Exert is the keyword used to indicate how many points of Exertion a character takes, it is usually denoted with a value such as Exert 1. Exert can be incurred either through the use of powers and abilities, or as a natural hazard present in the game world. Exert is the way Metaforce tracks energy/stamina usage for characters, it can help track penalties or a finite resource. Character will generally suffer Exhaustion if their Exert value exceeds some of their Core Values, and become incapacitated if they gain too much.
Exert Cost
The default Exert for using abilities is 1, unless otherwise specified. Actions don't cause Exert unless mentioned. An alternate cost type called Tension is a transient form Exert used primarily in channelled abilities. A character may have Exert and Tension at the same time, but the worst penalty applies between the two of them. The default Tension value for a channelled ability is 10.
Exert Examples
Exert can be gained in a number of ways including ♦ Using Abilities that require the character to Exert X. ♦ Using game mechanics that use Exert to benefit from them. ♦ As part of world exploration and the passage of time. Ways to cleanse a character of Exert include ♦ Exposed to abilities or items that remove points of Exert. ♦ Engaging in Rest activities.