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	Weapon Skill determines your damage, granting +1 damage per 20 skill points in your active weapon. Special Weapon Moves for each weapon type area unlocked every 25 skill. As a general rule, Skill Abilities use [[Focus]] whereas Special Weapon Moves use [[Stamina]].<br>		Weapon Skill determines your damage, granting +1 damage per 20 skill points in your active weapon. Special Weapon Moves for each weapon type area unlocked every 25 skill. As a general rule, Skill Abilities use [[Focus]] whereas Special Weapon Moves use [[Stamina]].<br>
	All weapons, regardless of type, are one-handed and have a DPS of 6.0. With the exception of [[Ranged Weapons]], which also consist of [[Firearms]], weapons generally follow the pattern of swingspeed to damage of ~~fast~~/low, mid/mid, low/~~fast~~. In effect, each skill only has 3 weapon types. Firearms are further balanced by their magazine capacity, maximum range, and [[cover]] mechanics.		All weapons, regardless of type, are one-handed and have a DPS of 6.0. With the exception of [[Ranged Weapons]], which also consist of [[Firearms]], weapons generally follow the pattern of swingspeed to damage of high/low, mid/mid, low/high. In effect, each skill only has 3 weapon types. Firearms are further balanced by their magazine capacity, maximum range, and [[cover]] mechanics.

	* [[Pugilism]] - Fist Wraps, Brass Knuckles, Whips/Flails		* [[Pugilism]] - Fist Wraps, Brass Knuckles, Whips/Flails

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	==Weapons==		==Weapons==

	Weapon Skill determines your damage, granting +1 damage per 20 skill points in your active weapon. Special Weapon Moves for each weapon type area unlocked every 25 skill. As a general rule, ~~Tactics~~ Abilities use [[Focus]] whereas Special Weapon Moves use [[Stamina]].<br>		Weapon Skill determines your damage, granting +1 damage per 20 skill points in your active weapon. Special Weapon Moves for each weapon type area unlocked every 25 skill. As a general rule, Skill Abilities use [[Focus]] whereas Special Weapon Moves use [[Stamina]].<br>
	All weapons, regardless of type, are one-handed and have a DPS of 6.0. With the exception of [[Ranged Weapons]], which also consist of [[Firearms]], weapons generally follow the pattern of swingspeed to damage of fast/low, mid/mid, low/fast. In effect, each skill only has 3 weapon types. Firearms are further balanced by their magazine capacity, maximum range, and [[cover]] mechanics.		All weapons, regardless of type, are one-handed and have a DPS of 6.0. With the exception of [[Ranged Weapons]], which also consist of [[Firearms]], weapons generally follow the pattern of swingspeed to damage of fast/low, mid/mid, low/fast. In effect, each skill only has 3 weapon types. Firearms are further balanced by their magazine capacity, maximum range, and [[cover]] mechanics.

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Weapons

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	Weapon Skill determines your damage, granting +1 damage per 20 skill points in your active weapon. Special Weapon Moves for each weapon type area unlocked every 25 skill. As a general rule, Tactics Abilities use [[Focus]] whereas Special Weapon Moves use [[Stamina]].<br>		Weapon Skill determines your damage, granting +1 damage per 20 skill points in your active weapon. Special Weapon Moves for each weapon type area unlocked every 25 skill. As a general rule, Tactics Abilities use [[Focus]] whereas Special Weapon Moves use [[Stamina]].<br>
	All weapons, regardless of type, ~~One~~-handed and have a DPS of 6.0. With the exception of [[Ranged Weapons]], which also consist of [[Firearms]], weapons generally follow the pattern of swingspeed to damage of fast/low, mid/mid, low/fast. In effect, each skill only has 3 weapon types. Firearms are further balanced by their magazine capacity, maximum range, and [[cover]] mechanics.		All weapons, regardless of type, are one-handed and have a DPS of 6.0. With the exception of [[Ranged Weapons]], which also consist of [[Firearms]], weapons generally follow the pattern of swingspeed to damage of fast/low, mid/mid, low/fast. In effect, each skill only has 3 weapon types. Firearms are further balanced by their magazine capacity, maximum range, and [[cover]] mechanics.

