[Torg] Torg: A Unified Mechanic 3 (Miscellany)

[Jasyn Jones]

The previous two posts were written some time ago, when I was actively  
developing the concepts. They are solid work, I believe, but the  
balance of mechanics (Pushes and Non-combat Interactions) are  
unfinished.

Pushes

Can push strength or speed. This is any attempt to go faster or lift  
more than normally could. Running/Lifting skills don't add to Speed or  
Strength, but will let person push easier.

For Power Pushes, each SL adds 1 point to the effective Strength (like  
existing mechanics). Instead of Shock damage, a Power Push deals 1  
Wound (on a successful Push) and 2 Wounds on an unsuccessful push.

Speed pushes work the same way, but every 2 SL's adds 1 to the  
character's Speed. Speed pushes deal the same amount of damage.
Non Combat Interactions

Special skills that give bonuses in combat.  (Or, special uses of  
attributes.)

Success Level Chart
SL	Result
1 SL	Draw a card
2 SL	Draw a card, -3 to target’s actions next phase
3 SL	Draw a card, Target Unskilled
4 SL	Draw a card, DM’s Call Setback
5 SL	Draw a card, Player’s Call Setback

Players draw cards from the deck and add it to their hand, villains  
draw cards from target player’s hand and discard them.

Notes: I am not totally satisfied with these rules, but they are what  
I have now.
Jasyn Jones

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