The i20 “Essential” Set/Approach

This is an approach to using a supplementary/variant set of information for using Incarna through the d20 rules.

This approach to using the d20 variant for Incarna uses a smaller set of essential rules on top of the d20 [SRD] rules to get the Incarna flavor with them. This leaves out the larger set of full enhanced and Aptitude based rules.

The “essential” materials reflect the current set of i20™ Branch Essentials for D20 System of © DnD 5th, 5e, 5.5, etc. Editions ™. All mechanic changes reflect the intended “gritty realism” of Incarna (initially depicted in the 5E DMG p.267). This is represented as an increased level of reality & lethality and danger inherent in combat and confrontation, and difficulty in acquiring and using pertinent knowledge and capability.

  1. Based currently on the 2014 5e rule set.
  2. It uses the Incarna scaled result based on the Rule of Averages (a single Result Check denoting Simple, Significant, and Exceptional outcome for successes); This speeds up resolution, reduces dice dependency, and puts the emphasis on quality of success (comparing how far from the difficulty (DC) required for the action to the result of a check) as opposed to random dice rolls. Items and powers generally have an impact listed for these (ex: damage is 4/8/16 for simple/significant/exceptional).
  3. Resilience of Items
  4. Best Practice

  5. i20 Essential Class Distinctions

    2014 5e PHB only by default. GM’s may allow more non-PHB options.

    • Fighter:
      + For Champion Subclass > Gains proficiency with Improvised Weapons familiarity & Second Wind can function as a use of Resilience @4th; For one of their Improved Critical range increases, they can take a +1 Attack bonus instead.
    • Paladin: Divine Sense can extend its range by 60′ for each minute of Concentration and will also detect Consecrated Ground.
      Non-Spell Casting Option
      @2nd level: Second Wind; Divine Smite uses Character Weaves or Channel Divinity uses instead of spell slots.
      @4th level: Action Surge
    • Ranger: Primeval Awareness can extend its range by 1 mile for each minute of Concentration and will also detect Anima Fonts and/or Desecration of Nature.
      Non-Spell Casting Option
      @2nd level: Second Wind
      @4th level: Action Surge