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Paulus: /* Victory Points */

2012-11-08T18:22:44Z

Victory Points

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	=== Victory Points ===		=== Victory Points ===

	Margin of success matters; it determines how well a character succeeds, affecting damage in combat, the amount of information gained in research, or persuasiveness in social rolls. Star Crusade measures margin of success in Victory Points: for every two ~~full~~ points a character succeeds by, they score one Victory Point according to the chart to the left. So, a character who rolls against a goal of 12 and gets an 8 has a margin of success of 4, netting 2 VPs.		Margin of success matters; it determines how well a character succeeds, affecting damage in combat, the amount of information gained in research, or persuasiveness in social rolls. Star Crusade measures margin of success in Victory Points: for every two points a character succeeds by, they score one Victory Point according to the chart to the left. So, a character who rolls against a goal of 12 and gets an 8 has a margin of success of 4, netting 3 VPs.

	A margin of success of 20 or above continues to accrue Victory Points: at 20 successes, a character scores 10 Victory Points, while at 22 he or she scores 11 VPs, and so on.		A margin of success of 18 or above continues to accrue Victory Points: at 18 successes, a character scores 10 Victory Points, while at 20 he or she scores 11 VPs, and so on.

	In contested rolls, Victory Points are often compared to each other, with the difference between the two character's Victory Points being net VPs for the winner of a contest. Depending on the situation, a net 0 VPs may result in success for the active party, the defending party, both parties or neither party.		In contested rolls, Victory Points are often compared to each other, with the difference between the two character's Victory Points being net VPs for the winner of a contest. Depending on the situation, a net 0 VPs may result in success for the active party, the defending party, both parties or neither party.

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Paulus: /* Synergy */

2012-10-17T01:47:50Z

Synergy

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	Similarly, a natural roll of 16, 17, or 18 is a Mishap. Mishaps often result in technological breakdown (like a gun jamming) or particularly good luck for an opponent. As a rule of thumb, a Mishap will often require a character to spend an action (and possibly a skill roll) resolving the Mishap or may give an opponent a bonus to their next roll, usually in the range of either a +4 to their goal or two extra VPs.		Similarly, a natural roll of 16, 17, or 18 is a Mishap. Mishaps often result in technological breakdown (like a gun jamming) or particularly good luck for an opponent. As a rule of thumb, a Mishap will often require a character to spend an action (and possibly a skill roll) resolving the Mishap or may give an opponent a bonus to their next roll, usually in the range of either a +4 to their goal or two extra VPs.

	== Synergy ==		== Synergy and Dissonance ==

	Many rolls are benefitted or hindered by synergy: life experiences, special skills, or innate attributes that help or hinder a character in accomplishing a task. Synergy modifiers are applied at the discretion of the GM, but come primarily from two sources, skills and blessings/curses.		Many rolls are benefitted or hindered by synergy: life experiences, special skills, or innate attributes that help or hinder a character in accomplishing a task. Synergy modifiers are applied at the discretion of the GM, but come primarily from two sources, skills and blessings/curses. Positive modifiers are called Synergy bonuses, while negative modifiers are called Dissonance penalties.

	~~Skills almost always provide positive~~ synergy, ~~where~~ a ~~character with a related skill gains a bonus~~ to ~~another~~ roll. ~~A character with~~ a ~~high Physick skill, for instance~~, ~~may have~~ a ~~positive synergy when using Beastcraft~~ to ~~treat an injured animal~~. ~~The required skill level to gain synergy~~ is ~~up to the GM~~, but as a ~~general rule~~ a ~~skill~~ of ~~5-6 will provide synergy on clearly applicable tasks (Physick to Beastcraft in~~ the above example) and a skill of 7-8 will provide synergy on more attenuated applications (using Cultures to provide a bonus to Command when facing an enemy of the appropriate culture, for instance.) The skill level required to gain a synergy bonus is generally a point or two lower when the primary skill is very low (often 3 or less, as even basic knowledge of a related discipline can ~~help a novice) or when the skill being used to gain a synergy bonus is very specific (one might only need 3 points in Lore: Oro'ym to gain a bonus to Physick when treating an Oroy'm)~~.		For every trait that grants a synergy bonus, characters receive a +1 to their roll, up to a maximum of +2. For every trait that applies a dissonance penalty, characters receive a -1 to their roll. There is no maximum penalty from dissonance, but if a character fails a roll because of dissonance penalties alone the GM can rule that instead she barely succeeds with 0 VPs.

