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Astrology
Posted on July 26, 2022 in D20 iCore Skill
Astrology is a real force in the iVerse (as opposed to the pseudoscience it is perceived as in modern times). It is a divinatory/revelatory practice that can reveal some small Sign or Oracles denoting either positive or negative outcome under specific circumstances. It is usually practiced as a Ritual.
Though most practitioners of who call themselves astrologers are charlatans preying upon the weak, the true cosmological Pattern delvers seek to reveal Portents by mystic sight and travel. They are trained to recognize markers and weaves within The Pattern in order to reveal the significance and probability of future events. These can seek out auspicious moments (favorable to them or least favorable to opponents) to attempt tasks, pathways to truth and knowledge, and even insights into journey-taking. The act of Astrological Delving catalyzes the weave around the target – making the likelihood of their vision nearly certain (though details leading to and away from the vision are open) – it would take a strong Essence to impose a change to The Pattern to change the delving outcome. A delving can be done on any moment which is greater than an hour in the future. The delver loses 1 essence until the moment has passed or is no longer relevant, and makes a fated skill check. A Reveal check will reveal randomly what the portents will be. A Seeking check attempts to find the best moment: full = A Favorable Encounter (the entire moment); major = A Favorable Instant (the initial round of the moment); average = A Rancorous Instant (the initial round of the moment); simple = A Rancorous Encounter (the entire moment); failure – unclear, no further checks.
BOUNDED: All Skills and Traits are limited indirectly by a character's Frame of Reference & direct experience; A character with Proficiency may Appraise objects, tools, and processes related to this Feature.
i20™ Skill Details
i20 REPLACES d20 skill proficiency > Check = skill level + modifiers (Prof. Bonus not used).
i20 Skills REPLACE d20 skill proficiency: Add the skill level + modifiers to the check ( Proficiency Bonus not used).
A single Result Check to assess Success or Failure AND quality which may be impacted by conditions which indicate a Lack of Capability (Unfamiliar, Unproficient, etc.). The GM can { } Narrate it, and players may request an appropriate impact when anything other than a basic outcome is indicated. Character Points are Rewarded by the GM to improve Skills (and other Features). > i20 Skill Map
iCore™ Skill Details
Astrological Delving
Astrological Delving can also be used to have a vision of or trigger a Sign.Common Requirements: Aptitude 1 or 5 Allotted Essence of either Divine, Occult, or Psychic aptitudes.
Incarna d20™ Astrology Details/Mechanics
One possible outcome is to treat it as the Augury spell.
Wisdom is the associated attribute.
iCore Astrology Details/Mechanics
Lore: [Subject] (Culture, Institution, Field, etc.)
Posted on June 8, 2022 in Skill
Knowledge of a particular subject (1 per instance). Its cultural manifestations, practices, places, implements, and personalities relevant to the setting.
Lore: {Subject} of Cultural lore includes important city, region, and populations and how they interact. No deep understanding is necessarily implied, without related capabilities or powers. The Common Knowledge gained by any competent skill practitioner can easily be gained by questions and study of recorded information. The Lore Knowledge Levels follow the standard Learning levels.
Common Requirements: Significant time to acquire/achieve outside of Character Inception. All study must be done while Hale or it takes double the time without some intervening effect.
BOUNDED: All Skills and Traits are limited indirectly by a character's Frame of Reference & direct experience; A character with Proficiency may Appraise objects, tools, and processes related to this Feature.
Subject Matters with Lores
Security Systems
Posted on January 17, 2022 in D20 iCore Skill
[ Feature Impact ] > Positive (Cost = CP as a Skill)
The capabilities of the Security Systems are a System (operative) Type feature that allows a character to exercise standard Item Operation Interactions on. These interactions represent Accomplished Activities.
Each Setting may have Device/System elements and Technology that enhance Toolkits and Work Stations for making and repairing related materials. Additionally, Frame of Reference, Availability, and Technology may limit what an individual is familiar with or even can conceive of.
