From: Jonathan Amery Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 17:26:39 +0000 (+0100) Subject: copied from last year X-Git-Url: http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/ucgi/~nmamery/git?a=commitdiff_plain;h=ed4590a8e04f2d19751d03a8c93741e67812f660;p=PlayersGuide.git copied from last year --- diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Conjuration.dot b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Conjuration.dot new file mode 100644 index 0000000..95e26b4 --- /dev/null +++ b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Conjuration.dot @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +digraph conjuration{ + size="10,5"; + layout=dot; + splines=true; + + subgraph cluster_conjuration { + bgcolor="SpringGreen"; + "Basic Conjuration"; + "Conjuration"; + "High Compelling"; + } + + "Teacher" -> "Basic Conjuration" -> "Conjuration" -> "High Compelling"; +} diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Conjuration.mdwn b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Conjuration.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f751ff4 --- /dev/null +++ b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Conjuration.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +### Conjuration ### + +---- + +[[Conjuration.png]] + +---- + +**Basic Conjuration (10)** (Training is reasonably easily available) + +: The player can conjure simple, unempowered, things of a type that +are natural to the shadow they are in. + +**Conjuration (10)** (Basic Conjuration) + +: Everything else on page 65 of ADRPG + +**High Compelling (5)** (Conjuration) + +: Everything on Shadow Knight page 16. + +
+ diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Conjuration.png b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Conjuration.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..58ab7d0 Binary files /dev/null and b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Conjuration.png differ diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Logrus.dot b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Logrus.dot new file mode 100644 index 0000000..35c242b --- /dev/null +++ b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Logrus.dot @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +digraph logrus{ + size="10,5"; + layout=dot; + splines=true; + + subgraph cluster_logrus { + bgcolor="MediumPurple1" + "Basic Logrus Mastery"; + "Logrus Sight"; + "Logrus Defense"; + "Logrus Spell Storage"; + "Logrus Combat"; + } + + "Automatic Shape Shift" -> "Basic Logrus Mastery" -> "Logrus Spell Storage"; + "Chaosian Grandparent" -> "Basic Logrus Mastery" -> "Logrus Combat"; + "Basic Logrus Mastery" -> "Logrus Sight"; + "Basic Logrus Mastery" -> "Logrus Defense"; + "Lynchpins" -> "Logrus Spell Storage"; + + "Lynchpins" [fillcolor=cyan,style=filled] + "Automatic Shape Shift" [fillcolor=green,style=filled] +} diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Logrus.mdwn b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Logrus.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c21a379 --- /dev/null +++ b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Logrus.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +### Logrus ### + +---- + +Logrus can only be taken if you have at least 2 points of Bad Stuff. See [[the note|Notes_on_Powers#logrus]]. + +---- + +[[Logrus.png]] + +---- + +**Basic Logrus Mastery (25)** (Automatic Shape Shift, Chaosian Grandparent) + +: The Chaosian with this has walked the Logrus and recovered from the +ensuing madness. + +: This covers basic Tendril summoning, searching, and movement of self +or object through shadow with a Tendril. + +**Logrus Combat (5)** (Basic Logrus Mastery) + +: The Chaosian with this ability has learned how to use their Logrus +Tendrils in combat. Logus Tendrils are "Extra Hard" and operate with +a *Strength* equal to the *Psyche* of the user. + +**Logrus Sight (5)** (Basic Logrus Mastery) + +: The Chaosian can use the Logrus to augment their vision with a lens +that reveals magical properties. + +**Logrus Spell Storage (5)** (Basic Logrus Mastery, Lynchpins) + +: THe Chaosian can use the Logrus to rack spells. + +**Logrus Defense (5)** (Basic Logrus Mastery) + +: The Chaosian can use the Logrus to defend against either magical or +physical attacks. + +No partials of Advanced Logrus are available. + +
diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Logrus.png b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Logrus.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..529a229 Binary files /dev/null and b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Logrus.png differ diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Pattern.dot b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Pattern.dot new file mode 100644 index 0000000..80d65b5 --- /dev/null +++ b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Pattern.dot @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +digraph pattern{ + size="10,5"; + layout=dot; + splines=true; + + subgraph cluster_pattern { + bgcolor="yellow"; + "Pattern Imprint"; + "Access to a Pattern"; + } + + "Access to a Pattern" -> "Pattern Imprint"; + "Amberite Grandparent" -> "Pattern Imprint"; +} diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Pattern.mdwn b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Pattern.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..84d242e --- /dev/null +++ b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Pattern.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +### Pattern ### + +---- + +[[Pattern.png]] + +---- + +**Pattern Imprint (50)** (Amberite Grandparent, Access to a Pattern) + +: Everything under Pattern Imprint under the ADRP rules. No +subdivision of this possible, but see [[the note|Notes_on_Powers#pattern]] +about this. + +No partials of Advanced Pattern are available. + +
+ diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Pattern.png b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Pattern.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b864991 Binary files /dev/null and b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Pattern.png differ diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Power_Words.dot b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Power_Words.dot new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b6276ff --- /dev/null +++ b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Power_Words.dot @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +digraph powerword { + size="10,5"; + layout=dot; + splines=true; + + subgraph cluster_powerword { + bgcolor="LightGrey"; + "Power Words"; + "Each Power Word"; + } + + "Teacher" -> "Power Words" -> "Each Power Word"; +} diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Power_Words.mdwn b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Power_Words.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6bc04d3 --- /dev/null +++ b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Power_Words.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +### Power Words ### + +---- + +[[Power_Words.png]] + +---- + +**Power Words (5)** (Training is readily available) + +: The ability to learn and use power words. + +: Power words don't need to be *words* but must require a similar +amount of effort and be as obvious. + +**Each Power Word (1)** (Power Words) + +: One Power Word + +
+ diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Power_Words.png b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Power_Words.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..42660c1 Binary files /dev/null and b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Power_Words.png differ diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Shapeshifting.dot b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Shapeshifting.dot new file mode 100644 index 0000000..399c3e4 --- /dev/null +++ b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Shapeshifting.dot @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +digraph shape{ + size="10,5"; + layout=dot; + splines=true; + + subgraph cluster_shape { + bgcolor=green; + "Animal Form"; + "Basic Forms"; + "Automatic Shape Shift"; + "Advanced Animal Forms"; + "Partial Shift"; + "Shift Wounds"; + "Shift Matter"; + "Shift Others"; + "Shift Mass"; + "Shift Anatomy"; + "Shift Aura"; + "Shift Persona"; + "Create Blood Creatures"; + } + + "Animal Form" -> "Advanced Animal Forms"; + "Basic Forms" -> "Advanced Animal Forms"; + "Automatic Shape Shift" -> "Shift Wounds"; + "Automatic Shape Shift" -> "Shift Others"; + "Automatic Shape Shift" -> "Shift Mass" -> "Shift Anatomy" -> "Create Blood Creatures"; + "Automatic Shape Shift" -> "Shift Aura" -> "Shift Persona"; + "Automatic Shape Shift" -> "Basic Logrus Mastery"; + "Basic Forms" -> "Partial Shift"; + "Basic Forms" -> "Shift Matter" -> "Shift Others"; + "Shift Matter" -> "Shift Mass"; + "Basic Forms" -> "Shift Aura"; + + "Basic Logrus Mastery" [fillcolor=MediumPurple1,style=filled]; + +} diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Shapeshifting.mdwn b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Shapeshifting.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b546a71 --- /dev/null +++ b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Shapeshifting.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,93 @@ +### Shapeshifting ### + +---- + +[[Shapeshifting.png]] + +---- + +**Animal Form (5)** + +: The shifter can shift to a specific animal form and back to human at +will. + +**Basic Forms (10)** + +: The shifter has three specific alternative forms they can shift to +at will: Chaos Form, Avatar Form, and Primal Form. + +: Amberite shifters may not know what their Chaos Form is. + +: Primal Form involves lost of control of ones actions. + +**Automatic Shape Shift (5)** + +: The shifter can release control of their shape to their subconsious +in order to survive danger or environmental hazards. + +: Without either of the abilities above they can't intentionally shift +back to human form and will have to wait for their subconsious to +appreciate safety. + +**Advanced Animal Forms (5)** (Animal Form, Basic Forms) + +: The