We're starting a little something different, somewhat in the spirit of the NaNoWriMo, since we're a writing site it seems appropriate to take the opportunity to motivate each other to have some fun and earn some medals by starting and completing...
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New Subforums
So, one of the things that has changed in the new site is that the new PSF is visible to everyone. This provides us an opportunity and so, this morning I've created some subforums in there - for completed / approved threads....
The Website: Standing Trials ( / ), referred to through the rest of this thread as the website , our website , the site , our site , Standing Trials , and Trials .
You: The person reading these words right now.
The Staff: All users who are identified as...
Hello, so the hunting skill is great, and while it's overview gives a lot of ideas for how a hunter may operate, the skill tiers tell us very little of what is possible at any given level. So I've taken it upon myself to work on those...
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Name: Sapstone (Umbyte)
Title: The well of weakness
Class: Class 2
Nature: Natural
Offensive Power: Moderately decreases the strength, speed and endurance of the one the stone touches (Refined only)
Smog: Smothers strengthening magic
Latent Power: The well can...
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Name: The Gentle Stone (Revertyte)
Title: The student's well
Class: Class 0
Nature: Natural
Offensive Power: None
Smog: None
Latent Power: This well has no smog or offensive effect at all when refined. However, it is never refined for long. A fully refined...
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Name: Strengthstone (Lucyte)
Title: The well of strength
Class: Class 2
Nature: Natural
Offensive Power: Moderately increases the strength, speed and endurance of the one the stone touches (Refined only)
Smog: Smothers weakening magic
Latent Power: The well can...
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=Skill Scale Down 2021=
This skill has been impacted by the Skill Scale Down. The impact of this for this skill is as follows:
* This skill remains.
* Knowledge from Construction may be counted as Engineering knowledge.
This skill has been impacted by the Skill Scale Down. The impact of this for this skill is as follows:
* This skill remains.
* Knowledge from Falconry may be counted as Animal Training knowledge - or as [ ].
* For how to deal with XP, please...
Name : Deception
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Overview
Deception isn't just about the act of saying something that isn't true, or lying. At its essence, the skill of Deception governs one's ability to mislead, obfuscate, and conceal the truth. A character with...
Cryptography is the practice of securing messages or information against an unwanted third party, or adversary. While historically, cryptography has seen the most use, and gained the most notoriety in the spheres of warfare and criminal activity, this...
Storytelling is the oral skill and tradition of sharing a story with another person but it is not limited to oral telling alone, stories can be told with the written word as well though it is not as common.
Socialization is a skill that measures a person's skill at relating to and building relationships with strangers. Socialization concerns the building of a rapport and also awareness of social cues, and also the ease with...
Research is, at its core, the finding of information. That is, however, somewhat simplistic. It is the skill of finding the piece of information you were looking for - or of focusing your search on specific topic(s). The skill of research, on Standing...
Overview
Pickpocketing is the skill of stealing an item being worn, held by, or kept on the person of a target. This is done by achieving a level of fine muscle control and dexterity with one’s hands so that the user can quickly and gently...
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Butchering is a skill often associated with the ancient trade profession of butcher, but it can extend beyond the job position. Those with the Butchering skill are able to slaughter animals, and handle, cut, and sort body parts with the...
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To be able to create candles for any purpose requires the skill of Candlemaking. A technique that can be combined with others to create an array of candle types, from candles for light to those that release scents and even those used to keep time. A...
Trap-making is as much a craft as it is a skill. One's skill in trap-making dictates not only how well their traps will work, but how well they may be placed, timed, and executed. From environmental warfare, to...
The art and skill of creating paintings on canvas or other surfaces. Anything not using paints comes under drawing. Utilizing mixed methods requires both skills. Painting is usually on canvas, but not always - painting art onto a wall, or applying...
Politics as a skill is concerned with forming ties to people, factions, and ideologies, convincing others to follow those paths with promised results, and managing a government or other political entity. Whether these entities...
Acrobatics still requires tier write-ups, so here is a suggestion for that (I've included what's already on the current skill write-up for overview and description for reference - with some suggested edits to update.
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Overview
Cartography is the study and practice of making maps. It involves understanding and charting landscapes and transcribing it onto paper. Maps come in a variety of sizes. City and regional maps are most common as they provide the...
Intimidation is a skill that has a variety of applications. It is the art and craft of bringing others into submission, compliance, and/or acquiescence.
This skill is far more than crude bullying, and the finesse of a Master at Intimidation is paramount for those...
Overview
The ultimate in terrestrial locomotion! As ancient as breathing itself! Running is the art and craft of moving very rapidly on foot, and often including moments where all feet are off the ground while continuing momentum (contrasted to walking where one foot is often...
Appraisal is the trade of valuation, assessment, and estimation of the worth of property and goods. It is a necessary skill for those who wish to go far in the merchant trades.
Those who have a keen eye for the quality of a possession can catch when something is...
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