Relationships - Revision history

Gigermann at 22:19, 18 December 2018

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	=TL;DR=		=TL;DR=
	Introduces a new, leveled Perk, "Relationship," which is, essentially, a low-level Higher Purpose, for which the bonus must be justified according to a description of the relationship (the Statement).		Introduces a new, leveled Perk, "Relationship," which is, essentially, a low-level Higher Purpose (B59), for which the bonus must be justified according to a description of the relationship (the Statement).

	=New Leveled Perk: Relationship=		=New Leveled Perk: Relationship=

Gigermann at 22:19, 18 December 2018

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	~~=Summary=~~
	The purpose of this mechanic, by focusing on specific intra-character relationships, is to encourage a properly ''cinematic'' level of role-play Drama™ to the campaign through incentives.		The purpose of this mechanic, by focusing on specific intra-character relationships, is to encourage a properly ''cinematic'' level of role-play Drama™ to the campaign through incentives.

			=TL;DR=
			Introduces a new, leveled Perk, "Relationship," which is, essentially, a low-level Higher Purpose, for which the bonus must be justified according to a description of the relationship (the Statement).

	=New Leveled Perk: Relationship=		=New Leveled Perk: Relationship=

Gigermann at 20:21, 25 April 2018

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	The purpose of this mechanic, by focusing on specific intra-character relationships, is to encourage a properly ''cinematic'' level of role-play Drama™ to the campaign through incentives.		=Summary=
	~~<br /><br />~~		The purpose of this mechanic, by focusing on specific intra-character relationships, is to encourage a properly ''cinematic'' level of role-play Drama™ to the campaign through incentives.

	=New Leveled Perk: Relationship=		=New Leveled Perk: Relationship=

Gigermann at 05:56, 30 January 2017

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	=Challenging Relationships=		=Challenging Relationships=
	Relationships are not stagnant; they can radically change in an instant or gradually morph into something new. An action may be taken that is ''in conflict with'' the Relationship Statement for its subject; that Relationship has been ''challenged.'' Instead of the usual flat-rate bonus, the character is granted the use of a standard Plot Point (see ~~associated~~ [[rules ~~for usage~~]]). After such a challenge, no further bonuses may be claimed for that Relationship for the rest of the play-session. At the end of the session, the Relationship Statement must be redefined and rewritten to reflect a new perspective (subject to GM's approval; ideally, this should be somehow related to the nature of the challenge), or the level of the Perk is reduced permanently by one.		Relationships are not stagnant; they can radically change in an instant or gradually morph into something new. An action may be taken that is ''in conflict with'' the Relationship Statement for its subject; that Relationship has been ''challenged.'' Instead of the usual flat-rate bonus, the character is granted the use of a standard Plot Point (see [[Impulse Buys\|associated rules]]). After such a challenge, no further bonuses may be claimed for that Relationship for the rest of the play-session. At the end of the session, the Relationship Statement must be redefined and rewritten to reflect a new perspective (subject to GM's approval; ideally, this should be somehow related to the nature of the challenge), or the level of the Perk is reduced permanently by one.
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	'''Example:'''<br />		'''Example:'''<br />

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Relationship Statements

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	Your statement for each subject you have an active Relationship with defines your opinion of that character. Your statement should be one short sentence that sums it all up. The Relationship can be positive or negative, a friendship or rivalry, independent of its strength. As you play through the campaign, your experiences and impressions of the subject will grow and change. You will be able to challenge your Relationships and alter your statement for these characters to reflect those experiences.		Your statement for each subject you have an active Relationship with defines your opinion of that character. Your statement should be one short sentence that sums it all up. The Relationship can be positive or negative, a friendship or rivalry, independent of its strength. As you play through the campaign, your experiences and impressions of the subject will grow and change. You will be able to challenge your Relationships and alter your statement for these characters to reflect those experiences.

	~~=====~~Relationship Statement Examples~~=====~~		'''Relationship Statement Examples:'''<br />
	*I can barely tolerate him.		*I can barely tolerate him.
	*She used to be so nice.		*She used to be so nice.

Gigermann: /* Using Relationships */

2017-01-29T17:11:56Z

Using Relationships

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	'''Example:'''<br />		'''Example:'''<br />
	Hero Strongchin (the PC) has a Relationship with his Dependent, Hottie Chix; the Statement, ''“She's my responsibility.”'' Hero can’t normally claim the bonus to gun down the Villain’s mooks as they mob toward him at the end of a corridor, but if those mooks stand between him and gagged-and-bound Chix in the room beyond, he can justify it, by saying something like, “I have to get through to Hottie because I can’t let her get injured!”—then Hero would gain the bonus on his shooting attempts.		Hero Strongchin (the PC) has a Relationship with his Dependent, Hottie Chix; the Statement: ''“She's my responsibility.”'' Hero can’t normally claim the bonus to gun down the Villain’s mooks as they mob toward him at the end of a corridor, but if those mooks stand between him and gagged-and-bound Chix in the room beyond, he can justify it, by saying something like, “I have to get through to Hottie because I can’t let her get injured!”—then Hero would gain the bonus on his shooting attempts.