shifter can shift to any animal form they know. Accuracy of the +form and ability to use it increase with familiarity. + +**Partial Shift (5)** (Basic Forms) + +: The shifter can shift your body parts or facial features independently of +the rest of their body. Shifts involving parts of other forms that +are well known are easier to produce and maintain. + +**Shift Wounds (5)** (Automatic Shape Shift) + +: The shifter heals automatically and swiftly. + +**Shift Matter (5)** (Basic Forms) + +: The shifter can shapeshift non-living matter. Only the shape of the matter +changes, not the material. This includes shifting clothing/armor when +they change form. + +**Shift Others (5)** (Shift Matter, Automatic Shape Shift) + +: The shifter can shift the form of anyone they have psychic contact +with. This is slower than personal shifting and can be resisted. + +**Shift Mass (5)** (Shift Matter, Automatic Shape Shift) + +: A shifter with this power can become lighter or heavier by taking on +or shedding matter from the shadow they are in. This is quite slow. + +: Once the shifter is back in a Basic form they will slowly gain or +lose mass in order to regain their natural mass unless they +concentrate on keeping it. + +**Shift Anatomy (10)** (Shift Mass) + +: The shifter can change their own internal anatomy and take on +complex abilities of other forms they know (such as the ability to fly +with wings or breath underwater with gills). + +: Some of these things can also be achieved with Automatic Shape +Shift, but this power allows them to be done intentionally. + +**Shift Aura (5)** (Basic Forms, Automatic Shape Shift) + +: This allows the shifter to change the apparent "shape" of their mind +to match that of anything they could change the shape of their body +to. + +**Shift Persona (5)** (Shift Aura) + +: This allows the shifter to take on the persona of anyone else they +know. + +: This risks losing control! + +**Create Blood Creatures (5)** (Shift Anatomy) + +: This allows you to create independant creatures from your blood. + +
diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Shapeshifting.png b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Shapeshifting.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fa9855f Binary files /dev/null and b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Shapeshifting.png differ diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Sorcery.dot b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Sorcery.dot new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4014038 --- /dev/null +++ b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Sorcery.dot @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +digraph sorcery{ + size="10,5"; + layout=dot; + splines=true; + + subgraph cluster_sorcery { + bgcolor="cyan"; + "Cast Spells"; + "Create, Memorize, and Rack Spells"; + "Lynchpins"; + } + + "Teacher" -> "Cast Spells" -> "Create, Memorize, and Rack Spells" -> "Lynchpins" -> "Logrus Spell Storage"; + + "Logrus Spell Storage" [fillcolor="MediumPurple1",style=filled] +} diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Sorcery.mdwn b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Sorcery.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f7ad36c --- /dev/null +++ b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Sorcery.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +### Sorcery ### + +---- + +Note: despite what it says on ADRPG page 71 characters without +Conjuration can have an item that can rack spells provided they have a +suitable source for such. + +---- + +[[Sorcery.png]] + +---- + +**Cast Spells (5)** (Training is reasonably easily available) + +: The sorceror can cast one spell previously created by another and +written down. Casting takes as long as creating would and destroys +the instructions. + +**Create, Memorize, and Rack Spells (5)** (Cast Spells) + +: The sorceror can create their own spells, can have one spell +memorized at once, and can rack spells if a suitable target is +available. + +**Lynchpins (5)** (Create, Memorize, and Rack Spells) + +: The sorceror can add Lynchpins to their spells. + +
+ diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Sorcery.png b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Sorcery.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2b1f30e Binary files /dev/null and b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Sorcery.png differ diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Trump.dot b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Trump.dot new file mode 100644 index 0000000..16f9698 --- /dev/null +++ b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Trump.dot @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +digraph trump{ + size="10,5"; + layout=dot; + splines=true; + + subgraph cluster_trump { + bgcolor="LightBlue"; + "Sense Trump"; + "Trump Identification"; + "Advanced Trump Identification"; + "Trump Defence"; + "Trump Sketches"; + "Permanent Trumps"; + "Trump Memory"; + "Trump Spying"; + "Trump Jamming"; + "Trump Gate"; + "Disguised Trumps"; + "Trump