Creating a Character
Start with 6 points in each of the following traits: Strength (ST), Dexterity (DX), Intelligence (IQ), and Mettle (MT). Distribute 8 additional points among those traits as desired. Choose 4 points of Talents, Skills, or Spells.
Trait Tests
Roll 1d6. A 1 is always a success. A 6 is always a failure. Multiply the roll by 3 (3x). If the result is less than or equal to the tested Trait, the test is passed.
Talent Tests
Roll 1d6. A 1 is always a success. A 6 is always a failure. Multiply the roll by 4 (4x). If the result is less than or equal to the applicable Trait plus Talent bonus, the test is passed.
Skill Tests
Roll 1d6. A 1 is always a success. A 6 is always a failure. If the skill is known, multiply the roll by 3 (3x). Otherwise, multiply the roll by 4 (4x). If the result is less than or equal to the applicable Trait plus Skill bonus, the test is passed.
Winning Tests
When there is opposition to a character's action, the character must win a test against the opposition. Both sides roll 1d6, multiply the result by 2, and add a related Trait plus a related Talent or Skill. The character with the highest result wins the test. Let the highest roll (1d6) break a tie when possible. Otherwise, re-roll.
Why have both Talents AND Skills?
ReplyDeleteGood question. There are some differences between the two as discussed here:
Deletehttp://mmmnm.blogspot.com/2015/12/mettle-talents-and-skills.html
short version:
A Talent gives a bonus to broad field of skills but the 1d6 testing roll is multiplied by 4.
A Skill gives a bonus to one particular skill but the 1d6 testing roll is multiplied by 3.
To be honest, I'm not dead-set on having both but it seems nice to have options.