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	'''Universal Metaphors''' are ubiquitous~~, easily accessable~~ Metaphors that almost every single character can use during their games, regardless of which reality or rules are at play. Because of this quality, these Metaphors are granted '''automatically''' to characters based on their starting [[Attribute]]s.		'''Universal Metaphors''' are ubiquitous Metaphors that almost every single character can use during their games, regardless of which reality or rules are at play. Because of this quality, these Metaphors are granted '''automatically''' to characters based on their starting [[Attribute]]s. For other useful Metaphors that are more genre-specific, see [[Recommended Metaphors]].

	~~For other useful~~ Metaphors ~~that~~ are ~~more genre-specific~~, ~~see [[Recommended Metaphors]]~~.		Phrases surrounded by quotation marks (“”) are used in Metaphor scope/bonus descriptions for the Metaphor Ability.
			==Inherent Metaphors==
			These Metaphors are granted at a value equal to the character's corresponding Attribute at creation, even if a Metaphor has a value of 0 due to their Attribute value. After creation, they function the same as any Metaphor, with the player/character requiring to spend experience in order to improve the Metaphor's base value and components.

	~~Phrases surrounded by quotation marks (“”) are used~~ in ~~Metaphor scope~~/~~bonus descriptions for the Metaphor Ability~~.		The Inherent Metaphors also begins with a +1 Metaphor component in every available slot. The player/character may choose to partially or consolidate multiple component values, such as three +1s into a +2 and +1, or three +1s into one +3.

	~~This page is currently INCOMPLETE, pending a full write-up of all recommended Metaphors.~~		The Attribute in parentheses indicates the Attribute that determines starting values, even if other Attributes can be used in skill checks.
	==Attribute~~-based Metaphors==~~
	~~These Metaphors are granted at a value equal to~~ the ~~character's corresponding~~ Attribute~~. After creation~~, ~~they function the same as any Metaphor, with the player/character requiring to spend experience~~ in ~~order to improve the Metaphor's base value and components. The Attribute Metaphor also begins with fully maxed out Metaphor components~~.

	===Athletics (Strength)===		===Athletics (Strength)===
	“Skill bonus to perform physically demanding activities.”		“Skill bonus to perform physically demanding activities using one's own body.”

	'''Athletics''' is a skill that works with any number physical activities that can be helpful in moving around and moving things around in the world. Primarily a Strength-based skill, it can incorporate ~~Endurance to represent stamina and~~ Agility for ~~acrobatics~~.		'''Athletics''' is a skill that works with any number physical activities that can be helpful in moving around and moving things around in the world. Primarily a Strength-based skill, it can incorporate Agility for acrobatic feats.

	'''Example Components'''		'''Example Components'''
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	• Swimming: “Meta-Dice bonus to navigate above and below through bodies of liquid.”		• Swimming: “Meta-Dice bonus to navigate above and below through bodies of liquid.”
	• Climbing: “Meta-Dice bonus to navigate up, down and across surfaces and other terrain.”		• Climbing: “Meta-Dice bonus to navigate up, down and across surfaces and other terrain.”
	• Acrobatics: “Meta-Dice bonus to performing feats of Agility such as ~~balancing~~ and Parkour. ~~Can use apply~~ Agility ~~to Athletics”~~		• Acrobatics: “Meta-Dice bonus to performing feats of Agility such as Balance and Parkour. Uses Agility for these types of checks.”
	• Push/Pull/Lift: “Meta-Dice bonus to moving objects and creatures around under your own strength.”		• Push/Pull/Lift: “Meta-Dice bonus to moving objects and creatures around under your own strength.”

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	'''Stealth Actions'''		'''Stealth Actions'''
	♦ Be Stealthy: User reduces their movement by half (rounded down, min 1sq/5ft) to move around without drawing attention. Passive stealth equals 6 + Metaphor.		♦ Be Stealthy: User reduces their movement by half (rounded down, min 1sq/5ft) to move around without drawing attention. Passive stealth equals 6 + Metaphor + Agility. If a Metaphor component applies to the stealth approach, you can add the Component bonus as well.

	===Observation (Perception)===		===Observation (Perception)===
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	♦ Passive Knowledge: Any subject with a TN equal or less than 6 + Metaphor + Intellect is known to the user. If the subject is specialist, they can add their Component bonus as well.		♦ Passive Knowledge: Any subject with a TN equal or less than 6 + Metaphor + Intellect is known to the user. If the subject is specialist, they can add their Component bonus as well.

