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| With its detailed [[exploration|exploration]] system, most environmental effects are taken care of using [[challenge|Challenges]] like [[environ|Environs]] or [[trap|Traps]]. However, those are typically used for dealing with very specific hazards as the [[PC|PCs]] adventure about. Many environmental effects are more constant and don't necessarily represent a threat; in fact, they may even provide a benefit. These also function outside of exploration scenarios; many are present within [[combat|combat]], for example, and may linger from scenario to scenario. | With its detailed [[exploration|exploration]] system, most environmental effects are taken care of using [[challenge|Challenges]] like [[environ|Environs]] or [[trap|Traps]]. However, those are typically used for dealing with very specific hazards as the [[PC|PCs]] adventure about. Many environmental effects are more constant and don't necessarily represent a threat; in fact, they may even provide a benefit. These also function outside of exploration scenarios; many are present within [[combat|combat]], for example, and may linger from scenario to scenario. | ||
| - | These effects exist for you, the [[DM|DM]], to apply as you see fit. Each effect will provide suggestions for when to apply each particular thing, but the final judgment is in your hands. | + | They work very similarly to [[player_s_guide_appendix_a|conditions]], except that you, the [[DM|DM]] apply them as needed instead of relying on entry text. Each effect will provide suggestions for when to apply each particular thing, but the final judgment is in your hands. |
| ==== Wet ==== | ==== Wet ==== | ||
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| === The Rules === | === The Rules === | ||
| - | Wet [[entity|entities]] suffer +1 [[weakness|Weakness]] to Lightning and Cold. Such entities, or entities climbing wet surfaces, suffer -1 [[dice_level|dice level]] to their opposed roll to successfully [[climbing|climb]] (usually [[acrobatics|Acrobatics]] or [[accuracy_dice|Inflict]]) and -1 dice level to most other Acrobatics checks, including anything related to balancing or maintaining a [[player_s_guide_appendix_a|Grab]]. | + | Wet [[entity|entities]] suffer +1 [[weakness|Weakness]] to Lightning and Cold. Such entities, or entities climbing wet surfaces, suffer -1 [[dice_level|dice level]] to their opposed roll to successfully [[climbing|climb]] (usually [[acrobatics|Acrobatics]] or [[accuracy_dice|Inflict]]) and -1 dice level to most other Acrobatics checks, including anything related to balancing or maintaining a [[player_s_guide_appendix_a|Grab]]. Continuous application of water (such as from rain) prevents the use of mundane fire-based light sources, such as Wax Candles, Torches, Oil Lanterns, and Belt Lamps. |
| However, wet entities enjoy benefits from their slippery state, gaining +1 dice level to Acrobatics rolls to escape from Grabs. The water also provides temporary protection from high temperatures; the entity gains +1 [[resistance|Resistance]] to Heat and Fire. However, suffering any Heat or Fire damage then dries the entity enough to make them no longer wet, at least until new exposure. | However, wet entities enjoy benefits from their slippery state, gaining +1 dice level to Acrobatics rolls to escape from Grabs. The water also provides temporary protection from high temperatures; the entity gains +1 [[resistance|Resistance]] to Heat and Fire. However, suffering any Heat or Fire damage then dries the entity enough to make them no longer wet, at least until new exposure. | ||
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| Use these rules during a rainfall or a swim, or after such a drenching until the entity has had time to properly dry off. Consider environmental effects when determining if an entity is likely to have dried; a PC that changed clothes and then walked around in a desert will dry much faster than one wearing soaked layers in a humid marsh. | Use these rules during a rainfall or a swim, or after such a drenching until the entity has had time to properly dry off. Consider environmental effects when determining if an entity is likely to have dried; a PC that changed clothes and then walked around in a desert will dry much faster than one wearing soaked layers in a humid marsh. | ||
| - | Do not apply these effects to entities that are inherently assumed to have this trait. For instance, many Aquatic enemies and/or those mostly made of water already have Lighting Weakness in their entries, and walls slick with slippery substances have a higher level and/or Endure or Acrobatics dice to reflect this. Only apply these effects to entities that aren't normally wet. | + | Do not apply these effects to entities that are inherently assumed to have this trait. For instance, many Aquatic enemies and/or those mostly made of water already have Lightning Weakness in their entries, and walls slick with slippery substances have a higher level and/or Endure or Acrobatics dice to reflect this. Only apply these effects to entities that aren't normally wet. |
| You'll want an entity to be pretty solidly wet before applying these effects. A bit of sweat or dew, or a small spray of water (such as from a tossed waterskin) is unlikely to be sufficient. | You'll want an entity to be pretty solidly wet before applying these effects. A bit of sweat or dew, or a small spray of water (such as from a tossed waterskin) is unlikely to be sufficient. | ||
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| + | You may wish to stop applying these rules at higher levels (such as once players receive their [[destiny|Destiny]]). At this point, PCs are dealing with effects so powerful that mundane elements like this no longer apply. You probably don't want a PC recently dunked in water to get much Resistance from a dragon's breath attack, for instance, and a little water isn't going to really impede a high-level character's ability to scale a wall. Go with what feels right for the overall power level of your adventure. | ||
| ==== Filthy ==== | ==== Filthy ==== | ||
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| These rules should apply mostly to PCs that have been adventuring in particularly galling locales, or who have been traveling on foot for at least three days without opportunity to clean (such as in streams, ponds, or with the use of various magics), though the time range may vary greatly depending on the environment and method of travel. Generally, PCs on [[mount|Mounts]] or [[vehicle|Vehicles]] should avoid becoming Filthy except in pretty extreme circumstances. You should also use these rules after a PC is hit by a particularly gross attack, especially one involving viscous fluids or terrible stenches. | These rules should apply mostly to PCs that have been adventuring in particularly galling locales, or who have been traveling on foot for at least three days without opportunity to clean (such as in streams, ponds, or with the use of various magics), though the time range may vary greatly depending on the environment and method of travel. Generally, PCs on [[mount|Mounts]] or [[vehicle|Vehicles]] should avoid becoming Filthy except in pretty extreme circumstances. You should also use these rules after a PC is hit by a particularly gross attack, especially one involving viscous fluids or terrible stenches. | ||
| - | Once PCs get access to [[ritual|Rituals]], stop applying these rules from basic travel; at this point, PCs have enough basic magic access to trivially clean from mundane approaches, and any charm from needing to bathe after walking between cities has likely faded. Save it for the immediate aftermath of especially disgusting events or locations, mostly for the added flavor. | + | Once PCs get access to [[ritual|Rituals]], stop applying these rules from basic travel; at this point, PCs have enough general magic access to trivially clean from mundane circumstances, and any charm from needing to bathe after walking between cities has likely faded. Save it for the immediate aftermath of especially disgusting events or locations, mostly for the added flavor. |
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| + | You might include additional effects in [[stealth|stealth]] scenarios. Being covered in mud might work like camouflage in some situations, granting a +1 dice level bonus to Endure against [[seeker|Seekers]]. On the other hand, scent-based Seekers might have an easier time discovering a smelly PC, resulting in -1 dice level in these circumstances. Don't overuse this, but have fun with it. | ||
| Next: [[dm_s_guide_appendix_a|Appendix A: Optional Rules]] | Next: [[dm_s_guide_appendix_a|Appendix A: Optional Rules]] | ||
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