Weapon Special Formulas
After an attack, there is a potential event known as a special condition, which is made up of a trigger, a condition, and a formula.
This combination determine whether an additional damage or circumstance happens as a result of the attack.
The object is formatted in JSON as
{
"trigger":string,
"condition":object,
"formula":object
}
There is a semi-colon-delimited format that can be used in lieu of the full JSON format. However, the formula part
must always be formatted in JSON.
shortHand;shortHand;object
However, note that mixing the two formats is not possible; either shorthand can be used or the full JSON format is used. Lastly, %20 can be used to represent a space where a space might be confused by the chat-CLI.
Trigger
| Trigger | Explanation | ShortHand |
|---|---|---|
| allHit | Occurs when all dice used are successful hits; condition is ignored, acting like a 1=1 comparison. | allHit |
| anyRaw | This is the raw value of any die rolled. It acts like the left-side of a dice comparison. Shorthand includes the comparison. | anyRaw>=20 |
| anyScore | This is the total modified score value of any die rolled. It acts like the left-side of a dice comparison. Shorthand includes the comparison. | anyScore>23 |
| auto | This automatically tests the condition regardless whether hitting or not. | auto |
| onHit | If any die used to attack in that sequence successfully hits, then this triggers the next step. The condition may be omitted and if so, it is acts like a 1=1 (or true) comparison. | onHit |
| perHit | For each successful hit, the condition is tested, making multiple applications possible. |
Condition
All condition-objects must have a type or use short-hand. Based on that type the other key-value pairs vary. If the condition is missing, then it will be assumed to be shorthand for true or is part of the shorthand from the trigger.
| JSON | ShortHand |
|---|---|
| {"type":"save","quality":"body","DC":"d4+8","DCMod":"spiritMod"} | bodyDCd4+8SM |
| {"type":"competition","quality":"body"} | bodyCompetition |
| {"type":"bool","comparison":"3d4<=6"} | 3d4<=6 or true |
| {"type":"dice","comparison":">=18"} | [omitted (included in trigger)] (but keep the semi-colon) |
Formula
All formulas must have a command. Optionally, any formula object may have a background key or a specialWord key. The background determines the UI background-color of feedback, while the specialWord is displayed as a result of the special condition.
| JSON (formulas must always be formatted in JSON) |
|---|
| {"command":"crit","quality":"body","damageType":"normal"} Used to trigger a crit, meaning an additional (exploding) damage die is rolled. |
| {"command":"custom","specialWord":"Abnormal Description"} Used when existing commands cannot manage the circumstance. |
| {"command":"damage","quality":"body","value":"1","damageType":"fire","specialWord":"Flame Sword"} Used to inflict additional damage beyond the normal attack. |
| {"command":"ghoultouch","movement":"20"} Minor paralysis and slows the movement-rate of the victim. |
| {"command":"grapple"} Initiates and grappling competition for a potential hold |
| {"command":"heavy"} Used with heavy weapons to place the victim at disadvantage. |
| {"command":"heavyblow"} Heavy blow maneuver, similar to use of a heavy weapon but shields cannot prevent. |
| {"command":"itching"} Indicates an itching rash as developed. |
| {"command":"n-markers","tags":[{"tag":"attackBonus","parameter":"2"},{"tag":"advantage","parameter":"true"}]} Changes the status markers on a token. Many tokens can be altered in one command. |
| {"command":"poison"} Adds the poison marker and places the victim under the poison restriction. |
| {"command":"sickness"} Indicates a sickness or disease has been contracted. |
| {"command":"swallow"} Used when the victim is swalloed or held in the mouth of a monsther. |
| {"command":"word","specialWord":"Special"} Nothing other than to display a custom message with the specialWord key. |
Common Examples
| Example | Special Condition |
|---|---|
| Alligator Bite | {"trigger":"onHit","condition":{"type":"bool","comparison":"true"},"formula":{"command":"grapple"}} |
| Ghoul Paralysis | onHit;bodyDC9;{"command":"ghoultouch","movement":"25"} |
| Giant Frog Swallow | anyRaw=20;;{"command":"swallow"} |
| Heavy Blow | {"trigger":"anyRaw", "condition":{"type":"dice","comparison":">=18"}, "formula":{"command":"heavyblow"}} |
| Heavy Weapon | anyRaw>=18;;{"command":"heavy"} |
| Infusion of Fire | {"trigger":"onHit", "condition":{"type":"save","quality":"body","DC":"d4+8"}, "formula":{"command":"damage","quality":"body","value":"1","damageType":"fire","specialWord":"Flaming Weapon"}} |
| Life-Draining Touch | auto;bodyCompetition;{"command":"damage","quality":"bodyMax","value":"1","damageType":"necrotic","specialWord":"Life-Drain"} |
| Vampire Attack | perHit;bodyCompetition;{"command":"damage","quality":"bodyMax","value":"1","damageType":"necrotic","specialWord":"Life-Drain"} |
| Poisoned Arrow | {"trigger":"onHit", "condition":{"type":"save","quality":"body","DC":"10"}, "formula":{"command":"poison"}} |
| Spider Bite Poison | onHit;bodyDC14;{"command":"damage","quality":"mind","value":"1","damageType":"poison","specialWord":"Poison"} |
| Vengeance Axiom | {"trigger":"auto", "condition":{"type":"save","quality":"body","DC":"10","DCMod":"mindMod"}, "formula":{"command":"damage","quality":"body","value":"1","damageType":"necrotic","specialWord":"Axiom"}} |