	===Discipline-Willpower (~~Perception/~~Charisma)===		===Discipline-Willpower (Charisma)===
	"Skill bonus to identify and resist mental effects that can negatively impact the user, or help improve their mental state."		"Skill bonus to identify and resist mental effects that can negatively impact the user, or help improve their mental state."

	'''Discipline-Willpower''' is a ~~character defense~~ Metaphor similar to '''Fitness''', except it affects ~~resist~~ and ~~recover~~ from mental conditions. When such conditions affect how the user perceives their environment, Perception can be used as the attribute anchor, whereas if the condition affects the user's state of mind and ability to act, use Charisma.		'''Discipline-Willpower''' is a defensive Metaphor similar to '''Fitness''', except it affects resistance and recovery from mental conditions. When such conditions affect how the user perceives their environment, Perception can be used as the attribute anchor, whereas if the condition affects the user's state of mind and ability to act, use Charisma.

	'''Example Components'''		'''Example Components'''

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	'''Sub-Abilities'''		'''Sub-Abilities'''
	• Leaping: ~~“Athletics~~ bonus to checks involving jumping up and across distances.”		• Leaping: “Meta-Dice bonus to checks involving jumping up and across distances.”
	• Swimming: ~~“Athletics~~ bonus to navigate above and below through bodies of liquid.”		• Swimming: “Meta-Dice bonus to navigate above and below through bodies of liquid.”
	• Climbing: ~~“Athletics~~ bonus to navigate up, down and across surfaces and other terrain.”		• Climbing: “Meta-Dice bonus to navigate up, down and across surfaces and other terrain.”
	• Acrobatics: ~~“Athletics~~ bonus to performing feats of Agility such as balancing and Parkour. Can use apply Agility to Athletics”		• Acrobatics: “Meta-Dice bonus to performing feats of Agility such as balancing and Parkour. Can use apply Agility to Athletics”
	• Push/Pull/Lift: ~~“Athletics~~ bonus to moving objects and creatures around under your own strength.”		• Push/Pull/Lift: “Meta-Dice bonus to moving objects and creatures around under your own strength.”

	===Stealth (Agility)===		===Stealth (Agility)===
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	'''Sub-Abilities'''		'''Sub-Abilities'''
	• Mask Sound: ~~“Stealth~~ bonus to moving and acting quietly to avoid aural detection.”		• Mask Sound: “Meta-dice bonus to moving and acting quietly to avoid aural detection.”
	• Blend-In: ~~“Stealth~~ bonus to avoid detection/recognition from others while in plain sight.”		• Blend-In: “Meta-dice bonus to avoid detection/recognition from others while in plain sight.”
	• Disguise: ~~“Stealth~~ bonus to the creation and quality of a disguise designed to fool others' recognition.”		• Disguise: “Meta-dice bonus to the creation and quality of a disguise designed to fool others' recognition.”
	• Escape: ~~“Stealth~~ bonus to checks to break pursuers’ ability to track user’s location and status.”		• Escape: “Meta-dice bonus to checks to break pursuers’ ability to track user’s location and status.”

	===Observation (Perception)===		===Observation (Perception)===
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	'''Sub-Abilities'''		'''Sub-Abilities'''
	• Sight: ~~“Observation~~ bonus to detect and notice things they can see.”		• Sight: “Meta-dice bonus to detect and notice things they can see.”
	• Hearing: ~~“Observation~~ bonus to detect and identify things aurally.”		• Hearing: “Meta-dice bonus to detect and identify things aurally.”
	• Smell: ~~“Observation~~ bonus to detect and identify things by scent.”		• Smell: “Meta-dice bonus to detect and identify things by scent.”
	• Touch: ~~“Observation~~ bonus to detect and identify things by texture or tremorsense.”		• Touch: “Meta-dice bonus to detect and identify things by texture or tremorsense.”
	• "Thing": "~~Observation~~ bonus to detect and identify 'the thing specified'."		• "Thing": "Meta-dice bonus to detect and identify 'the thing specified'."
	ex. Identify Beasts: "~~Observation~~ bonus to detect and identify Animals and Beast-like creatures.		ex. Identify Beasts: "Meta-dice bonus to detect and identify Animals and Beast-like creatures.

