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Foxwarrior at 01:22, 6 February 2021

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	'''Thermosympathetic:''' Feel a primal connection with fire. This only lets you sense fires.		'''Thermosympathetic:''' Feel a primal connection with fire. This only lets you sense fires.
	:''Range'': Base range is normally 100 times the target's size, or the approximate diameter of the region that's on fire.		:''Range'': Base range is normally 100 times the target's size, or the approximate diameter of the region that's on fire. Creatures don't normally have a Thermosympathetic sense.

	'''Scent:''' Scent doesn't travel out of or into sealed containers, and only lets you trace direction by moving at least a meter and triangulating.		'''Scent:''' Scent doesn't travel out of or into sealed containers, and only lets you trace direction by moving at least a meter and triangulating.
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	'''TEMPEST:''' TEMPEST is another sense, only present in Cybergems, that allows one to detect the locations of electronic devices and electrical signals. It can't be used to detect creatures or objects that contain no active electronics and use and generate no [[power]]. While within a tenth of the full range, they can identify what active augments and electronic devices the target possesses, as well as what [[hacking]] they are currently doing.		'''TEMPEST:''' TEMPEST is another sense, only present in Cybergems, that allows one to detect the locations of electronic devices and electrical signals. It can't be used to detect creatures or objects that contain no active electronics and use and generate no [[power]]. While within a tenth of the full range, they can identify what active augments and electronic devices the target possesses, as well as what [[hacking]] they are currently doing.
	:''Range'': Base range is normally 50 meters.		:''Range'': Base range is normally 50 meters. Creatures don't normally have a TEMPEST sense.
	:''Interference'': If there are many other electronic or electrical devices running in the area, distance to identify the objects is quartered, but noticing that there are electrical devices in the general area is no harder.		:''Interference'': If there are many other electronic or electrical devices running in the area, distance to identify the objects is quartered, but noticing that there are electrical devices in the general area is no harder.
	:''High Power'': For every [[power]] spent during the previous round, distance increases by 1000 meters, and for every [[power]] generated, distance increases by 100 meters.		:''High Power'': For every [[power]] spent during the previous round, distance increases by 1000 meters, and for every [[power]] generated, distance increases by 100 meters.

Foxwarrior: putting this in the core place

2018-04-03T21:16:47Z

putting this in the core place

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	Compare target's Stealth to your Perception: If Perception is at least 3 less than Stealth, detect the target only at the end of each turn. If Perception is only two less than Stealth, also detect the target after it or you finish a [[standard action]]. If Perception is only one less than Stealth, detect the target after it or you finish any action or attack. If Perception is equal to or greater than Stealth, detect the target at all times, preventing them from using [[legerdemain]] against you.		Compare target's Stealth to your Perception: If Perception is at least 3 less than Stealth, detect the target only at the end of each turn. If Perception is only two less than Stealth, also detect the target after it or you finish a [[standard action]]. If Perception is only one less than Stealth, detect the target after it or you finish any action or attack. If Perception is equal to or greater than Stealth, detect the target at all times, preventing them from using [[legerdemain]] against you.

			All sense ranges are also multiplied by the observer's size in meters.

	'''{{Anchor\|Remote Viewing}}''': It's difficult to keep track of several distinct locations at once, by using something like a [[corpse mirror]] or video feed. A creature's [[Perception]] for such a device is 0, unless they declare that they're ignoring the real world and all other feeds for the moment, treating their [[Perception]] for those things as 0.		'''{{Anchor\|Remote Viewing}}''': It's difficult to keep track of several distinct locations at once, by using something like a [[corpse mirror]] or video feed. A creature's [[Perception]] for such a device is 0, unless they declare that they're ignoring the real world and all other feeds for the moment, treating their [[Perception]] for those things as 0.
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	:''Interference'': If there are many other electronic or electrical devices running in the area, distance to identify the objects is quartered, but noticing that there are electrical devices in the general area is no harder.		:''Interference'': If there are many other electronic or electrical devices running in the area, distance to identify the objects is quartered, but noticing that there are electrical devices in the general area is no harder.
	:''High Power'': For every [[power]] spent during the previous round, distance increases by 1000 meters, and for every [[power]] generated, distance increases by 100 meters.		:''High Power'': For every [[power]] spent during the previous round, distance increases by 1000 meters, and for every [[power]] generated, distance increases by 100 meters.

