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{{section|Difficulty|The DL for a swim check is determined by the strength of the current. It is also increased by the amount of weight the character is carrying.}} | {{section|Difficulty|The DL for a swim check is determined by the strength of the current. It is also increased by the amount of weight the character is carrying.}} | ||
| − | {| | + | {| width="100%" |
! Example !! DL | ! Example !! DL | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Calm water | | Calm water | ||
| − | | 5 | + | |align="center"| 5 |
|- | |- | ||
| Water with a slight to moderate current | | Water with a slight to moderate current | ||
| − | | 10 | + | |align="center"| 10 |
|- | |- | ||
| Water with a moderate to strong current | | Water with a moderate to strong current | ||
| − | | 15 | + | |align="center"| 15 |
|- | |- | ||
| Choppy, turbulent water | | Choppy, turbulent water | ||
| − | | 20 | + | |align="center"| 20 |
|- | |- | ||
| Nasty riptide | | Nasty riptide | ||
| − | | 25 | + | |align="center"| 25 |
|- | |- | ||
| Extremely active water, such as in an ocean hurricane or Class 5 river rapids | | Extremely active water, such as in an ocean hurricane or Class 5 river rapids | ||
| − | | 30 | + | |align="center"| 30 |
|} | |} | ||
Here are some situational penalties and bonuses to Swim checks. | Here are some situational penalties and bonuses to Swim checks. | ||
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! Example !! Check | ! Example !! Check | ||
|- | |- | ||
| For every 20 pounds the character is carrying, not including their own body weight | | For every 20 pounds the character is carrying, not including their own body weight | ||
| − | | −1 | + | |align="center"| −1 |
|- | |- | ||
| Character is employing the use of swimming-aiding devices, such as fins | | Character is employing the use of swimming-aiding devices, such as fins | ||
| − | | +5 | + | |align="center"| +5 |
|- | |- | ||
| Character is wearing a life preserver or other floatation device | | Character is wearing a life preserver or other floatation device | ||
| − | | +10 | + | |align="center"| +10 |
|} | |} | ||
{{section|Retry|Swim attempts can be retried as many times as necessary, but there are usually penalties for failing a swim check in dangerous waters.}} | {{section|Retry|Swim attempts can be retried as many times as necessary, but there are usually penalties for failing a swim check in dangerous waters.}} | ||
[[Category:Skills]] | [[Category:Skills]] | ||
Revision as of 15:39, 26 June 2010
Typically used with: Muscle (for strong current) or Endurance (for swimming long distances).
This is a skill in which heavily armored characters will want to invest. Verily, their life depends on it. When submerged in water, or slime, or any other liquid that allows for movement, a character can Swim to move, but more specifically to stay afloat.
Difficulty
The DL for a swim check is determined by the strength of the current. It is also increased by the amount of weight the character is carrying.
| Example | DL |
|---|---|
| Calm water | 5 |
| Water with a slight to moderate current | 10 |
| Water with a moderate to strong current | 15 |
| Choppy, turbulent water | 20 |
| Nasty riptide | 25 |
| Extremely active water, such as in an ocean hurricane or Class 5 river rapids | 30 |
Here are some situational penalties and bonuses to Swim checks.
| Example | Check |
|---|---|
| For every 20 pounds the character is carrying, not including their own body weight | −1 |
| Character is employing the use of swimming-aiding devices, such as fins | +5 |
| Character is wearing a life preserver or other floatation device | +10 |
Retry
Swim attempts can be retried as many times as necessary, but there are usually penalties for failing a swim check in dangerous waters.