	===Knowledge (Intellect)===		===Knowledge (Intellect)===
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	'''Sub-Abilities'''		'''Sub-Abilities'''
	• History: “Meta-~~Dice~~ bonus to recall information about things that happened before the present moment. Including Personal History”		• History: “Meta-dice bonus to recall information about things that happened before the present moment. Including Personal History”
	• ~~‘Named Subject’~~: ~~“Knowledge~~ bonus to recall information about ~~<name of subject>”~~		• Engineering: “Meta-dice bonus to recall information about Mechanical Engineering”
	~~ex. Religion~~: "~~Knowledge~~ bonus to ~~recall information about gods, religions~~ and ~~other theistic facts~~."		• Language: Dwarven: "Meta-dice bonus to decipher and understand Dwarven. Can Speak Dwarven."

	===Influence (Charisma)===		===Influence (Charisma)===
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	'''Sub-Ability'''		'''Sub-Ability'''
	• Diplomacy: “Meta-~~Dice~~ bonus to engage others diplomatically to resolve conflicts and come to solutions.”		• Diplomacy: “Meta-dice bonus to engage others diplomatically to resolve conflicts and come to solutions.”
	• Deception: “Meta-~~Dice~~ bonus to tell lies and untruths to others in a believable way and avoid suspicion.”		• Deception: “Meta-dice bonus to tell lies and untruths to others in a believable way and avoid suspicion.”
	• Intimidation: “Meta-~~Dice~~ bonus to coerce others assertively, with or without threats of violence.”		• Intimidation: “Meta-dice bonus to coerce others assertively, with or without threats of violence.”
	• Charm: “Meta-~~Dice~~ bonus to endear others into improving one’s self image or reputation to others or get closer to them.”		• Charm: “Meta-dice bonus to endear others into improving one’s self image or reputation to others or get closer to them.”

	==Combat Metaphors==		==Combat Metaphors==

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	This page is a list of '''<code><big>Recommended Metaphors</big></code>''' that can be used in a majority of game scenarios and genres. And for more specific scenarios, this page can also provide examples players can use to keep powers and abilities consistent. The list of Metaphors and their Sub-Abilities are hardly comprehensive, but they serve as good starting points and guides on how one may expand Metaphors to suit a character or the things they must contend with. Communicate with your Game-Master in order to establish what can or can't be used in a campaign.		This page is a list of '''<code><big>Recommended Metaphors</big></code>''' that can be used in a majority of game scenarios and genres. And for more specific scenarios, this page can also provide examples players can use to keep powers and abilities consistent. The list of Metaphors and their Sub-Abilities are hardly comprehensive, but they serve as good starting points and guides on how one may expand Metaphors to suit a character or the things they must contend with. Communicate with your Game-Master in order to establish what can or can't be used in a campaign.

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	'''Sub-Abilities'''		'''Sub-Abilities'''
	• History: ~~“Knowledge~~ bonus to recall information about things that happened before the present moment. Including Personal History”		• History: “Meta-Dice bonus to recall information about things that happened before the present moment. Including Personal History”
	• ‘Named Subject’: “Knowledge bonus to recall information about <name of subject>”		• ‘Named Subject’: “Knowledge bonus to recall information about <name of subject>”
	ex. Religion: "Knowledge bonus to recall information about gods, religions and other theistic facts."		ex. Religion: "Knowledge bonus to recall information about gods, religions and other theistic facts."
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	'''Sub-Ability'''		'''Sub-Ability'''
	• Diplomacy: ~~“Influence~~ bonus to engage others diplomatically to resolve conflicts and come to solutions.”		• Diplomacy: “Meta-Dice bonus to engage others diplomatically to resolve conflicts and come to solutions.”
	• Deception: ~~“Influence~~ bonus to tell lies and untruths to others in a believable way and avoid suspicion.”		• Deception: “Meta-Dice bonus to tell lies and untruths to others in a believable way and avoid suspicion.”
	• Intimidation: ~~“Influence~~ bonus to coerce others assertively, with or without threats of violence.”		• Intimidation: “Meta-Dice bonus to coerce others assertively, with or without threats of violence.”
	• Charm: ~~“Influence~~ bonus to endear others into improving one’s self image or reputation to others or get closer to them.”		• Charm: “Meta-Dice bonus to endear others into improving one’s self image or reputation to others or get closer to them.”

