Ability Themes In Depth - Revision history

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	:'''NOTE''': It is not necessary to know all the Ability Score rules and information to play the game. The page deals with Roleplaying, GM Information, and Answering the Question: "What happens when I take damage in this Ability?". It may be useful to know this page exists but it is not necessary to read further to play Future path.		:'''NOTE''': It is not necessary to know all the Ability Score rules and information to play the game. The page deals with Roleplaying, GM Information, and Answering the Question: "What happens when I take damage in this Ability?". It may be useful to know this page exists but it is not necessary to read further to play Future path.

			== Extra rules/notes ==

			: The score of these Abilities ranges from 0 to infinity. The Natural limit for a Character is 30 and it cannot go below 0. Normally a Character has a number between 8 and 16 where the average or norm for a species is usually 10. 10 provides +0 modifier neither taking away from a result of adding to it. Anything below a 10 and the Character will take negatives when trying to perform actions associated with that Ability.

			: It is possible for a monster to have a score of "None." A score of "None" is not the same as a score of "0". A score of "None" means that the creature does not possess the ability at all. The modifier for a score of "None" is +0.


	==Strength==		==Strength==

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Charisma

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	==Charisma==		==Charisma==
			- '''Glamour''', '''Dominating''', '''Presence'''

	Charisma measures a character's personality, personal magnetism, ability to lead, and appearance.		Charisma measures a character's personality, personal magnetism, ability to lead, and appearance.

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Wisdom

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	==Wisdom==		==Wisdom==
			- '''Intuition''', '''Focus''', '''Awareness'''

	Wisdom describes a character's willpower, common sense, awareness, and intuition. If you want your character to have acute senses, put a high score in Wisdom.		Wisdom describes a character's willpower, common sense, awareness, and intuition. If you want your character to have acute senses, put a high score in Wisdom.

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	;Ability Damage: Damage to your Wisdom score causes you to take penalties on Wisdom-based skill checks and Wisdom saving throws. The Ability Damage penalty also applies to any spell DCs based on Wisdom.		;Ability Damage: Damage to your Wisdom score causes you to take penalties on Wisdom-based skill checks and Wisdom saving throws. The Ability Damage penalty also applies to any spell DCs based on Wisdom.


	==Charisma==		==Charisma==

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Intelligence

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	==Intelligence==		==Intelligence==
			- '''Comprehension''', '''Brilliance''', '''Industrious'''

	Intelligence determines how well your character learns and reasons.		Intelligence determines how well your character learns and reasons.

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	;Ability Damage: Damage to your Intelligence score causes you to take penalties on Intelligence-based skill checks. The Ability Damage penalty also applies to any spell DCs based on Intelligence.		;Ability Damage: Damage to your Intelligence score causes you to take penalties on Intelligence-based skill checks. The Ability Damage penalty also applies to any spell DCs based on Intelligence.


	==Wisdom==		==Wisdom==

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Constitution

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	==Constitution==		==Constitution==
			- '''Vitality''', '''Durability''', '''Toughness'''

	Constitution represents your character's health and stamina. A Constitution bonus increases a character's hit points, so the ability is important for all classes. If a character's Constitution changes enough to alter his or her Constitution modifier, his or her hit points also increase or decrease accordingly at the same time. Any living creature has at least 1 point of Constitution.		Constitution represents your character's health and stamina. A Constitution bonus increases a character's hit points, so the ability is important for all classes. If a character's Constitution changes enough to alter his or her Constitution modifier, his or her hit points also increase or decrease accordingly at the same time. Any living creature has at least 1 point of Constitution.

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	;Ability Damage: Damage to your Constitution score causes you to take penalties on your Constitution saving throws. In addition, multiply your total Hit Dice by the Ability Damage penalty and subtract that amount from your current and total hit points. Lost hit points are restored when the damage to your Constitution is healed. See Ability Score Damage below.		;Ability Damage: Damage to your Constitution score causes you to take penalties on your Constitution saving throws. In addition, multiply your total Hit Dice by the Ability Damage penalty and subtract that amount from your current and total hit points. Lost hit points are restored when the damage to your Constitution is healed. See Ability Score Damage below.


	==Intelligence==		==Intelligence==

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	==Dexterity==		==Dexterity==
			- '''Quickness''', '''Finesse''', '''Subtlety'''

	Dexterity measures agility, reflexes, and balance. This ability is the most important one for rogues, but it's also useful for characters who wear light or medium armor or no armor at all. This ability is vital for characters seeking to excel with ranged weapons. Any creature that can move has at least 1 point of Dexterity. A character with a Dexterity score of 0 is incapable of moving and is effectively immobile (but not unconscious).		Dexterity measures agility, reflexes, and balance. This ability is the most important one for rogues, but it's also useful for characters who wear light or medium armor or no armor at all. This ability is vital for characters seeking to excel with ranged weapons. Any creature that can move has at least 1 point of Dexterity. A character with a Dexterity score of 0 is incapable of moving and is effectively immobile (but not unconscious).

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	;Ability Damage: Damage to your Dexterity score causes you to take penalties on Dexterity-based skill checks, ranged attack rolls, initiative checks, and Dexterity saving throws.		;Ability Damage: Damage to your Dexterity score causes you to take penalties on Dexterity-based skill checks, ranged attack rolls, initiative checks, and Dexterity saving throws.


	==Constitution==		==Constitution==

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Strength

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	==Strength==		==Strength==
	- '''Power''', '''Muscle''', '''Capacity'''		- '''Power''', '''Muscle''', '''Capacity'''

	Strength measures muscle and physical power. Any creature that can physically manipulate other objects has at least 1 point of Strength.		Strength measures muscle and physical power. Any creature that can physically manipulate other objects has at least 1 point of Strength.

