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Basic Moves

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	=== Basic Moves ===		=== Basic Moves ===

	The basic moves remain as is.		The basic moves remain as is, except [[Hack and Slash]] is rephrased.

	=== Special Moves ===		=== Special Moves ===

imported>Wordman: /* Characters */

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Characters

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	Ptolus contains many races beyond those in ''Dungeon World''. We just built custom race moves that sounded good, tailored to the characters.		Ptolus contains many races beyond those in ''Dungeon World''. We just built custom race moves that sounded good, tailored to the characters.

	Bonds work fine for starting campaigns, but are less useful when the characters already know each other. We will likely switch to [[Dungeon World Flags][flags]].		Bonds work fine for starting campaigns, but are less useful when the characters already know each other. We will likely switch to [[Dungeon World Flags\|flags]].

	=== Basic Moves ===		=== Basic Moves ===

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Rules Adjustments

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	Ptolus contains many races beyond those in ''Dungeon World''. We just built custom race moves that sounded good, tailored to the characters.		Ptolus contains many races beyond those in ''Dungeon World''. We just built custom race moves that sounded good, tailored to the characters.

			Bonds work fine for starting campaigns, but are less useful when the characters already know each other. We will likely switch to [[Dungeon World Flags][flags]].

	=== Basic Moves ===		=== Basic Moves ===
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	Magic items are significantly easier to come by in ''Ptolus'' than would be the case in a default ''Dungeon World'' setting. Apart from typical healing potions and such, it is suggested that the number of ''interesting'' effects from magic items be restricted. In game terms, items can grant a character "gear moves", roughly on par with the a class move. Powerful items might grant more than one. To roughly approximate the scaling importance of magic items from ''Ptolus'' run in its original system, a player can call on a number of gear moves equal to their level. They can ''own'' more items than this, of course, but on any given day they have to choose the moves they will be able to use from their gear.		Magic items are significantly easier to come by in ''Ptolus'' than would be the case in a default ''Dungeon World'' setting. Apart from typical healing potions and such, it is suggested that the number of ''interesting'' effects from magic items be restricted. In game terms, items can grant a character "gear moves", roughly on par with the a class move. Powerful items might grant more than one. To roughly approximate the scaling importance of magic items from ''Ptolus'' run in its original system, a player can call on a number of gear moves equal to their level. They can ''own'' more items than this, of course, but on any given day they have to choose the moves they will be able to use from their gear.

	== Factions & Faction Moves ==		== Factions & Faction Moves ==

imported>Wordman: Move reorg

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Move reorg

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	This page details how we converted some of the basics from the 3.5-based ''Ptolus'' to the ''[[system::Dungeon World]]'' system. It is colored by having done this to support an existing campaign, switching to ''Dungeon World'' after the characters had already reached the upper-mid levels. At these levels, 3.5 tends to be about "you saved the city!", whereas ''Dungeon World'' is designed more towards a "you might starve while hiding from the rat men" sort of aesthetic. ''Ptolus'' is a bit more high energy and optimistic than the default of ''Dungeon World''. Still, ''Dungeon World'' works very nicely in a big urban setting with lots of factions and obligation, but where dungeon crawling is still the focus of play.		This page details how we converted some of the basics from the 3.5-based ''Ptolus'' to the ''[[system::Dungeon World]]'' system. It is colored by having done this to support an existing campaign, switching to ''Dungeon World'' after the characters had already reached the upper-mid levels. At these levels, 3.5 tends to be about "you saved the city!", whereas ''Dungeon World'' is designed more towards a "you might starve while hiding from the rat men" sort of aesthetic. ''Ptolus'' is a bit more high energy and optimistic than the default of ''Dungeon World''. Still, ''Dungeon World'' works very nicely in a big urban setting with lots of factions and obligation, but where dungeon crawling is still the focus of play.