	==Combat Metaphors==		==Combat Metaphors==
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	'''Sub-Abilities'''		'''Sub-Abilities'''
	• ~~ToHit 'Target'~~: "~~Unarmed Strike~~ bonus to targeting and hitting ~~'type of target or creature'~~.		• Versus Humanoids: "Meta-Dice bonus to targeting and hitting Humanoid creatures.
	• Damage: "~~Damage~~ bonus to increase damage dealt by Unarmed Strike attacks."		• Unarmed Strike (Damage): "Meta-Dice bonus to increase physical damage dealt by Unarmed Strike attacks."
	• Damage~~: 'Target'~~: "~~Damage~~ bonus to increase damage ~~deal~~ to ~~'target type'~~ with Unarmed ~~strike attacks."~~		• Humanoids (Damage): "Meta-Dice bonus to increase damage dealt to Humanoid enemies with Unarmed Strike attacks."
	~~ex. Damage vs. Demons: "Damage bonus when attacking Demons and demonic entities with unarmed~~ Strike attacks."		• Knockback Bonus: "Magnitude bonus to Unarmed Strikes that inflict Knockback on targets."
	• ~~Magnitude:~~ Knockback: "Magnitude bonus to Unarmed Strikes that inflict Knockback on targets."

	===Melee Weapons===		===Melee Weapons===
	"ToHit bonus to targeting and attacking with Melee Weapons."		''"ToHit bonus to targeting and attacking with Melee Weapons."''

	'''Melee Weapons''' covers the broad category of weapons that are often swung around physically by a character using their [[Size\|Natural Reach]]. Such weapons can also be '''thrown''' but aren't treated as Ranged weapons. Unlike Unarmed Strike, this Metaphor does '''require a Melee Weapon''' or something like it in order to work.		'''Melee Weapons''' covers the broad category of weapons that are often swung around physically by a character using their [[Size\|Natural Reach]]. Such weapons can also be '''thrown''' but aren't treated as Ranged weapons. Unlike Unarmed Strike, this Metaphor does '''require a Melee Weapon''' or something like it in order to work.
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	'''Sub-abilities'''		'''Sub-abilities'''
	• ~~ToHit: Weapon~~: "~~Melee Weapons~~ bonus to hitting targets while wielding ~~'Type of Weapon'~~."		• Sword Mastery: "Meta-Dice ToHit bonus to hitting targets while wielding Sword-type weapons."
	• Damage~~: Weapon~~: "~~Melee Weapons~~ bonus to dealing damage to targets while wielding ~~'Type of Weapon'~~."		• Sword Damage: "Meta-Dice bonus to dealing damage to targets while wielding Sword-type weapons."
	~~ex. Damage~~: ~~Swords~~: "~~Melee Weapons bonus~~ to ~~dealing damage while wielding swords~~."		• Block: Sword: "As an action, uses Sword-type weapon to increase user's Deflection by X. Weapon takes hit upon Deflection."
	• ~~Magnitude:~~ Bleed: "~~Melee Weapons~~ bonus to ~~inflicting~~ Bleed on ~~targets with applicable weapon types~~."		• Bleed Bonus: "Meta-Dice bonus to Bleed Magnitude on attacks that inflict Bleed."

	===Ranged Weapons===		===Ranged Weapons===
			''"ToHit bonus to targeting and attacking with Ranged Weapons."''

			'''Ranged Weapons''' covers the other category of weapons that often fire projectiles from a projector, like an Arrow from a Bow, or a Bullet from a Firearm. Rarely, Ranged weapons can be used as melee weapons, however unless specified, many ranged weapons are not designed to be used in this way and do not benefit from bonuses granted by this Metaphor.

			Different to Melee Weapons, Ranged weapons often require ammunition or projectile to be loaded in order for them to be used properly. Separate actions such a '''Unload''', '''Reload''', or '''Nock''' are used to reload firearms, or prime bows. [[Action-Sequence]]s are good for cutting down on Action-point consumption and keep combat rounds flowing.

			'''Sub-Abilities'''
			• [[Action-Sequence]] (Quick Reload): Combines '''Unload''' and '''Reload''' into one action for Firearm-type weapons, X times per round.
			• Action-Sequence (Quick Fire): Combines '''Nock''' and '''Fire''' into one action for Bow-type weapons, X times per round.
			• Contingency (Moving Target): Contingency bonus to ToHit checks against '''Moving Targets''' [[complication]].

