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== The Skills == | == The Skills == | ||
− | : <li> Acrobatics: Trained tumbler, leaper and Gymnast. | + | : <li> '''Acrobatics''': Trained tumbler, leaper and Gymnast. |
− | : <li> Acting: Can feign emotions, beliefs or frames of mind. Need not actually act on stage. Can fake anger, tears, friendliness, etc. | + | : <li> '''Acting''': Can feign emotions, beliefs or frames of mind. Need not actually act on stage. Can fake anger, tears, friendliness, etc. |
− | : <li> Area Knowledge: Familiar with history, geography and structure of an area, usually a city. | + | : <li> '''Area Knowledge''': Familiar with history, geography and structure of an area, usually a city. |
− | : <li> Art: Create works of art of some media, sketch reasonably accurate people/place. | + | : <li> '''Art''': Create works of art of some media, sketch reasonably accurate people/place. |
− | : <li> Athletics: General athletic ability. | + | : <li> '''Athletics''': General athletic ability. |
− | : <li> Brawl: How to fight unarmed. If you don't get it beyond this...lower WITS by 3. | + | : <li> '''Brawl''': How to fight unarmed. If you don't get it beyond this...lower WITS by 3. |
− | : <li> Carousing: Ability to have/give a good time at a Social event. | + | : <li> '''Carousing''': Ability to have/give a good time at a Social event. |
− | : <li> Computer: How to operate, design and understand computer systems and equipment. | + | : <li> '''Computer''': How to operate, design and understand computer systems and equipment. |
− | : <li> Dancing: Dance socially or for entertainment. Familiar with most styles but specialize in one. | + | : <li> '''Dancing''': Dance socially or for entertainment. Familiar with most styles but specialize in one. |
− | : <li> Dodge: The fine art of Getting The Hell Out Of The Way Before It Kills You. Covers almost all attack types. | + | : <li> '''Dodge''': The fine art of Getting The Hell Out Of The Way Before It Kills You. Covers almost all attack types. |
− | : <li> Drive: Operating land vehicles. Does not give familiarity with all of them. | + | : <li> '''Drive''': Operating land vehicles. Does not give familiarity with all of them. |
− | : <li> Empathy: Understand, predict and respond to others emotions. Can also sense lies. | + | : <li> '''Empathy''': Understand, predict and respond to others emotions. Can also sense lies. |
− | : <li> Etiquette: Ability to understand and act under the social rules of a particular culture and get along with those of that culture. | + | : <li> '''Etiquette''': Ability to understand and act under the social rules of a particular culture and get along with those of that culture. |
− | : <li> Expression: Ability to get a point across to others through an art form. | + | : <li> '''Expression''': Ability to get a point across to others through an art form. |
− | : <li> First Aid: Basic medical attention. | + | : <li> '''First Aid''': Basic medical attention. |
− | : <li> Flirting: Ability to lure, attract and commands the attentions of others using your looks and charm. | + | : <li> '''Flirting''': Ability to lure, attract and commands the attentions of others using your looks and charm. |
− | : <li> Game Playing: You are skilled at playing games. Covers strategy games, instead(Go, Chess, etc.) | + | : <li> '''Game Playing''': You are skilled at playing games. Covers strategy games, instead(Go, Chess, etc.) |
− | : <li> Intimidation: Can exert your will, through various means, to get what you want. | + | : <li> '''Intimidation''': Can exert your will, through various means, to get what you want. |
− | : <li> Linguistics: You know another language. You gain 1 fluency level per dot. Dots are separated down for other languages. | + | : <li> '''Linguistics''': You know another language. You gain 1 fluency level per dot. Dots are separated down for other languages. |
− | : <li> Music: Creation and playing music. Each dot gained improves instrument known. | + | : <li> '''Music''': Creation and playing music. Each dot gained improves instrument known. |
− | : <li> Performance: Similar to ''Expression'', but uses artistic actions such as singing, acting, instrument playing or dancing. | + | : <li> '''Performance''': Similar to ''Expression'', but uses artistic actions such as singing, acting, instrument playing or dancing. |
− | : <li> Photography: Using a camera for quality, artistic pictures. Can also process photos. | + | : <li> '''Photography''': Using a camera for quality, artistic pictures. Can also process photos. |
− | : <li> Research: Ability to find information on any topic from conventional sources(ex. Library) | + | : <li> '''Research''': Ability to find information on any topic from conventional sources(ex. Library) |
− | : <li> Ride: Can mount a riding animals and get where you want without anything unpleasant happening. Also gives knowledge of gear involved. | + | : <li> '''Ride''': Can mount a riding animals and get where you want without anything unpleasant happening. Also gives knowledge of gear involved. |
− | : <li> Singing: Ability to sing over a wide range of notes, styles and techniques. | + | : <li> '''Singing''': Ability to sing over a wide range of notes, styles and techniques. |
− | : <li> Stealth: Sneaking about and hiding without being seen. Used versus someone's ''Perception'' rating. | + | : <li> '''Stealth''': Sneaking about and hiding without being seen. Used versus someone's ''Perception'' rating. |
− | : <li> Streetwise: Can blend into local scene, learn gossip, find people and equipment and tell who see/avoid and where the power is. | + | : <li> '''Streetwise''': Can blend into local scene, learn gossip, find people and equipment and tell who see/avoid and where the power is. |
== Special == | == Special == | ||
− | : <li> Computer Hacking: Use imagination and creativity to break programming barriers. Need 2 Computer dots. | + | : <li> '''Computer Hacking''': Use imagination and creativity to break programming barriers. Need 2 Computer dots. |
− | : <li> Firearms: Know how to work all guns up to artillery-style. Can also maintain and work limited repairs on them. | + | : <li> '''Firearms''': Know how to work all guns up to artillery-style. Can also maintain and work limited repairs on them. |
− | : <li> Forgery: Copy documents or 2D artwork to make it seem as original to inspection. | + | : <li> '''Forgery''': Copy documents or 2D artwork to make it seem as original to inspection. |