	~~Blessings~~ and Curses also provide synergy for related rolls. Blessings usually provide positive synergy, while Curses usually provide negative synergy, though this can vary. The Short curse, for instance, usually provides negative synergy to athletic feats like jumping across chasms or trying to spot someone in a crowd; it might provide positive synergy, however, to a character trying to fit inside a small hole. Similarly, the Beautiful blessing might provide positive synergy for an attempt to seduce, flatter, or persuade someone, but it may provide negative synergy to a roll to remain unnoticed as the character's good looks draw attention.		=== Sources of Synergy and Dissonance ===

	~~While skills and blessings/curses are the most common sources for~~ synergy, ~~sometimes other factors can come into play~~. ~~Being~~ a ~~psychic or theurge might provide~~ positive ~~or negative~~ synergy ~~in some situations~~, as ~~might be being~~ an ~~alien~~, a ~~foreigner~~, a ~~priest~~ or ~~even~~ a ~~guilder. Synergy sources - like all bonuses and penalties - are ultimately up~~ to ~~the GM~~.		Skills almost always provide synergy bonuses, where a character with a related skill gains a bonus to another roll. A character with a high Physick skill, for instance, may have a positive synergy when using Beastcraft to treat an injured animal. The required skill level to gain synergy is up to the GM, but as a general rule a skill of 5-6 will provide synergy on clearly applicable tasks (Physick to Beastcraft in the above example) and a skill of 7-8 will provide synergy on more attenuated applications (using Cultures to provide a bonus to Command when facing an enemy of the appropriate culture, for instance.) The skill level required to gain a synergy bonus is generally a point or two lower when the primary skill is very low (often 3 or less, as even basic knowledge of a related discipline can help a novice) or when the skill being used to gain a synergy bonus is very specific (one might only need 3 points in Lore: Oro'ym to gain a bonus to Physick when treating an Oroy'm).

	~~=== Calculating Synergy ===~~		Blessings and Curses also affect related rolls. Blessings usually provide synergy, while Curses usually provide dissonance, though this can vary. The Short curse, for instance, usually provides a dissonance penalty to athletic feats like jumping across chasms or trying to spot someone in a crowd; it might provide a synergy bonus, however, to a character trying to fit inside a small hole. Similarly, the Beautiful blessing might provide a synergy bonus for an attempt to seduce, flatter, or persuade someone, but it may apply a dissonance penalty to a roll to remain unnoticed as the character's good looks draw attention.

	~~The calculate~~ the ~~synergy bonus or penalty a character receives, add up all their~~ sources ~~of positive~~ synergy ~~for a roll~~ and ~~subtract all their sources of negative synergy~~. ~~If the result is positive~~, ~~they receive positive synergy; if it is negative~~, ~~they receive negative synergy~~. ~~A character can only receive positive synergy or negative synergy for a given roll~~.		While skills and blessings/curses are the most common sources for synergy and dissonance, sometimes other factors can come into play. Being a psychic or theurge might provide synergy or dissonance in some situations, as might be being an alien, a foreigner, a priest or even a guilder. Synergy and dissonance sources - like all bonuses and penalties - are ultimately up to the GM.

	~~In contested rolls, only one side receives synergy. After calculating your synergy total, compare it to your opponent's total. Whoever has more positive synergy receives the bonus.~~		=== Calculating Synergy or Dissonance ===

	~~=== Positive Synergy ===~~		To calculate a character's bonus or penalty, add up all their possible sources of synergy bonuses and all their possible sources of dissonance penalties. If they have more synergy bonuses than dissonance penalties, they receive up to a +2 to their roll. If they have more dissonance penalties than synergy bonuses, they receive a penalty to their roll equal to their net penalties.

