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2014-05-02T18:59:11Z

Players Roll Most Dice

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	== Players Roll Most Dice ==		== Players Roll Most Dice ==

	In order to get the players more involved when it is the monster's turn, and to distribute (and often parallelise!) monster's actions, players roll most dice. Nothing changes when the PCs act; they roll just the same as always. When a monster attacks a PC, however, instead of the monster rolling an attack, the PC rolls defense. This works as follows (note, the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12ODzAkA_Jlfn6iJ43PJQvlQI0HUuz5CQfZGjThYzqhc/edit?usp=sharing probability of being hit] and so on remains unchanged):		In order to get the players more involved when it is the monster's turn, and to distribute (and often parallelise!) monster's actions, players roll most dice. Nothing changes when the PCs act; they roll just the same as always. When a monster attacks a PC, however, instead of the monster rolling an attack, the PC rolls defense. This works as follows (note, the number 22 looks a bit odd in the following formulas, but guarantees that the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12ODzAkA_Jlfn6iJ43PJQvlQI0HUuz5CQfZGjThYzqhc/edit?usp=sharing probability of being hit] and so on remains unchanged):

	=== When monsters attack ===		=== When monsters attack ===

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Players Roll Most Dice

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	While PCs continue to make saving throws as normal, monsters (and other NPCs) do not. What would normally be a spell's save difficulty (e.g. 10 + spell level + ability modifier, etc.) is now added to a player-rolled 1d20 to become '''magic check''', targeting a DC of 22 + the monster's normal save modifier (e.g. if the spell required a Fort save, and the monster's Fort modifier was +5, the DC of the magic check would be 27). If the magic check meets or exceeds the DC, it takes effect on the monster. Rolling a 1 on a magic check always means the spell fails, while rolling a natural 20 always succeeds.		While PCs continue to make saving throws as normal, monsters (and other NPCs) do not. What would normally be a spell's save difficulty (e.g. 10 + spell level + ability modifier, etc.) is now added to a player-rolled 1d20 to become '''magic check''', targeting a DC of 22 + the monster's normal save modifier (e.g. if the spell required a Fort save, and the monster's Fort modifier was +5, the DC of the magic check would be 27). If the magic check meets or exceeds the DC, it takes effect on the monster. Rolling a 1 on a magic check always means the spell fails, while rolling a natural 20 always succeeds.

			=== When players use spell resistance ===

			When a PC has an SR rating, an attacker would normally make a caster level check top penetrate it. This roll is now made by the player as a '''spell resistance check''' rolling 1d20 + SR. The DC of this roll is equal to 22 + the attacking caster's level, plus any modifiers that normally apply to the attacker’s caster level check to overcome spell resistance (such as from the Spell Penetration feat). If the spell resistance check meets or exceeds the DC, the spell is resisted. Rolling a 1 on a magic check always means the spell gets thread, while rolling a natural 20 always resists.

	== Sneak Attacks and Ranged Weapons ==		== Sneak Attacks and Ranged Weapons ==

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Players make most rolls

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	Along the same lines: we follow a more video game style of advancement. As soon as you gain enough XP to level, you ''immediately'' do so. In addition, you regain all hit points and gain and benefits as if having taken a full rest (spells refresh, etc.). There are campaigns where things like training and safe zones and such matter; this isn't one of them.		Along the same lines: we follow a more video game style of advancement. As soon as you gain enough XP to level, you ''immediately'' do so. In addition, you regain all hit points and gain and benefits as if having taken a full rest (spells refresh, etc.). There are campaigns where things like training and safe zones and such matter; this isn't one of them.

			== Players Roll Most Dice ==

			In order to get the players more involved when it is the monster's turn, and to distribute (and often parallelise!) monster's actions, players roll most dice. Nothing changes when the PCs act; they roll just the same as always. When a monster attacks a PC, however, instead of the monster rolling an attack, the PC rolls defense. This works as follows (note, the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12ODzAkA_Jlfn6iJ43PJQvlQI0HUuz5CQfZGjThYzqhc/edit?usp=sharing probability of being hit] and so on remains unchanged):

			=== When monsters attack ===

			The PC getting attacked makes a '''defense check''', rolling 1d20 + applicable AC against a DC of 22 + the attack modifier of the incoming attack. If the player meets or exceeds this DC, the attack misses. As with attack rolls, on the defense check a 1 always fails (meaning, you get hit) and a 20 always succeeds (meaning you defend, so the attack doesn't hurt you).

