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Brenda Cass: /* Size */

2021-01-23T01:51:24Z

Size

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2021-01-22T23:16:16Z

Size

Brenda Cass: /* Size */

2021-01-22T22:46:48Z

Size

Brenda Cass: /* Size */ new size table

2021-01-22T17:36:57Z

Size: new size table

Brenda Cass: /* Size */ just got rid of the old obsolete stuff

2021-01-18T23:54:53Z

Size: just got rid of the old obsolete stuff

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Brendan Cass: /* Defeating a Horde */

2018-06-01T20:38:20Z

Defeating a Horde

Brendan Cass: /* Natural Armor, Skill Specializations and Special Abilities */

2017-06-15T16:29:36Z

Natural Armor, Skill Specializations and Special Abilities

Brendan Cass: /* Building a Monster */

2017-06-15T16:28:16Z

Building a Monster

Brendan Cass: /* Building a Monster */

2017-06-15T16:27:49Z

Building a Monster

Brendan Cass: /* Traits */

2017-04-23T21:04:39Z

Traits

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	==== Defeating a Horde ====		==== Defeating a Horde ====
	Hordes are defeated by disabling or killing its members until none are left. A Horde has only one Damage Target, the Horde itself, with a Damage Threshold equal to the base monster's Vitality Score. Whenever the Horde takes damage equal to its Damage Threshold reduce the number of members by one, also reducing the Horde bonus whenever relevant. Any damage beyond the Horde's Damage Threshold carries over to the next member, and so a single attack that deals enough damage can kill multiple members of the Horde in one deadly sweep.		Hordes are defeated by disabling or killing its members until none are left. A Horde has only one Damage Target, the Horde itself, with a Damage Threshold equal to the base monster's Vitality Score. Whenever the Horde takes damage equal to its Damage Threshold reduce the number of members by one, also reducing the Horde bonus whenever relevant. Any damage beyond the Horde's Damage Threshold carries over to the next member, and so a single attack that deals enough damage can kill multiple members of the Horde in one deadly sweep.
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		+	===== Area of Effect =====
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		+	Attacks that effect an area hit the horde a number of times equal to the number of horde members caught in the area (e.g. a 30 point area of effect spell that catches three horde members would require three resistance rolls by the horde and would deal 30 points of damage for each failure for a maximum of 90 points).

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 Monsters are built by spending from a pool of points, typically derived from its Difficulty Level. These points can be spent on skill specializations, special abilities, traits, immunities, and more as described below.
 ==== Natural Armor, Skill Specializations and Special Abilities ====
-Natural Armor, Skill Specializations and Special Abilities are purchased using the same exponential scale that is used for character generation and device crafting. The table describing this scale has been reproduced below. For a refresher on Special Abilities see the [[Character_Creation#Special_Abilities|section in the character creation rules]]. Natural Armor is an inherent resistance to damage granted by things like tough skin, hard shells, armored scales, etc. it does not cause Dexterity penalties and it stacks with regular armor worn over the top of it.
+Natural Armor, Skill Specializations and Special Abilities are purchased using the same triangular scale that is used for character generation and device crafting. The table describing this scale has been reproduced below. For a refresher on Special Abilities see the [[Character_Creation#Special_Abilities|section in the character creation rules]]. Natural Armor is an inherent resistance to damage granted by things like tough skin, hard shells, armored scales, etc. it does not cause Dexterity penalties and it stacks with regular armor worn over the top of it.
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 <!--==== Negative Ability Scores ====
 It is possible, particularly through the size modifiers described below, for a monster to have an Ability Score with a negative number. Generally, a negative Ability Score means that success  on Skill checks cannot be achieved using that Ability unless a Specialization or situational bonus would add up to a positive value. Creatures with negative Vitality Scores have an effective Damage Threshold of 1, and their Vitality Score is added to any damage they take.-->
 === Composition ===
 Composition is the combination of parts that make up a monsters, which includes arms, legs, torso, and head for those with a typical humanoid form but which might also include wings, tail, and any number of other parts. This composition represents all of the Damage Targets that the monster has and lets players know which parts of it they can attack.

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 ==== Traits ====
-Monster traits have a base cost of 10 points each, and function identically to character Traits. Storytellers can feel free to be even more creative with their monster traits, however, as monsters should be unexpected and frightening. Consider giving monsters a traits that grant a +10 bonus or more to their Success or Power Checks under the right conditions, or that allow them to take an additional action.
+Monster traits have a base cost of 10 points each, and function identically to character Traits. Storytellers can feel free to be even more creative with their monster traits, however, as monsters should be unexpected and frightening. Consider giving monsters a traits that grant a bonus or more to their Success or Power Checks under the right conditions, or that allow them to take an additional action.
   Example: Pack Tactics -- the monster gains +10 to attack Success Checks when attacking the same target in melee with an ally.