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Kayleigh.whybrow: /* Countering and resisting */

2026-04-28T20:42:34Z

Countering and resisting

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	The effect occurs at the moment the caster makes the call. If the touch misses or is physically avoided, the effect fails and any associated resources are spent.		The effect occurs at the moment the caster makes the call. If the touch misses or is physically avoided, the effect fails and any associated resources are spent.

	=== Countering and resisting ===

	* Touch spells may be countered at any point between the vocals and the call, as well as immediately after the call.
	* Mundane touch effects cannot be countered magically, but may be resisted by appropriate defensive abilities (such as ''Iron Body'').

	=== Countering and resisting ===		=== Countering and resisting ===

Kayleigh.whybrow: /* Strength */

2026-04-28T02:13:06Z

Strength

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	This call does not have any special damaging effect. If it is not paired with a [[#Damage Indicator\|'''damage indicator''']], the target sustains a single point of mundane damage.		This call does not have any special damaging effect. If it is not paired with a [[#Damage Indicator\|'''damage indicator''']], the target sustains a single point of mundane damage.

			'''Note:''' Strength, regardless of source, may not be called with a melee weapon shorter than 18 inches. Weapons such as daggers are too
			short to convey the weight and force of a Strength blow convincingly or safely, and their use with this call is not permitted in combat.

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Kayleigh.whybrow: /* Special Modifiers */

2026-04-28T02:09:10Z

Special Modifiers

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	The call ''Mundane'' indicates that the named effect is non-magical in origin, e.g. a duellist can disarm their opponent with a flick of their sword, calling ''Mundane Fumble''.		The call ''Mundane'' indicates that the named effect is non-magical in origin, e.g. a duellist can disarm their opponent with a flick of their sword, calling ''Mundane Fumble''.

	Some mundane effects impose specific restrictions on the attacker, like ~~[[Disarming\|a~~ ''Mundane Fumble'' attack that must be aimed at the arm]], or a ''Mundane Shatter'' ability that only works on shields. It is always up to the '''attacker''' to remember and apply these restrictions, never the '''target''': if a character with a ''Mundane'' attack unintentionally fails to meet this restriction (e.g. they aim an attack at the target’s leg, but the target moves and takes the blow on their back), but has still struck the target, the call still takes effect.		Some mundane effects impose specific restrictions on the attacker, like ''Mundane Fumble'' attack that must be aimed at the arm, or a ''Mundane Shatter'' ability that only works on shields. It is always up to the '''attacker''' to remember and apply these restrictions, never the '''target''': if a character with a ''Mundane'' attack unintentionally fails to meet this restriction (e.g. they aim an attack at the target’s leg, but the target moves and takes the blow on their back), but has still struck the target, the call still takes effect.

	As with [[#Attacking Weapons With Strength\|attacking weapons with ''Strength'']], any fighter caught treating this as a “loophole” and persistently ignoring the restrictions on a ''Mundane'' ability may have it removed.		As with [[#Attacking Weapons With Strength\|attacking weapons with ''Strength'']], any fighter caught treating this as a “loophole” and persistently ignoring the restrictions on a ''Mundane'' ability may have it removed.

Kayleigh.whybrow: /* Touch Spells and Abilities */

2026-04-28T02:08:09Z

Touch Spells and Abilities

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	* Mundane touch effects cannot be countered magically, but may be resisted by appropriate defensive abilities (such as ''Iron Body'').		* Mundane touch effects cannot be countered magically, but may be resisted by appropriate defensive abilities (such as ''Iron Body'').

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	'''Note:''' Since the pandemic, where multiple monsters have offensive touch attacks, monsters may be briefed to deliver these effects using a		\| '''Note:''' Since the pandemic, where multiple monsters have offensive touch attacks, monsters may be briefed to deliver these effects using a
	dagger or similar physrep rather than hand contact. Where this is the case, the physrep is treated as an extension of the monster's hand and		dagger or similar physrep rather than hand contact. Where this is the case, the physrep is treated as an extension of the monster's hand and
	not as a weapon attack.		not as a weapon attack.
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	==Mass Calls==		==Mass Calls==

Kayleigh.whybrow: /* Touch Spells and Abilities */

2026-04-28T02:06:14Z

Touch Spells and Abilities

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 === Delivering the effect ===
-* Some spells or effects have a hold period. On completing the vocals, the caster may "hold" the effect for up to 15 seconds to get into position.
+The effect occurs at the moment the caster makes the call. If the touch misses or is physically avoided, the effect fails and any associated  resources are spent.
 === Countering and resisting ===
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 * Touch spells may be countered at any point between the vocals and the call, as well as immediately after the call.
 * Mundane touch effects cannot be countered magically, but may be resisted by appropriate defensive abilities (such as ''Iron Body'').
 ==Mass Calls==