			On a roll of a natural 1, the attacking monster scores a threat (a possible critical hit). Make another defense check; if it again fails to avoid the attack, the opponent has scored a critical hit. If the monster has a greater critical range than usual, they threaten with a corresponding low defense check. For example, if the monster would threaten when rolling an 18-20 under normal rules, it would threaten if the defense check came up 1-3.

			=== When monsters need to make saving throws ===

			While PCs continue to make saving throws as normal, monsters (and other NPCs) do not. What would normally be a spell's save difficulty (e.g. 10 + spell level + ability modifier, etc.) is now added to a player-rolled 1d20 to become '''magic check''', targeting a DC of 22 + the monster's normal save modifier (e.g. if the spell required a Fort save, and the monster's Fort modifier was +5, the DC of the magic check would be 27). If the magic check meets or exceeds the DC, it takes effect on the monster. Rolling a 1 on a magic check always means the spell fails, while rolling a natural 20 always succeeds.




	== Sneak Attacks and Ranged Weapons ==		== Sneak Attacks and Ranged Weapons ==

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Sneak Attacks and Ranged Weapons

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	* Target is [[pfsrd:gamemastering---final/conditions---final#TOC-Stunned\|stunned]]		* Target is [[pfsrd:gamemastering---final/conditions---final#TOC-Stunned\|stunned]]
	* Target is [[pfsrd:skills/climb\|climbing]]		* Target is [[pfsrd:skills/climb\|climbing]]
			* Target is running.
	* Attacker is [[pfsrd:gamemastering---final/conditions---final#TOC-Invisible\|invisible]]		* Attacker is [[pfsrd:gamemastering---final/conditions---final#TOC-Invisible\|invisible]]
	* Attacker successfully [[pfsrd:gamemastering---final/combat---final#TOC-Feint\|feints]] against the target.		* Attacker successfully [[pfsrd:gamemastering---final/combat---final#TOC-Feint\|feints]] against the target.

imported>Wordman at 21:59, 8 April 2014

2014-04-08T21:59:23Z

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	From the look of the errata, looks like we read this one wrong as well, but we're keeping it too. We allow any attack to be declared (post attack roll) as a vital strike, but only once per round.		From the look of the errata, looks like we read this one wrong as well, but we're keeping it too. We allow any attack to be declared (post attack roll) as a vital strike, but only once per round.

			=== Arcane Strike ===

			Alchemists count as "arcane casters" for the purposes of qualifying for this feat. This may or may not be "official"; depends on who you ask. (Hero Lab does it this way, for example).

