Lacking Capability

Conditions which indicate a character is Lacking Capability impinge on the efficient and effective Action Resolution outcome of using items or operations to perform an activity.

Unfamiliar: Has a Frame of Reference and all the requisite capabilities to use/understand and is proficient in related capability, but lacks the specific exposure to the item(s) or operation.

  • Clumsy“: Familiar and skilled, but lacking some foundational capability.

Unproficient: Has a Frame of Reference but lacks any familiarity or proficiency. Typically items cannot be used in specialized maneuvers & operations.

  • Learned“: Activity is ONLY capable of being attempted/performed by a Skilled/Proficient character.

Alien: No Frame of Reference of what is possible or expected and without any relevant proficient capability or familiarity.


i20™ Lacking Capability Details

A character always gets some Attribute bonuses.

  • Unfamiliar: Half their level of any applicable proficiency.
  • Clumsy: No Major Result outcome possible.
  • Unproficient: Unfamiliar + Clumsy
  • Alien: Unproficient + Maximum bonus for any Attribute is = Sanity adjustment

iCore iCore™ Lacking Capability Details