	* [[Pugilism]] - Fist Wraps, Brass Knuckles, Whips/Flails		* [[Pugilism]] - Fist Wraps, Brass Knuckles, Whips/Flails
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	The '''[Sheath''', '''[Sling''', or '''[Holster''' commands may be used to sling, sheath, or holster your weapon if it has a sling, sheath, or holster. Mechanically it will remain in your hands, but its graphics will change to show it has slung or sheathed, and it will be automatically flip back to its normal animation if you enter combat. This is so that you may have a weapon at the ready while not making the role-play faux pas of walking around social settings with a sword or gun drawn and pointed at everyone.		The '''[Sheath''', '''[Sling''', or '''[Holster''' commands may be used to sling, sheath, or holster your weapon if it has a sling, sheath, or holster. Mechanically it will remain in your hands, but its graphics will change to show it has slung or sheathed, and it will be automatically flip back to its normal animation if you enter combat. This is so that you may have a weapon at the ready while not making the role-play faux pas of walking around social settings with a sword or gun drawn and pointed at everyone.


	==Stats and Armor==		==Stats and Armor==

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Example

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	Because Bob is attacking with Martial Tactics, Fred’s Martial Tactics is the matching defensive skill and is counted at full value.<br>		Because Bob is attacking with Martial Tactics, Fred’s Martial Tactics is the matching defensive skill and is counted at full value.<br>
	Fred has 40 Martial Tactics, so his matching defensive value is 40.<br>		Fred has 40 Martial Tactics, so his matching defensive value is 40.<br>
	~~Fred’s~~ Underhanded Tactics is ~~not~~ the matching ~~defensive~~ skill, so ~~his 100 Underhanded Tactics~~ is reduced to 60% value~~, giving him an effective defensive value of 60~~.<br>		Fred's Underhanded Tactics 100 but is the non-matching skill, so is reduced to 60% of it's value for the comparison.<br>
	The system compares Fred’s 40 Martial Tactics against his reduced 60 Underhanded Tactics.<br>		The system compares Fred’s 40 Martial Tactics against his reduced 60 Underhanded Tactics.<br>
	Because 60 is higher than 40, Fred defends using his reduced Underhanded Tactics value.<br>		Because 60 is higher than 40, Fred defends using his reduced Underhanded Tactics value.<br>

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Stats and Armor

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	==Stats and Armor==		==Stats and Armor==

	Stats directly influence your damage, giving +1 damage per 20 points in the associated weapon stat. Bludgeoning and Pugilism weapons use Strength, Piercing Weapons and Swords use Dexterity, and Ranged Weapons (and any other weapons that may use non-combat skills) use Intelligence.<br>		[[Stats]] directly influence your damage, giving +1 damage per 20 points in the associated weapon stat. Bludgeoning and Pugilism weapons use Strength, Piercing Weapons and Swords use Dexterity, and Ranged Weapons (and any other weapons that may use non-combat skills) use Intelligence.<br>
	Stats also translate to your active HP, Stamina, and Focus pools:		Stats also translate to your active HP, Stamina, and Focus pools:
	* Hit Points (HP) - Strength + 50 / 2		* Hit Points (HP) - Strength + 50 / 2

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 ==Weapons==
-Weapon Skill determines your damage, and unlocks special weapon moves that can be used with that weapon class. As a general rule, Tactics Abilities use [[Focus]] whereas Special Weapon Moves use [[Stamina]].<br>
+Weapon Skill determines your damage, granting +1 damage per 20 skill points in your active weapon. Special Weapon Moves for each weapon type area unlocked every 25 skill. As a general rule, Tactics Abilities use [[Focus]] whereas Special Weapon Moves use [[Stamina]].<br>
 All weapons, regardless of type, One-handed and have a DPS of 6.0. With the exception of [[Ranged Weapons]], which also consist of [[Firearms]], weapons generally follow the pattern of swingspeed to damage of fast/low, mid/mid, low/fast. In effect, each skill only has 3 weapon types. Firearms are further balanced by their magazine capacity, maximum range, and [[cover]] mechanics.
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 The '''[Sheath''', '''[Sling''', or '''[Holster''' commands may be used to sling, sheath, or holster your weapon if it has a sling, sheath, or holster. Mechanically it will remain in your hands, but its graphics will change to show it has slung or sheathed, and it will be automatically flip back to its normal animation if you enter combat. This is so that you may have a weapon at the ready while not making the role-play faux pas of walking around social settings with a sword or gun drawn and pointed at everyone.

