Stats

There are four primary statistics (henceforth referred to as ‘stats’) in game which govern the measurable representations of a character’s natural capability: Strength, Intelligence, Constitution, and Dexterity. These scores afford a degree of customization that extends beyond the character’s species and skill sets.

Each character receives four stat points at character creation.

The standard development of these ability scores is through the acquisition of stat points; when a character reaches their 100th Skill Point, abbreviated to SP, they receive one stat point to place where the player deems appropriate. Subsequently, every 50 SP reached thereafter yields one stat point.

As previously stated, these four stats are expressions of physical and mental abilities. The average stat of an ability score is zero, any ability score beyond this numeral denotes extra-ordinary capability.

Strength

This ability represents how physically powerful a character is. For each point a character possesses in this ability, they receive a +1 bonus to melee or ranged damage.

Intelligence

This ability represents how mentally gifted a character is. For each point a character possesses in this ability, they receive a +1 bonus to base magic values—this includes damage, healing, and protection.

Constitution

This ability represents the physical durability of a character. For each point a character possesses in this ability, they receive an additional 10 health points and an additional physical armor point if wearing armor.

Dexterity

This ability represents the physical coordination and agility of a character. For each point a character possesses in this ability, they receive +1 called dodge. You cannot use this additional dodge with any physical armor but it does add +1 to armor.

Health

Health is the measurable value of a character's ability to receive and survive damage. In the event that a character’s health reaches zero, that character dies—for further details of death and its in-game consequences see Combat, PVP, and Death. All characters at creation begin the game with 10 Health. Further development of this factored stat requires an investment of stat points to the ability score of Constitution or purchases of ranks within the Body skill path.

Negative Stats

There are effects that can temporarily or permanently reduce your stats. Below are listed what the consequences of your stats effectively going into the negatives.

Strength

You are so weak, that you cannot hold a weapon, stand, engage in any physical activity or use any physical feats. You can’t walk, but are able to talk, you still breath and your heart beats.

Intelligence

You lose the ability to speak, perform any feats, and recognize objects or people.

Constitution

Your health points are reduced to 5, are unable to use any resistance feats, and are only able to move at a slow walk.

Dexterity

You are unable to hold on to any objects, can only clumsily move at a slow pace, and are unable to use any dodges.