	~~If your net synergy is positive - or you have the higher synergy bonus in a~~ contested ~~roll - you have positive~~ synergy. ~~For every source of positive~~ synergy ~~you have~~, ~~you receive a +2 bonus~~ to your ~~roll~~, up to a maximum of +4.		In contested rolls, only one side receives synergy. After calculating your synergy total, compare it to your opponent's total. Whoever has more synergy receives the net bonus, to a maximum of +2. So, if John has 3 sources of synergy and Julia has 2 sources of synergy, John would receive a +1 synergy bonus and Julia would receive nothing. If John had four sources of synergy, he would receive a +2. If Julia only had one source - so that John was at a net +3 - he would still receive only a +2. Even if Julia had no synergy bonuses and -3 in dissonance penalties, John would still only receive a +2 bonus and Julia would have no penalty.

	~~For example~~, if ~~Lady Sofia Decados is using the Charm skill to flatter the steward~~ of ~~her Hawkwood rival,~~ and ~~she~~ has ~~the Cultures (Hawkwood) skill at 5~~, ~~she receives~~ a +~~2 to her Charm roll~~. If ~~she~~ had ~~Cultures (Hawkwood) at 5 and the Seductive blessing~~, ~~she~~ would receive a +4. If ~~she~~ had ~~Cultures (Hawkwood), the Seductive blessing, and the Beautiful blessing, she~~ would still only ~~receive~~ a +~~4 - only two sources of positive synergy can apply to a single roll~~.

	~~=== Negative Synergy ===~~

	~~If a character's net~~ synergy ~~is negative, they instead reduce their net VPs by the number of negative synergies they have. This cannot reduce their VPs below 0,~~ and ~~it does not reduce their chance of success.~~

	~~For example~~, ~~Lady Sofia Decados is being pursued by a trio of Scraver kidnappers, and she must leap between two buildings with~~ a ~~Strength~~ + ~~Athletics check. She rolls~~ 2 ~~VPs; however, she is Short,~~ and ~~so she reduces that to 1 VP. If she also the Asthmatic curse, her 2 VPs~~ would ~~be reduced to 0 VPs - still a success, but perhaps one that leaves her only barely hanging on to the far side~~.

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2012-10-17T01:30:42Z

Basic Task Resolution

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	== Basic Task Resolution ==		== Basic Task Resolution ==

	On Star Crusade, characters roll a single 3D6~~, add any appropriate modifiers (the "goal"),~~ and compare it to a target ~~of 20. If they make or beat 20; if they do not, they fail~~.		On Star Crusade, characters roll a single 3D6 and compare it to a goal, trying to roll equal to or under that target.

	The most common goals are based on Characteristic + Skill, plus or minus any modifiers. A test to fire a gun, for instance, is a Dexterity + Shoot roll. A character with a Dexterity of 5 and a Shoot of 5 rolls ~~a D20 and then adds 10~~, trying to ~~meet~~ or ~~exceed 20~~.		The most common goals are based on Characteristic + Skill, plus or minus any modifiers. A test to fire a gun, for instance, is a Dexterity + Shoot roll. A character with a Dexterity of 5 and a Shoot of 5 rolls 3d6, trying to get a result of 10 or less.

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	=== Victory Points ===		=== Victory Points ===

	Margin of success matters; it determines how well a character succeeds, affecting damage in combat, the amount of information gained in research, or persuasiveness in social rolls. Star Crusade measures margin of success in Victory Points: for every two full points a character succeeds by, they score one Victory Point according to the chart to the left.		Margin of success matters; it determines how well a character succeeds, affecting damage in combat, the amount of information gained in research, or persuasiveness in social rolls. Star Crusade measures margin of success in Victory Points: for every two full points a character succeeds by, they score one Victory Point according to the chart to the left. So, a character who rolls against a goal of 12 and gets an 8 has a margin of success of 4, netting 2 VPs.

