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Message: <blockquote data-quote="GMSkarka" data-source="post: 4127494" data-attributes="member: 763">Just to give you a sneak peak at what we're doing, here's a summary of the developments of the Odyssey System:ABILITIES•  Abilities are rated in bonuses only (+1, +2, etc.), rather than numeric scale.•  New Ability added:  Perception•  All Saving Throws are simple ability checks, plus half the character level. (Reflex = DEX, Willpower = WIS, etc.)  It is possible to have a "Save" based on any ability.CLASSES:•  No Character Classes: Everybody is a single "class" -- Occupations give you your basic areas of expertise, and all of the old class abilities are found in Edges (q.v.) which allow players to mix-and-match to their heart's content. SKILLS•  Eliminated entirely -- Everything handled via Ability checks, plus half-level bonus for normal use, full-level bonus for occupational areas of expertise, and/or bonuses from Edges.  (For example: a hero could use DEX to drive, but would only get a regular DEX check + 1/2 their level.  A hero with a "Formula One Driver" occupation would get a DEX check + their full level, and a hero with a "Born Behind The Wheel" Edge would get additional bonuses.)EDGES•  Both Feats and class Talents have been eliminated (kinda-sorta) -- replaced with Edges, which combine their functions.  Edges are nifties -- stuff you can do.  An Odyssey PC gets 2 Edges per level.   Some Edges have pre-reqs, some don't.  Players create custom characters through their choice of Edges.COMBAT & ACTION•  No Hit Points -- Toughness Save (CON) (similar to M&M from Green Ronin), but with results tracked on a Condition Chart.•  Initiative -- Ability check, using average of DEX & PER•  Attack:  DEX or STR + character level + Edge bonuses•  Defense: STR (blocking in melee) or  DEX (avoidance in melee or ranged)  + character level + Edge bonuses.•  Chase Rules based on HOT PURSUIT (<a href="http://adamant.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=18966&it=1" target="_blank">check it out</a> for a preview)•  Stunt Point system from MARS. (In short, a roll of 20 gives you a Stunt Point, which is set aside, to be spent later for automatic successes, to gain the use of an Edge you don't have, to bring about a fortunate circumstance, to negate a hit against you, to instantly kill a minor NPC, etc.)SFX SYSTEMS•  Spells, Psionics, etc.  -- Adapted from the SRD or other Open versions, to show how easy the conversion is.  Full conversion examples provided in detail.NPCS•  Using <a href="http://adamant.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=51080" target="_blank">FOE FACTORY</a> style NPC CreationThere's more, of course, but that's a peek at what we're up to.</blockquote>

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