Talk:Abilities
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Every character has LoC has eight Core Ability Scores. Core Abilities are the backbone of every character.
- Abilities have a floor of zero. n ability score that hits zero will either disable or kill the character.
- Novice characters have an average score of 3. Their Primary Ability will be in the 4-5 range.
- There is no limit to Ability Scores, but anything above a 10 is considered beyond exceptional. Anything past a 13 is beyond human ability.
Strength
Strength determines how strong characters are. Specifically, it defines brute force.
- Zero - The character is too weak to move and is Disabled. He can barely lift his own arm, effectively bedridden.
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Endurance
Endurance determines how much physical punishment the character can take. It defines the characters Health and Fatigue, the character's resistance to the elements, and the character's resistance to disease.
- Zero - The character is Dead. His heart is too weak to keep beating.
Agility
A character's agility determines how much control he has over his body, how aware he is of his balance, and his manual dexterity.
- Zero - The character lacks the coordination for cohesive motor functions and is effectively Disabled. Any attempted actions either won't result in anything or will cause violent seizures.
Speed
A character's speed determines his reaction time and the swiftness of his movements.
- Zero - The character's reaction time is so slow that everything around him moves incredibly fast, far too fast for him to react. To an outside observer, the character moves as if in slow motion, effectively Disabling the character.
Intellect
A character's intellect defines their fluid intelligence. The character's intellect is the representation of their raw cognitive power.
- Zero - The character is completely brain dead and Disabled. The character is a comatose vegetable.
Will
A character's will determines how much mental punishment he can take. It determines the strength of his focus and resolve.
- Zero - The character is incapable of focussing on anything for more than a few seconds or is hopelessly demoralized and depressed. The character is Disabled, as he cannot hold a thought in his head.
Intuition
A character's intuition determines how connected he is to the outside world. Intuition represents the innate awareness characters have with their surroundings and of those around them.
- Zero - The character is completely detached from the world and is Disabled. The character is extremely schizophrenic, and cannot differentiate between what is real and what is simply in their imagination.
Charisma
A character's charisma determines how connected he is to those he interacts with and determines how well that character knows himself. A strong charisma is indicative of a character's strong awareness of his soul. Charisma determines self-respect, self-image, and confidence.
- Zero - The character's connection to his soul is severed, killing him instantly.