			===Dodge===
			''"As an action, increase the user's Evasion by X against a single attack (targeted or otherwise)."''

			The '''Dodge''' Metaphor enhances the 'Dodge' action that is intended to increase the user's '''Evasion''' stat. by default, the Dodge action only allows the user to increase their evasion against '''one''' attack, but with sub-abilities, the player can allow their character to do more.

			'''Sub-Abilities'''
			• Vigilance: "Increases the number of attacks one can dodge per action by +X."
			• Dodge-Step: "After using Dodge, allows movement up to +X square(s) in any direction. User counts as a 'Moving Target'.
			• Evasion vs. Melee: "Meta-Dice Bonus to Evasion when targeted by Melee attacks.
			• Evasion vs. Area-Effects: "Meta-Dice bonus to Evasion when avoiding Area-of-Effect attacks."

	==Special Metaphors==		==Special Metaphors==

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	• Touch: “Observation bonus to detect and identify things by texture or tremorsense.”		• Touch: “Observation bonus to detect and identify things by texture or tremorsense.”
	• "Thing": "Observation bonus to detect and identify 'the thing specified'."		• "Thing": "Observation bonus to detect and identify 'the thing specified'."
			ex. Identify Beasts: "Observation bonus to detect and identify Animals and Beast-like creatures.

	===Knowledge (Intellect)===		===Knowledge (Intellect)===
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	• History: “Knowledge bonus to recall information about things that happened before the present moment. Including Personal History”		• History: “Knowledge bonus to recall information about things that happened before the present moment. Including Personal History”
	• ‘Named Subject’: “Knowledge bonus to recall information about <name of subject>”		• ‘Named Subject’: “Knowledge bonus to recall information about <name of subject>”
			ex. Religion: "Knowledge bonus to recall information about gods, religions and other theistic facts."

	===Influence (Charisma)===		===Influence (Charisma)===
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	• ToHit 'Target': "Unarmed Strike bonus to targeting and hitting 'type of target or creature'.		• ToHit 'Target': "Unarmed Strike bonus to targeting and hitting 'type of target or creature'.
	• Damage: "Damage bonus to increase damage dealt by Unarmed Strike attacks."		• Damage: "Damage bonus to increase damage dealt by Unarmed Strike attacks."
	• Damage ~~Vs.~~ Target: "Damage bonus to increase damage deal to 'target type' with Unarmed strike attacks."		• Damage: 'Target': "Damage bonus to increase damage deal to 'target type' with Unarmed strike attacks."
			ex. Damage vs. Demons: "Damage bonus when attacking Demons and demonic entities with unarmed Strike attacks."
	• Magnitude: Knockback: "Magnitude bonus to Unarmed Strikes that inflict Knockback on targets."		• Magnitude: Knockback: "Magnitude bonus to Unarmed Strikes that inflict Knockback on targets."

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	• ToHit: Weapon: "Melee Weapons bonus to hitting targets while wielding 'Type of Weapon'."		• ToHit: Weapon: "Melee Weapons bonus to hitting targets while wielding 'Type of Weapon'."
	• Damage: Weapon: "Melee Weapons bonus to dealing damage to targets while wielding 'Type of Weapon'."		• Damage: Weapon: "Melee Weapons bonus to dealing damage to targets while wielding 'Type of Weapon'."
			ex. Damage: Swords: "Melee Weapons bonus to dealing damage while wielding swords."
	• Magnitude: Bleed: "Melee Weapons bonus to inflicting Bleed on targets with applicable weapon types."		• Magnitude: Bleed: "Melee Weapons bonus to inflicting Bleed on targets with applicable weapon types."

	===Ranged Weapons===		===Ranged Weapons===

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	“Skill bonus to notice and detect things occurring around the user. Trained Perception.”		“Skill bonus to notice and detect things occurring around the user. Trained Perception.”