Traps"; + "Trump Blackout"; + } + + "Sense Trump" -> "Trump Identification" -> "Advanced Trump Identification"; + "Sense Trump" -> "Trump Defence"; + "Sense Trump" -> "Trump Sketches"; + "Sense Trump" -> "Permanent Trumps" -> "Advanced Trump Identification"; + "Permanent Trumps" -> "Trump Memory"; + "Trump Identification" -> "Trump Spying"; + "Sense Trump" -> "Trump Jamming"; + "Trump Sketches" -> "Trump Gate" [style=dashed]; + "Permanent Trumps" -> "Trump Gate" [style=dashed]; + "Permanent Trumps" -> "Disguised Trumps"; + "Permanent Trumps" -> "Trump Traps"; + "Teacher" -> "Trump Defence"; + "Teacher" -> "Trump Sketches"; + "Teacher" -> "Permanent Trumps"; + "Teacher" -> "Trump Gate"; +} diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Trump.mdwn b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Trump.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d266df1 --- /dev/null +++ b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Trump.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,109 @@ +### Trump ### + +---- + +Some of these abilities can be discovered by experimentation; others +require teaching. Experimentation will require access to a deck of +trumps. See [[the note|Notes_on_Powers#trump]] about decks of trumps. + +"Going Cold" is a feature of the way trumps work; it does not have any +predictive power on the contactability of the subject. + +---- + +[[Trump.png]] + +---- + +**Sense Trump (5)** + +: The user can detect trump energy in objects and artifacts. This +usually requires touching the object or observing it in use however +with higher levels of *Psyche* it may be possible at range. Any user +with this ability can instill Trump abilities they have in artifacts. + +**Trump Identification (5)** (Sense Trump) + +: By consulting the trumps in their deck the user can tell which of +the portrayed people or places are currently using trump power. This +can be used to give an idea of who might be calling. + +**Advanced Trump Identification (5)** (Trump Identification, Permanent Trumps) + +: If using trumps that they have created or studied the artist can +identify which of the active trumps in their deck is the caller during +a contact. + +**Trump Defence (5)** (Sense Trump, Teacher) + +: The user can use the power of an active trump as a defense. + +**Trump Sketches (5)** (Sense Trump, Teacher) + +: The user can make Trump Sketches. Note that sketches have a limited +lifespan; approximately 10 minutes and 1 use per 10 *Psyche* over +Chaos. See below for additional notes on Sketches. + +**Permanent Trumps (20)** (Sense Trump, Teacher) + +: The user can create permanent trumps. + +: It is unlikely the user will have time to do so during the game; but +see [[the notes|Notes_on_Powers]]. + +**Trump Memory (5)** (Permanent Trumps) + +: The artist memorizes any trumps they create or study extensively and +can use their memory as if it were a trump deck. + +**Trump Spying (5)** (Trump Identification) + +: While touching a trump the user can overhear anything the depicted +person is saying over trump. Touching both halves of a conversation +will give you the entire conversation. + +**Trump Jamming (5)** (Sense Trump) + +: By concentrating while holding the trump the user can prevent anyone +else from using a trump of the target. This is at least as exhausting +as blocking a trump contact to oneself. + +**Trump Gate (10)** (Trump Sketches or Permanent Trumps, Teacher) + +: Given a trump or sketch that they have created of the destination +the artist can open a gateway that others can pass through. This is +exceptionally tiring and gates created from sketches will have a very +short duration. + +**Disguised Trumps (5)** (Permanent Trumps) + +: The artist can create Permanent Trumps that depict something other +than their target. + +**Trump Traps (5)** (Permanent Trumps) + +: The artist can create Permanent Trumps that activate when picked up +and suck the user through to their destination. + +**Trump Blackout (5)** + +: The user can "blackout" a trump contact revealing nothing about +where they are or what they look like. This requires some +concentration. + +
+ +#### Notes on Trump Sketches + +* Basic sketch will take you about 10 minutes; if you spend longer on + it then it will last for longer, or though changing shadow. About + one day or change of shadow per ten minutes. +* Each sketch can be *used* for 10 minutes plus an additional 10 + minutes for every 10 Psyche over Chaos-level; this includes time + spent spying. +* Each sketch can be used to make a trump call once plus an additional + time for every 10 Psyche over Chaos-level. +* Trump Indentification (i.e. telling which trumps are in use) does + not wear out the sketch. +* Sketches need to be handled carefully. Over or poor handling will + reduce their lifespan. diff --git a/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Trump.png b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Trump.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..74c6c43 Binary files /dev/null and b/The_Hall_of_Mirrors/Character_Creation/Partial_Powers/Trump.png differ