	== Characters ==		== Rules Adjustments ==

			=== Characters ===

	We opted to use the alternative character creation system spelled out in ''Class Warfare'', as this allowed creation of characters that more readily matched the PCs from our existing campaign. But, even had we started with new first level characters, we still would have done this. The playbooks in ''Dungeon World'' were built with an "old school" feel, and that feel isn't a great match to the more cosmopolitan Ptolus. For characters we converted, we adapted them from 3.5's 20-level system to ''Dungeon World'''s 10-level system by cutting their 3.5 levels in half.		We opted to use the alternative character creation system spelled out in ''Class Warfare'', as this allowed creation of characters that more readily matched the PCs from our existing campaign. But, even had we started with new first level characters, we still would have done this. The playbooks in ''Dungeon World'' were built with an "old school" feel, and that feel isn't a great match to the more cosmopolitan Ptolus. For characters we converted, we adapted them from 3.5's 20-level system to ''Dungeon World'''s 10-level system by cutting their 3.5 levels in half.
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	Ptolus contains many races beyond those in ''Dungeon World''. We just built custom race moves that sounded good, tailored to the characters.		Ptolus contains many races beyond those in ''Dungeon World''. We just built custom race moves that sounded good, tailored to the characters.

	== ~~Special~~ Moves ==		=== Basic Moves ===

	The basic moves remain as is~~, as do most of the special moves from the book. While in Ptolus, some additional special moves are available~~.		The basic moves remain as is.

	=== Bolster ===		=== Special Moves ===

			Most of the special moves from the book. While in Ptolus, some additional special moves are available.

			==== Bolster ====

	This special move remains the same, but with the addition/clarification that you may adjust a roll with preparation ''after'' the roll is made.		This special move remains the same, but with the addition/clarification that you may adjust a roll with preparation ''after'' the roll is made.

	=== Outstanding Warrants ===		==== Outstanding Warrants ====

	The trigger for this special move changes to "when you return to a neighborhood or establishment in which you have caused trouble before".		The trigger for this special move changes to "when you return to a neighborhood or establishment in which you have caused trouble before".

	=== Talk to the Press ===		==== Talk to the Press ====

	When '''you conduct an interview with the press''', say what you are trying to accomplish with the interview and roll+CHA. '''On a 12+''', the resulting article conveys what you intended to convey. '''On a 10+''', the article mostly matches what you wanted, but choose one. '''On a 7–9''', the article is close to what you wanted, but you choose one and the GM chooses one.		When '''you conduct an interview with the press''', say what you are trying to accomplish with the interview and roll+CHA. '''On a 12+''', the resulting article conveys what you intended to convey. '''On a 10+''', the article mostly matches what you wanted, but choose one. '''On a 7–9''', the article is close to what you wanted, but you choose one and the GM chooses one.
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	* You are also made to appear to be supporting or opposing something not actually covered in the interview.		* You are also made to appear to be supporting or opposing something not actually covered in the interview.

	=== Cast From a Wand ===		==== Cast From a Wand ====

	When '''you release a spell from a wand''', roll+DEX. Take −2 if you lack spell casting ability. Take +1 if the spell is from your schools, spheres or repertoire, or you are otherwise familiar with casting it. Take −1 if the level of the spell equals your level. Take −2 if the level of the spell exceeds your level. '''On a 10+''', the spell is cast. '''On a 7–9''', the spell is cast, but choose one:		When '''you release a spell from a wand''', roll+DEX. Take −2 if you lack spell casting ability. Take +1 if the spell is from your schools, spheres or repertoire, or you are otherwise familiar with casting it. Take −1 if the level of the spell equals your level. Take −2 if the level of the spell exceeds your level. '''On a 10+''', the spell is cast. '''On a 7–9''', the spell is cast, but choose one:
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	'''On a miss''', the wand likely loses its magic (use up their resources), becoming a glorified stick.		'''On a miss''', the wand likely loses its magic (use up their resources), becoming a glorified stick.

	=== Copy a Spell ===		==== Copy a Spell ====

	When '''you copy a spell in a school you know from one spellbook into your own''', roll+INT. '''On a 10+''', the spell is copied perfectly. '''On a 7–9''', the spell is copied, but the GM chooses one:		When '''you copy a spell in a school you know from one spellbook into your own''', roll+INT. '''On a 10+''', the spell is copied perfectly. '''On a 7–9''', the spell is copied, but the GM chooses one:
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	'''On a miss''', the original spellbook suffers some kind of calamity, ruining its contents.		'''On a miss''', the original spellbook suffers some kind of calamity, ruining its contents.

