Physical Prowess
Developer Notes: Bridging a small gap or hopping over difficult terrain. Scaling short buildings, or navigating a run across a tight rope. Physical Prowess governs variable calls based on the logical attribute association for the cinematic. With movement, we have defined mechanical actions which automate success. Sometimes, though, the Story Guide may throw a wrench in the moment. Not as a punishment, but because of some interference.
Overcoming the Impossible with Incredible Feats
Non-Standard Actions
For any Action which is not clearly defined by an available action, our Story Guide may request a Prowess Check. Getting attacked in the middle of a jump or running along a narrow beam or across a tight rope may make the variable check reasonable.
Prowess Checks: (v:20 + All Reasonable Attributes (Minimum 1) | Strength, Accuracy, Agility, Awareness, or 1/10th of Vitality)
Mechanical Notes from The Developer
Physical Prowess by design gives the Player the opportunity to assign multiple Attributes to the Variable Check through storytelling. As a Story Guide, calling for a Prowess Check after presenting the obstacle then letting the Player narratively define their reaction to the moment, or from the other side, a Player attempting an action with a well thought out narrative makes for inspiring storytelling.
Notes
If your Story Guide decides you need to roll a Physical Prowess check for something which seems to be covered by the description of your Action. Roll Dice. You’ll get to play another card in your deck. Being actively responsive and rolling with the punches and taking victory with your limited hand against a foe who has every card in the game ready in their hand is the tastiest.
The Story Guide’s Notes
While on the mechanical side of things, a Prowess Check can be awarded more than two attribute bonuses, we suggest keeping it at two max for most Variable Checks. This makes it much easier to balance variable challenges and promotes synergy between the Character’s Build and their Character’s Narrative Structure.