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	All weapons of a specific type (i.e. Swords) have identical damage and speed statistics regardless of their quality and appearance. They may be further enhanced and customized with [[Weapon Attachments]].<br>		All weapons of a specific type (i.e. Swords) have identical damage and speed statistics regardless of their quality and appearance. They may be further enhanced and customized with [[Weapon Attachments]].<br>
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	The '''[Sheath''', '''[Sling''', or '''[Holster''' commands may be used to sling, sheath, or holster your weapon if it has a sling, sheath, or holster. Mechanically it will remain in your hands, but its graphics will change to show it has slung or sheathed, and it will be automatically flip back to its normal animation if you enter combat. This is so that you may have a weapon at the ready ~~will~~ not making the role-play faux pas of walking around social settings with a sword or gun drawn and pointed at everyone.		The '''[Sheath''', '''[Sling''', or '''[Holster''' commands may be used to sling, sheath, or holster your weapon if it has a sling, sheath, or holster. Mechanically it will remain in your hands, but its graphics will change to show it has slung or sheathed, and it will be automatically flip back to its normal animation if you enter combat. This is so that you may have a weapon at the ready while not making the role-play faux pas of walking around social settings with a sword or gun drawn and pointed at everyone.

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	All weapons of a specific type (i.e. Swords) have identical damage and speed statistics regardless of their quality and appearance. They may be further enhanced and customized with [[Weapon Attachments]].<br>		All weapons of a specific type (i.e. Swords) have identical damage and speed statistics regardless of their quality and appearance. They may be further enhanced and customized with [[Weapon Attachments]].<br>
	<br>		<br>
	The '''[Sheath''', '''[Sling''', or '''[Holster''' commands may be used to sling, sheath, or holster your weapon if it has a sling, sheath, or holster. Mechanically it will remain in your hands, but its graphics will change to show it has slung or sheathed, and it will be automatically flip back to its normal animation if you enter combat. This is so that you may have a weapon at the ready will not making the role-play faux pas of walking around social settings with a sword or gun drawn pointed at everyone.		The '''[Sheath''', '''[Sling''', or '''[Holster''' commands may be used to sling, sheath, or holster your weapon if it has a sling, sheath, or holster. Mechanically it will remain in your hands, but its graphics will change to show it has slung or sheathed, and it will be automatically flip back to its normal animation if you enter combat. This is so that you may have a weapon at the ready will not making the role-play faux pas of walking around social settings with a sword or gun drawn and pointed at everyone.

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	All weapons of a specific type (i.e. Swords) have identical damage and speed statistics regardless of their quality and appearance. They may be further enhanced and customized with [[Weapon Attachments]].<br>		All weapons of a specific type (i.e. Swords) have identical damage and speed statistics regardless of their quality and appearance. They may be further enhanced and customized with [[Weapon Attachments]].<br>
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	The '''[Sheath''' or '''[~~Sling~~''' commands may be used to sling or ~~sheath~~ your weapon if it has a sling or ~~sheath~~. Mechanically it will remain in your hands, but its graphics will change to show it has slung or sheathed, and it will be automatically flip back to its normal animation if you enter combat. This is so that you may have a weapon at the ready will not making the role-play faux pas of walking around social settings with a sword or gun drawn pointed at everyone.		The '''[Sheath''', '''[Sling''', or '''[Holster''' commands may be used to sling, sheath, or holster your weapon if it has a sling, sheath, or holster. Mechanically it will remain in your hands, but its graphics will change to show it has slung or sheathed, and it will be automatically flip back to its normal animation if you enter combat. This is so that you may have a weapon at the ready will not making the role-play faux pas of walking around social settings with a sword or gun drawn pointed at everyone.