	=== Activate Chaositech ===		==== Activate Chaositech ====

	When '''you activate a chaositech device''', roll+nothing. '''On a 10+''', the device works and you take +2 forward using the device. '''On a 7–9''', the device works, but choose one. '''On a 3–6''', the device doesn't work, and the GM chooses one. '''On a 2−''', the device may seriously malfunction, you might gain a mutation, become vulnerable to the influence of chaos, or some other malady, the GM will tell you which.		When '''you activate a chaositech device''', roll+nothing. '''On a 10+''', the device works and you take +2 forward using the device. '''On a 7–9''', the device works, but choose one. '''On a 3–6''', the device doesn't work, and the GM chooses one. '''On a 2−''', the device may seriously malfunction, you might gain a mutation, become vulnerable to the influence of chaos, or some other malady, the GM will tell you which.
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	* Roll 1d6. On a 1–3, you gain a random debility.		* Roll 1d6. On a 1–3, you gain a random debility.

			==== Cheating ====

			When '''you cheat at a game of chance''', say how you do it and roll. If you do it…

			* …with slight of hand, +DEX
			* …with mental gymnastics (card-counting, etc.), +INT
			* …with charm and wit, +CHA

			'''On a 10+''', you control the game's outcome, with no one the wiser. '''On a 7–9''', you control the game's outcome, but slightly rouse suspicions.

			==== Gold Dragonscales ====

			When '''you play a serious match of gold dragonscales in the presence of spectators''', choose your general strategic approach: belligerence, deceit, accommodation, confinement. Unbeknownst to the players, the complexity of the game works magic on the surrounding city. The GM will adjust the city in some way related to your strategy.

			=== Gear ===

			Magic items are significantly easier to come by in ''Ptolus'' than would be the case in a default ''Dungeon World'' setting. Apart from typical healing potions and such, it is suggested that the number of ''interesting'' effects from magic items be restricted. In game terms, items can grant a character "gear moves", roughly on par with the a class move. Powerful items might grant more than one. To roughly approximate the scaling importance of magic items from ''Ptolus'' run in its original system, a player can call on a number of gear moves equal to their level. They can ''own'' more items than this, of course, but on any given day they have to choose the moves they will be able to use from their gear.

	== Factions & Faction Moves ==		== Factions & Faction Moves ==

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	When '''you approach within 100 feet of the top of the Spire''', roll+DEX. '''On a 10+''' you may choose to flee without being slowly disintegrated. '''On a 7–9''', if you choose to flee, you can do so only after taking 2d6 damage and becoming tainted by the evil of the place. '''On a miss''', whatever else happens, you are slowly disintegrated.		When '''you approach within 100 feet of the top of the Spire''', roll+DEX. '''On a 10+''' you may choose to flee without being slowly disintegrated. '''On a 7–9''', if you choose to flee, you can do so only after taking 2d6 damage and becoming tainted by the evil of the place. '''On a miss''', whatever else happens, you are slowly disintegrated.

	~~=== Other Situational Moves ===~~

	~~Some other setting-specific moves can also be added when useful, such as:~~

	~~==== Cheating ====~~

	~~When '''you cheat at a game of chance''', say how you do it and roll. If you do it…~~

	* …with slight of hand, +DEX
	* …with mental gymnastics (card-counting, etc.), +INT
	* …with charm and wit, +CHA

	~~'''On a 10+''', you control the game's outcome, with no one the wiser. '''On a 7–9''', you control the game's outcome, but slightly rouse suspicions.~~

	~~==== Gold Dragonscales ====~~

	When '''you play a serious match of gold dragonscales in the presence of spectators''', choose your general strategic approach: belligerence, deceit, accommodation, confinement. Unbeknownst to the players, the complexity of the game works magic on the surrounding city. The GM will adjust the city in some way related to your strategy.

	== Specialties ==		== Specialties ==

imported>Wordman: /* Special Moves */

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Special Moves

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	The basic moves remain as is, as do most of the special moves from the book. While in Ptolus, some additional special moves are available.		The basic moves remain as is, as do most of the special moves from the book. While in Ptolus, some additional special moves are available.

	==== Bolster ====		=== Bolster ===

	This special move remains the same, but with the addition/clarification that you may adjust a roll with preparation ''after'' the roll is made.		This special move remains the same, but with the addition/clarification that you may adjust a roll with preparation ''after'' the roll is made.