	'''Observation''' is a form of trained Perception that’s ~~permitted to help~~ characters ~~be able to beat~~ Perception checks ~~more easily~~. ~~It is based more on~~ a ~~character’s senses than any special or biological trait they possess~~. ~~Whenever a Perception check is called~~, ~~a character can use Observation and~~ the ~~appropriate sub-ability that applies,~~ the Game-Master should specify what sense is being checked to apply the appropriate bonuses.		'''Observation''' is a form of trained Perception that’s permits characters improve on their standard Perception checks. This versatile skill can be used to help detect '''specific things''' or using a general '''creature sense'''. When bonuses by Type and bonuses by Sense stack, the player takes the value of the better roll between them. The Game-Master should specify what sense is being checked to apply the appropriate bonuses.

	'''Sub-Abilities'''		'''Sub-Abilities'''
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	• Smell: “Observation bonus to detect and identify things by scent.”		• Smell: “Observation bonus to detect and identify things by scent.”
	• Touch: “Observation bonus to detect and identify things by texture or tremorsense.”		• Touch: “Observation bonus to detect and identify things by texture or tremorsense.”
			• "Thing": "Observation bonus to detect and identify 'the thing specified'."

	===Knowledge (Intellect)===		===Knowledge (Intellect)===
	“Skill bonus to learn and recall information and facts about general subjects.”		“Skill bonus to learn and recall information and facts about general subjects.”

	'''Knowledge''' serves as a mixture of Lore, History and more advanced intelligence checks about known things in the game world. The main ability can apply to checks about any ~~non-secret~~ information, though a sub-ability about a specific subject may allow access to secret ~~information~~ about that subject. History can allow a character to recall things that happened to them more easily.		'''Knowledge''' serves as a mixture of Lore, History and more advanced intelligence checks about known things in the game's world. The main ability can apply to checks about any commonly known information, though a sub-ability about a specific subject may allow access to more specialist or secret knowledge about that subject. History can allow a character to recall things that happened to them more easily, and in particular, right when they need to remember them for something else.

	'''Sub-Abilities'''		'''Sub-Abilities'''
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	• Deception: “Influence bonus to tell lies and untruths to others in a believable way and avoid suspicion.”		• Deception: “Influence bonus to tell lies and untruths to others in a believable way and avoid suspicion.”
	• Intimidation: “Influence bonus to coerce others assertively, with or without threats of violence.”		• Intimidation: “Influence bonus to coerce others assertively, with or without threats of violence.”
	• Charm: “Influence bonus to endear ~~and gladhand~~ others into improving one’s self image or reputation to others.”		• Charm: “Influence bonus to endear others into improving one’s self image or reputation to others or get closer to them.”

	==Combat Metaphors==		==Combat Metaphors==
	Combat Metaphors almost always uses <code>'''ToHit'''</code> for its Bonus component, to help improve the odds of hitting/affecting targets such as creatures and players. Scope usually covers a type of equipment or attack power that benefits from these Metaphors.		Combat Metaphors almost always uses <code>'''ToHit'''</code> for its Bonus component, to help improve the odds of hitting/affecting targets such as creatures and players. Scope usually covers a type of equipment or attack power that benefits from these Metaphors.

			In addition, some Sub-abilities may include bonus types such as 'Damage' and 'Magnitude'. And they can also have conditions such as only when a '''specific type of creature''' or a '''specific item''' is used, or even '''when a 'condition' is in effect''' such as a target being grappled, under effects and such. All these kind of bonuses can stack provided they do not occupy the same bonus type. As such, a Creature Type and an Item-requirement could stack, but simply using two items or fighting something that is two creature types will not stack.

	===Unarmed Strike===		===Unarmed Strike===
			"Tohit bonus to target and strike foes with bare limbs or other natural weapons"

			'''Unarmed Strike''' is considered a basic combat style, compared to the likes of 'Martial Arts'. But it can serve as good a use for any character as a last means of self-defense, when they can't rely on equipment or powers. This skill typically works for humanoids but sub-abilities can include other attack forms so long as it is a '''natural feature''' of the character. The ToHit bonus works so long as the character attacks with natural weapons.

			'''Sub-Abilities'''
			• ToHit 'Target': "Unarmed Strike bonus to targeting and hitting 'type of target or creature'.
			• Damage: "Damage bonus to increase damage dealt by Unarmed Strike attacks."
			• Damage Vs. Target: "Damage bonus to increase damage deal to 'target type' with Unarmed strike attacks."
			• Magnitude: Knockback: "Magnitude bonus to Unarmed Strikes that inflict Knockback on targets."