	=Challenging Relationships=		=Challenging Relationships=

Gigermann: /* Using Relationships */

2017-01-29T17:11:06Z

Using Relationships

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	=Using Relationships=		=Using Relationships=
	From Higher Purpose, B59:		''From Higher Purpose, B59:''
	<blockquote>You are driven to exceed your normal limits in one specific pursuit. You must state this exactly as if it were a Code of Honor disadvantage (p. 127): “Defend all women,” “Slay all demons,” etc. If, in the GM’s judgment, you are unfaltering in your pursuit of your Higher Purpose, you get +1 to all die rolls that pertain directly to the pursuit of your cause.</blockquote>		<blockquote>You are driven to exceed your normal limits in one specific pursuit. You must state this exactly as if it were a Code of Honor disadvantage (p. 127): “Defend all women,” “Slay all demons,” etc. If, in the GM’s judgment, you are unfaltering in your pursuit of your Higher Purpose, you get +1 to all die rolls that pertain directly to the pursuit of your cause.</blockquote>
	Any die roll that can be justified by a given Relationship Statement is assessed a +1 bonus to that roll per level of Perk. The player must describe how the character’s Relationship drives his dramatic action, and is subject to GM's approval, as per Higher Purpose. This bonus may be claimed ''after'' a roll has been made. Only one Relationship bonus may be claimed for any one roll.		Any die roll that can be justified by a given Relationship Statement is assessed a +1 bonus to that roll per level of Perk. The player must describe how the character’s Relationship drives his dramatic action, and is subject to GM's approval, as per Higher Purpose. This bonus may be claimed ''after'' a roll has been made. Only one Relationship bonus may be claimed for any one roll.

Gigermann: /* Challenging Relationships */

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Challenging Relationships

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	'''Example:'''<br />		'''Example:'''<br />
	Hero Strongchin (the PC) requires the aid of his Ally, an old friend, for an upcoming adventure. Rather than rely on the standard flat-rate bonus, the Player decides to ''challenge'' the relationship, ''“He's too reckless,”'' by giving ~~him~~ some serious responsibility. By challenging the Relationship, the Player can use the bonus Plot Point to force a success on the Ally's Frequency check, and at the end of the session, the Statement is rewritten (perhaps dependent on the results of the adventure), ''“He's trying to be responsible.”'' The Player could also have elected to leave the Relationship as it is and reduce its level by one—the relationship weakens as a result.		Hero Strongchin (the PC) requires the aid of his Ally, Slab Fistbump, an old friend, for an upcoming adventure. Rather than rely on the standard flat-rate bonus, the Player decides to ''challenge'' the relationship, ''“He's too reckless,”'' by giving Slab some serious responsibility. By challenging the Relationship, the Player can use the bonus Plot Point to force a success on the Ally's Frequency check, and at the end of the session, the Statement is rewritten (perhaps dependent on the results of the adventure), ''“He's trying to be responsible.”'' The Player could also have elected to leave the Relationship as it is and reduce its level by one—the relationship weakens as a result.

	=Improving or Changing Relationships=		=Improving or Changing Relationships=

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	'''Example:'''<br />		'''Example:'''<br />
	~~The~~ PC requires the aid of his Ally, an old friend, for an upcoming adventure. Rather than rely on the standard flat-rate bonus, the Player decides to ''challenge'' the relationship, ''“He's too reckless,”'' by giving him some serious responsibility. By challenging the Relationship, the Player can use the bonus Plot Point to force a success on the Ally's Frequency check, and at the end of the session, the Statement is rewritten (perhaps dependent on the results of the adventure), ''“He's trying to be responsible.”'' The Player could also have elected to leave the Relationship as it is and reduce its level by one—the relationship weakens as a result.		Hero Strongchin (the PC) requires the aid of his Ally, an old friend, for an upcoming adventure. Rather than rely on the standard flat-rate bonus, the Player decides to ''challenge'' the relationship, ''“He's too reckless,”'' by giving him some serious responsibility. By challenging the Relationship, the Player can use the bonus Plot Point to force a success on the Ally's Frequency check, and at the end of the session, the Statement is rewritten (perhaps dependent on the results of the adventure), ''“He's trying to be responsible.”'' The Player could also have elected to leave the Relationship as it is and reduce its level by one—the relationship weakens as a result.

	=Improving or Changing Relationships=		=Improving or Changing Relationships=

Gigermann: /* Using Relationships */

2017-01-29T17:08:23Z

Using Relationships

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	'''Example:'''<br />		'''Example:'''<br />
	Hero Strongchin (the PC) has a Relationship with his Dependent, Hottie Chix; the Statement, ''~~“He~~'s my responsibility.”'' Hero can’t normally claim the bonus to gun down the Villain’s mooks as they mob toward him at the end of a corridor, but if those mooks stand between him and gagged-and-bound Chix in the room beyond, he can justify it, by saying something like, “I have to get through to Hottie because I can’t let her get injured!”—then Hero would gain the bonus on his shooting attempts.		Hero Strongchin (the PC) has a Relationship with his Dependent, Hottie Chix; the Statement, ''“She's my responsibility.”'' Hero can’t normally claim the bonus to gun down the Villain’s mooks as they mob toward him at the end of a corridor, but if those mooks stand between him and gagged-and-bound Chix in the room beyond, he can justify it, by saying something like, “I have to get through to Hottie because I can’t let her get injured!”—then Hero would gain the bonus on his shooting attempts.

	=Challenging Relationships=		=Challenging Relationships=