations; Dodging a lightning bolt in open skies; "Solving" chess; Instantly translating a language that you have no prior knowledge of; Throwing a pebble so that it strikes a falling raindrop at one hundred feet distance;''		'''Example tasks:''' ''Convincing a dozen hungry Wyverns to serve you rather than fight you; Coming up with a revolutionary new system of politics that shakes the world's societal foundations; Dodging a lightning bolt in open skies; "Solving" chess; Instantly translating a language that you have no prior knowledge of; Throwing a pebble so that it strikes a falling raindrop at one hundred feet distance;''
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	===External modifiers===		===External modifiers===
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	External modifiers are crcumstances that make a task easier or harder or easier to complete. They increase or decrease TN accordingly.		External modifiers are crcumstances that make a task easier or harder or easier to complete. They increase or decrease number of expended dice required accordingly.
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	For example, composing a serene poem about a mountain valley is only ~~a TN 5~~ task. Given an hour or two of peace, a few books of poetry to inspire you, and good weather, it will become ~~TN 0~~. On the other hand being forced to do so in a few minutes, in the middle of driving rain and sleet, might increase ~~the TN~~ to 10. Trying to form the poem while fighting for your life against a trio of snapping wyverns might be ~~TN 15 or~~ even higher.		For example, composing a serene and competent poem about a mountain valley is only an ''"expend two "4+" dice"'' task. Given an hour or two of peace, a few books of poetry to inspire you, and good weather, it will become ''"expend one "4+" dice"''. On the other hand being forced to do so in a few minutes, in the middle of driving rain and sleet, might increase it to ''"expend three "4+" dice"''. Trying to form the poem over a few seconds while fighting for your life against a trio of snapping wyverns might be ''"expend four "4+" dice"'' even higher.
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	External modifiers reflect the environment rather than the individual. Anybody coming into the task would face the same external modifiers. For example, weather and equipment are external modifiers.		External modifiers reflect the environment rather than the individual. Anybody coming into the task would face the same external modifiers. For example, weather and equipment are external modifiers.

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Levels of challenge

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	*'''Expend two "4+" dice'''		*'''Expend two "4+" dice'''
	This represents tasks that a Dragon will occasionally (though rarely) fail at, but which are ~~beyond~~ all but the most specialised and skilled mortals.		This represents tasks that a Dragon will occasionally (though rarely) fail at, but which are deeply challenging to all but the most specialised and skilled mortals.

	Its worth noting again - Dragons are better at almost all tasks than humans. They are not just brutish monsters, but are capable of enhanced tasks of dexterity, greater mental agility and greater creativity as well.		Its worth noting again - Dragons are better at almost all tasks than humans. They are not just brutish monsters, but are capable of enhanced tasks of dexterity, greater mental agility and greater creativity as well.

	'''Example tasks:''' ''Composing a symphony to the standard of ~~the greatest~~ mortal composers; Distilling a herbal medicine for a new plague; Tipping over a fully loaded cart;''		'''Example tasks:''' ''Composing a symphony to the standard of professional mortal composers; Distilling a herbal medicine for a new plague; Tipping over a fully loaded cart;''
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	*'''~~TN 15 - Mildly Challenging~~'''		*'''Expend three "4+" dice'''

	These are tasks that lie beyond mortal capability, and are not altogether easy for dragons either.		These are tasks that lie beyond mortal capability, and are not altogether easy for dragons either.

	An average dragon with no special advantages will succeed on tasks of this difficulty about half of the time.		An average dragon with no special advantages will succeed on tasks of this difficulty about half of the time.

	'''Example tasks:''' ''Lifting a castle portcullis; Spotting a face in a crowd of a thousand from ~~three~~ hundred feet up;''		'''Example tasks:''' ''Lifting a castle portcullis; Spotting a face in a crowd of a thousand from one hundred feet up;''
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	*'''~~TN 20 - Significantly Challenging~~'''		*'''Expend four "4+" dice'''

	Even Dragons find these tasks of this level a real challenge, and usually either expert training, natural aptitude or good luck are required to pulls these tasks off.		Even Dragons find these tasks of this level a real challenge, and usually either expert training, natural aptitude or good luck are required to pulls these tasks off.

	'''Example tasks:''' ''Tearing a steel portcullis apart with your claws; ~~Recognising~~ a ~~passing ant is the same one as the one~~ you saw a ~~week ago;''~~		'''Example tasks:''' ''Tearing a steel portcullis apart with your claws; Recalling word for word a page of text you saw only for a second;''
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	*'''TN 25 - Hard'''
	~~Even skilled and powerful dragons cannot count on completing these tasks consistently. Good preparation, diligent persistence or excellent fortune are needed to succeed at these tasks.~~

	~~'''Example tasks:''' ''Tearing a steel portcullis apart with your claws; Recognising a passing ant is the same one as the one you saw a week ago~~;''
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	*'''~~TN 30 - Very Hard~~'''		*'''Expend five "4+" dice'''
	Even skilled and powerful dragons cannot count on completing these tasks consistently. Good preparation, diligent persistence or excellent fortune are needed to succeed at these tasks.		Even skilled and powerful dragons cannot count on completing these tasks consistently. Good preparation, diligent persistence or excellent fortune are needed to succeed at these tasks.

