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AlienOvan: AlienOvan moved page Equipment to Item: Breaking multiple-subject article into seperate articles

2026-01-24T08:43:17Z

AlienOvan moved page Equipment to Item: Breaking multiple-subject article into seperate articles

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AlienOvan: Breaking article down into multiple subjects, Equipment moved to Weapon and Armour pages.

2026-01-24T08:42:23Z

Breaking article down into multiple subjects, Equipment moved to Weapon and Armour pages.

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AlienOvan: Massive rewrite and format fix. Incomplete draft up to 'Defense value'

2026-01-22T03:53:49Z

Massive rewrite and format fix. Incomplete draft up to 'Defense value'

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AlienOvan: /* Range Increments */ Failure to Roll-1

2024-10-23T15:51:50Z

Range Increments: Failure to Roll-1

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	\| Medium \|\| 60ft / 12sq \|\| Normal Roll \|\| Disadvantage		\| Medium \|\| 60ft / 12sq \|\| Normal Roll \|\| Disadvantage
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	\| Far \|\| 90ft / 18sq \|\| Disadvantage \|\| ~~Failure~~		\| Far \|\| 90ft / 18sq \|\| Disadvantage \|\| Roll 1
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	\| Too far \|\| 120ft+ / 24sq+ \|\| ~~Failure~~ \|\| ~~Failure~~		\| Too far \|\| 120ft+ / 24sq+ \|\| Roll 1 \|\| Roll 1
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	====Weapon Damage====		====Weapon Damage====
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AlienOvan: another update

2024-10-23T15:47:34Z

another update

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-  '''Universal'''
+  '''<big>Universal</big>'''
-  Universal items have an effect that activates upon use and does not require any specific target or circumstance to do so. If a character uses it, the item will activate. An example of a universal item is a '''Flashlight''', when turned on it begins to emit light and provided it has the power to do so, there is no special circumstance preventing its use.
+  Universal items have an effect that '''activates''' upon use and does '''not''' require any specific target or circumstance to do so. If a character uses it, it will activate its function.
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-  '''Conditional'''
+  '''<big>Conditional</big>'''
-  Conditional items require a certain circumstance to be true (or false) before it can be used, either because of a limitation or it would not make sense to do it any other time. The best example of a conditional item is a '''Key''', Keys can be used to unlock doors and containers but a Key used anywhere other than a lock won't do anything, and used on any lock but the one it belongs to won't unlock the door/object.
+  Conditional items require a '''certain circumstance to be true''' (or false) before it can be used, either because of a limitation or it would not make sense to do it any other time.
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-  '''Consumable'''
+  '''<big>Consumable</big>'''
-  Consumable Items disappear after being used. Sometimes they may leave something behind after doing so, like an empty container that was once filled with something.
+  Consumable Items disappear after being used. Consumables with reusable containers may leave such containers after use.
   The ubiquitous '''Healing Potion''' is a good example of a consumable, healing whoever drinks from it and potentially leaving a '''Vial''' behind (if the Game-Master deems fit). Occasionally, an consumable item can be used a number of times before disappearing, but any extremely high amount might as well be a '''Reusable''' item.
   Rarely, an item can be considered consumable if the items is forcibly removed from a character's possession upon use. So that the item could still exist elsewhere, but not in a way the character can use again.
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-  '''Reusable'''
+  '''<big>Reusable</big>'''
   Reusable items are the opposite to Consumable, the item's effect can be used '''multiple times''' within reason. Although a Reusable item doesn't necessarily allow it to be used infinite times in succession, possibly having cool-down times or uses per interval of time, the main appeal is that the item does '''not disappear''' regardless of how often it is used.
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 ====Damage Typing====
   Damage Type refers to the material or essence of which the damage is inflicted. Mundane damage types include '''Physical''' (Blunt, Sharp and Pierce), to the '''Elemental''' (Fire, Ice, Electric) to the '''Exotic''' (Light, Dark, Radiation, Psychic). Every attack that deals damage must have at least one type along with its value. Attacks can have multiple types, each with their own damage value.
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AlienOvan: tried adding dual columns

2024-10-18T19:18:09Z

tried adding dual columns

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AlienOvan: an attempt was made?