	==== Outstanding Warrants ====		=== Outstanding Warrants ===

	The trigger for this special move changes to "when you return to a neighborhood or establishment in which you have caused trouble before".		The trigger for this special move changes to "when you return to a neighborhood or establishment in which you have caused trouble before".

	==== Talk to the Press ====		=== Talk to the Press ===

	When '''you conduct an interview with the press''', say what you are trying to accomplish with the interview and roll+CHA. '''On a 12+''', the resulting article conveys what you intended to convey. '''On a 10+''', the article mostly matches what you wanted, but choose one. '''On a 7–9''', the article is close to what you wanted, but you choose one and the GM chooses one.		When '''you conduct an interview with the press''', say what you are trying to accomplish with the interview and roll+CHA. '''On a 12+''', the resulting article conveys what you intended to convey. '''On a 10+''', the article mostly matches what you wanted, but choose one. '''On a 7–9''', the article is close to what you wanted, but you choose one and the GM chooses one.
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	* You are also made to appear to be supporting or opposing something not actually covered in the interview.		* You are also made to appear to be supporting or opposing something not actually covered in the interview.

	==== Cast From a Wand ====		=== Cast From a Wand ===

	When '''you release a spell from a wand''', roll+DEX. Take −2 if you lack spell casting ability. Take +1 if the spell is from your schools, spheres or repertoire, or you are otherwise familiar with casting it. Take −1 if the level of the spell equals your level. Take −2 if the level of the spell exceeds your level. '''On a 10+''', the spell is cast. '''On a 7–9''', the spell is cast, but choose one:		When '''you release a spell from a wand''', roll+DEX. Take −2 if you lack spell casting ability. Take +1 if the spell is from your schools, spheres or repertoire, or you are otherwise familiar with casting it. Take −1 if the level of the spell equals your level. Take −2 if the level of the spell exceeds your level. '''On a 10+''', the spell is cast. '''On a 7–9''', the spell is cast, but choose one:
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	'''On a miss''', the wand likely loses its magic (use up their resources), becoming a glorified stick.		'''On a miss''', the wand likely loses its magic (use up their resources), becoming a glorified stick.

	==== Copy a Spell ====		=== Copy a Spell ===

	When '''you copy a spell in a school you know from one spellbook into your own''', roll+INT. '''On a 10+''', the spell is copied perfectly. '''On a 7–9''', the spell is copied, but the GM chooses one:		When '''you copy a spell in a school you know from one spellbook into your own''', roll+INT. '''On a 10+''', the spell is copied perfectly. '''On a 7–9''', the spell is copied, but the GM chooses one:
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	'''On a miss''', the original spellbook suffers some kind of calamity, ruining its contents.		'''On a miss''', the original spellbook suffers some kind of calamity, ruining its contents.

	==== Activate Chaositech ====		=== Activate Chaositech ===

	When '''you activate a chaositech device''', roll+nothing. '''On a 10+''', the device works and you take +2 forward using the device. '''On a 7–9''', the device works, but choose one. '''On a 3–6''', the device doesn't work, and the GM chooses one. '''On a 2−''', the device may seriously malfunction, you might gain a mutation, become vulnerable to the influence of chaos, or some other malady, the GM will tell you which.		When '''you activate a chaositech device''', roll+nothing. '''On a 10+''', the device works and you take +2 forward using the device. '''On a 7–9''', the device works, but choose one. '''On a 3–6''', the device doesn't work, and the GM chooses one. '''On a 2−''', the device may seriously malfunction, you might gain a mutation, become vulnerable to the influence of chaos, or some other malady, the GM will tell you which.

imported>Wordman: Magic items

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Magic items

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	A [[Spontaneous Caster Specialty\|spontaneous caster]] connects to magic on an intimate, personal level, naturally manifesting spell-casting ability. This specialty exists to match d20-style sorcerers and other spontaneous casters, casting a more limited selection of spells, more often.		A [[Spontaneous Caster Specialty\|spontaneous caster]] connects to magic on an intimate, personal level, naturally manifesting spell-casting ability. This specialty exists to match d20-style sorcerers and other spontaneous casters, casting a more limited selection of spells, more often.