The character is practiced in the art of bypassing and defeating security systems. More primitive mechanical locks are ‘picked’ by manipulating the physical components to trigger unlocking them. More sophisticated locks require basic knowledge of bypassing circuits, password cracks/encryption, and lastly fooling biometric locks. Systems may include all manner of monitoring and triggers that may need individual bypassing or an attempt to hack and gain control of a system. This requires Access of some kind.
Breaking is considered normal ‘unlocking’ – which may trigger various alarms or audit logs, etc. Bypassing, where possible, imposes a -4 penalty and leaves no trace. It is usually practiced with a kit of typical equipment like a CAC.
BOUNDED: All Skills and Traits are limited indirectly by a character's Frame of Reference & direct experience; A character with Proficiency may Appraise objects, tools, and processes related to this Feature.
i20™ Skill Details
i20 REPLACES d20 skill proficiency > Check = skill level + modifiers (Prof. Bonus not used).
i20 Skills REPLACE d20 skill proficiency: Add the skill level + modifiers to the check ( Proficiency Bonus not used).
A single Result Check to assess Success or Failure AND quality which may be impacted by conditions which indicate a Lack of Capability (Unfamiliar, Unproficient, etc.). The GM can { } Narrate it, and players may request an appropriate impact when anything other than a basic outcome is indicated. Character Points are Rewarded by the GM to improve Skills (and other Features). > i20 Skill Map
iCore™ Skill Details
Communication Systems
Posted on January 17, 2022 in D20 iCore Skill
[ Feature Impact ] > Positive (Cost = CP as a Skill)
The capabilities of the Communication Systems are a System (operative) Type feature that allows a character to exercise standard Item Operation Interactions on. These interactions represent Accomplished Activities.
Each Setting may have Device/System elements and Technology that enhance Toolkits and Work Stations for making and repairing related materials. Additionally, Frame of Reference, Availability, and Technology may limit what an individual is familiar with or even can conceive of.
BOUNDED: All Skills and Traits are limited indirectly by a character's Frame of Reference & direct experience; A character with Proficiency may Appraise objects, tools, and processes related to this Feature.
i20™ Skill Details
i20 REPLACES d20 skill proficiency > Check = skill level + modifiers (Prof. Bonus not used).
i20 Skills REPLACE d20 skill proficiency: Add the skill level + modifiers to the check ( Proficiency Bonus not used).
A single Result Check to assess Success or Failure AND quality which may be impacted by conditions which indicate a Lack of Capability (Unfamiliar, Unproficient, etc.). The GM can { } Narrate it, and players may request an appropriate impact when anything other than a basic outcome is indicated. Character Points are Rewarded by the GM to improve Skills (and other Features). > i20 Skill Map
iCore™ Skill Details
Computer Systems
Posted on January 17, 2022 in D20 iCore Skill
[ Feature Impact ] > Positive (Cost = CP as a Skill)
The capabilities of the Computer Systems are a System (operative) Type feature that allows a character to exercise standard Item Operation Interactions on Computer Programs and . These interactions represent Accomplished Activities.
Each Setting may have Device/System elements and Technology that enhance Toolkits and Work Stations for making and repairing related materials. Additionally, Frame of Reference, Availability, and Technology may limit what an individual is familiar with or even can conceive of.
BOUNDED: All Skills and Traits are limited indirectly by a character's Frame of Reference & direct experience; A character with Proficiency may Appraise objects, tools, and processes related to this Feature.
i20™ Skill Details
i20 REPLACES d20 skill proficiency > Check = skill level + modifiers (Prof. Bonus not used).
i20 Skills REPLACE d20 skill proficiency: Add the skill level + modifiers to the check ( Proficiency Bonus not used).
A single Result Check to assess Success or Failure AND quality which may be impacted by conditions which indicate a Lack of Capability (Unfamiliar, Unproficient, etc.). The GM can { } Narrate it, and players may request an appropriate impact when anything other than a basic outcome is indicated. Character Points are Rewarded by the GM to improve Skills (and other Features). > i20 Skill Map