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| − | + | The super spy posing as the king (the king having just met with a terrible fate), the undercover martial artist gathering secrets from a rival clan, and the minstrel taking place in a large-scale play all make use of the Disguise check to its fullest. If a character wants to look like someone else, or at least not look like him or herself, the Disguise skill is a necessary tool. | |
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| − | Example | + | ==Difficulty== |
| − | + | Disguise checks are always opposed by a [[Discern]] check. Below are some situational bonuses and penalties. | |
| − | Trying to deceive a casual acquaintance of someone into thinking you’re them | + | |
| − | +2 | + | {| |
| − | Trying to deceive a fairly close friend | + | ! Example !! DL |
| − | +5 | + | |- |
| − | Trying to deceive a lover or best friend | + | | Trying to deceive a casual acquaintance of someone into thinking you’re them |
| − | +10 | + | | +2 |
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Trying to deceive a fairly close friend | ||
| + | | +5 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Trying to deceive a lover or best friend | ||
| + | | +10 | ||
| + | |} | ||
The following table lists situational bonuses and penalties to the Disguise check. | The following table lists situational bonuses and penalties to the Disguise check. | ||
| − | Situation | + | {| |
| − | + | ! Situation !! Check | |
| − | Employing a costuming kit with wigs, makeup, facial hair, etc. | + | |- |
| − | +5 | + | | Employing a costuming kit with wigs, makeup, facial hair, etc. |
| − | Using a magic spell to disguise yourself | + | | +5 |
| − | +10 | + | |- |
| − | Using a magic spell to alter your body | + | | Using a magic spell to disguise yourself |
| − | +15 | + | | +10 |
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Using a magic spell to alter your body | ||
| + | | +15 | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Opposed Rolls== | ||
| + | Disguise checks are always opposed by a target’s [[Discern]] check. | ||
| − | + | ==Retry== | |
| − | + | Disguise attempts cannot be retried without the expenditure of a [[fate point]]; however, the character can try a different disguise on the same subject. | |
[[Category:Skills]] | [[Category:Skills]] | ||
Revision as of 15:01, 9 May 2007
The super spy posing as the king (the king having just met with a terrible fate), the undercover martial artist gathering secrets from a rival clan, and the minstrel taking place in a large-scale play all make use of the Disguise check to its fullest. If a character wants to look like someone else, or at least not look like him or herself, the Disguise skill is a necessary tool.
Difficulty
Disguise checks are always opposed by a Discern check. Below are some situational bonuses and penalties.
| Example | DL |
|---|---|
| Trying to deceive a casual acquaintance of someone into thinking you’re them | +2 |
| Trying to deceive a fairly close friend | +5 |
| Trying to deceive a lover or best friend | +10 |
The following table lists situational bonuses and penalties to the Disguise check.
| Situation | Check |
|---|---|
| Employing a costuming kit with wigs, makeup, facial hair, etc. | +5 |
| Using a magic spell to disguise yourself | +10 |
| Using a magic spell to alter your body | +15 |
Opposed Rolls
Disguise checks are always opposed by a target’s Discern check.
Retry
Disguise attempts cannot be retried without the expenditure of a fate point; however, the character can try a different disguise on the same subject.
