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Re: New Technique of the Week: an ongoing thread
I suspect this could be based on Swimming, as well as Aquabatics. I've never done it, but looking up descriptions, the method is far more distinct from ordinary swimming than using a pair of fins, which are a very easy familiarity. So a technique sounds plausible.
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04-24-2017, 08:46 AM | #22 |
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Sightlines (H) (Observation -4?) This technique is used to determine lines of sight from positions other than the current location of observation. Socratic Dialogue (H)(Philosophy -3) Use this technique initiate and maintain a philosophical conversation. Treat this technique as if it were a use of the Persuade function under the Enthrallment skill, but it takes 20 minutes of initial dialogue. Docking (Shiphandling -2 (H), or Boating -1 (A). Roll to bring a vessel to a halt in alignment with a static structure without damage or trouble. Prioritizing (called Triage in emergency medical situations) (very generic, might appear under any skill the GM thinks appropriate, (H), -2? -3?). When there are three or more tasks to complete using the Skill, a roll against Prioritizing will identify the best order to complete the tasks, and give a reduction in time required equal to margin * ?%. Skate Backwards (A)(Skating -2) Roll to succeed, effective Move is -1. Last edited by Donny Brook; 04-24-2017 at 09:10 AM. |
04-30-2017, 10:18 AM | #23 |
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Some Techniques for optional specialisations
These are techniques to improve an Optional Specialisation. Part of the motive for them is to let low-point NPCs be highly skilled at something they've dedicated themselves to.
Mistake: Camouflage can't have Optional specialisations, because it's Easy. <Terrain Type, Season> (Camouflage). A terrain type (as per Survival specialisations) is a valid optional specialisation for Camouflage. This is usually the one you live in, or expect to fight in. It's possible to buy up skill for that optional specialisation as a Technique for a particular season, such as (Woodlands, Winter), or (Island/Beach, Summer). <Specific group, Subject> (Diplomacy). A group, such as a nation, a political party, or a socioeconomic group, is a valid optional specialisation for Diplomacy. It's possible to buy up skill for that optional specialisation as a Technique for a particular subject of diplomacy, such as (Coal Miners, pay and conditions), or (Georgia, border disputes). If your technique level is 20+, you do get the +2 reaction for Diplomacy at 20+ from that group. <Specific crop, Crop type> (Farming). A general type of crop, such as grain, roots/tubers, or tree fruit, is a valid Optional Specialisation for Farming. It's possible to buy up skill for that optional specialisation as a Technique for a specific crop, such as barley, parsnips, or pears. <Specific group, Subject> (Politics). A group, smaller than a nation, such as a political party, or a socioeconomic group, is a valid optional specialisation for Politics. It's possible to buy up skill for that optional specialisation as a Technique for a particular subject of politics, such as (Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Relations with China), or (Whigs, Corn Laws). How do those seem?
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Sightlines (A) (Observation -2 or Tactics, cannot exceed prerequisite+4) This technique is used to determine lines of sight from positions other than the current location of observation. Quote:
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05-06-2017, 05:14 AM | #25 |
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Exorcism (Religious Ritual -3, Ritual Magic -3, or Theology -3). Hard, default prerequisite, cannot exceed prerequisite +6.
This was suggested by Phil Masters: rather than Exorcism being a skill in its own right, it's a technique for the skills that people who could plausibly drive out spirits are likely to have. Methods based on the three prerequisite skills are likely to be significantly different. Edit: the default penalties could plausibly vary by religion. A church with a stress on ritual and abstract theology might use Religious Ritual -2 and Theology -4; one with minimal rituals and theology full of information about demons might use Religious Ritual -5 and Theology -1.
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05-06-2017, 04:12 PM | #26 |
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Re: New Technique of the Week: an ongoing thread
Seems reasonable to me. At least in the modern day RC church which is the one I know most about, there's no special Exorcist Course; it's studied as part of the full set of rituals, with more or less emphasis depending on the teacher and curriculum. (Generally less.)
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05-07-2017, 02:58 AM | #28 |
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Re: New Technique of the Week: an ongoing thread
Plausible for the right religion(s). I'll edit the original.
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I'm not sure, as well, that in all those cases I agree with the stated specializations being valid ones. (Also, as an Easy skill, I don't think optional specialization is applicable to Camoflage.) Edit: sorry one more thing -- notation-wise, isn't the optional specialization name supposed to appear in brackets with the Skill name? So, e.g. "Border Disputes (Diplomacy (Georgia)(A)" Last edited by Donny Brook; 05-07-2017 at 08:26 AM. |
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