Ad20r:Tags:Special Attack
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:''Effect'': Adds a subtype to the effect, such as Good or Evil, Lawful or Chaotic, or the like. Elemental modifiers, marking the attack as mind-effecting/charm/compulsion, etc. are automatically provided by the relevant modifiers and do not need to be counted. | :''Effect'': Adds a subtype to the effect, such as Good or Evil, Lawful or Chaotic, or the like. Elemental modifiers, marking the attack as mind-effecting/charm/compulsion, etc. are automatically provided by the relevant modifiers and do not need to be counted. | ||
| - | === Alternate User == | + | === Alternate User === |
:''Cost'': 0 points | :''Cost'': 0 points | ||
:''Effect'': The character 'carries' the weapon, but someone else has to actually ''use'' it. For example, a robot might have a turret mounted on one shoulder, but needs someone else to pull the trigger. Which attack stats apply when this is used is up to the GM. | :''Effect'': The character 'carries' the weapon, but someone else has to actually ''use'' it. For example, a robot might have a turret mounted on one shoulder, but needs someone else to pull the trigger. Which attack stats apply when this is used is up to the GM. | ||
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:''Special'': Do not combine with Linked. | :''Special'': Do not combine with Linked. | ||
| - | === Area Effect == | + | === Area Effect === |
:''Cost'': 6 points | :''Cost'': 6 points | ||
:''Effect'': The attack strikes the entire immediate area around where it lands (the most archetypical example of this being an explosive). Affected characters are allowed a Reflex Save for half damage. The area radius starts at 5 feet around an intersection or square. | :''Effect'': The attack strikes the entire immediate area around where it lands (the most archetypical example of this being an explosive). Affected characters are allowed a Reflex Save for half damage. The area radius starts at 5 feet around an intersection or square. | ||