Administrator at 17:50, 17 April 2026

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	\| ''Repel'' \|\| Lesser \|\| The target creature or object is forced away from the caster in a straight line for 10ft/3m, stopping only if they come into contact with a solid obstacle.		\| ''Repel'' \|\| Lesser \|\| The target creature or object is forced away from the caster in a straight line for 10ft/3m, stopping only if they come into contact with a solid obstacle.
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	\| ''Shatter'' \|\| Lesser \|\| The target item is shattered into several pieces, leaving it [[Equipment and Resources#Damaged and Broken Items\|'''damaged''']]. The prop must be immediately dropped, or its mechanical effects ignored if not easily dropped. The item may not be used again until repaired. This ~~spell~~ does not function on magical items.		\| ''Shatter'' \|\| Lesser \|\| The target item is shattered into several pieces, leaving it [[Equipment and Resources#Damaged and Broken Items\|'''damaged''']]. The prop must be immediately dropped, or its mechanical effects ignored if not easily dropped. The item may not be used again until repaired. This call does not function on magical items.
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	\| ''Strike Down'' \|\| Lesser \|\| The target creature is [[#Knockdown\|knocked off their feet]]. Note that creatures able to continuously call ''Strength'' are '''not''' automatically immune to this effect.		\| ''Strike Down'' \|\| Lesser \|\| The target creature is [[#Knockdown\|knocked off their feet]]. Note that creatures able to continuously call ''Strength'' are '''not''' automatically immune to this effect.

Kayleigh.whybrow: /* Delivering the effect */

2026-04-01T00:53:54Z

Delivering the effect

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	=== Delivering the effect ===		=== Delivering the effect ===

	* Offensive touch effects must be delivered with a suitable physrep up to dagger length (e.g. a dagger or wand). The physrep must meet the same safety standards as any other melee weapon (see [[~~Weapons~~]] for physrep requirements).		* Offensive touch effects must be delivered with a suitable physrep up to dagger length (e.g. a dagger or wand). The physrep must meet the same safety standards as any other melee weapon (see [[LARP_Weapon_Construction#Hand_Weapons\|weapon construction]] for physrep requirements).
	* The caster delivers the effect by reaching toward the target and making the call. No physical contact is required or expected.		* The caster delivers the effect by reaching toward the target and making the call. No physical contact is required or expected.
	* As with all weapon attacks, the effect occurs at the moment the caster makes the call. If the physrep misses or is blocked, the effect fails and any associated resources are spent.		* As with all weapon attacks, the effect occurs at the moment the caster makes the call. If the physrep misses or is blocked, the effect fails and any associated resources are spent.

Kayleigh.whybrow at 13:09, 31 March 2026

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 :* '''Fear''' is a special mind effect, which must be resisted with [[Fearlessness]] rather than [[Iron Will]].
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Kayleigh.whybrow at 12:52, 31 March 2026

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	Ranged damage calls will usually be accompanied by a magical damage type (e.g. ''Spirit Missile'' or ''Elemental Bolt''). Ranged, non-magical attacks are almost always represented by an actual physical projectile.		Ranged damage calls will usually be accompanied by a magical damage type (e.g. ''Spirit Missile'' or ''Elemental Bolt''). Ranged, non-magical attacks are almost always represented by an actual physical projectile.

	====Countering Damage Calls====

	Magical damage calls (i.e. those with the [[#Damage Type\|'''damage types''']] ''Corporeal'', ''Elemental'', ''Spiritual'' or ''Artefact'') can be [[Combat#Resistance\|'''resisted''']] or [[Combat#Countering\|'''countered''']] similarly to spells as follows:

	:*Magical ''Through'', ''Crush'', ''Wounding'' and ''Missile'' calls can be resisted with [[Resist Magic]] or countered with ''[[Greater Countermagic]]'' as though they were '''greater spells'''.
	:*Magical ''Smite'', ''Fatal'' and ''Bolt'' can be resisted with [[Resist Exalted Magic]] or countered with ''[[Nullify]]'' as though they were '''exalted spells'''.

	Countering or resisting the call prevents the special effects of that call from taking place, but (where the call is delivered with a weapon) doesn't stop the weapon blow itself; the target will still sustain one normal hit from the attack.

	Mundane damage calls (i.e. those without any of the four magical damage types listed above) cannot be resisted or countered in this way.

	'''Note: This rule will be subject to playtesting and review over the Winter 2024-Spring 2025 season and is subject to change.'''

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David.moore at 18:37, 25 March 2025

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	:* Arrows and crossbow bolts automatically bypass armour – the attacker does not need to call ''Through''. Aside from this, these weapons cannot be accompanied by any calls.		:* Arrows and crossbow bolts automatically bypass armour – the attacker does not need to call ''Through''. Aside from this, these weapons cannot be accompanied by any calls.
	:* Calls are an '''out of character''' mechanic. With the exception of spellcasting, listeners should assume the call was not spoken in character.		:* Calls are an '''out of character''' mechanic. With the exception of spellcasting, listeners should assume the call was not spoken in character.
	:* Players must ''never'' use a call that they have not been specifically authorised to use (e.g. because they have a relevant skill). Calls are an integral part of the rules, and misusing them can disrupt play and impact other participants’ games.		:* Players must ''never'' use a call that they have not been specifically authorised to use (e.g. because they have a relevant skill), or say anything in character that could be misconstrued as a call. Calls are an integral part of the rules, and misusing them can disrupt play and impact other participants’ games.

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