	~~All sense ranges are also multiplied by the observer's size in meters.~~

	==== Disguise ====		==== Disguise ====

Foxwarrior at 07:52, 15 February 2018

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	:''Range'': Base range is normally 1000 times the target's [[size]], or 1000 times the radius of the area it [[light and shadow\|brightly illuminates]] that was not already brightly illuminated, whichever is greater.		:''Range'': Base range is normally 1000 times the target's [[size]], or 1000 times the radius of the area it [[light and shadow\|brightly illuminates]] that was not already brightly illuminated, whichever is greater.
	:''Concealment'': Range is quartered for [[light and shadow\|dim light]] or some concealment, and further divided by 25 for extreme concealment (like frosted glass) or minimal light. Without even minimal light, it is not possible to see.		:''Concealment'': Range is quartered for [[light and shadow\|dim light]] or some concealment, and further divided by 25 for extreme concealment (like frosted glass) or minimal light. Without even minimal light, it is not possible to see.
	:''Camouflage'':Range is doubled for those without camouflage, like drastically incorrect coloration, or not glowing while against the sky.		:''Camouflage'':Range is doubled for those without camouflage, like drastically incorrect coloration, or not glowing while against the daytime sky.

	'''Auditory:''' Blocked by vacuum. If there are obstructions in the way, auditory detection tells you only the first leg of the shortest path that passes through the minimum number of obstructions, and the total distance to the target. Unlike other senses, if a person is in range to hear a sound, they notice it eventually; high Stealth just prevents them from noticing before the action or turn is over.		'''Auditory:''' Blocked by vacuum. If there are obstructions in the way, auditory detection tells you only the first leg of the shortest path that passes through the minimum number of obstructions, and the total distance to the target. Unlike other senses, if a person is in range to hear a sound, they notice it eventually; high Stealth just prevents them from noticing before the action or turn is over.
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	The time to create a disguise is equal to the listed time divided by your [[Items]] check.		The time to create a disguise is equal to the listed time divided by your [[Items]] check.

	Actually wearing the disguise and impersonating the creature involves [[bluff]] checks. For bluffs that aim to impersonate a specific individual or kind of official, the bluffer must have spent 5 hours studying such creature's mannerisms, or they get -4 to the [[bluff]] check.		Actually wearing the disguise and impersonating the creature involves [[bluff]] checks. For bluffs that aim to impersonate a specific individual or kind of official, the bluffer must have spent 5 hours studying such creature's mannerisms, or they get -3 to the [[bluff]] check.

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	Creatures inevitably alter their surroundings in perceptible ways when they travel, leaving heat, visible signs, and scents to mark their passing, which can be noticed with sufficient effort and a good skill check. To get on the track of a character, you need to pass a skill check; failure means you don't manage to correctly identify which signs belong to the tracked target. If you fail to get on the trail, you can try again with half an hour of further searching.		Creatures inevitably alter their surroundings in perceptible ways when they travel, leaving heat, visible signs, and scents to mark their passing, which can be noticed with sufficient effort and a good skill check. To get on the track of a character, you need to pass a skill check; failure means you don't manage to correctly identify which signs belong to the tracked target. If you fail to get on the trail, you can try again with half an hour of further searching.

	If you roll 3 or higher on the skill check, you can locate obvious tracks. With 6 or higher, you can locate Poorly-Hidden tracks. With 9 or higher, you can locate Decently-Hidden tracks.		If you roll 2 or higher on the skill check, you can locate obvious tracks. With 4 or higher, you can locate Poorly-Hidden tracks. With 6 or higher, you can locate Decently-Hidden tracks.

	'''{{Anchor\|Visual Tracking Modifiers}}:''' [[Nature]]. Only creatures with a Visual sense can use it.		'''{{Anchor\|Visual Tracking Modifiers}}:''' [[Nature]]. Only creatures with a Visual sense can use it.