	=== Arterial Strike ===		=== Arterial Strike ===

imported>Wordman: /* Critical hits */

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Critical hits

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	\| '''Scoffney w/ +1 rifle''' \|\| 1d10 \|\| +1 \|\| \|\| '''×4''' \|\| 1+1=<br/>2 \|\| 5.5+1=<br/>6.5 \|\| 10+1=<br/>11 \|\| 4(1+1)=<br/>8 \|\| 4(5.5+1)=<br/>26 \|\| 4(10+1)=<br/>44 \|\| colspan="3" \| 3(10+1)=<br/>33		\| '''Scoffney w/ +1 rifle''' \|\| 1d10 \|\| +1 \|\| \|\| '''×4''' \|\| 1+1=<br/>2 \|\| 5.5+1=<br/>6.5 \|\| 10+1=<br/>11 \|\| 4(1+1)=<br/>8 \|\| 4(5.5+1)=<br/>26 \|\| 4(10+1)=<br/>44 \|\| colspan="3" \| 3(10+1)=<br/>33
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	\| '''Scoffney w/ +1 rifle and sneak attack''' \|\| 1d10 \|\| +1 \|\| +3d6 \|\| '''×4''' \|\| 1+1+3=<br/>5 \|\| 5.5+1+3(3.5)=<br/>17 \|\| 10+1+3(6)=<br/>29 \|\| 4(1+1)+3=<br/>11 \|\| 4(5.5+1)+3(3.5)=<br/>36.5 \|\| 4(10+1)+3(6)=<br/>62 \|\| 3(10+1)+3=<br/>36 \|\| 3(10+1)+3(3.5)=43.5 \|\| 3(10+1)+3(6)=51		\| '''Scoffney w/ +1 rifle and sneak attack''' \|\| 1d10 \|\| +1 \|\| +3d6 \|\| '''×4''' \|\| 1+1+3=<br/>5 \|\| 5.5+1+3(3.5)=<br/>17 \|\| 10+1+3(6)=<br/>29 \|\| 4(1+1)+3=<br/>11 \|\| 4(5.5+1)+3(3.5)=<br/>36.5 \|\| 4(10+1)+3(6)=<br/>62 \|\| 3(10+1)+3=<br/>36 \|\| 3(10+1)+3(3.5)=<br/>43.5 \|\| 3(10+1)+3(6)=<br/>51
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	\| '''Oreni's ''scorching ray''''' \|\| 4d6 \|\| \|\| \|\| ×2 \|\| 4(1)=<br/>4 \|\| 4(3.5)=<br/>14 \|\| 4(6)=<br/>24 \|\| 2(4(1))=<br/>8 \|\| 2(4(3.5))=<br/>28 \|\| 2(4(6))=<br/>48 \|\| colspan="3" \| 4(6)=<br/>24		\| '''Oreni's ''scorching ray''''' \|\| 4d6 \|\| \|\| \|\| ×2 \|\| 4(1)=<br/>4 \|\| 4(3.5)=<br/>14 \|\| 4(6)=<br/>24 \|\| 2(4(1))=<br/>8 \|\| 2(4(3.5))=<br/>28 \|\| 2(4(6))=<br/>48 \|\| colspan="3" \| 4(6)=<br/>24

imported>Wordman: /* Critical hits */

2013-11-05T00:19:03Z

Critical hits

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	\| '''Standard rules''' \|\| colspan="2" \| Make to-hit roll again. If you would hit, damage calculated a number of times equal to your critical multiplier (usually ×2) \|\| Applied only once, even if critical succeeded.		\| '''Standard rules''' \|\| colspan="2" \| Make to-hit roll again. If you would hit, damage calculated a number of times equal to your critical multiplier (usually ×2) \|\| Applied only once, even if critical succeeded.
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	\| '''House rule''' \|\| colspan="2" \| ''No additional roll needed''. Damage roll treated as if highest number came up on each die. If ~~range~~ is ×3, multiply the result by 1.~~5 (round down)~~. \|\| Applied only once		\| '''House rule''' \|\| colspan="2" \| ''No additional roll needed''. Damage roll treated as if highest number came up on each die. If multiplier is ×3, multiply the result by 2. If multiplier is ×4 multiply the result by 3. \|\| Applied only once
	\|}		\|}