− | : <li> Lockpicking: Opening locks without the correct key or combination. Doesn't apply to all new Security Systems. | + | : <li> '''Lockpicking''': Opening locks without the correct key or combination. Doesn't apply to all new Security Systems. |
− | : <li> Mechanic: Can Build, repair and maintain mechanical devices with the correct tools, materials and time. | + | : <li> '''Mechanic''': Can Build, repair and maintain mechanical devices with the correct tools, materials and time. |
− | : <li> Melee: How to fight with a hand-held weapon. From knives and spears to Chairs. | + | : <li> '''Melee''': How to fight with a hand-held weapon. From knives and spears to Chairs. |
− | : <li> Pickpocket: Remove objects from another person without them knowing it, even if in a pocket. | + | : <li> '''Pickpocket''': Remove objects from another person without them knowing it, even if in a pocket. |
− | : <li> Repair: How to fix things and limited construction of others. | + | : <li> '''Repair''': How to fix things and limited construction of others. |
− | : <li> Sleight of Hand: Use quick motions to deceive others eyes. Perform Magic tricks and the like. | + | : <li> '''Sleight of Hand''': Use quick motions to deceive others eyes. Perform Magic tricks and the like. |
− | : <li> Survival: How to get along in the wilderness with being hurt, sick or starved. | + | : <li> '''Survival''': How to get along in the wilderness with being hurt, sick or starved. |
Revision as of 00:39, 12 October 2013
Skills represent knowledge and training gained through study and practice Each skill has a corresponding trait which is used to compute skill totals
Skills are rated permitted between levels one (1) to five (5)
The Skills
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- Acrobatics: Trained tumbler, leaper and Gymnast.
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- Acting: Can feign emotions, beliefs or frames of mind. Need not actually act on stage. Can fake anger, tears, friendliness, etc.
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- Area Knowledge: Familiar with history, geography and structure of an area, usually a city.
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- Art: Create works of art of some media, sketch reasonably accurate people/place.
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- Athletics: General athletic ability.
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- Brawl: How to fight unarmed. If you don't get it beyond this...lower WITS by 3.
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- Carousing: Ability to have/give a good time at a Social event.
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- Computer: How to operate, design and understand computer systems and equipment.
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- Dancing: Dance socially or for entertainment. Familiar with most styles but specialize in one.
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- Dodge: The fine art of Getting The Hell Out Of The Way Before It Kills You. Covers almost all attack types.
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- Drive: Operating land vehicles. Does not give familiarity with all of them.
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- Empathy: Understand, predict and respond to others emotions. Can also sense lies.
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- Etiquette: Ability to understand and act under the social rules of a particular culture and get along with those of that culture.
-
- Expression: Ability to get a point across to others through an art form.
-
- First Aid: Basic medical attention.
-
- Flirting: Ability to lure, attract and commands the attentions of others using your looks and charm.
-
- Game Playing: You are skilled at playing games. Covers strategy games, instead(Go, Chess, etc.)
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- Intimidation: Can exert your will, through various means, to get what you want.
-
- Linguistics: You know another language. You gain 1 fluency level per dot. Dots are separated down for other languages.
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- Music: Creation and playing music. Each dot gained improves instrument known.
-
- Performance: Similar to Expression, but uses artistic actions such as singing, acting, instrument playing or dancing.
-
- Photography: Using a camera for quality, artistic pictures. Can also process photos.
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- Research: Ability to find information on any topic from conventional sources(ex. Library)
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- Ride: Can mount a riding animals and get where you want without anything unpleasant happening. Also gives knowledge of gear involved.
-
- Singing: Ability to sing over a wide range of notes, styles and techniques.
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- Stealth: Sneaking about and hiding without being seen. Used versus someone's Perception rating.
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- Streetwise: Can blend into local scene, learn gossip, find people and equipment and tell who see/avoid and where the power is.
Special
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- Computer Hacking: Use imagination and creativity to break programming barriers. Need 2 Computer dots.
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- Firearms: Know how to work all guns up to artillery-style. Can also maintain and work limited repairs on them.
-
- Forgery: Copy documents or 2D artwork to make it seem as original to inspection.
-
- Lockpicking: Opening locks without the correct key or combination. Doesn't apply to all new Security Systems.
-
- Mechanic: Can Build, repair and maintain mechanical devices with the correct tools, materials and time.
-
- Melee: How to fight with a hand-held weapon. From knives and spears to Chairs.
-
- Pickpocket: Remove objects from another person without them knowing it, even if in a pocket.
-
- Repair: How to fix things and limited construction of others.
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- Sleight of Hand: Use quick motions to deceive others eyes. Perform Magic tricks and the like.
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- Survival: How to get along in the wilderness with being hurt, sick or starved.