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Foxwarrior at 18:43, 11 April 2015

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	'''Visual''': Blocked by opaque objects. If something is the brightest glowing object in an area, it is easy to pick out at a great distance.		'''Visual''': Blocked by opaque objects. If something is the brightest glowing object in an area, it is easy to pick out at a great distance.
	:''Range'': Base range is normally 1000 times the target's [[size]], or 1000 times the radius of the area it [[light and shadow\|brightly illuminates]] that was not already brightly illuminated, whichever is greater.		:''Range'': Base range is normally 1000 times the target's [[size]], or 1000 times the radius of the area it [[light and shadow\|brightly illuminates]] that was not already brightly illuminated, whichever is greater.
	:''Concealment'': Range is quartered for dim light or some concealment, and further divided by 25 for extreme concealment (like frosted glass) or minimal light.		:''Concealment'': Range is quartered for [[light and shadow\|dim light]] or some concealment, and further divided by 25 for extreme concealment (like frosted glass) or minimal light. Without even minimal light, it is not possible to see.
	:''Camouflage'':Range is doubled for those without camouflage, like drastically incorrect coloration, or not glowing while against the sky.		:''Camouflage'':Range is doubled for those without camouflage, like drastically incorrect coloration, or not glowing while against the sky.

Foxwarrior at 18:42, 11 April 2015

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	'''Visual''': Blocked by opaque objects. If something is the brightest glowing object in an area, it is easy to pick out at a great distance.		'''Visual''': Blocked by opaque objects. If something is the brightest glowing object in an area, it is easy to pick out at a great distance.
	:''Range'': Base range is normally 1000 times the target's [[size]], or 1000 times the radius of the area it [[light and shadow\|brightly illuminates]] that was not already brightly illuminated, whichever is greater.		:''Range'': Base range is normally 1000 times the target's [[size]], or 1000 times the radius of the area it [[light and shadow\|brightly illuminates]] that was not already brightly illuminated, whichever is greater.
	:''Concealment'': Range is quartered for dim light or some concealment, and further divided by 25 for extreme concealment (like frosted glass) or ~~essentially no~~ light.		:''Concealment'': Range is quartered for dim light or some concealment, and further divided by 25 for extreme concealment (like frosted glass) or minimal light.
	:''Camouflage'':Range is doubled for those without camouflage, like drastically incorrect coloration, or not glowing while against the sky.		:''Camouflage'':Range is doubled for those without camouflage, like drastically incorrect coloration, or not glowing while against the sky.

Foxwarrior at 06:45, 26 February 2015

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	:''Unfindable'': [[Undead]] and objects can't be tracked at all.		:''Unfindable'': [[Undead]] and objects can't be tracked at all.

	'''{{Anchor\|Tracking Teleportation}}:''' [[~~Arcana~~]]. Teleportation leaves a very subtle telltale hum behind for a little while. Only creatures with an Auditory sense can use it.		'''{{Anchor\|Tracking Teleportation}}:''' [[Supernatural Philosophy]]. Teleportation leaves a very subtle telltale hum behind for a little while. Only creatures with an Auditory sense can use it.
	:''Obvious'': Hear and locate teleportation spots that have occurred in the past round with ease.		:''Obvious'': Hear and locate teleportation spots that have occurred in the past round with ease.
	:''Poorly-Hidden'': With a Search, identify the other ends of teleport spots within the area that occurred within the past round, just the distance to those other spots if one or two rounds have passed, and merely the existence of teleport spots that are up to 6 rounds old.		:''Poorly-Hidden'': With a Search, identify the other ends of teleport spots within the area that occurred within the past round, just the distance to those other spots if one or two rounds have passed, and merely the existence of teleport spots that are up to 6 rounds old.
	:''Decently-Hidden'': With a Tactile Search touching the region of a teleport spot, identify as per Poorly-Hidden, but up to 3 times the age.		:''Decently-Hidden'': With a Tactile Search touching the region of a teleport spot, identify as per Poorly-Hidden, but up to 3 times the age.
	:''Unfindable'': Teleportation spots that are more than 18 rounds old cannot be heard at all.		:''Unfindable'': Teleportation spots that are more than 18 rounds old cannot be heard at all.