	A margin of success of 20 or above continues to accrue Victory Points: at 20 successes, a character scores 10 Victory Points, while at 22 he or she scores 11 VPs, and so on.		A margin of success of 20 or above continues to accrue Victory Points: at 20 successes, a character scores 10 Victory Points, while at 22 he or she scores 11 VPs, and so on.
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	=== Critical Successes and Mishaps ===		=== Critical Successes and Mishaps ===

	A roll of ~~a natural 20~~ is a Critical Success: on such a success, characters receive an extra bonus of their choice: either a +4 to their next roll, 2 extra VPs on the critical success, or a free action. Players can propose alternate critical success bonuses of a similar "value."		A natural roll of 3, 4, or 5 is a Critical Success: on such a success, characters receive an extra bonus of their choice: either a +4 to their next roll, 2 extra VPs on the critical success, or a free action. Players can propose alternate critical success bonuses of a similar "value."

	Similarly, a natural roll of 1 is a Mishap. Mishaps often result in technological breakdown (like a gun jamming) or particularly good luck for an opponent. As a rule of thumb, a Mishap will often require a character to spend an action (and possibly a skill roll) resolving the Mishap or may give an opponent a bonus to their next roll, usually in the range of either a +4 to their goal or two extra VPs.		Similarly, a natural roll of 16, 17, or 18 is a Mishap. Mishaps often result in technological breakdown (like a gun jamming) or particularly good luck for an opponent. As a rule of thumb, a Mishap will often require a character to spend an action (and possibly a skill roll) resolving the Mishap or may give an opponent a bonus to their next roll, usually in the range of either a +4 to their goal or two extra VPs.

	== Synergy ==		== Synergy ==

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	== Basic Task Resolution ==		== Basic Task Resolution ==

	On Star Crusade, characters roll a single 3D6, add any appropriate modifiers (the "goal"), and compare it to a ~~Difficulty~~. If they ~~meet~~ or ~~exceed the Difficulty, they succeed~~; if they do not, they fail. ~~There are three possible difficulties:~~		On Star Crusade, characters roll a single 3D6, add any appropriate modifiers (the "goal"), and compare it to a target of 20. If they make or beat 20; if they do not, they fail.

	* '''Hard / Difficulty 20''' -- Hard rolls are the most common, as they are used in situations where failure is a real possibility. Almost all combat rolls are at a Hard difficulty.		The most common goals are based on Characteristic + Skill, plus or minus any modifiers. A test to fire a gun, for instance, is a Dexterity + Shoot roll. A character with a Dexterity of 5 and a Shoot of 5 rolls a D20 and then adds 10, trying to meet or exceed 20.
	* '''Moderate / Difficulty 15''' -- Moderate rolls are the least common rolls; they are used generally in situations where a skilled character should have little chance of failure but an unskilled character may not succeed.
	* '''Easy / Difficulty 10''' -- Easy rolls are used when success or failure is not an issue, but the degree of success matters. Even an unskilled character is likely to succeed at an Easy roll.

	The most common goals are based on Characteristic + Skill, plus or minus any modifiers. A test to fire a gun, for instance, is a ~~Hard~~ Dexterity + Shoot roll. A character with a Dexterity of 5 and a Shoot of 5 rolls a D20 and then adds 10, trying to meet or exceed 20.

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	A roll of a natural 20 is a Critical Success: on such a success, characters receive an extra bonus of their choice: either a +4 to their next roll, 2 extra VPs on the critical success, or a free action. Players can propose alternate critical success bonuses of a similar "value."		A roll of a natural 20 is a Critical Success: on such a success, characters receive an extra bonus of their choice: either a +4 to their next roll, 2 extra VPs on the critical success, or a free action. Players can propose alternate critical success bonuses of a similar "value."