imported>Wordman: /* Critical hits */

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Critical hits

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	* You may roll for a critical hit, as per the standard rules.		* You may roll for a critical hit, as per the standard rules.
	* You may automatically just take max weapon damage. (If your critical multiplier is ×3, you deal ~~1.5~~ times max weapon damage. At ×4, you deal ~~two~~ times max damage.)		* You may automatically just take max weapon damage. (If your critical multiplier is ×3, you deal two times max weapon damage. At ×4, you deal three times max damage.)
	* You may roll for a critical hit, and on confirmation, draw a card from the Critical Hit deck, doing what the card says. If your critical multiplier is ×3, you add one to the multiplier mentioned on the card. With a ×4 multiplier, you add two.		* You may roll for a critical hit, and on confirmation, draw a card from the Critical Hit deck, doing what the card says. If your critical multiplier is ×3, you add one to the multiplier mentioned on the card. With a ×4 multiplier, you add two.
	* You may roll for a critical hit, and on confirmation, draw a number of cards from the Critical Hit deck: ×2 multiplier draws one card, ×3 draws two, ×4 draws three. You then select ''one'' of the cards and do what it says exactly (i.e. no adjusting the multiplier).		* You may roll for a critical hit, and on confirmation, draw a number of cards from the Critical Hit deck: ×2 multiplier draws one card, ×3 draws two, ×4 draws three. You then select ''one'' of the cards and do what it says exactly (i.e. no adjusting the multiplier).
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	\| '''Lostwhite w/ +1 greatsword''' \|\| 2d6 \|\| +11 \|\| \|\| ×2 \|\| 2+11=<br/>13 \|\| 7+11=<br/>18 \|\| 12+11=<br/>23 \|\| 2(1+11)=<br/>24 \|\| 2(7+11)=<br/>36 \|\| 2(12+11)=<br/>46 \|\| colspan="3" \| 12+11=<br/>23		\| '''Lostwhite w/ +1 greatsword''' \|\| 2d6 \|\| +11 \|\| \|\| ×2 \|\| 2+11=<br/>13 \|\| 7+11=<br/>18 \|\| 12+11=<br/>23 \|\| 2(1+11)=<br/>24 \|\| 2(7+11)=<br/>36 \|\| 2(12+11)=<br/>46 \|\| colspan="3" \| 12+11=<br/>23
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	\| '''Lostwhite w/ +1 battleaxe''' \|\| 1d8 \|\| +7 \|\| \|\| '''×3''' \|\| 1+7=<br/>8 \|\| 4.5+7=<br/>11.5 \|\| 8+7=<br/>15 \|\| 3(1+7)=<br/>24 \|\| 3(4.5+7)=<br/>34.5 \|\| 3(8+7)=<br/>45 \|\| colspan="3" \| ~~1.5~~(8+7)=<br/>22		\| '''Lostwhite w/ +1 battleaxe''' \|\| 1d8 \|\| +7 \|\| \|\| '''×3''' \|\| 1+7=<br/>8 \|\| 4.5+7=<br/>11.5 \|\| 8+7=<br/>15 \|\| 3(1+7)=<br/>24 \|\| 3(4.5+7)=<br/>34.5 \|\| 3(8+7)=<br/>45 \|\| colspan="3" \| 2(8+7)=<br/>30
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	\| '''Caralaria w/ fist and vital strike''' \|\| 1d10 \|\| +6 \|\| +1d10 \|\| ×2 \|\| 1+6+1=<br/>8 \|\| 5.5+6+5.5=<br/>16 \|\| 10+6+10=<br/>26 \|\| 2(1+6)+1=<br/>15 \|\| 2(5.5+6)+5.5=<br/>28.5 \|\| 2(10+6)+10=<br/>42 \|\| 10+6+1=<br/>17 \|\| 10+6+5.5=<br/>21.5 \|\| 10+6+10=<br/>26		\| '''Caralaria w/ fist and vital strike''' \|\| 1d10 \|\| +6 \|\| +1d10 \|\| ×2 \|\| 1+6+1=<br/>8 \|\| 5.5+6+5.5=<br/>16 \|\| 10+6+10=<br/>26 \|\| 2(1+6)+1=<br/>15 \|\| 2(5.5+6)+5.5=<br/>28.5 \|\| 2(10+6)+10=<br/>42 \|\| 10+6+1=<br/>17 \|\| 10+6+5.5=<br/>21.5 \|\| 10+6+10=<br/>26
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	\| '''Scoffney w/ +1 rifle''' \|\| ~~1d12~~ \|\| +1 \|\| \|\| '''×3''' \|\| 1+1=<br/>2 \|\| 6.5+1=<br/>7.5 \|\| 12+1=<br/>13 \|\| 3(1+1)=<br/>6 \|\| 3(6.5+1)=<br/>~~22.5~~ \|\| 3(12+1)=<br/>39 \|\| colspan="3" \| ~~1.5~~(12+1)=<br/>19		\| '''Scoffney w/ +1 rifle''' \|\| 1d10 \|\| +1 \|\| \|\| '''×4''' \|\| 1+1=<br/>2 \|\| 5.5+1=<br/>6.5 \|\| 10+1=<br/>11 \|\| 4(1+1)=<br/>8 \|\| 4(5.5+1)=<br/>26 \|\| 4(10+1)=<br/>44 \|\| colspan="3" \| 3(10+1)=<br/>33
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	\| '''Scoffney w/ +1 rifle and sneak attack''' \|\| ~~1d12~~ \|\| +1 \|\| +3d6 \|\| '''×3''' \|\| 1+1+3=<br/>5 \|\| 6.5+1+3(3.5)=<br/>18 \|\| 12+1+3(6)=<br/>31 \|\| 3(1+1)+3=<br/>7 \|\| 3(6.5+1)+3(3.5)=<br/>24.5 \|\| 3(12+1)+3(6)=<br/>44 \|\| ~~1.5~~(12+1)+3=<br/>22 \|\| ~~1.5~~(12+1)+3(3.5)=30 \|\| ~~1.5~~(12+1)+3(6)=37		\| '''Scoffney w/ +1 rifle and sneak attack''' \|\| 1d10 \|\| +1 \|\| +3d6 \|\| '''×4''' \|\| 1+1+3=<br/>5 \|\| 5.5+1+3(3.5)=<br/>17 \|\| 10+1+3(6)=<br/>29 \|\| 4(1+1)+3=<br/>11 \|\| 4(5.5+1)+3(3.5)=<br/>36.5 \|\| 4(10+1)+3(6)=<br/>62 \|\| 3(10+1)+3=<br/>36 \|\| 3(10+1)+3(3.5)=43.5 \|\| 3(10+1)+3(6)=51
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	\| '''Oreni's ''scorching ray''''' \|\| 4d6 \|\| \|\| \|\| ×2 \|\| 4(1)=<br/>4 \|\| 4(3.5)=<br/>14 \|\| 4(6)=<br/>24 \|\| 2(4(1))=<br/>8 \|\| 2(4(3.5))=<br/>28 \|\| 2(4(6))=<br/>48 \|\| colspan="3" \| 4(6)=<br/>24		\| '''Oreni's ''scorching ray''''' \|\| 4d6 \|\| \|\| \|\| ×2 \|\| 4(1)=<br/>4 \|\| 4(3.5)=<br/>14 \|\| 4(6)=<br/>24 \|\| 2(4(1))=<br/>8 \|\| 2(4(3.5))=<br/>28 \|\| 2(4(6))=<br/>48 \|\| colspan="3" \| 4(6)=<br/>24

