Rise:Rules

Character Generation

When something deviates from what is written or is banned, it is documented at Alterations.

Aspects: Characters, objects, locations, and scenes may have aspects. Aspects are better defined at Aspects.

Monsters/Opponents: Come in three flavors—minions, regular, and boss.; Minions are battlefield fodder and typically have 1hp per HD.; Regular opponents have a typical range of hit points, from what is printed to maximum. (Sometimes less.); Bosses are tough fights and they are modified as-needed. Frequently they may bend, and sometimes break, the rules. This may include making them gestalt-style characters.

Alignment: The role of alignment in the game will be near null, as a lot of its functionality is being replaced by aspects.; Alignment requirements for classes should stand as behavioral guidelines.; In the event that a spell or effect requires alignment to determine targets, the GM will adjudicate this as he feels is appropriate. (This will never be a surprise.)

Critical Hit and Fumble Decks: These decks will be used in lieu of the usual rules for critical hits and fumbles.

Save or Die Spells and Effects: "Save or Die" refers to spells and abilities that with a single failed saving throw removes a character or entity from play. Generally these make the game less fun, so they will be used rarely.; In many circumstances alternate rules will be implemented to make the spell or ability usable in play. For example the spell Flesh to Stone may be modified so that on a failed save the target permanently loses 2d4 Dex and gains 1d4 points of Natural Armor until 0 Dex results in them being turned into a statue.; All such changes are documented at Alterations.

Initiative will be done via Web app and rolled each round.: This app is written by the GM and can be found at http://www.drinkinganddragons.com/init/.

Rolling Dice: Higher is always better. Better is in the eyes of the player rolling the dice.

Declaring Hit Point Damage: A character may declare themselves full (no damage), bloodied (less than half), dying, and dead. Refrain from declaring hit point totals.