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--- projects:odds_rpg:core [2026/02/17 20:36] – freedomotter
+++ projects:odds_rpg:core [2026/02/17 21:39] (current) – freedomotter
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   * 2d10 for impact
-The system is modular and genre-neutral.
+The system is genre-neutral and supports cinematic but tactical play.
+Only roll when:
+  * The outcome is uncertain
+  * Failure has consequences
+  * The situation will meaningfully change
+If nothing changes, do not roll.
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 When attempting something risky:
-d20 + Attribute + Skill
+  Roll 1d20 + Attribute + Skill
-Compare to a Target Number (TN).
+Compare the result to a Target Number (TN).
 ^ Difficulty ^ TN ^
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 | Extreme | 22 |
-If you meet or exceed the TN, you succeed.
+If the result meets or exceeds the TN, the action succeeds.
+If the result is lower, the action fails and the GM introduces a consequence.
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 ===== Degrees of Success =====
-Beat TN by 5 → Strong Success
+If you exceed the TN by:
-Beat TN by 10 → Critical Success
+ or more → Strong Success
+ or more → Critical Success
+Natural 20:
+  Automatic Strong Success.
+Natural 1:
+  Failure plus Complication.
-Natural 20 → Automatic Strong Success
+Strong Success may grant:
-Natural 1 → Failure + Complication
+  * Increased effect
+  * Faster completion
+  * Tactical advantage
+  * +5 to Impact (if applicable)
-Strong Success should:
+Critical Success may grant:
-  * Increase effect
+  * Major narrative advantage
-  * Reduce time
+  * +10 total Impact (if applicable)
-  * Avoid collateral cost
+  * Significant positional advantage
-Critical Success:
+The GM determines the exact benefit based on the situation.
-  * Dramatic advantage
-  * Bonus damage (+5)
-  * Narrative control moment
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 ===== Attributes =====
-All characters have four attributes:
 ^ Attribute ^ Represents ^
 | Might | Strength, endurance, durability |
-| Agility | Reflexes, speed, coordination |
+| Agility | Speed, reflexes, coordination |
-| Mind | Logic, perception, technical skill |
+| Mind | Logic, perception, technical ability |
 | Presence | Willpower, charisma, leadership |
-Attribute range:
-  -1 to +5 (Tier dependent)
 Starting array:
   +2, +2, +1, +0
+Attribute maximum depends on campaign Tier.
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 Skills represent training or specialization.
-Skill range:
+Untrained skills default to +0.
- to +5
-Typical skill examples:
+Roll:
-Combat, Shooting, Stealth, Survival, Investigation,
+d20 + Attribute + Skill
-Medicine, Arcana, Hacking, Engineering,
-Persuasion, Streetwise, Piloting
-The GM may allow custom skills.
+The GM may approve new skills appropriate to the setting.
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 ===== Impact Rolls =====
-When an action causes measurable effect:
+When a successful action causes measurable effect:
   Roll 2d10 + relevant modifier
-Used for:
+Impact is used for:
   * Damage
   * Healing
+  * Structural harm
   * Mental strain
-  * Structural damage
   * Influence shifts
 Armor reduces incoming damage.
+Impact cannot be reduced below 0.
+----
+===== Combat Structure =====
+Combat occurs in Rounds.
+At the start of combat:
+  Each participant rolls 1d20 + Agility for Initiative.
+Highest result acts first.
+On your turn, you may take:
+Move
+Action
+Minor Action (optional)
+You may trade:
+  Move → Minor
+  Action → Move
+You may not trade a Minor into a full Action.
+Keep turns concise and decisive.
+----
+===== Actions =====
+Common Actions include:
+  * Attack
+  * Cast an ability
+  * Use complex equipment
+  * Full Sprint (double move)
+  * Assist an ally
+Common Minor Actions include:
+  * Draw or stow a weapon
+  * Open or close a door
+  * Stand from prone
+  * Quick interaction
+The GM has final say on action categories.