Foxwarrior: what with bioelectrics and all

2015-02-16T07:49:48Z

what with bioelectrics and all

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	:''Overpowering Stench'': If there's a very strong-smelling scent, it can be detected at four times the distance, but weaker scents within that area can only be detected at half the distance.		:''Overpowering Stench'': If there's a very strong-smelling scent, it can be detected at four times the distance, but weaker scents within that area can only be detected at half the distance.

	'''TEMPEST:''' TEMPEST is another sense, only present in Cybergems, that allows one to detect the locations of electronic devices. It can't be used to detect creatures or objects that contain no active electronics. While within a tenth of the full range, they can identify what active augments and electronic devices the target possesses, as well as what [[hacking]] they are currently doing.		'''TEMPEST:''' TEMPEST is another sense, only present in Cybergems, that allows one to detect the locations of electronic devices and electrical signals. It can't be used to detect creatures or objects that contain no active electronics and use and generate no [[power]]. While within a tenth of the full range, they can identify what active augments and electronic devices the target possesses, as well as what [[hacking]] they are currently doing.
	:''Range'': Base range is normally 50 meters.		:''Range'': Base range is normally 50 meters.
	:''Interference'': If there are many other electronic or electrical devices running in the area, distance to identify the objects is quartered, but noticing that there are electrical devices in the general area is no harder.		:''Interference'': If there are many other electronic or electrical devices running in the area, distance to identify the objects is quartered, but noticing that there are electrical devices in the general area is no harder.

Foxwarrior at 02:56, 16 February 2015

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	:''Overpowering Stench'': If there's a very strong-smelling scent, it can be detected at four times the distance, but weaker scents within that area can only be detected at half the distance.		:''Overpowering Stench'': If there's a very strong-smelling scent, it can be detected at four times the distance, but weaker scents within that area can only be detected at half the distance.

	'''TEMPEST:''' TEMPEST is another ~~form of stealth~~, only present in Cybergems, that allows one to detect the locations of electronic devices. It can't be used to detect creatures or objects that contain no active electronics. While within a tenth of the full range, they can identify what active augments and electronic devices the target possesses, as well as what [[hacking]] they are currently doing.		'''TEMPEST:''' TEMPEST is another sense, only present in Cybergems, that allows one to detect the locations of electronic devices. It can't be used to detect creatures or objects that contain no active electronics. While within a tenth of the full range, they can identify what active augments and electronic devices the target possesses, as well as what [[hacking]] they are currently doing.
	:''Range'': Base range is normally 50 meters.		:''Range'': Base range is normally 50 meters.
	:''Interference'': If there are many other electronic or electrical devices running in the area, distance to identify the objects is quartered, but noticing that there are electrical devices in the general area is no harder.		:''Interference'': If there are many other electronic or electrical devices running in the area, distance to identify the objects is quartered, but noticing that there are electrical devices in the general area is no harder.

Foxwarrior at 03:26, 19 January 2015

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	'''TEMPEST:''' TEMPEST is another form of stealth, only present in Cybergems, that allows one to detect the locations of electronic devices. It can't be used to detect creatures or objects that contain no active electronics. While within a tenth of the full range, they can identify what active augments and electronic devices the target possesses, as well as what [[hacking]] they are currently doing.		'''TEMPEST:''' TEMPEST is another form of stealth, only present in Cybergems, that allows one to detect the locations of electronic devices. It can't be used to detect creatures or objects that contain no active electronics. While within a tenth of the full range, they can identify what active augments and electronic devices the target possesses, as well as what [[hacking]] they are currently doing.
	:''Range'': Base range is normally 50 meters.		:''Range'': Base range is normally 50 meters.
	:''Interference'': If there are many other electronic or electrical devices running in the area, distance is quartered.		:''Interference'': If there are many other electronic or electrical devices running in the area, distance to identify the objects is quartered, but noticing that there are electrical devices in the general area is no harder.
	:''High Power'': For every [[power]] spent during the previous round, distance ~~is doubled~~.		:''High Power'': For every [[power]] spent during the previous round, distance increases by 1000 meters, and for every [[power]] generated, distance increases by 100 meters.

	All sense ranges are also multiplied by the observer's size in meters.		All sense ranges are also multiplied by the observer's size in meters.