2024-10-18T01:41:08Z

an attempt was made?

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	'''Weapons''' grant their wielders the power to '''attack and defend''' themselves using the weapon's characteristics. A character's combat [[Metaphor]]s can influence the success rate and power of wielded weapons, provided they match the Metaphor's scope. Typically Weapons are wielded in the character's hands or arms, but unusual weapons could be wielded by other limbs or something entirely different.		'''Weapons''' grant their wielders the power to '''attack and defend''' themselves using the weapon's characteristics. A character's combat [[Metaphor]]s can influence the success rate and power of wielded weapons, provided they match the Metaphor's scope. Typically Weapons are wielded in the character's hands or arms, but unusual weapons could be wielded by other limbs or something entirely different.

	~~'''~~Handedness~~'''~~		====Handedness====
	Weapons are intended to be wielded with either '''one or two''' hands, with two-handed weapons often being larger in comparison to one-handed ones. Wielding a two-handed weapon with one hand may cause a [[Complication]], or be physically improbable for a character if they are not strong enough. Likewise, a one-handed weapon could gain benefits from being wielded with two hands.		Weapons are intended to be wielded with either '''one or two''' hands, with two-handed weapons often being larger in comparison to one-handed ones. Wielding a two-handed weapon with one hand may cause a [[Complication]], or be physically improbable for a character if they are not strong enough. Likewise, a one-handed weapon could gain benefits from being wielded with two hands.

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			====Melee / Ranged====
	'''Melee'''		'''Melee'''
	Melee weapons typically rely on being manipulated directly with a character's motions, such as swinging and thrusting. Melee weapons rely on the user's '''natural reach''', though some Melee weapons can extend the character's reach by some amount. Otherwise Melee weapons are short range. Melee weapons also tend to use the least amount of [[Action point]]s, only requiring the '''Attack''' action in most cases.		Melee weapons typically rely on being manipulated directly with a character's motions, such as swinging and thrusting. Melee weapons rely on the user's '''natural reach''', though some Melee weapons can extend the character's reach by some amount. Otherwise Melee weapons are short range. Melee weapons also tend to use the least amount of [[Action point]]s, only requiring the '''Attack''' action in most cases.
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	Ranged weapons on the other hand, are often paired with '''projectiles or ammunition''' in order to hit targets from far away. Ranged weapons are a bit more complicated with range increments and additional actions required to use them.		Ranged weapons on the other hand, are often paired with '''projectiles or ammunition''' in order to hit targets from far away. Ranged weapons are a bit more complicated with range increments and additional actions required to use them.

			====Range Increments====
	'''Range Increments''' refers to the distance (or distances, multiple) in which the ranged weapon is most effective and would not incur a complication. Measured in squares or 5ft increments. When a ranged weapon targets or fires at a point further than this increment, the wielder loses advantage due to firing at a distant target. If they fire even further away the roll becomes Disadvantage. If the process repeats again or would incur a penalty worse than Disadvantage, the attack will simply miss.		'''Range Increments''' refers to the distance (or distances, multiple) in which the ranged weapon is most effective and would not incur a complication. Measured in squares or 5ft increments. When a ranged weapon targets or fires at a point further than this increment, the wielder loses advantage due to firing at a distant target. If they fire even further away the roll becomes Disadvantage. If the process repeats again or would incur a penalty worse than Disadvantage, the attack will simply miss.

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	~~'''~~Weapon Damage / Type~~'''~~		====Weapon Damage / Type====
	Weapons always have a damage value and damage type. Damage is usually a dice value plus a fixed value equal to the maximum value of that die. So a Weapon with '''d6''' damage will be '''d6+6'''. If a weapon or attack gains additional dice, those extra die are added to the fixed damage instead. There should only be one die for variable damage.		Weapons always have a damage value and damage type. Damage is usually a dice value plus a fixed value equal to the maximum value of that die. So a Weapon with '''d6''' damage will be '''d6+6'''. If a weapon or attack gains additional dice, those extra die are added to the fixed damage instead. There should only be one die for variable damage.