	Similarly, a natural roll of 1 is a Mishap. Mishaps often result in technological breakdown (like a gun jamming) or particularly good luck for an opponent. As a rule of thumb, a Mishap will often require a character to spend an action (and possibly a skill roll) resolving the Mishap or may give an opponent a bonus to their next roll, usually in the range of either a +4 to their goal or two extra VPs.		Similarly, a natural roll of 1 is a Mishap. Mishaps often result in technological breakdown (like a gun jamming) or particularly good luck for an opponent. As a rule of thumb, a Mishap will often require a character to spend an action (and possibly a skill roll) resolving the Mishap or may give an opponent a bonus to their next roll, usually in the range of either a +4 to their goal or two extra VPs.

	== Synergy ==		== Synergy ==

Paulus: /* Synergy */

2012-10-14T20:46:23Z

Synergy

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	Many rolls are benefitted or hindered by synergy: life experiences, special skills, or innate attributes that help or hinder a character in accomplishing a task. Synergy modifiers are applied at the discretion of the GM, but come primarily from two sources, skills and blessings/curses.		Many rolls are benefitted or hindered by synergy: life experiences, special skills, or innate attributes that help or hinder a character in accomplishing a task. Synergy modifiers are applied at the discretion of the GM, but come primarily from two sources, skills and blessings/curses.

	Skills almost always provide positive synergy, where a character with a related skill gains a bonus to another roll. A character with a high Physick skill, for instance, may have a positive synergy when using Beastcraft to treat an injured animal. The required skill level to gain synergy is up to the GM, but as a general rule a skill of 5-6 will provide synergy on clearly applicable tasks (Physick to Beastcraft in the above example) and a skill of 7-8 will provide synergy on more attenuated applications (using Cultures to provide a bonus to Command when facing an enemy of the appropriate culture, for instance.) The skill level required to gain a synergy bonus is generally a point or two lower when the primary skill is very low (often 3 or less, as even basic knowledge of a related discipline can help a novice) or when the skill being used to gain a synergy bonus is very specific (one ~~needs very few~~ points in Lore: Oro'ym to gain a bonus to Physick when treating an Oroy'm).		Skills almost always provide positive synergy, where a character with a related skill gains a bonus to another roll. A character with a high Physick skill, for instance, may have a positive synergy when using Beastcraft to treat an injured animal. The required skill level to gain synergy is up to the GM, but as a general rule a skill of 5-6 will provide synergy on clearly applicable tasks (Physick to Beastcraft in the above example) and a skill of 7-8 will provide synergy on more attenuated applications (using Cultures to provide a bonus to Command when facing an enemy of the appropriate culture, for instance.) The skill level required to gain a synergy bonus is generally a point or two lower when the primary skill is very low (often 3 or less, as even basic knowledge of a related discipline can help a novice) or when the skill being used to gain a synergy bonus is very specific (one might only need 3 points in Lore: Oro'ym to gain a bonus to Physick when treating an Oroy'm).

	Blessings and Curses also provide synergy for related rolls. Blessings usually provide positive synergy, while Curses usually provide negative synergy, though this can vary. The Short curse, for instance, usually provides negative synergy to athletic feats like jumping across chasms or trying to spot someone in a crowd; it might provide positive synergy, however, to a character trying to fit inside a small hole. Similarly, the Beautiful blessing might provide positive synergy for an attempt to seduce, flatter, or persuade someone, but it may provide negative synergy to a roll to remain unnoticed as the character's good looks draw attention.		Blessings and Curses also provide synergy for related rolls. Blessings usually provide positive synergy, while Curses usually provide negative synergy, though this can vary. The Short curse, for instance, usually provides negative synergy to athletic feats like jumping across chasms or trying to spot someone in a crowd; it might provide positive synergy, however, to a character trying to fit inside a small hole. Similarly, the Beautiful blessing might provide positive synergy for an attempt to seduce, flatter, or persuade someone, but it may provide negative synergy to a roll to remain unnoticed as the character's good looks draw attention.