imported>Wordman: /* Critical hits */

2013-11-05T00:02:08Z

Critical hits

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	* You may roll for a critical hit, as per the standard rules.		* You may roll for a critical hit, as per the standard rules.
	* You may automatically just take max weapon damage. (If your critical multiplier is ×3, you deal 1.5 times max weapon damage.)		* You may automatically just take max weapon damage. (If your critical multiplier is ×3, you deal 1.5 times max weapon damage. At ×4, you deal two times max damage.)
			* You may roll for a critical hit, and on confirmation, draw a card from the Critical Hit deck, doing what the card says. If your critical multiplier is ×3, you add one to the multiplier mentioned on the card. With a ×4 multiplier, you add two.
			* You may roll for a critical hit, and on confirmation, draw a number of cards from the Critical Hit deck: ×2 multiplier draws one card, ×3 draws two, ×4 draws three. You then select ''one'' of the cards and do what it says exactly (i.e. no adjusting the multiplier).

	This is a bit of a trade off. All attacks deal three types of damage, and each choice deals with them differently:		This is a bit of a trade off. All attacks deal three types of damage, and each choice deals with them differently:

imported>Wordman: /* Progression */

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Progression

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	=== Progression ===		=== Progression ===

	This is a really ~~causal~~ game that doesn't meet very often. So, we are using the "fast" experience table.		This is a really casual game that doesn't meet very often. So, we are using the "fast" experience table.

	=== Ding! ===		=== Ding! ===

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	* Target is [[pfsrd:gamemastering---final/conditions---final#TOC-Stunned\|stunned]]		* Target is [[pfsrd:gamemastering---final/conditions---final#TOC-Stunned\|stunned]]
	* Target is [[pfsrd:skills/climb\|climbing]]		* Target is [[pfsrd:skills/climb\|climbing]]
			* Target is running.
	* Attacker is [[pfsrd:gamemastering---final/conditions---final#TOC-Invisible\|invisible]]		* Attacker is [[pfsrd:gamemastering---final/conditions---final#TOC-Invisible\|invisible]]
	* Attacker successfully [[pfsrd:gamemastering---final/combat---final#TOC-Feint\|feints]] against the target.		* Attacker successfully [[pfsrd:gamemastering---final/combat---final#TOC-Feint\|feints]] against the target.