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	\| d12+4 \|\| d12 + 16 \|\| d12+28		\| d12+4 \|\| d12 + 16 \|\| d12+28
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			====Damage Typing====
			Damage Type refers to the material or essence of which the damage is inflicted. Mundane damage types include '''Physical''' (Blunt, Sharp and Pierce), to the '''Elemental''' (Fire, Ice, Electric) to the '''Exotic''' (Light, Dark, Radiation, Psychic). Every attack that deals damage must have at least one type along with its value. Attacks can have multiple types, each with their own damage value.
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AlienOvan: first draft, incomplete

2024-10-17T14:01:16Z

first draft, incomplete

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<big>Note: This section is INCOMPLETE. Please wait until it is finished before using the content below as valid rulings.</big>
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'''<big>Items</big>''' & '''<big>Equipment</big>''' give characters the means to protect themselves and deal with different kinds of situations without relying entirely on special powers. Items and Equipment are distinct in one major way, '''Items''' are objects a character can '''use''' to some effect, whereas '''Equipment''' are objects a character can '''wear''' or equip to temporarily modify a character's options and potential.

==Items==
'''Items''' refer to objects which characters can carry so they can use them for their effect. Some are consumable, others are not. Some have requirements to use them and others are as easy as simply <abbr title="During Encounters, Interact is an Action.">interacting</abbr> with them.

===Item Usage===
'''Universal'''
Universal items have an effect that activates upon use and does not require any specific target or circumstance to do so. If a character uses it, the item will activate. An example of a universal item is a '''Flashlight''', when turned on it begins to emit light and provided it has the power to do so, there is no special circumstance preventing its use.

'''Conditional'''
Conditional items require a certain circumstance to be true (or false) before it can be used, either because of a limitation or it would not make sense to do it any other time. The best example of a conditional item is a '''Key''', Keys can be used to unlock doors and containers but a Key used anywhere other than a lock won't do anything, and used on any lock but the one it belongs to won't unlock the door/object.

===Item Durability===
'''Consumable'''
Consumable Items disappear after being used. Sometimes they may leave something behind after doing so, like an empty container that was once filled with something.

The ubiquitous '''Healing Potion''' is a good example of a consumable, healing whoever drinks from it and potentially leaving a '''Vial''' behind (if the Game-Master deems fit). Occasionally, an consumable item can be used a number of times before disappearing, but any extremely high amount might as well be a '''Reusable''' item.

Rarely, an item can be considered consumable if the items is forcibly removed from a character's possession upon use. So that the item could still exist elsewhere, but not in a way the character can use again.

'''Reusable'''
Reusable items are the opposite to Consumable, the item's effect can be used '''multiple times''' within reason. Although a Reusable item doesn't necessarily allow it to be used infinite times in succession, possibly having cooldown times or uses per interval of time, the main appeal is that the item does '''not disappear''' regardless of how often it is used.

A good example of a reusable item is a set of '''Lockpicks''', this item can be used to open locks and could potentially be used many times so long as they don't break.

==Equipment==
'''Equipment''' covers a category of items that rely on a character wearing, wielding or otherwise equipping it to themselves in order to benefit from its effects. In addition, certain types of equipment can grant options to a character they would not have before, such as attacking with weapons or defending with shields.

===Weapons===
'''Weapons''' grant their wielders the power to '''attack and defend''' themselves using the weapon's characteristics. A character's combat [[Metaphor]]s can influence the success rate and power of wielded weapons, provided they match the Metaphor's scope. Typically Weapons are wielded in the character's hands or arms, but unusual weapons could be wielded by other limbs or something entirely different.