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	==Example==		==Example==
	~~Bob~~ has 100 Martial Tactics. ~~Fred~~ has 100 Underhanded Tactics and 40 Martial Tactics.<br>		Attacker has 100 Martial Tactics. Defender has 100 Underhanded Tactics and 40 Martial Tactics.<br>
	~~Bob~~ swings at ~~Fred~~.<br>		Attacker swings at Defender.<br>
	~~Bob’s~~ 100 Martial Tactics is used because it is higher than his Underhanded Tactics.<br>		Attacker’s 100 Martial Tactics is used because it is higher than his Underhanded Tactics.<br>
	Because ~~Bob~~ is attacking with Martial Tactics, ~~Fred’s~~ Martial Tactics is the matching defensive skill and is counted at full value.<br>		Because Attacker is attacking with Martial Tactics, Defender’s Martial Tactics is the matching defensive skill and is counted at full value.<br>
	~~Fred~~ has 40 Martial Tactics, so his matching defensive value is 40.<br>		Defender has 40 Martial Tactics, so his matching defensive value is 40.<br>
	~~Fred~~'s Underhanded Tactics 100 but is the non-matching skill, so is reduced to 60% of it's value for the comparison.<br>		Defender's Underhanded Tactics 100 but is the non-matching skill, so is reduced to 60% of it's value for the comparison.<br>
	The system compares ~~Fred’s~~ 40 Martial Tactics against his reduced 60 Underhanded Tactics.<br>		The system compares Defender’s 40 Martial Tactics against his reduced 60 Underhanded Tactics.<br>
	Because 60 is higher than 40, ~~Fred~~ defends using his reduced Underhanded Tactics value.<br>		Because 60 is higher than 40, Defender defends using his reduced Underhanded Tactics value.<br>
	So the final skillcheck is ~~Bob’s~~ 100 Martial Tactics versus ~~Fred’s~~ effective 60 Underhanded Tactics.<br>		So the final skillcheck is Attacker’s 100 Martial Tactics versus Defender’s effective 60 Underhanded Tactics.<br>
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	With no other bonuses, maluses, cover, or modifiers involved, that produces:<br>		With no other bonuses, maluses, cover, or modifiers involved, that produces:<br>

	'''''~~Bob~~ = (100 + 20) * 100 = 12000<br>'''''		'''''Attacker = (100 + 20) * 100 = 12000<br>'''''
	'''''~~Fred~~ = (60 + 20) * 100 = 8000<br>'''''		'''''Defender = (60 + 20) * 100 = 8000<br>'''''
	'''''~~Bob~~'s hit chance = 12000 / (8000 * 2) = 0.75<br>'''''		'''''Attacker's hit chance = 12000 / (8000 * 2) = 0.75<br>'''''
	''(The +20 represents a baseline combat value added to both sides of the calculation, so even a character with little or no tactics skill still has a small amount of defensive or offensive value before bonuses and penalties are applied.)<br>''		''(The +20 represents a baseline combat value added to both sides of the calculation, so even a character with little or no tactics skill still has a small amount of defensive or offensive value before bonuses and penalties are applied.)<br>''
	So ~~Bob~~ would have a 75% hit chance before any other modifiers.<br>		So Attacker would have a 75% hit chance before any other modifiers.<br>
	If ~~Fred~~ had 100 Martial Tactics instead, the final comparison would be 100 Martial Tactics versus 100 Martial Tactics, resulting in a 50% hit chance before modifiers.<br>		If Defender had 100 Martial Tactics instead, the final comparison would be 100 Martial Tactics versus 100 Martial Tactics, resulting in a 50% hit chance before modifiers.<br>


	==Weapons==		==Weapons==