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Orcephrye: /* Accuracy Check/Attack Roll */

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Accuracy Check/Attack Roll

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	=== Accuracy Check/Attack Roll ===		=== Accuracy Check/Attack Roll ===
	: Accuracy Check/Attack Roll. These two phrases are interchangeable and mean the same thing. They imply that a player needs to roll a d20 and add the correct modifiers to determine the success of an attack. The roll is usually d20 + Advantage Die (If proficient with the weapon) + Dexterity Modifier for Ranged and Strength Modifier for Melee.		: Accuracy Check/Attack Roll. These two phrases are interchangeable and mean the same thing. They imply that a player needs to roll a d20 and add the correct modifiers to determine the success of an attack. The roll is usually d20 + Advantage Die (If proficient with the weapon) + Dexterity Modifier for Ranged and Strength Modifier for Melee.


	=== Affinity ===		=== Affinity ===

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Accuracy Check/Attack Roll

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	=== Accuracy Check/Attack Roll ===		=== Accuracy Check/Attack Roll ===
	: Accuracy Check/Attack Roll. These two phrases are interchangeable and mean the same thing. They imply that a player needs to roll a d20 and add the correct modifiers to determine the success of an attack. The roll is usually d20 + Advantage Die (If proficient with the weapon) + Dexterity Modifier for Ranged and Strength Modifier for Melee.		: Accuracy Check/Attack Roll. These two phrases are interchangeable and mean the same thing. They imply that a player needs to roll a d20 and add the correct modifiers to determine the success of an attack. The roll is usually d20 + Advantage Die (If proficient with the weapon) + Dexterity Modifier for Ranged and Strength Modifier for Melee.


			=== Affinity ===
			: This is similar to Proficient, but instead of items or weapons, this is directly associated with a Character's Ability Scores. An Affinity with one of the 6 Ability scores allows the Player to roll with Advantage when using that Ability for a saving throw or check.

	=== Alignment ===		=== Alignment ===

Orcephrye: /* Special (Feat, Talent, Technique) */

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Special (Feat, Talent, Technique)

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	=== Skill ===		=== Skill ===
	: Skills are different actions or activities a Character can do, usually but not exclusively outside of combat. To perform a Skill a Character does a Skill Check which includes rolling a d20 plus the skill die. Normally, this doesn't include advantage unless the GM or rules specify otherwise.		: Skills are different actions or activities a Character can do, usually but not exclusively outside of combat. To perform a Skill a Character does a Skill Check which includes rolling a d20 plus the skill die. Normally, this doesn't include advantage unless the GM or rules specify otherwise.

	~~=== Special (Feat, Talent, Technique) ===~~
	: Specials are things gained by Characters because of Player choice as they level up. They are unique to those Characters' choices. Special also refers to an action in Combat. The 3 main action types are Move, Attack, and Special.

	=== Species ===		=== Species ===

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Favored

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	=== Favored ===		=== Favored ===
	: Something that is Favored means that the Character finds that Attribute, Skill, or other tasks easier and even enjoyable to do. If the Attribute is Favored, it means the Character gets Advantage Bonus when rolling Checks and Saves. If it is a Skill, it means that the Character only needs to spend one Skill Point to rank the skill instead of two. If there is any other specified task, then the default is to provide an Advantage Bonus when rolling for that task.		: Something that is Favored means that the Character finds that Attribute, Skill, or other tasks easier and even enjoyable to do. If the Attribute is Favored, it means the Character gets Advantage Bonus when rolling Checks and Saves. If it is a Skill, it means that the Character only needs to spend one Skill Point to rank the skill instead of two. If there is any other specified task, then the default is to provide an Advantage Bonus when rolling for that task.

			=== Feat ===
			: An extraordinary ability that a Character can perform. There are many [[Feats]], and they are divided into 2 Categories: Tactical (for combat) and Utility (out of combat). They can grant new actions, or they can provide passive bonuses. This is one of the main ways the game lets a Player customize their Character.

	=== Game Master (GM) ===		=== Game Master (GM) ===

Orcephrye: /* Talent */

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Talent

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	=== Talent ===		=== Talent ===
	: A Special feature that comes from a Character's Path or Class. Usually, this is an action they can do, but it could also be a passive bonus to an attribute.		: A Special feature that comes from a Character's Path or Class. Usually, this is an action they can do, but it could also be a passive bonus to an attribute.

			=== Technique ===
			: A Technique is a special ability some Characters can have that follow a theme. The primary rules for Techniques are on the [[Techniques]] page. Some Classes have Techniques, while a character that takes on the [[Psionics\|Psion]] difficulty can also gain access to Techniques. Some classes have 'Tricks,' which is a variation of Techniques.