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	Many rolls are benefitted or hindered by synergy: life experiences, special skills, or innate attributes that help or hinder a character in accomplishing a task. Synergy modifiers are applied at the discretion of the GM, but come primarily from two sources, skills and blessings/curses.		Many rolls are benefitted or hindered by synergy: life experiences, special skills, or innate attributes that help or hinder a character in accomplishing a task. Synergy modifiers are applied at the discretion of the GM, but come primarily from two sources, skills and blessings/curses.

	Skills almost always provide positive synergy, where a character with a related skill gains a bonus to another roll. A character with a high Physick skill, for instance, may have a positive synergy when using Beastcraft to treat an injured animal. The required skill level to gain synergy is up to the GM, but as a general rule a skill of 5-6 will provide synergy on clearly applicable tasks (Physick to Beastcraft in the above example) and a skill of 7-8 will provide synergy on more attenuated applications (using Cultures to provide a bonus to Command when facing an enemy of the appropriate culture, for instance.) The skill level required to gain a synergy bonus is generally a point or two lower when the primary skill is very low (as even basic knowledge of a related discipline can help a novice) or when the skill being used to gain a synergy bonus is very specific (one needs very few points in Lore: Oro'ym to gain a bonus to Physick when treating an Oroy'm).		Skills almost always provide positive synergy, where a character with a related skill gains a bonus to another roll. A character with a high Physick skill, for instance, may have a positive synergy when using Beastcraft to treat an injured animal. The required skill level to gain synergy is up to the GM, but as a general rule a skill of 5-6 will provide synergy on clearly applicable tasks (Physick to Beastcraft in the above example) and a skill of 7-8 will provide synergy on more attenuated applications (using Cultures to provide a bonus to Command when facing an enemy of the appropriate culture, for instance.) The skill level required to gain a synergy bonus is generally a point or two lower when the primary skill is very low (often 3 or less, as even basic knowledge of a related discipline can help a novice) or when the skill being used to gain a synergy bonus is very specific (one needs very few points in Lore: Oro'ym to gain a bonus to Physick when treating an Oroy'm).

	Blessings and Curses also provide synergy for related rolls. Blessings usually provide positive synergy, while Curses usually provide negative synergy, though this can vary. The Short curse, for instance, usually provides negative synergy to athletic feats like jumping across chasms or trying to spot someone in a crowd; it might provide positive synergy, however, to a character trying to fit inside a small hole. Similarly, the Beautiful blessing might provide positive synergy for an attempt to seduce, flatter, or persuade someone, but it may provide negative synergy to a roll to remain unnoticed as the character's good looks draw attention.		Blessings and Curses also provide synergy for related rolls. Blessings usually provide positive synergy, while Curses usually provide negative synergy, though this can vary. The Short curse, for instance, usually provides negative synergy to athletic feats like jumping across chasms or trying to spot someone in a crowd; it might provide positive synergy, however, to a character trying to fit inside a small hole. Similarly, the Beautiful blessing might provide positive synergy for an attempt to seduce, flatter, or persuade someone, but it may provide negative synergy to a roll to remain unnoticed as the character's good looks draw attention.

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	Blessings and Curses also provide synergy for related rolls. Blessings usually provide positive synergy, while Curses usually provide negative synergy, though this can vary. The Short curse, for instance, usually provides negative synergy to athletic feats like jumping across chasms or trying to spot someone in a crowd; it might provide positive synergy, however, to a character trying to fit inside a small hole. Similarly, the Beautiful blessing might provide positive synergy for an attempt to seduce, flatter, or persuade someone, but it may provide negative synergy to a roll to remain unnoticed as the character's good looks draw attention.		Blessings and Curses also provide synergy for related rolls. Blessings usually provide positive synergy, while Curses usually provide negative synergy, though this can vary. The Short curse, for instance, usually provides negative synergy to athletic feats like jumping across chasms or trying to spot someone in a crowd; it might provide positive synergy, however, to a character trying to fit inside a small hole. Similarly, the Beautiful blessing might provide positive synergy for an attempt to seduce, flatter, or persuade someone, but it may provide negative synergy to a roll to remain unnoticed as the character's good looks draw attention.

