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TNE: Ability Format

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Is this what we want ability to look like?

Sneak Attack! [Physical]
Melee Attack: INT Vs. Perception
Requires Club or Dagger
Damage: 3d6+STR+Advantage
Result: Bruised/Staggered/Wounded/Dead

Sniper’s Darts [Poison]
Ranged Attack: DEX vs. Fortitude
Range: By weapon
Requires Dagger or Crossbow
Damage: 3d6+INT
Result: Slowed 4/Restrained2/Restrained2/Paralyzed
Duration: Encounter

Look! A Distraction!
Area Attack: Enemies only, one room
Range: One Room
Requires Voice; Once/Encounter
Attack: CHA vs. Insight
Damage: 3d6+INT
Result: Distracted/Flanked/Stunned/N/A
Duration: one round

Terms Defined:

Bruised/Staggered/Wounded: cumulative +1 to attacker damage rolls
Slowed: -X to Movement checks
Restrained: -X to Dodge
Distracted: A character who is distracted does not count as an observer; many stealth and mind control powers will only work when the user is unobserved
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