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194.176.105.41: /* Wushu Secrets */

2009-09-14T10:02:26Z

Wushu Secrets

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	==Wushu Secrets==		==Wushu Secrets==
	<br>These represent mystical wushu powers that let you achieve certain effects in physical combat, albeit at cost of Chi. ~~All Wushu secrets have the following:~~		<br>These represent mystical wushu powers that let you achieve certain effects in physical combat, albeit at cost of Chi.
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	==Heart Secrets==		==Heart Secrets==
	<br>Heart Secrets are like Wushu, but for social conflict! They are structured in a way that mirrors wushu, but allow the application of secret courtier techniques to overwhelm an enemy socially.		<br>Heart Secrets are like Wushu, but for social conflict! They are structured in a way that mirrors wushu, but allow the application of secret courtier techniques to overwhelm an enemy socially.

194.176.105.41: /* 3. Chi Pools */

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3. Chi Pools

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	Chi is used to activate your kung fu secrets, and also to power the eight basic '''Chi Effects''' related to your Trigrams. These are described in a later chapter.		Chi is used to activate your kung fu secrets, and also to power the eight basic '''Chi Effects''' related to your Trigrams. These are described in a later chapter.

	Also, if your Yang Chi is greater than your Yin Chi, you are said to be '''Yang-dominant'''~~. This should reflect in your roleplaying, as '''Yang-dominant''' individuals tend to be dominant, restless, forceful personalities with a predisposition towards acting rather than waiting~~.		Also, if your Yang Chi is greater than your Yin Chi, you are said to be '''Yang-dominant'''.

	Alternatively, if your Yin Chi is greater than your Yang Chi, you are said to be '''Yin-dominant'''. '''Yin-dominant''' individuals tend to be passive, accepting personalities with a predisposition towards reacting to the world rather than seeking to change it, but who also are better at accepting the world as it is.		This should reflect in your roleplaying, as '''Yang-dominant''' individuals tend to be proactive, restless, forceful personalities with a predisposition towards acting rather than waiting.

			Alternatively, if your Yin Chi is greater than your Yang Chi, you are said to be '''Yin-dominant'''.

			'''Yin-dominant''' individuals tend to be passive, accepting personalities with a predisposition towards reacting to the world rather than seeking to change it, but who also are better at accepting the world as it is.
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	=4. Resilience Pools=		=4. Resilience Pools=

Asklepios at 14:49, 9 February 2009

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	Experienced players are encouraged to design their own advantages, working with the GM. For newer players, its worth referring to the '''Lore Sheets''' linked from the main page for examples of advantages.		Experienced players are encouraged to design their own advantages, working with the GM. For newer players, its worth referring to the '''Lore Sheets''' linked from the main page for examples of advantages.

	Note that '''Kung Fu ~~secrets~~''' emphatically ''are not'' just about martial arts. Kung Fu is a broader term, referring to striving for success and pursuing self-excellence. A courtier's heart-mind techniques, a priest's taoist elementalism or even a musician's artful music... ~~they~~ are all Kung Fu!		Note that '''Kung Fu Secrets''' emphatically ''are not'' just about martial arts.

			''Kung Fu'' is a far broader term than most realise, referring to striving for success and pursuing self-excellence. A courtier's heart-mind techniques, a priest's taoist elementalism or even a musician's artful music... these are all Kung Fu!
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	==Wushu Secrets==		==Wushu Secrets==
	<br>These represent mystical wushu powers that let you achieve certain effects in physical combat, albeit at cost of Chi. All Wushu secrets have the following:		<br>These represent mystical wushu powers that let you achieve certain effects in physical combat, albeit at cost of Chi. All Wushu secrets have the following:
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	~~1) An Associated Trigram, and a cost.~~

	~~2) An Activation Condition, and an Effect.~~

	3) If a Yang effect, usually there will be a way to counteract the effect, usually based on the opposite Yin Trigram in the enemy. If a Yin effect, usually there will be some sort of limitation to the power.

	*Heaven Wushu secrets relate to perfect accuracy, or bypassing all defences.
	*Fire Wushu secrets inflict additional damage, or otherwise injure or viciously cripple.
	*Thunder Wushu secrets are about speed, pre-emptive action and additional attacks.
	*Wind Wushu secrets help with aggressive movement and flow.
	*Earth Wushu secrets relate to perfect or excellent defences.
	*Water Wushu secrets absorb injury to build combat advantage, and flush out negative effects.
	*Mountain Wushu secrets help with self healing, with toughness and stoic resistance.
	*Mist Wushu secrets evade and deceive, using tricks or defensive movements to negate an enemy.
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	==Heart Secrets==		==Heart Secrets==
	<br>Heart Secrets are like Wushu, but for social conflict! They are structured in a way that mirrors wushu, but allow the application of secret courtier techniques to overwhelm an enemy socially.		<br>Heart Secrets are like Wushu, but for social conflict! They are structured in a way that mirrors wushu, but allow the application of secret courtier techniques to overwhelm an enemy socially.