	===Melee Weapons===		===Melee Weapons===
			"ToHit bonus to targeting and attacking with Melee Weapons."

			'''Melee Weapons''' covers the broad category of weapons that are often swung around physically by a character using their [[Size\|Natural Reach]]. Such weapons can also be '''thrown''' but aren't treated as Ranged weapons. Unlike Unarmed Strike, this Metaphor does '''require a Melee Weapon''' or something like it in order to work.

			Properties of the weapon will apply regardless of the Metaphor used, the user's Metaphor effects can stack with the weapon but only if they were capable of doing so themselves. (A character can't cause a weapon to deal extra fire damage if they can't make weapons deal fire on their own).

			'''Sub-abilities'''
			• ToHit: Weapon: "Melee Weapons bonus to hitting targets while wielding 'Type of Weapon'."
			• Damage: Weapon: "Melee Weapons bonus to dealing damage to targets while wielding 'Type of Weapon'."
			• Magnitude: Bleed: "Melee Weapons bonus to inflicting Bleed on targets with applicable weapon types."
	===Ranged Weapons===		===Ranged Weapons===

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	This page is a list of '''<code><big>Recommended Metaphors</big></code>''' that can be used in a majority of game scenarios and genres. And for more specific scenarios, this page can also provide examples players can use to keep powers and abilities consistent.		This page is a list of '''<code><big>Recommended Metaphors</big></code>''' that can be used in a majority of game scenarios and genres. And for more specific scenarios, this page can also provide examples players can use to keep powers and abilities consistent. The list of Metaphors and their Sub-Abilities are hardly comprehensive, but they serve as good starting points and guides on how one may expand Metaphors to suit a character or the things they must contend with. Communicate with your Game-Master in order to establish what can or can't be used in a campaign.

			Often, Sub-Abilities are treated as <code>'''Dice bonuses'''</code>, meaning a Sub-ability at +1 can be treated as a d4 in most circumstances. A +2 would be d6/2 and so on up to +5 where it becomes a d12/5. For more information on what to do with these dice, see [[Meta Dice]].

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	'''Stealth''' is a useful skill to avoid encounters or to get a better position to start them. Stealth isn’t just about ~~not~~ being ~~seen~~, it is also about not being recognized as a threat, ~~so Stealth~~ can ~~actually~~ be used ~~as part of a Disguise~~ to ~~blend into a scene and~~ fool ~~hostile entities~~. When Stealth is used to avoid detection it is an Agility-based skill, but when used for disguises it may require Intelligence or Perception for creating and adjusting disguises and Charisma to sell the facade.		'''Stealth''' is a useful skill to avoid encounters or to get a better position to start them. Stealth isn’t just about being unseen, it is also about not being recognized as a threat, thus the act of '''Disguising''' one self can be used to fool hostiles from recognizing you in plain sight.

			When Stealth is used to avoid detection it is an Agility-based skill, but when used for disguises it may require Intelligence or Perception for creating and adjusting disguises and Charisma to sell the facade.

	'''Sub-Abilities'''		'''Sub-Abilities'''
	• ~~Silence~~: “Stealth bonus to moving and acting quietly to avoid aural detection.”		• Mask Sound: “Stealth bonus to moving and acting quietly to avoid aural detection.”
	• Blend-In: “Stealth bonus to avoid detection/recognition from others while in plain sight.”		• Blend-In: “Stealth bonus to avoid detection/recognition from others while in plain sight.”
	• Disguise: “Stealth bonus to the creation and quality of a disguise designed to fool others' recognition.”		• Disguise: “Stealth bonus to the creation and quality of a disguise designed to fool others' recognition.”

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This page is a list of '''<code><big>Recommended Metaphors</big></code>''' that can be used in a majority of game scenarios and genres. And for more specific scenarios, this page can also provide examples players can use to keep powers and abilities consistent.

Phrases surrounded by quotation marks (“”) are used in Metaphor scope/bonus descriptions for the Metaphor Ability.

This page is currently INCOMPLETE, pending a full write-up of all recommended Metaphors.
==Skill Metaphors==
Skill Metaphors almost always use the Bonus type <code>'''Skill'''</code>, for use in checks with variable outcomes. The Scope component refers to a set of circumstances which the Metaphor can be used for, with Sub-Abilities taking it a step further.

===Athletics (Strength)===
“Skill bonus to perform physically demanding activities.”

