Skills System

Core Mechanics

Path Points (PP) Generation:

• Each skill level gained = 1 PP earned
• This rate is consistent regardless of skill rarity
• PP is the primary currency for advancing along Paths

Skill Rarity:

• Determines the scope and scale of power for the skill
• Higher rarity skills have greater effects but are not worth more PP
• Rarity affects availability and unlock conditions, not PP value

Skill List:

• The skill list is intentionally dynamic and growing
• GMs can create new skills as needed for their campaigns
• Example skills will be documented and linked as guidelines
• AI agents can be used to generate appropriate skills based on existing examples

Skill Resolution

All skill checks use the same fundamental system:

1. Calculate Power Level: Skill Level + Relevant Stat(s)
2. Compare Power Levels (attacker vs defender or actor vs difficulty)
3. Roll dice pool (default 4dF)
4. Count successes to determine outcome

This unified system applies to:

• Combat skills (e.g., Brawl + Strength)
• Social skills (e.g., Persuasion + Charisma)
• Crafting skills
• Knowledge skills
• Any other skill type

Design Philosophy

Skills serve as the primary driver of character progression through PP generation. This creates a feedback loop where:

1. Using skills → Gaining levels → Earning PP
2. Spending PP on Paths → Gaining new abilities/stats
3. Improved stats/abilities → More effective skill use
4. Repeat

The intentionally open-ended skill system allows for emergent gameplay and character specialization based on player actions rather than predefined class restrictions.