Lucky Abilties

NEW ATTRIBUTE: LUCK

   Some guys have all the luck, while the only luck some people seem to have is bad luck. With this attribute, you can make your own luck! Here's how it works...

   Luck checks, unlike most other checks, aren't made on a d20, but rather, a d100. That is, when you need to make a Luck check, it means that there is between a 1-99% chance (exact percent set by the storyteller based on their needs and preferences) that a desirable event may occur, item may be found, monster may appear, or some similar twist of fate. If you succeed (that is, roll under the set percent) of your Luck roll, the outcome works in your favor. If not, you lose the roll, and the outcome is at the mercy of your storyteller (typically bad).

   So how does this work as an attribute? Simple; for every 2 points you put in luck, you can lower your roll by 1%. For example, if you put 10 points in luck, every Luck check you roll is reduced by 5, and so, has a 5% better chance of being in your favor.

   Also, for every 2 points you put in Luck, you may purchase a Lucky ability. Lucky abilities let you use your Luck modifier in new ways, or otherwise increase the chance of good things happening to you. Examples of lucky abilities are as follows...


TABLE OF CONTENTS
Last Minute Movement
Lucky Spell
Reroll Attack
Reroll Defense
Reroll Magic
Reroll Resistance
Reroll Swiftness
Shake It Off
Steady Hand
Uncanny Defense

REROLL ATTACK
   Description: Your attacks have an uncanny way of landing when they should miss.
   Mechanic: You may reroll an Attack check a number of times in combat equal to 1/4 your Luck modifier, rounded down.

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STEADY HAND
   Description: You have a higher chance for a good Attack roll.
   Mechanic: You may treat any Attack check as a Luck check. That is, your Luck modifier actually improves the roll in your favor by an appropriate amount (for example, 10 points in Luck will effectively increase your Attack roll by +5). Using this ability is automatic.

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UNCANNY DEFENSE
   Description: You have a higher chance for a good Defense roll.
   Mechanic: You may treat any Defense check as a Luck check. That is, your Luck modifier actually improves the roll in your favor by an appropriate amount (for example, 10 points in Luck will effectively increase your Defense roll by +5). Using this ability is automatic.

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LUCKY SPELL
   Description: You have a higher chance for a good Magic roll.
   Mechanic: You may treat any Magic check as a Luck check. That is, your Luck modifier actually improves the roll in your favor by an appropriate amount (for example, 10 points in Luck will effectively increase your Magic roll by +5). Using this ability is automatic.

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SHAKE IT OFF
   Description: You have a higher chance for a good Resistance roll.
   Mechanic: You may treat any Resistance check as a Luck check. That is, your Luck modifier actually improves the roll in your favor by an appropriate amount (for example, 10 points in Luck will effectively increase your Resistance roll by +5). Using this ability is automatic.

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LAST MINUTE MOVEMENT
   Description: You have a higher chance for a good Swiftness roll.
   Mechanic: You may treat any Swiftness check as a Luck check. That is, your Luck modifier actually improves the roll in your favor by an appropriate amount (for example, 10 points in Luck will effectively increase your Swiftness roll by +5). Using this ability is automatic.

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REROLL DEFENSE
   Description: Your enemies have a surprisingly hard time hitting you.
   Mechanic: You may reroll a Defense check a number of times in combat equal to 1/4 your Luck modifier, rounded down.

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REROLL MAGIC
   Description: Your magical element appears to be pure luck.
   Mechanic: You may reroll a Magic check a number of times in combat equal to 1/4 your Luck modifier, rounded down.

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REROLL RESISTANCE
   Description: Just when mages think they have you snared…
   Mechanic: You may reroll a Resistance check a number of times in combat equal to 1/4 your Luck modifier, rounded down.

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REROLL SWIFTNESS
   Description: You leap when others would trip. Some swear you must have a sixth sense for danger, while others wonder if you’re just plain lucky.
   Mechanic: You may reroll a Swiftness check a number of times in combat equal to 1/4 your Luck modifier, rounded down.

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