'''Athletics''' is a skill that works with any number physical activities that can be helpful in moving around and moving things around in the world. Primarily a Strength-based skill, it can incorporate some Endurance and Agility based applications under the right circumstances.

'''Sub-Abilities'''
• Leaping: “Athletics bonus to checks involving jumping up and across distances.”
• Swimming: “Athletics bonus to navigate above and below through bodies of liquid.”
• Climbing: “Athletics bonus to navigate up, down and across surfaces and other terrain.”
• Acrobatics: “Athletics bonus to performing feats of Agility such as balancing and Parkour. Can use apply Agility to Athletics”
• Push/Pull/Lift: “Athletics bonus to moving objects and creatures around under your own strength.”

===Stealth (Agility)===
“Skill bonus to avoid detection and recognition from others.”

'''Stealth''' is a useful skill to avoid encounters or to get a better position to start them. Stealth isn’t just about not being seen, it is also about not being recognized as a threat, so Stealth can actually be used as part of a Disguise to blend into a scene and fool hostile entities. When Stealth is used to avoid detection it is an Agility-based skill, but when used for disguises it may require Intelligence or Perception for creating and adjusting disguises and Charisma to sell the facade.

'''Sub-Abilities'''
• Silence: “Stealth bonus to moving and acting quietly to avoid aural detection.”
• Blend-In: “Stealth bonus to avoid detection/recognition from others while in plain sight.”
• Disguise: “Stealth bonus to the creation and quality of a disguise designed to fool others' recognition.”
• Escape: “Stealth bonus to checks to break pursuers’ ability to track user’s location and status.”

===Observation (Perception)===
“Skill bonus to notice and detect things occurring around the user. Trained Perception.”

'''Observation''' is a form of trained Perception that’s permitted to help characters be able to beat Perception checks more easily. It is based more on a character’s senses than any special or biological trait they possess. Whenever a Perception check is called, a character can use Observation and the appropriate sub-ability that applies, the Game-Master should specify what sense is being checked to apply the appropriate bonuses.

'''Sub-Abilities'''
• Sight: “Observation bonus to detect and notice things they can see.”
• Hearing: “Observation bonus to detect and identify things aurally.”
• Smell: “Observation bonus to detect and identify things by scent.”
• Touch: “Observation bonus to detect and identify things by texture or tremorsense.”

===Knowledge (Intellect)===
“Skill bonus to learn and recall information and facts about general subjects.”

'''Knowledge''' serves as a mixture of Lore, History and more advanced intelligence checks about known things in the game world. The main ability can apply to checks about any non-secret information, though a sub-ability about a specific subject may allow access to secret information about that subject. History can allow a character to recall things that happened to them more easily.

'''Sub-Abilities'''
• History: “Knowledge bonus to recall information about things that happened before the present moment. Including Personal History”
• ‘Named Subject’: “Knowledge bonus to recall information about <name of subject>”

===Influence (Charisma)===
“Skill bonus to speak and act towards others in a convincing, believable and endearing way.”

'''Influence''' is the general ‘convince others to your ideals’ sort of skill. It is by no means a form of mind control, the check will simply allow a character to say or portray themselves in the most ideal way based on request or intent, or avoid the consequences of poorly phrased or ill-intended actions. Other sub-abilities allow for different ways to speak and act to others and allow varied approaches.

'''Sub-Ability'''
• Diplomacy: “Influence bonus to engage others diplomatically to resolve conflicts and come to solutions.”
• Deception: “Influence bonus to tell lies and untruths to others in a believable way and avoid suspicion.”
• Intimidation: “Influence bonus to coerce others assertively, with or without threats of violence.”
• Charm: “Influence bonus to endear and gladhand others into improving one’s self image or reputation to others.”

==Combat Metaphors==
Combat Metaphors almost always uses <code>'''ToHit'''</code> for its Bonus component, to help improve the odds of hitting/affecting targets such as creatures and players. Scope usually covers a type of equipment or attack power that benefits from these Metaphors.

===Unarmed Strike===
===Melee Weapons===
===Ranged Weapons===

==Special Metaphors==
These kind of Metaphors are commonly found in a lot of other TTRPGs, and it would be best to list some examples here to aid players in starting characters of their own that possess these types of powers and skills with consistency.

===Wizardry===
===Sorcery===

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