	'''Example tasks:''' ''~~Instantly translating~~ a ~~language that you have no prior knowledge of~~; ~~Throwing~~ a ~~pebble so that it strikes a falling raindrop~~ at ~~one hundred feet distance~~;''		'''Example tasks:''' ''Smashing down a thick castle wall; Counting the numbers a swarm of ants as you fly over them at full speed;''
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	*'''~~TN 35 - Legendary~~'''		*'''Expend six "4+" dice'''
	These tasks are the stuff of legend, even for Dragons - the sort of thing that they describe their mythological culture heroes doing. Most Dragons aren't even capable of tasks of this magnitude, and those that are may push themselves this far maybe once or twice in their lives.		These tasks are the stuff of legend, even for Dragons - the sort of thing that they describe their mythological culture heroes doing. Most Dragons aren't even capable of tasks of this magnitude, and those that are may push themselves this far maybe once or twice in their lives.

	'''Example tasks:''' ''Convincing a dozen hungry Wyverns to serve you rather than fight you; Coming up with a revolutionary new system of politics that shakes the world's societal foundations; Dodging a lightning bolt in open skies; "Solving" chess;''		'''Example tasks:''' ''Convincing a dozen hungry Wyverns to serve you rather than fight you; Coming up with a revolutionary new system of politics that shakes the world's societal foundations; Dodging a lightning bolt in open skies; "Solving" chess; Instantly translating a language that you have no prior knowledge of; Throwing a pebble so that it strikes a falling raindrop at one hundred feet distance;''
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	Importantly, expending a dice doesn't negate any previous effects based on that dice. For example, if your dice rolled a "6", you could use it first to "spot a 6" and then later to "expend a 6", and achieve both effects.		Importantly, expending a dice doesn't negate any previous effects based on that dice. For example, if your dice rolled a "6", you could use it first to "spot a 6" and then later to "expend a 6", and achieve both effects.

	~~----~~		Note also that the nature of the system allows you to achieve multiple actions on your turn, so long as you have enough dice to expend.

	=~~=Assigning Difficulties=~~=		=GMing the system: task resolution=
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	~~The '''Target Number'''~~ is the ~~test number you~~ must ~~equal or exceed~~ to ~~succeed at~~ a ~~given task~~.		A degree of judgment call is required for using this system, especially in freeform situations. A GM must decide what sort of dice pool the player must use to achieve certain actions, and also the conditions required to achieve that action.
	~~This~~ number ~~is set by how hard~~ the ~~task is~~.
			Generally a GM will ask for a specific sphere, and say how many dice of what value a player will need to expend to achieve an action. By default, expending 4+ dice is a reasonable target, with the GM adjusting the number of dice needed according to the difficulty.
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	~~'''Target Number''' is usually abbreviated to ''TN''.~~
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	~~Note that ''TN'' is independent of who is attempting the task. Two dragons of different capabilities who attempt the same task will face the same difficulty.~~
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	*'''~~TN 5 - Easy~~'''		*'''Expend one "4+" dice'''
	This is the default TN for tasks that present little challenge to dragons, but are ~~difficult~~ for humans.		This is the default TN for tasks that present little challenge to dragons, but are moderately challenging for humans.

	For reference, the odds of getting at least 5+ on even just ~~four~~ dice is ~~107~~/~~108~~, so even young dragons rolling their worst attribute with no modifiers will succeed at ~~TN 5~~ tasks ~~almost~~ of the time.		For reference, the odds of getting at least one 4+ on even just seven dice is 127/128, so even young dragons rolling their worst attribute with no modifiers will succeed at simple tasks like this most of the time.

	On the other hand, for a mortal (who normally have ~~Attributes~~ of 1) a ~~TN 5~~ task will only be successfully performed ~~1/3~~ of the time. Dragons are quite simply better than mortals at all tasks - physical, mental, magical and social.		On the other hand, for a mortal (who normally have Sphere ratings of 2) a task of this sort will only be successfully performed 75% of the time. Dragons are quite simply better than mortals at all tasks - physical, mental, magical and social.

	'''Example tasks:''' ''Searching a messy room for a dropped key; Smashing down a wooden door; Lifting a crate full of rocks off the ground; ''		'''Example tasks:''' ''Searching a messy room for a dropped key; Smashing down a wooden door; Lifting a crate full of rocks off the ground; ''
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	*'''~~TN 10 - Fairly Easy~~'''		*'''Expend two "4+" dice'''
	This represents tasks that a Dragon will occasionally (though rarely) fail at, but which are beyond all but the most specialised and skilled mortals.		This represents tasks that a Dragon will occasionally (though rarely) fail at, but which are beyond all but the most specialised and skilled mortals.

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Spotting Dice

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	Spotting always takes place after the '''reroll step''', but before the '''expend step'''.		Spotting always takes place after the '''reroll step''', but before the '''expend step'''.

			Effects triggered by Spotting generally take place immediately, before you even reach the '''expend step'''.

	==Expending Dice==		==Expending Dice==

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Expending Dice

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	==Expending Dice==		==Expending Dice==
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			Expending is when you remove dice from your pool to achieve an effect or action. Often, you will have to expend dice of a certain value to achieve that effect or action.

			For example, in normal melee combat, you may expend any 4+ dice on a Soma-based roll to deal 1 point of damage an enemy in melee.

			Any single dice can only be expended once. Once it is expended it is removed from the dice pool for that turn and cannot be used again.

			Note that expending dice always takes place last, after both the '''reroll step''' and the '''spotting step'''.

			Importantly, expending a dice doesn't negate any previous effects based on that dice. For example, if your dice rolled a "6", you could use it first to "spot a 6" and then later to "expend a 6", and achieve both effects.

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