Character Edge (PVP)

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◀ Disclaimer

The honor system serves as a benchmark for player interactions, especially during combat. For instances that are less clear-cut, Battle Moderators step in to impartially assess the events, ensuring fairness and clarity. This guide is here to shine a light on those gray areas.

This is a Battle Moderator's playbook, listed publicly, for you to reference should the need arise.

Players can choose not to use these rules if they both agree. However, for special events, following these rules may be mandatory.

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◀ Dodging

Dodging is the most common way a player will attempt to mitigate or avoid damage. Because it is so prominent as to be abused, it will always cost 10 Chakra to dodge an attack. This cost can be altered by traits.

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◀ Character Edge

The Edge mechanic grades Character Attributes and Traits to decide who has the advantage in their favor when characters clash, based on how strong or skilled the characters are.

First, it compares the ninjas' Attributes, then their Traits, and lastly, any subject matter that is relevant to the scene in play.

In an Edge check (see below), Primary attributes are considered (+3). Secondary (+2), and Tertiary (+1). Having no placement in an Attribute gives no advantages (0).

Traits are considered (+1)

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{Edge Levels} Equal (0): If characters are almost the same in strength or skill, then the interaction favors no one.

Slight (+1): If one character is a little stronger or more skilled, there's a chance they succeed in this interaction.

Major (+2): If one character is much stronger or better skilled, they will probably succeed in this interaction.

Massive (+3): If one character completely outclasses the other, they will definitely succeed in this interaction.

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◀ Edge Checks

An Edge check is a method of resolving an action you want your character to attempt.

1. Choose Attributes + Traits: Players choose which Attribute and Trait(s) from their character sheets are appropriate for their interaction. Add together the Attribute(s) and the Trait(s) chosen: this number represents your character's Edge in the encounter.

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{Example}Bruce ran toward Jean Claude and uncorked an overhand right meant to spin his chin like a salsa dancer. It was gutsy, but if it landed, he was prepared to followup.

Attribute: Strength (Primary, +3)
Traits: Fist of Fury (+1)

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◀ Player Versus Player

When a player feels they have the edge in an encounter, they can initiate a check by listing the Attribute + Traits from their character sheet that best apply to the action they're attempting.

The target number, made by adding their chosen attributes and traits, is the number their opponent must contest. The opponent adds their own attributes and traits, then subtracts the total from the target number provided.

The result determines the likelihood of the offense (or defense) succeeding or failing. It also charts the next course of action for each player. Using the example above:

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{Example}Jean Claude, being a martial artist in his own right, saw Bruce's haymaker coming from a mile away. With precise timing, he stepped forward toward Bruce and slipped under and to the outside of his punch. JC, ready to counter, ...

Attribute: Speed (Primary, +3)
Traits: Street Fighter (+1)

The interaction here was: Bruce (+4) vs. Jean Claude (-4). The interaction favored no one (0), meaning Jean Claude's dodge was plausible due to his skill set.