Asklepios: /* 6. Who Are You? */

2009-02-09T09:07:15Z

6. Who Are You?

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	<br>Your character sheet is not your character, but rather just a set of descriptors showing certain facets. Its now up to you to add the life and the detail!		<br>Your character sheet is not your character, but rather just a set of descriptors showing certain facets. Its now up to you to add the life and the detail!
	<br>At the very least you'll need a name - you can either go with proper Chinese names (like Liu Bei), or if you're less confident with your Chinese, you could pick a descriptive "world of martial arts" name, such as "Falling Sword", or "Snow".		<br>At the very least you'll need a name - you can either go with proper Chinese names (like Liu Bei), or if you're less confident with your Chinese, you could pick a descriptive "world of martial arts" name, such as "Falling Sword", or "Snow".
	<br>Then its probably ~~worht~~ deciding what your character looks like, what his personality is, what his history is and what his motivation is. How detailed you make this is up to you, but the more you tell about your character, the more information the GM has to make great stories centred around him!		<br>Then its probably worth deciding what your character looks like, what his personality is, what his history is and what his motivation is. How detailed you make this is up to you, but the more you tell about your character, the more information the GM has to make great stories centred around him!
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Asklepios: /* Character Sheet */

2009-02-09T09:06:34Z

Character Sheet

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	=Character Sheet=		=Character Sheet=

			You can make your own character sheets! But you may find the following graphic useful as a core:

	http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv160/bayonder/YINYANG1.jpg<br>		http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv160/bayonder/YINYANG1.jpg<br>

			Don't forget to also add space for Kung Fu Secrets and character details!

	=Credits=		=Credits=

72.230.90.194: /* Character Sheet */

2009-02-09T04:00:03Z

Character Sheet

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	=Character Sheet=		=Character Sheet=
	"http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv160/bayonder/YINYANG1.jpg"<br>		http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv160/bayonder/YINYANG1.jpg<br>

	=Credits=		=Credits=
	<br>'''This page created by ''Asklepios''. '''<br><br>		<br>'''This page created by ''Asklepios''. '''<br><br>
	'''Character Sheet created by Bayonder'''		'''Character Sheet created by Bayonder'''
	[[Category:Xia\|Character Generation]]		[[Category:Xia\|Character Generation]]

72.230.90.194 at 03:59, 9 February 2009

2009-02-09T03:59:36Z

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	<br>Then its probably worht deciding what your character looks like, what his personality is, what his history is and what his motivation is. How detailed you make this is up to you, but the more you tell about your character, the more information the GM has to make great stories centred around him!		<br>Then its probably worht deciding what your character looks like, what his personality is, what his history is and what his motivation is. How detailed you make this is up to you, but the more you tell about your character, the more information the GM has to make great stories centred around him!
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			=Character Sheet=
			"http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv160/bayonder/YINYANG1.jpg"<br>
	=Credits=		=Credits=
	<br>'''This page created by ''Asklepios''. '''		<br>'''This page created by ''Asklepios''. '''<br><br>
			'''Character Sheet created by Bayonder'''
	[[Category:Xia\|Character Generation]]		[[Category:Xia\|Character Generation]]

Asklepios at 14:34, 7 January 2009

2009-01-07T14:34:40Z

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	=Credits=		=Credits=
	<br>'''This page created by ''Asklepios''. '''		<br>'''This page created by ''Asklepios''. '''
			[[Category:Xia\|Character Generation]]

Asklepios: /* 5. Kung Fu Secrets */

2009-01-07T11:19:16Z

5. Kung Fu Secrets

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	Experienced players are encouraged to design their own advantages, working with the GM. For newer players, its worth referring to the '''Lore Sheets''' linked from the main page for examples of advantages.		Experienced players are encouraged to design their own advantages, working with the GM. For newer players, its worth referring to the '''Lore Sheets''' linked from the main page for examples of advantages.

	Note that '''Kung Fu secrets''' emphatically ''are not'' just about martial arts. Kung Fu is a broader term, referring to striving for success and pursuing self-excellence. A courtier's heart-mind techniques, a priest's taoist elementalism or even a musician's artful music... are all Kung Fu!		Note that '''Kung Fu secrets''' emphatically ''are not'' just about martial arts. Kung Fu is a broader term, referring to striving for success and pursuing self-excellence. A courtier's heart-mind techniques, a priest's taoist elementalism or even a musician's artful music... they are all Kung Fu!
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	==Wushu Secrets==		==Wushu Secrets==

Asklepios: /* 5. Kung Fu Secrets */

2009-01-07T11:19:02Z

5. Kung Fu Secrets

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	Experienced players are encouraged to design their own advantages, working with the GM. For newer players, its worth referring to the '''Lore Sheets''' linked from the main page for examples of advantages.		Experienced players are encouraged to design their own advantages, working with the GM. For newer players, its worth referring to the '''Lore Sheets''' linked from the main page for examples of advantages.

	Note that '''Kung Fu secrets''' emphatically ''are not'' just about martial arts. Kung Fu is a broader term, referring to striving for success and pursuing self-excellence. A courtier's ~~honeyed words~~, a priest's taoist elementalism or even a musician's artful music... are all Kung Fu!		Note that '''Kung Fu secrets''' emphatically ''are not'' just about martial arts. Kung Fu is a broader term, referring to striving for success and pursuing self-excellence. A courtier's heart-mind techniques, a priest's taoist elementalism or even a musician's artful music... are all Kung Fu!
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	==Wushu Secrets==		==Wushu Secrets==
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	<br>The magic advantage gives you knowledge of a single spell, for example a spell to make transformed creatures reveal true form, or a spell to ban ghosts from a house. Magic doesn't usually directly affect dice rolls in a conflict, but it gives you access to special effects and actions that you wouldn't be able to create normally.		<br>The magic advantage gives you knowledge of a single spell, for example a spell to make transformed creatures reveal true form, or a spell to ban ghosts from a house. Magic doesn't usually directly affect dice rolls in a conflict, but it gives you access to special effects and actions that you wouldn't be able to create normally.
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	=6. Who Are You?=		=6. Who Are You?=
	<br>Your character sheet is not your character, but rather just a set of descriptors showing certain facets. Its now up to you to add the life and the detail!		<br>Your character sheet is not your character, but rather just a set of descriptors showing certain facets. Its now up to you to add the life and the detail!