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--- pantheonrising:system:flashpoint [2025/10/16 16:32] – frayzion
+++ pantheonrising:system:flashpoint [2025/10/18 20:56] (current) – frayzion
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 ======Flashpoint Challenge Subsystem======
+(inspired by: [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouse_Guard_Roleplaying_Game|Mouse Guard]] and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Burning_Wheel|The Burning Wheel]])
-=====Setup=====
+=====Getting Started=====
-**Choose a Scene Goal:** What each side wants if they “win.”
+**Choose a Scene Goal:** What each side wants if they “win.” \\
 **Determine Starting Dispositions:**
 <WRAP round info 85%>
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-=====Round Procedure=====
+=====Each Round=====
-Each round represents an //exchange// in the Flashpoint. Unlike combat, rounds in a Flashpoint unfold over varying lengths of time, determined by the narrative context.
+Each round represents an //exchange// during the Flashpoint. Unlike combat, rounds in a Flashpoint unfold over varying lengths of time, determined by the narrative context.
-Secretly choose an Action (each side picks one): \\
+**1. Secretly choose an Action:** (each side picks one) \\
-  * Advance -- Force progress, attack the challenge head on
+  * **Advance** -- Force progress, attack the challenge head on
-  * Fortify -- Regroup, defend your position, hunker down, recover \\
+  * **Fortify** -- Regroup, defend your position, hunker down, recover \\
-  * Subvert -- Trick, undermine or redirect \\
+  * **Subvert** -- Trick, undermine or redirect \\
+**2. Reveal and roll:** \\
-Reveal and roll: \\
+  * Each side makes one opposed check (pick the most relevant skill, saving throw or perception).
-  * Each side makes one opposed check (pick the most relevant skill).
   * The higher roll wins the exchange.
   * If one side rolls 10+ their opponent's roll, it’s a critical success.
+**3. Consult the [[flashpoint_matrix|Flashpoint Matrix]] for outcomes:**
+^  **Win v Lose >**  ^  **Advance**  ^  **Fortify**  ^  **Subvert**  ^
+|  Advance  |  Deal 2 / Take 1  |  Deal 2  |  Deal 3  |
+|  Fortify  |  Heal 1 / Deal 1  |  Heal 2  |  Heal 1 / Deal 1  |
+|  Subvert  |  Deal 3  |  Deal 2  |  Deal 2 / Take 1  |
+| **Critical Success:** winner +1 heal or deal; loser -1 deal \\ **Ties: ** \\   * Advance/Advance/Subvert -- Deal 1 each \\ * Fortify/Fortify -- Heal 1 each \\ * Subvert/Subvert/Advance -- Deal 1 each \\ * All Others -- no effect ||||
+  * Adjust dispositions accordingly
+  * Repeat the process for the next round or proceed to Resolving the Challenge
+=====Resolving the Challenge=====
+The Flashpoint ends when:
+  * One side hits 0 Disposition, or
+  * The set # of rounds elapses.
+The side with higher remaining Disposition “wins” their goal — but it might come at a cost:
-Consult the Flashpoint Matrix
+<WRAP column half>**Remaining Disposition %** \\
+–100%	\\
+–74%	\\
+–49%	\\
+<25%	</WRAP>
+<WRAP column half> **Cost** \\
+Minor (small concession or delay) \\
+Moderate (allow key point or partial success) \\
+Major (win with a painful cost) \\
+Severe (technically win but concede major ground) </WRAP>