Rule questions

[Berserker]

Hey,

i am new in the Shadows and have some rule questions after the first session.

1. Oghamic Power Healing: How many wounds are healied per circle? 1 or 1D10 (i hope the latter)?

2. Artifacts that can be used in combat: Which domain is the correct domain for fighting with artifacts? Magience or Close Combat/Shooting and Throwing?

3. Advantage Quick (+1 point to speed): Is this a bonus or a tick in one of the five boxes? The latter isn't really an advantage. A the first improvement of speed costs 10xp.

Thank you!

[iznurda]

Hi !

1 - 1d10 per circle of power
2 - personally I use the lower of the skills. But If you think the artefact is simple to use, simply use close combat or ranged. As you want.
3 - It is a bonus, permanent.

iz

[Berserker]

Thank you!

2. Hmm. Disciplines for Artifact Fighting exist but they have the adding Magience in brackets. Does that mean Magience is used for combat artifacts or does it mean that you fight with the Close Combat/Shooting and Throwing discipline but need Magience?

3. Permanent bonus = tick in the box? Example: I have Defense 12 at character creation. I take the avantage "Quick" an get a +1 bonus. So i fill in one of the 10 boxes?

[iznurda]

3 - just add 1 to your speed. If at creation you have 8 in speed, the advantage quick increase it to 9. (I think it was that you means by tick, I didn't know that expression)

2 - we are not all agreed about. For some, you need magience (and discipline) to use artifact. If you don't have, you can't. Some other make a first test to determine if you can use the artifact in that situation (one roll at first, not every one) and if it's ok, you can fight with. Some others use magience (and/or discipline) for all usage of artifact. My opinion is : if it seems logical, do it ! But myself, I can't admit than a non fighting character with high knowledge in artifact can become a good warrior just because he know using artefacts => the lower score will be used. Shooting one time with a rifle is making you a sniper ? I don't think so.

I don't know if i'm clear enough.

iz

[Berserker]

3. Hard to describe. While increasing speed through the advantage Quick, i don't fill in one of the 10 boxes (thats what i mean with tick; making a tick in one of the 10 boxes), right? I increase (following your example) speed to 9 during character creation with the advantage and have all 10 boxes for advancing by xp left. Correct?

Thanks for patience .

[iznurda]

Ah ok ! I understand now. Yes you're right. You add 1 more point in speed during creation with the advantage "quick" and you still have the 10 checkbox for advancing by xp. It's like the advantage wich give you 1 more point in stamina. It's a creation bonus.

iz

[Berserker]

Ahhh, thanks!! I was wondering about the "advantage". Same for "Nimble": +1 bonus to defense and Stealth domain. The domain bonus was clear, but the advantage of the defense bonus not. Now it sounds fine because defense is increased by 1 point and all boxes remain free.

[iznurda]

Correct =)

It won't be an advantage otherwise

iz