'''Handedness'''
Weapons are intended to be wielded with either '''one or two''' hands, with two-handed weapons often being larger in comparison to one-handed ones. Wielding a two-handed weapon with one hand may cause a [[Complication]], or be physically improbable for a character if they are not strong enough. Likewise, a one-handed weapon could gain benefits from being wielded with two hands.

'''Intended Wielder''' refers to the [[size]] of the weapon's intended recipient. A sword for a Halfling will have a different intended wielder size to that of a Human sword. A Halfling using a Human's sword treats the weapon as requiring one more hand to wield (one to two). Typically a larger creature can use weapons intended for smaller creatures, but with diminishing returns compared to a weapon of their actual size.

If a weapon's size forces a creature to use one more hand than two, the wielder will suffer Disadvantage on rolls with that weapon and spend an extra action per attack in order to use them. If a weapon's size requires two more hands then the wielder, then it can be considered too big for them to use at all. Weapons that are too small are ineffective for oversized wielders.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; align:center; margin:auto;"
|+ Handedness by Size
|-
! Size Category !! One-Handed !! Two-Handed
|-
| Gargantuan (Size 8) || Ineffective || Ineffective
|-
| Huge (Size 4) || Ineffective || One-handed
|-
| Large (Size 2) || One-handed || One-handed
|-
| '''Medium''' || '''One-handed''' || '''Two-handed'''
|-
| Small || Two-handed || Two-Handed (Disadvantage)
|-
| Tiny || Two-handed (Disadvantage) || Ineffective
|-
| Diminutive || Ineffective || Ineffective
|}

'''Melee'''
Melee weapons typically rely on being manipulated directly with a character's motions, such as swinging and thrusting. Melee weapons rely on the user's '''natural reach''', though some Melee weapons can extend the character's reach by some amount. Otherwise Melee weapons are short range. Melee weapons also tend to use the least amount of [[Action point]]s, only requiring the '''Attack''' action in most cases.

'''Ranged'''
Ranged weapons on the other hand, are often paired with '''projectiles or ammunition''' in order to hit targets from far away. Ranged weapons are a bit more complicated with range increments and additional actions required to use them.

'''Range Increments''' refers to the distance (or distances, multiple) in which the ranged weapon is most effective and would not incur a complication. Measured in squares or 5ft increments. When a ranged weapon targets or fires at a point further than this increment, the wielder loses advantage due to firing at a distant target. If they fire even further away the roll becomes Disadvantage. If the process repeats again or would incur a penalty worse than Disadvantage, the attack will simply miss.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; align:center; margin:auto;"
|+ Range Increments
|-
! Increment !! Context (ft/squares) !! Result (Advantage) !! Result (Normal)
|-
| '''Close''' || '''30ft / 6sq''' || '''Advantage''' || '''Normal Roll'''
|-
| Medium || 60ft / 12sq || Normal Roll || Disadvantage
|-
| Far || 90ft / 18sq || Disadvantage || Failure
|-
| Too far || 120ft+ / 24sq+ || Failure || Failure
|}

'''Weapon Damage / Type'''
Weapons always have a damage value and damage type. Damage is usually a dice value plus a fixed value equal to the maximum value of that die. So a Weapon with '''d6''' damage will be '''d6+6'''. If a weapon or attack gains additional dice, those extra die are added to the fixed damage instead. There should only be one die for variable damage.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; align:center; margin:auto;"
|+ Weapon Damage
|-
! Weapon Die !! Damage Notation !! 2dX
|-
| 1 || 1 || 1+1
|-
| d2 || d2 + 2 || d2+4
|-
| '''d4''' || '''d4 + 4''' || '''d4+8'''
|-
| d6 || d6 + 6 || d6+12
|-
| d8 || d8 + 8 || d8+16
|-
| d10 || d10 + 10 || d10+20
|-
| d12 || d12 + 12 || d12+24
|-
| d12+2 || d12 + 14 || d12+26
|-
| d12+4 || d12 + 16 || d12+28
|}
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