3.5.1 Rules

[iraham]

As we approach the September game we are beginning to narrow down the final review and discussions on the new rule-set.

This version is complete.

At the September 4-6th game we will be using the 3.5 Rule-set, those who prefer to use the 3.0 Rule-set will be accepted.

I (with Chris Vrem) will be printing mini-rulebooks with this rule-set in them.

3.5.1 Change Log (from 3.5)

General Changes

Further defined 'end of combat' by adding: "The ability of any 'Once per combat' effect ends when combat ends."

Put problem solver back in the rules.

Magic Changes:

Restore (target) added: This merely creates the limb, a surgeon must still reattach it.

Mist form limited to once a combat.

Clarified how double and triple function when combined.

Moved some of enhances capabilities to the component reinforce.

Clarified teleport to ensure it states that you have to had visited the location previously to teleport there. Added the word 'physically'.

Create Item - Previously designed for making roleplaying items only, now also states 'You cannot make weapons or armor with create item.' to add further clarity.

Added to invisibility in fantasy magic: No ability can be used 6 seconds after becoming visible. This can only be initiated through a touch.



Form: Clarified that you need a spell recipe to use any form component.

Steampunk:

Made several changes in the explanations of steampunk functionality.

Command:

Added 'Unless otherwise noted, command abilities are usable only once per combat.'

Added 'Not usable with rank 10 Abilities or General skills.' to Instruction.


Combat:
Clarified that you must drop a shield when it is broken. We never actually put it in the rules.


Added to stealth in thievery tree: Except those that reduce casting time, you can use abilities immediately after you leave stealth. You cannot re-enter stealth for at least 6 seconds.








Character Migration to 3.5

Players may reset skill trees they already have knowledge of.

You must spend at least 75% of your skill points (rounded up) previously spent in a skill tree, in the same tree.

So if you spent 100 points in magic, you must still spend 80 points in that skill tree.

Other skills may be reallocated as you desire.

XP Bonus
If you have less than 200 xp on a character right now, you gain the 20xp as of Sept 4th 2009.

If you have more than 200xp on a character right now, you do not gain any additional xp.

[deneb3525]

I just noticed that new characters start with 100 points rather then the old 80.

I have a character that still has 80 points (havent added any yet.) When converting should I up the points to 100? or keep them at 80? And what about those who are above 100 points, do they stay as is or will they get a 20 point boost?

[iraham]

I have to correct you Andrew, but it's slightly incorrect.

The reason for the xp increase is to allow those with low xp to slightly catch up to those with higher.

So if you have less than 200 xp right now, you gain the 20xp.
If you have more than 200xp right now, you do not gain any additional xp.

[Nyteknight]

200 counting the base XP? or 200 earned XP?

[white-wolf]

I have to correct you Andrew, but it's slightly incorrect.

The reason for the xp increase is to allow those with low xp to slightly catch up to those with higher.

So if you have less than 200 xp right now, you gain the 20xp.
If you have more than 200xp right now, you do not gain any additional xp.

knindof a bummer. I started my pc right before the rules change. should have done it after ;(

But i question as well, 200 counting the 80? or 200 not counting the 80?

[iraham]

200 total, so 200 counting 80.

[iraham]

Bump

[iraham]

Here's our development character sheet, for your enjoyment.

[FaerellG]

QQ
will work on it between classes.

[Salaris]

Added Devin's changes.

[white-wolf]

thanks for fixing protoscience. 'Divine Rank' still has 'Andrew Rowe' before it in the mouse over description and 'energy' through 'forensics' still has the divine rank description only now without 'Andrew Rowe' in front of it. other then that minor quibble i think its ready to rock and roleplay!!!

[FaerellG]

Still many instances of incorrect note/comment text:
Regeneration
Energy
Energy Regeneration
Feat of Strength
First Aid
Forensics
Profession (not wrong, but incomplete)
Somatic

[FaerellG]

Ok, I went through and corrected all of the note-texts.
The format is slightly different, but the text is correct now.

Please double check.

[white-wolf]

after 10 tokens, a token should be 4 points. It is still 2 points per a token even after 10 levels on the character sheet.

the tab at the bottom is named Salaris


no other issues jump out at me.

I am not good with spreadsheets so forgive me for not fixing it.

*edit*
also, how does one transition from the old character sheet to the new one via Google docs?

[iraham]

I will begin to update character sheets online soon.

[iraham]

bump

[white-wolf]

woot 3.5. any word on when the official 3.5 character sheet comes out?

also how about the other books like the blue book and the black book?

[iraham]

Psst...
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[FaerellG]

woot 3.5. any word on when the official 3.5 character sheet comes out?

also how about the other books like the blue book and the black book?

I made a new one, but it never got posted. Here's a repost.

[white-wolf]

still has the token problem (each token after 10 should be 4 points). I don't know if the issue will come up next game, but it might.