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 ====== Player Guide ======
-===== Step 1: Concept =====
+Welcome to ODDS RPG.
-Describe who you are and your role in the setting.
-===== Step 2: Attributes =====
+You are building a competent but mortal hero in a flexible, genre-neutral system.
-Assign: +2, +2, +1, +0
-===== Step 3: Skills =====
+The GM may choose one of two character creation methods:
-Choose 6 skills at +2
-Choose 4 skills at +1
+  * Standard Custom Build
+  * Archetype Skill Package (optional, faster setup)
+Both methods are fully compatible.
+----
+===== Step 1: Character Concept =====
+Describe:
+  * Who are you?
+  * What role do you serve?
+  * What makes you capable?
+  * What makes you vulnerable?
 Examples:
-Combat, Shooting, Stealth, Arcana, Hacking, Medicine,
+  Space Smuggler
-Persuasion, Survival, Investigation, Piloting
+  Arcane Scholar
+  Outlaw Gunslinger
+  Street Hacker
+  Monster Hunter
+  Ex-Soldier
+  Noble Diplomat
-Roll:
+Your concept should guide your skill and attribute choices.
-d20 + Attribute + Skill
+----
+===== Method 1: Standard Custom Build =====
+==== Step 2: Attributes ====
+Assign:
+  +2
+  +2
+  +1
+  +0
+To:
+  * Might
+  * Agility
+  * Mind
+  * Presence
+Attribute cap depends on campaign Tier.
+----
+==== Step 3: Skills ====
+Choose:
+skills at +2
+skills at +1
+All other skills default to 0.
+Skill examples (customize per setting):
+Combat
+Shooting
+Stealth
+Survival
+Investigation
+Medicine
+Arcana
+Hacking
+Engineering
+Piloting
+Streetwise
+Persuasion
+Athletics
+Perception
+The GM may approve new skills fitting the genre.
+----
+===== Method 2: Archetype Skill Packages (Optional) =====
+The GM may allow Archetype Packages for faster creation.
+With this method:
+  * You still assign Attributes normally.
+  * Instead of freely choosing skills, select one package below.
+  * You may adjust one +2 skill to a different appropriate skill with GM approval.
+Each package grants:
+skills at +2
+skills at +1
+----
+==== Warrior Package ====
++2: Combat, Athletics, Survival, Intimidation
++1: Perception, Tactics, Endurance, Riding/Piloting
+Best for:
+  Soldiers, knights, mercenaries, bounty hunters.
+----
+==== Specialist Package ====
++2: Stealth, Investigation, Perception, Acrobatics
++1: Combat, Streetwise, Survival, Deception
+Best for:
+  Rogues, scouts, spies, infiltrators.
+----
+==== Scholar Package ====
++2: Investigation, Arcana/Science, Medicine, History
++1: Persuasion, Perception, Engineering, Insight
+Best for:
+  Wizards, scientists, researchers, occultists.
+----
+==== Operator Package ====
++2: Shooting, Piloting/Driving, Engineering, Awareness
++1: Combat, Survival, Streetwise, Hacking
+Best for:
+  Space pilots, drivers, tech operatives, smugglers.
+----
+==== Face Package ====
++2: Persuasion, Deception, Insight, Leadership
++1: Investigation, Streetwise, Perception, Etiquette
+Best for:
+  Nobles, diplomats, fixers, politicians.
+----
+==== Wildcard Package ====
+Create a custom package with GM approval:
+skills at +2
+skills at +1
+----
+===== Derived Stats =====
+Health = 10 + Might
+Resolve = 10 + Presence
+Defense TN = 12 (modified by cover and abilities)
+----
 ===== Background Trait =====
-Once per session gain Advantage on a relevant roll.
-===== Combat =====
+Choose one defining Trait.
-Initiative: 1d20 + Agility
-Attack: 1d20 + Attribute + Combat Skill
+Examples:
-Damage: 2d10 + Attribute
-Armor reduces damage.
+Former Soldier
+Guild Member
+Arcane Initiate
+Cybernetic Implant
+Noble Lineage
+Street Survivor
+Veteran Pilot
+Once per session:
+  Gain Advantage on one roll directly tied to your Trait.
+Traits are narrative tools first, mechanical bonuses second.
+----
+===== Equipment =====
+Start with gear appropriate to your concept and Wealth level.
+Typical starting gear includes:
+  * Primary weapon
+  * Secondary weapon or tool
+  * Armor (light or medium)
+  * Basic survival gear
+  * 1 personal item of significance
+The GM determines Wealth tier at campaign start.
+----
+===== Combat Basics =====
+Attack:
+d20 + Attribute + Combat Skill
+On hit:
+d10 + relevant Attribute
+Armor reduces incoming damage.
+Positioning matters:
+  * Cover grants Defense bonuses
+  * Flanking grants +2 to hit
+  * High ground grants +1
+See:
+[[core]]
+----
+===== Resolve & Mental Pressure =====
+Resolve represents morale and mental stability.
+At 0 Resolve:
+  You are Broken:
+    * Cannot initiate aggression
+    * Must withdraw, surrender, or freeze
+    * Recover after scene or meaningful support
+----
+===== Advancement =====
+After major milestones, choose one:
+  * Increase one Skill by +1
+  * Increase one Attribute by +1 (respect tier cap)
+  * Gain one Talent
+  * Gain a narrative Asset (contact, safehouse, vehicle, reputation)
+Talents are found in:
+[[.:systems:talents|talents]]
+Advancement should reflect story growth, not only combat success.
+----
+===== Optional: Quick Start Characters =====
+For one-shot sessions, the GM may:
+  * Assign Attribute array directly
+  * Use Archetype Package
+  * Grant 1 Talent immediately
+This allows play to begin within minutes.
+----
+ODDS RPG Player Guide v1.0