	=== Trait ===		=== Trait ===
	: A Special that comes from a Species. Usually, passive aspects of a Character are sometimes mentioned for Roleplaying only, but can also include all sorts of things, such as combat actions or attribute modifications.		: A Special that comes from a Species. Usually, passive aspects of a Character are sometimes mentioned for Roleplaying only, but can also include all sorts of things, such as combat actions or attribute modifications.

Orcephrye: /* Species */

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Species

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	=== Species ===		=== Species ===
	: Instead of 'Races' like in some games, Future Path has 'Species'. These represent the different sentient creatures that are playable within the FuturePath Universe.		: Instead of 'Races' like in some games, Future Path has 'Species'. These represent the different sentient creatures that are playable within the FuturePath Universe. They are listed [[Species\|here]].

	=== Speed ===		=== Speed ===

Orcephrye: /* Trait */

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Trait

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	=== Speed ===		=== Speed ===
	: An attribute usually only referred to while in combat, and the default of which is 30. Speed is determined by Species but can also be affected by [[Athletics#Speed\|Athletics Skill]]. Speed is measured in increments of 5ft. By default, a Character can Climb and Swim at half their movement speed.		: An attribute usually only referred to while in combat, and the default of which is 30. Speed is determined by Species but can also be affected by [[Athletics#Speed\|Athletics Skill]]. Speed is measured in increments of 5ft. By default, a Character can Climb and Swim at half their movement speed.

			=== Talent ===
			: A Special feature that comes from a Character's Path or Class. Usually, this is an action they can do, but it could also be a passive bonus to an attribute.

	=== Trait ===		=== Trait ===
	: A Special that comes from a Species. Usually, passive aspects of a Character are sometimes mentioned for Roleplaying only, but can also include all sorts of things, such as combat actions or attribute modifications.		: A Special that comes from a Species. Usually, passive aspects of a Character are sometimes mentioned for Roleplaying only, but can also include all sorts of things, such as combat actions or attribute modifications.

Orcephrye: /* Class/Character Class */

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Class/Character Class

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	=== Class/Character Class ===		=== Class/Character Class ===
	: A Class is a special set of rules centered around a theme for a Character. In Future Path, classes are 'Character Classes' or 'Prestige Classes'. To learn more about each Character Class go [[Advance_Classes\|here]].		: A Class is a special set of rules centered around a theme for a Character. e.i., [[Character_Classes#Starfighter\|Starfighter]]. In Future Path, classes are 'Character Classes' or 'Prestige Classes'. To learn more about each Character Class, go [[Advance_Classes\|here]].

	=== Condition ===		=== Condition ===

Orcephrye: /* Class/Advance Class */

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Class/Advance Class

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	: Check is a roll that is required whenever a Player Character/Hero does an action that doesn't instantly succeed. The most common 'Check' is the Accuracy Check, which is done whenever a Player Character attempts to attack a target. The next most common is a Skill Check. The key here is that Check's happen because of Player action and determine the success of that action.		: Check is a roll that is required whenever a Player Character/Hero does an action that doesn't instantly succeed. The most common 'Check' is the Accuracy Check, which is done whenever a Player Character attempts to attack a target. The next most common is a Skill Check. The key here is that Check's happen because of Player action and determine the success of that action.

	=== Class/~~Advance~~ Class ===		=== Class/Character Class ===
	: A Class is a special set of rules centered around a theme for a Character. In Future Path, classes are 'Character Classes' or 'Prestige Classes'. To learn more about each ~~Advance~~ Class go [[Advance_Classes\|here]].		: A Class is a special set of rules centered around a theme for a Character. In Future Path, classes are 'Character Classes' or 'Prestige Classes'. To learn more about each Character Class go [[Advance_Classes\|here]].

	=== Condition ===		=== Condition ===

Orcephrye: /* Combat */

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Combat

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	=== Combat ===		=== Combat ===
	: Combat refers to Characters fighting enemies using physical means to harm or control the target. The key point is simply that Combat is a 'mode' of gameplay. ~~Whenever Characters are in combat the rules for their interactions and the actions available to them change. There are 3 main modes.~~ Combat, ~~Story, Downtime~~.		: Combat is an [[Encounters\|Encounter]] type that refers to Characters fighting enemies using physical means to harm or control the target. The key point is simply that Combat is a 'mode' of gameplay. To learn more about Combat, go [[Combat\|here]].

	=== Check ===		=== Check ===