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Strength

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	==Strength==		==Strength==
			- '''Power''', '''Muscle''', '''Capacity'''
	Strength measures muscle and physical power. Any creature that can physically manipulate other objects has at least 1 point of Strength.		Strength measures muscle and physical power. Any creature that can physically manipulate other objects has at least 1 point of Strength.

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	;Ability Damage: Damage to your Strength score causes you to take penalties on Strength-based skill checks, melee attack rolls, and weapon damage rolls (if they rely on Strength).		;Ability Damage: Damage to your Strength score causes you to take penalties on Strength-based skill checks, melee attack rolls, and weapon damage rolls (if they rely on Strength).


	==Dexterity==		==Dexterity==

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			This page is a more in-depth review of the ability themes and what they mean and how their scores/modifiers affect gameplay. If you have not first read the [[Ability Themes]] page please do so.

	:'''NOTE''': It is not necessary to know all the Ability Score rules and information to play the game. The ~~section below~~ deals with Roleplaying, GM Information, and Answering the Question: "What happens when I take damage in this Ability?". It may be useful to know this page exists but it is not necessary to read further to play Future path.		:'''NOTE''': It is not necessary to know all the Ability Score rules and information to play the game. The page deals with Roleplaying, GM Information, and Answering the Question: "What happens when I take damage in this Ability?". It may be useful to know this page exists but it is not necessary to read further to play Future path.

	==Strength==		==Strength==

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	==Strength==		==Strength==
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	Strength measures muscle and physical power. Any creature that can physically manipulate other objects has at least 1 point of Strength.		Strength measures muscle and physical power. Any creature that can physically manipulate other objects has at least 1 point of Strength.

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	;Ability Damage: Damage to your Strength score causes you to take penalties on Strength-based skill checks, melee attack rolls, and weapon damage rolls (if they rely on Strength).		;Ability Damage: Damage to your Strength score causes you to take penalties on Strength-based skill checks, melee attack rolls, and weapon damage rolls (if they rely on Strength).

	~~===Dexterity===~~
	~~----~~

			==Dexterity==
	Dexterity measures agility, reflexes, and balance. This ability is the most important one for rogues, but it's also useful for characters who wear light or medium armor or no armor at all. This ability is vital for characters seeking to excel with ranged weapons. Any creature that can move has at least 1 point of Dexterity. A character with a Dexterity score of 0 is incapable of moving and is effectively immobile (but not unconscious).		Dexterity measures agility, reflexes, and balance. This ability is the most important one for rogues, but it's also useful for characters who wear light or medium armor or no armor at all. This ability is vital for characters seeking to excel with ranged weapons. Any creature that can move has at least 1 point of Dexterity. A character with a Dexterity score of 0 is incapable of moving and is effectively immobile (but not unconscious).

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	;Ability Damage: Damage to your Dexterity score causes you to take penalties on Dexterity-based skill checks, ranged attack rolls, initiative checks, and Dexterity saving throws.		;Ability Damage: Damage to your Dexterity score causes you to take penalties on Dexterity-based skill checks, ranged attack rolls, initiative checks, and Dexterity saving throws.

	===Constitution===
	~~----~~		==Constitution==
	Constitution represents your character's health and stamina. A Constitution bonus increases a character's hit points, so the ability is important for all classes. If a character's Constitution changes enough to alter his or her Constitution modifier, his or her hit points also increase or decrease accordingly at the same time. Any living creature has at least 1 point of Constitution.		Constitution represents your character's health and stamina. A Constitution bonus increases a character's hit points, so the ability is important for all classes. If a character's Constitution changes enough to alter his or her Constitution modifier, his or her hit points also increase or decrease accordingly at the same time. Any living creature has at least 1 point of Constitution.

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	;Ability Damage: Damage to your Constitution score causes you to take penalties on your Constitution saving throws. In addition, multiply your total Hit Dice by the Ability Damage penalty and subtract that amount from your current and total hit points. Lost hit points are restored when the damage to your Constitution is healed. See Ability Score Damage below.		;Ability Damage: Damage to your Constitution score causes you to take penalties on your Constitution saving throws. In addition, multiply your total Hit Dice by the Ability Damage penalty and subtract that amount from your current and total hit points. Lost hit points are restored when the damage to your Constitution is healed. See Ability Score Damage below.

	===Intelligence===
	~~----~~		==Intelligence==
	Intelligence determines how well your character learns and reasons.		Intelligence determines how well your character learns and reasons.

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	;Ability Damage: Damage to your Intelligence score causes you to take penalties on Intelligence-based skill checks. The Ability Damage penalty also applies to any spell DCs based on Intelligence.		;Ability Damage: Damage to your Intelligence score causes you to take penalties on Intelligence-based skill checks. The Ability Damage penalty also applies to any spell DCs based on Intelligence.

	===Wisdom===
	~~----~~		==Wisdom==
	Wisdom describes a character's willpower, common sense, awareness, and intuition. If you want your character to have acute senses, put a high score in Wisdom.		Wisdom describes a character's willpower, common sense, awareness, and intuition. If you want your character to have acute senses, put a high score in Wisdom.

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	;Ability Damage: Damage to your Wisdom score causes you to take penalties on Wisdom-based skill checks and Wisdom saving throws. The Ability Damage penalty also applies to any spell DCs based on Wisdom.		;Ability Damage: Damage to your Wisdom score causes you to take penalties on Wisdom-based skill checks and Wisdom saving throws. The Ability Damage penalty also applies to any spell DCs based on Wisdom.

	===Charisma===
	~~----~~		==Charisma==
	Charisma measures a character's personality, personal magnetism, ability to lead, and appearance.		Charisma measures a character's personality, personal magnetism, ability to lead, and appearance.