			=== Artificer ===

			''(in progress)'' Some sort of specialty based around magical crafting and this move from Adam Koebel:

			==== Crafting Magic Items ====

			When you engineer a design for a magical item (weapon, armor, artifact, etc) tell the GM what you aim to accomplish. The GM will tell you three or four of the following;
			* You’ll need to disenchant ________ first.
			* You’ll need the aid of __________.
			* You’ll need to find some __________ to use.
			* It’ll take an especially long time to prepare.
			* It’ll be unusually dangerous to craft.
			* You’ll need to craft it someplace special.

			When you imbue a crafted item with power spend XP and roll+XP spent. On a 10+ choose two tags to imbue the item with. On a 7-9 choose one and the GM will choose one, too. Available tags are:
			* ''axiomatic'' the item is imbued with lawful energy, and gives form to the unformed
			* ''bane'' the item is particularly hateful to creatures of a particular race or creed
			* ''cogent'' the item is tangible to ghosts, spirits, etc
			* ''entropic'' the item has an unstable form and can destabilize matter around it
			* ''fiery'' the item burns with a powerful fire that does not harm the wielder
			* ''galvanic'' the object is possessed of a powerful electric charge that does not harm the wielder
			* ''glamoured'' with a thought from the wielder, this item can take on the form of something else
			* ''hurled'' the item gains +''thrown'', no matter the form it takes
			* ''icy'' the object freezes with a cold that does not harm the wielder
			* ''indestructible'' the item cannot be destroyed by mortal means
			* ''profane'' the item is imbued with energies antithetical to the gods and their works
			* ''radiant'' the item emits a brilliant light
			* ''sacred'' the item is imbued with divine power, either generally or specifically
			* ''solicitous'' the item grants +1 armor
			* ''tenebrous'' the item gives off clouds of smoky darkness
			* ''thunderous'' when struck, the item emits a blast of sound that does not harm the wielder
			* ''traumatic'' wounds inflicted by the item or in its presence cannot be healed by natural means

	== Monsters ==		== Monsters ==

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Cast From a Wand

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	* The spell generates feedback. You take 1d6 damage.		* The spell generates feedback. You take 1d6 damage.
	* You draw unwelcome attention or put yourself in a spot. The GM will tell you how.		* You draw unwelcome attention or put yourself in a spot. The GM will tell you how.
	'''On a miss''', the wand likely loses its magic, becoming a glorified stick.		'''On a miss''', the wand likely loses its magic (use up their resources), becoming a glorified stick.

	==== Copy a Spell ====		==== Copy a Spell ====

imported>Wordman: /* Cheating */

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Cheating

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	* …with charm and wit, +CHA		* …with charm and wit, +CHA

	'''On a 10+''', you ~~win~~, with no one the wiser. '''On a 7–9''', you ~~win~~, but slightly rouse suspicions.		'''On a 10+''', you control the game's outcome, with no one the wiser. '''On a 7–9''', you control the game's outcome, but slightly rouse suspicions.

	==== Gold Dragonscales ====		==== Gold Dragonscales ====

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Blessings of the Lady

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	==== Blessings of the Lady ====		==== Blessings of the Lady ====

	When '''you ask the Lady to watch over you in one of her shrines''', for the rest of the day, any time the two dice in your rolls match, add +1d6 ~~to the roll, then subtract~~ -1d4 ~~from~~ the roll.		When '''you ask the Lady to watch over you in one of her shrines''', for the rest of the day, any time the two dice in your rolls match, add +1d6-1d4 to the roll.

	==== Blessings of Lothian ====		==== Blessings of Lothian ====

imported>Wordman: /* Blessings of the Lady */

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Blessings of the Lady

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	==== Blessings of the Lady ====		==== Blessings of the Lady ====

	When '''you ask the Lady to watch over you in one of her shrines''', for the rest of the day, any time the two dice in ~~a roll~~ match, add +1d6 to the roll, then subtract -1d4 from the roll.		When '''you ask the Lady to watch over you in one of her shrines''', for the rest of the day, any time the two dice in your rolls match, add +1d6 to the roll, then subtract -1d4 from the roll.

	==== Blessings of Lothian ====		==== Blessings of Lothian ====