Moves

MOVES
Moves are special abilities unique to your character. You build moves yourself by spending points on them. Each move takes up a move slot. You get four move slots for free at character creation. Additional move slots cost 3 Character Points each.

***Move Components***

Affect HP: A move can either raise (heal) or lower (damage) HP. A single move may only have one of these effects, and the move must specify which. Maximum and minimum healing/damage both start at 0, and both increase at a cost of 1 point per point of healing/damage. The minimum may not exceed the maximum.

Affect Skill: A move can temporarily increase or lower a skill. The cost for this is equal to the degree of change multiplied by the amount of rounds it is effective for. A skill improved by 1 for 2 rounds would cost 2 points, while a skill improved by 2 for 2 rounds would cost 4 points. The effects of this component do not stack with the effects of Moves performed by the same character.

Descriptor: Add a single descriptor to a move (e.g. Fire, Holy, Sonic) for free. Additional descriptors cost 2 points each. Descriptors affect targets at GM discretion.

Range: The range of a move starts at Close. Mid-range costs 2 points, and Far costs 4 points.

Area of Effect: Rather than target individuals, a move can target an area. The cost of this component depends on the move's range. 3 for Close, 5 for Mid, and 7 for Far.

Delay: If this component is purchased, the effects of the move do not occur for as many rounds as points are spent on it. For an additional 2 points, you may choose to activate the effects at any point prior to the maximum delay.