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A '''buff''' is an action that increases a stat, whereas a '''debuff''' is an action that decreases a stat. Generally you put buffs on your allies, and debuffs on your enemies. | A '''buff''' is an action that increases a stat, whereas a '''debuff''' is an action that decreases a stat. Generally you put buffs on your allies, and debuffs on your enemies. | ||
− | + | A successful buff increases either the target's ''Effect'' or ''Technique'' by an amount equal to the ''Effect'' rating of the buff action. | |
− | + | A successful debuff decreases either the target's ''Effect'' or ''Technique'' by an amount equal to the ''Effect'' rating of the debuff action. | |
Note that buffs and debuffs normally require some sort of special effect to achieve (such as magic or a specialised technique) and have an effect that lasts until the end of the ''Conflict'', though the GM may waive the requirement with smart tactics or shorten the duration if he feels it is too powerful. Also, a buff or debuff tends to apply to only a thematically linked group of actions. | Note that buffs and debuffs normally require some sort of special effect to achieve (such as magic or a specialised technique) and have an effect that lasts until the end of the ''Conflict'', though the GM may waive the requirement with smart tactics or shorten the duration if he feels it is too powerful. Also, a buff or debuff tends to apply to only a thematically linked group of actions. | ||
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* '''In a ''Social'' persuasion:''' Using the ''Suspire of Fire'' to wreathe yourself in flame, thus buffing your ''Technique'' with regards to intimidation attempts. | * '''In a ''Social'' persuasion:''' Using the ''Suspire of Fire'' to wreathe yourself in flame, thus buffing your ''Technique'' with regards to intimidation attempts. | ||
* '''In a ''Mental'' game of strategy:''' Acting seductively to throw off the concentration of your opponent, thus debuffing his ''Technique'' with regards to game playing. | * '''In a ''Mental'' game of strategy:''' Acting seductively to throw off the concentration of your opponent, thus debuffing his ''Technique'' with regards to game playing. | ||
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===Alter Situation=== | ===Alter Situation=== | ||
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'''Alter Situation''' is an action that globally changes the Conflict in some way normally in a way that is favourable to you or detrimental to your opponent. | '''Alter Situation''' is an action that globally changes the Conflict in some way normally in a way that is favourable to you or detrimental to your opponent. | ||
− | A successful action of this sort generally requires a little GM interpretation as to what the effect is, with the general guideline that a higher '' | + | A successful action of this sort generally requires a little GM interpretation as to what the effect is, with the general guideline that a higher ''Effect'' rating results in a more dramatic alteration of the situation. |
* '''In a ''Physical'' melee:''' Using the ''Suspire of Wind'' to drive you and your opponent up in altitude, lifting you above the forest canopy and into the open to better suit your fighting techniques. | * '''In a ''Physical'' melee:''' Using the ''Suspire of Wind'' to drive you and your opponent up in altitude, lifting you above the forest canopy and into the open to better suit your fighting techniques. |