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<blockquote data-quote="dog45" data-source="post: 3188860" data-attributes="member: 44310"><p>Thramzorean: Don't Panic. If you want to play, I can help you with the Ravenloft differences. The first thing is that the domain where the game is, Dementlieu, is basically a dnd version of France during the renaissance. Magic is mostly Enchantments/Illusions used by performers and stage magicians. Firearms and fencing have mostly replaced big weapons and heavy armor. The movable printing press has been invented. Science is moving ahead of magic, with advances such as the pocket watch, microscope, and primitive steam engines.</p><p></p><p>A Power Check is a percentile die you roll whenever you perform specific acts. Examples include torture, casting a Evil or Necromantic spell, minor thievery or grave robbing. Each act has a percent value assigned to it. For example, if you commit unprovoked assault on an evil npc or monster, there is no power check. But unprovoked assault on your family or an Innocent has a 3% chance that the Dark Powers that rule over ravenloft have noticed your evil act and "reward" you for it. The Paths of Corruption are that reward. The path can be reversed, and characters can climb back up from the depths of their depravity. There are some actions that are considered Acts of Ultimate Darkness - you automatically fail those power checks.</p><p></p><p>It may sound complicated, but its pretty simple. What kind of character were you thinking about playing?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dog45, post: 3188860, member: 44310"] Thramzorean: Don't Panic. If you want to play, I can help you with the Ravenloft differences. The first thing is that the domain where the game is, Dementlieu, is basically a dnd version of France during the renaissance. Magic is mostly Enchantments/Illusions used by performers and stage magicians. Firearms and fencing have mostly replaced big weapons and heavy armor. The movable printing press has been invented. Science is moving ahead of magic, with advances such as the pocket watch, microscope, and primitive steam engines. A Power Check is a percentile die you roll whenever you perform specific acts. Examples include torture, casting a Evil or Necromantic spell, minor thievery or grave robbing. Each act has a percent value assigned to it. For example, if you commit unprovoked assault on an evil npc or monster, there is no power check. But unprovoked assault on your family or an Innocent has a 3% chance that the Dark Powers that rule over ravenloft have noticed your evil act and "reward" you for it. The Paths of Corruption are that reward. The path can be reversed, and characters can climb back up from the depths of their depravity. There are some actions that are considered Acts of Ultimate Darkness - you automatically fail those power checks. It may sound complicated, but its pretty simple. What kind of character were you thinking about playing? [/QUOTE]
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