Mephisto wrote:Another Modification: Trust/Intimidate and Charm/Impress
I was never really impressed with the way that these two abilities were presented. Therefore I hereby present my alternative method to these social abilities. Any feedback is always appreciated. Note that M.A. and P.B. bonuses are cumulative depending on the particular situation. For the below situations only one stat is applicable for Saving Throw purposes (either M.A. or P.B.) not both. Although described as Charm Combat, the following encounters apply to all interpersonal communications that involve trust/intimidation or charm/impression. Defenders can apply M.E. bonuses to save vs. Charm Combat in any situation.
Stat 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
M.A. +1 +1 +2 +2 +3 +3 +4 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 +10
P.B. +1 +1 +2 +2 +3 +3 +4 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 +10
Charm Combat is when a character is trying to influence someone with words and seductive visuals. Common sense should be used as to when to initiate Charm Combat but it usually occurs with the victim feeling relaxed and a feeling of desire or trust towards the character initiating Charm Combat.
The victim of Charm Combat gets a Saving Throw vs. Charm to resist the initiator. This is the same as a combat ability in that it requires a roll for the Initiator and the Defender. The following modifiers should be applied depending on the situation. All are cumulative. Also note that Charm Combat need not be sexual. It is often a matter of trust and respect and can be a long-term endeavor.
Bonuses for Initiator
· Defender trusts Initiator: +3
· Initiator is acting alluring and desirable: +1
· Defender knows Initiator: +2
· Initiator has a means to blackmail the Defender: +2
· Initiator is a lover of the Defender: +2
· Physical contact is made: +1
· Defender is drunk/intoxicated: +1
· Defender is suffering mental/emotional stress: +1
· Defender finds Initiator sexually desirable: +2
Bonuses for Defender
· Defender doesn’t trust Initiator: +3
· Defender finds initiator unappealing: +2
· Defender doesn’t know Initiator: +1
· Initiator is caught in lie: +2
· Defender is under control from an outside force: +3
· Defender finds Initiator sexually repulsive: +2
Wow...I think I am going to adopt that as a house rule.
Good Going Mephy!