+----
+===== Attacking =====
+To attack:
+  Roll 1d20 + Attribute + Combat Skill
+Compare against the target’s Defense TN.
+On a hit:
+  Roll 2d10 + relevant Attribute for damage.
+Armor reduces the damage taken.
+----
+===== Defense & Positioning =====
+Base Defense TN: 12
+Modifiers:
+Partial Cover:
+  +2 Defense
+Heavy Cover:
+  +4 Defense
+Prone:
+  +2 vs ranged attacks
+  -2 vs melee attacks
+High Ground:
+  +1 to attack rolls
+Flanking:
+  +2 to attack rolls when an ally threatens the target from the opposite side
+Modifiers should not stack beyond what is reasonable.
+----
+===== Range Bands =====
+ODDS uses abstract distance:
+Engaged – melee distance
+Close – same room
+Near – across open area
+Far – long range
+Extreme – sniper range
+Attacks beyond optimal range:
+  -2 per range band beyond intended use.
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 Resolve = 10 + Presence
-At 0 Health:
+Health measures physical durability.
-  Incapacitated
+Resolve measures morale and mental stability.
+When Health reaches 0:
+  The character is Downed.
+While Downed:
+  You may take 1 Action per round.
+If you take additional damage while Downed, roll 1d20:
+–10: Unconscious
+–19: Stable but still Downed
+: Regain 1 Health
-At 0 Resolve:
+If you take damage equal to your full Health again while Downed:
-  Broken (panic, surrender, shutdown)
+  You are dying (GM discretion).
+----
+===== Resolve Damage =====
+Some effects reduce Resolve instead of Health.
+When Resolve reaches 0:
+  The character is Broken.
+A Broken character:
+  * Cannot initiate aggression
+  * Must retreat, surrender, or freeze
+  * Recovers after the scene or meaningful support
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 ===== Conditions =====
-Conditions impose penalties but do not stack twice.
+Conditions do not stack with themselves.
 Shaken:
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 Restrained:
-  Cannot move freely
+  Movement prevented
 Stunned:
-  Lose next action
+  Lose next Action
+Conditions last until resolved by time, action, or GM ruling.
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-===== Advantage =====
+===== Advantage & Disadvantage =====
-When circumstances strongly favor you:
+Advantage:
+  Roll 2d20, take the higher result.
-Roll 2d20 and take the higher.
 Disadvantage:
-Roll 2d20 and take the lower.
+  Roll 2d20, take the lower result.
+Multiple sources do not stack beyond one level.
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-===== Initiative =====
+===== Assisting =====
-Roll:
+To assist an ally:
-d20 + Agility
-Highest acts first.
+  Roll TN 12 using a relevant skill.
+On success:
+  Ally gains +2 to their next roll.
+On Strong Success:
+  Ally gains Advantage instead.
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-===== Rest & Recovery =====
+===== Extended Tasks =====
-Short Rest (once per scene):
+Used for hacking, rituals, repairs, negotiations, or other multi-step goals.
-  Recover 1d20 Health OR 1d10 Resolve
-Long Rest:
+Set a Progress Goal (3–10).
-  Fully recover Health & Resolve
+Each success:
+  +1 Progress
+Strong Success:
+  +2 Progress
+Failure may:
+  * Increase danger
+  * Add time cost
+  * Trigger a complication
+Extended Tasks should remain dynamic.
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-===== Extended Tasks =====
+===== Environmental Hazards =====
-Used for hacking, rituals, repairs, negotiations.
+Fire:
+  TN 12 Agility or take 2d10 damage
-Set a Progress Goal (3–10 successes).
+Falling:
+d10 damage per range band fallen
-Each successful roll = 1 progress
+Poison:
-Strong Success = 2 progress
+  TN 12 Might or lose 2d10 Health over time
-Failure may:
+Radiation / Corruption:
-  * Add time
+  TN 15 Might or lose 2d10 Resolve
-  * Increase TN
-  * Trigger encounter
+Adjust TN based on severity.
+----
+ODDS RPG Core v1.0 Playtest