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--- pantheonrising:system:flashpoint [2025/10/16 16:49] – 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.” \\
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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 \\
-**Reveal and roll:** \\
+**2. Reveal and roll:** \\
-  * Each side makes one opposed check (pick the most relevant skill).
+  * Each side makes one opposed check (pick the most relevant skill, saving throw or perception).
   * The higher roll wins the exchange.
   * If one side rolls 10+ their opponent's roll, it’s a critical success.
-**Consult the Flashpoint Matrix**
+**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 ||||
-=====End of Challenge=====
+  * 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