			While skills and blessings/curses are the most common sources for synergy, sometimes other factors can come into play. Being a psychic or theurge might provide positive or negative synergy in some situations, as might be being an alien, a foreigner, a priest or even a guilder. Synergy sources - like all bonuses and penalties - are ultimately up to the GM.

	=== Calculating Synergy ===		=== Calculating Synergy ===

Paulus at 03:25, 9 August 2012

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	The Star Crusade system is based on the classic Victory Point System from Fading Suns, 2nd Edition, with the incorporation of house rules from our tabletop and online games as well as early drafts of Fading Suns, 3rd Edition and Angus McNicholl's Infinity Engine.		The Star Crusade system is based on the classic Victory Point System from Fading Suns, 2nd Edition, with the incorporation of house rules from our tabletop and online games as well as early drafts of Fading Suns, 3rd Edition and Angus McNicholl's Infinity Engine. The most substantial change is a move from a single-die D20 system to 3D6, creating a more uniform curve.

	== Basic Task Resolution ==		== Basic Task Resolution ==

	On Star Crusade, characters roll a single ~~D20~~, add any appropriate modifiers (the "goal"), and compare it to a Difficulty. If they meet or exceed the Difficulty, they succeed; if they do not, they fail. There are three possible difficulties:		On Star Crusade, characters roll a single 3D6, add any appropriate modifiers (the "goal"), and compare it to a Difficulty. If they meet or exceed the Difficulty, they succeed; if they do not, they fail. There are three possible difficulties:

	* '''Hard / Difficulty 20''' -- Hard rolls are the most common, as they are used in situations where failure is a real possibility. Almost all combat rolls are at a Hard difficulty.		* '''Hard / Difficulty 20''' -- Hard rolls are the most common, as they are used in situations where failure is a real possibility. Almost all combat rolls are at a Hard difficulty.
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	=== Victory Points ===		=== Victory Points ===

	Margin of success matters; it determines how well a character succeeds, affecting damage in combat, the amount of information gained in research, or persuasiveness in social rolls. Star Crusade measures margin of success in Victory Points: for every ~~three~~ full points a character succeeds by, they score one Victory Point according to the chart to the left.		Margin of success matters; it determines how well a character succeeds, affecting damage in combat, the amount of information gained in research, or persuasiveness in social rolls. Star Crusade measures margin of success in Victory Points: for every two full points a character succeeds by, they score one Victory Point according to the chart to the left.

	A margin of success of 21 or above continues to accrue Victory Points: at 21 successes, a character scores 7 Victory Points, while at 24 he or she scores 8 VPs, and so on.		A margin of success of 20 or above continues to accrue Victory Points: at 20 successes, a character scores 10 Victory Points, while at 22 he or she scores 11 VPs, and so on.

	In contested rolls, Victory Points are often compared to each other, with the difference between the two character's Victory Points being net VPs for the winner of a contest. Depending on the situation, a net 0 VPs may result in success for the active party, the defending party, both parties or neither party.		In contested rolls, Victory Points are often compared to each other, with the difference between the two character's Victory Points being net VPs for the winner of a contest. Depending on the situation, a net 0 VPs may result in success for the active party, the defending party, both parties or neither party.

Paulus at 04:40, 15 June 2012

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	The Star Crusade system is based on the classic Victory Point System from Fading Suns, 2nd Edition, with the incorporation of house rules from our tabletop and online games as well as early drafts of Fading Suns, 3rd Edition.		The Star Crusade system is based on the classic Victory Point System from Fading Suns, 2nd Edition, with the incorporation of house rules from our tabletop and online games as well as early drafts of Fading Suns, 3rd Edition and Angus McNicholl's Infinity Engine.

	== Basic Task Resolution ==		== Basic Task Resolution ==