calls [animus]

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+++ calls [2019/05/07 08:24] (current)
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   * A call is a word or phrase you say out loud to indicate something has happened.
-  * The types of calls and what they do are described below.
+  * There are two types of calls - damage calls and effect calls.
-  * Sometimes there will be a number after an effect call. This overrides the standard duration of that call.
+  * Damage calls reduce a target's hit points.
-  * For example, a BREAK normally last 10s. BREAK 5 is a BREAK call, but it only lasts 5 seconds.
+  * Effect calls make the target behave in a certain way.
+=====Taking Calls=====
+  * Weapons block damage calls but not effect calls.
+  * A hand holding a weapon counts as that weapon for the purposes of taking calls.
+  * The head is not a valid target for attacks and, as such, all calls which target the head can be ignored.
 =====Damage Calls=====
   * Whenever you hit somebody successfully with a weapon, this does one point of damage.
-  * You do not need to call anything. You may call SINGLE if you think they have not noticed or may miss the blow.
+  * You do not need to call anything. You may call SINGLE if you think the target has not noticed, or may miss the blow.
-  * Other damage calls, like ZERO, DOUBLE, TRIPLE, QUAD, QUINT or DEC, exist.
+  * The other damage calls are ZERO, DOUBLE, TRIPLE, QUAD, QUINT and DEC.
   * These do 0,2,3,4,5 and 10 points of damage respectively.
-  * If an effect call says that you 'cannot call damage', then, if you do hit someone, you must call ZERO to let them know that they should not take damage from your attack.
+  * If an effect call says that you 'cannot attack', then, if you do hit someone, you must call ZERO to let them know that they should not take damage from your attack.
-=====Taking Calls=====
-  * Weapons, bucklers and shields block damage, but not effect calls.
+=====Ranged vs Melee=====
-  * A hand holding a weapon counts as that weapon for purposes of taking calls.
-  * The head is not a valid target for attacks and, as such, all calls which target the head can be ignored.
+  * Calls are delivered in two ways - ranged or melee.
+  * 'Melee' means that you need to hit the target with a weapon before you may make that call against them.
+  * 'Ranged' means you can point to a target and make that call against them.
+  * When making ranged calls, where possible, you should always specify who you are targeting, e.g. "Seb, STUN!"; "Marian, QUINT!"; "Red Robes, STAGGER!"
+=====Duration=====
+  * By default, all effect calls last 10s.
+  * Sometimes there will be a number after an effect call. This overrides the standard duration of that call.
+  * For example, a WOUND normally lasts 10s. WOUND 5 is a WOUND call, but it lasts 5 seconds.
+====Being Hit By The Same Effect Call====
+  * If you are hit with the same effect call, you take the duration of the most recent call.
+  * E.g. I'm hit with STUN. 5 seconds later, I'm hit with STUN again. I now have 10s of STUN left.
 ====I Can't Remember What That Call Does!====
   * That's cool. This happens. //Especially// when you're new to the game and have a hojillion things to remember.
   * If you ever can't remember what a call does, and you're not in a position to ask (i.e. during combat):
-  * You can take that call as a BREAK, instead.
+  * You can take that call as a STUN, instead.
   * This is not an ability which PCs inherently possess (or something that they can choose to do freely).
   * This should only be used when you cannot remember a call.
+{{ :standardcall.jpg?nolink |a player taking the STAGGER call raises a hand, either in pain, or to throw a deadly ichorwerk, or both}}
+======Effect Calls======
 =====Offensive Calls=====
-====Break====
+====Stun====
 Duration: 10s
-  * You cannot make calls or call damage.
+  * You cannot make calls or attack.
-  * Shields no longer block damage.
+  * You may only take one step every 1s ('shield pace').
 ====Fear====
 Duration: 10s
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   * If you are wounded in the arm, it goes limp, and you cannot use it to defend yourself or make calls.
-  * If you are wounded in the leg, it becomes useless, and you cannot move it, but you can pivot on it.
+  * If you are wounded in the leg, you cannot move it, but you can pivot on it.
   * If you are wounded in both legs, you cannot move.
   * If you are struck on the torso with a WOUND call, apply the effects to the limb nearest the struck area.
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   * You must move directly away from the person who delivered this call.
   * Turn around and move in a straight line as best you can.
-  * You cannot make calls or call damage.
+  * You cannot make calls or attack.
   * You may call DODGE to any blow.
   * REPEL expires early if you would hit a large obstacle or another person.
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   * Place the palm of one hand on the floor, count the duration, and stand back up again.
   * You may defend yourself with one hand, move, and make calls as normal during this time.
+  * If you are hit with a REPEL, the STAGGER call ends.
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 Duration: Instant
-  * This is called against the target's back after sneaking up on them.
   * What the call does depends on if the target was taken by surprise.
-    * You did not see the attack coming:
+    * Target did not see the attack coming:
-       * Take a QUINT (5 points of damage).
+       * Target takes a QUAD (4 points of damage).
-       * You cannot DODGE or RESIST the call.
+       * The target cannot DODGE or RESIST the call.
-    * You did see the attack coming:
+    * Target did see the attack coming:
-       * Call RESIST.
+       * Target gains a RESIST to this attack, which they must call immediately.
 =====Utility Calls=====
+====Roleplay (X)=====
+Duration: 10s
+  * This call is followed by a single word, e.g. PAIN, BURNING, FRUSTRATION, ANGER, LOSS.
+  * A strong stimulus is inviting you to fall under the corresponding roleplay effect.
+  * As with all roleplay effects, you have full control over how your character reacts to any effect, and how deeply you're affected by it.
+  * Though the standard duration is only 10s, you may continue to be affected afterwards.
 ====Heal X====
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   * Called as a reaction to an effect call, delivered at range or by melee.
   * The effect part of the call has been avoided.
-  * You can call RESIST to any effect call unless explicitly stated otherwise.
+  * If you have a RESIST, you can use it to RESIST any effect call unless otherwise noted.
 ====Dodge====
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   * Immune indicates that a target cannot ever be affected in this way.
-====Disappearing and Appearing====
+====Disappearing====
 Duration: Varies
   * You have disappeared. Place two fingers in the air to indicate this.
-  * You may not make calls or attack while under DISAPPEARING.
+  * You may not make calls, talk, or attack while DISAPPEARING.
   * If are struck by a MASS call while under DISAPPEARING, this causes the DISAPPEARING call to instantly expire.
-  * When the DISAPPEARING duration expires, drop your fingers to indicate that you visible. You may call APPEARING at this time, but this is not mandatory unless specified.
+  * When the DISAPPEARING duration expires, drop your fingers to indicate that you visible.
-  * You should wait a few seconds after before making any other calls.
+  * You should wait two seconds after DISAPPEARING expires before making any other calls or attacking.
   * You may voluntarily end a DISAPPEARING call early.
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   * You may call DODGE to any blow.
-  * You may not make calls or call damage.
+  * You cannot make calls or attack.
   * You must remain in motion, or else this effect expires.
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   * Players with nonstandard calls must brief them at the start of the adventure.
   * GMS will not include nonstandard calls in a Level 1 adventure.
+{{ :standardcall2.jpg?nolink |a row of monsters and players clashing}}

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