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=== Dice Pools ===

~~When a player is asked to overcome some challange, a dice pool is used.~~ A dice pool is made up of multiple D6s (6 sided dice). The number of dice is made up from adding the appropriate number of points between the related '''skill''' and '''attribute''' then '''+3''' dice.

A dice pool is made up of multiple D6s (6 sided dice). The number of dice is made up from adding the appropriate number of points between the related '''skill''' and '''attribute''' then '''+3''' dice and subtract '''negative modifiers'''. Dice rolls fall into two categories: '''Unopposed actions''' and '''opposed conflicts'''. Unopposed actions are dictated by challenge levels.

=== Challenge ~~Levels~~ ===

=== Challenge Level (CL) ===

When performing a task, the narrator may ask the player to roll a dice pool based on the appropriate ~~statistics~~. The narrator will assign a challenge level (1-8) depending on difficulty. The appropriate number of dice are rolled. Each dice that rolls a '''4, 5, or 6 are counted as "Wins"'''.

When performing a task, the narrator may ask the player to roll a dice pool based on the appropriate skill. The narrator will assign a challenge level (1-8) depending on difficulty. The appropriate number of dice are rolled. Each dice that rolls a '''4, 5, or 6 are counted as "Wins"'''. If the number of wins is ≥ the CL, the task is successfully performed. Otherwise the task may literally or naratively fail.

{| class="wikitable"

|Common Task

|CL 1

|-

|Uncommon Task

|CL 2

|-

|Specialized Task

|CL 3

|-

|Difficult Task

|CL 4

|-

|Extremely Difficult Task

|CL 5

|-

|Unrealistic Task

|CL 6

|-

|Virtually Impossible Task

|CL 7

|-

|Inconceivable Task

|CL 8

|}

==== Specialty ====

If the dice pool is ≥8, and the CL is ≤ 3, it is considered an automatic success. if the following are true

* You are not under duress (No time pressure, no outside influence or aggression such as combat.)

* The check is not a contested check.

* The check is not a reflexive action.

== Character Creation ==

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# Risky Investor – If the potential exists for profit, you will spend money even if it reduces your profit level. Somewhat susceptible to accomplished con-artists.

# Employees – Your wealth and investments support some employees, you are obligated to ensure their needs are met, but they can perform basic services for you too. The way you treat them will spread fast.

~~== Play Modes ==~~

~~=== Fastplay ===~~

~~player characters will be given '''2 Attribute points''' and '''12 skill points''' they may assign to their character during character creation.~~

~~=== Campaign Play ===~~

~~players will start with the same attribute and skill points as Fastplay, but they can gain more during play the course of their adventure.~~

== Useful External Links ==

[https://cogentroleplay.com/rules Official Rules and link to character sheet]

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 === Dice Pools ===
-When a player is asked to overcome some challange, a dice pool is used. A dice pool is made up of multiple D6s (6 sided dice). The number of dice is made up from adding the appropriate number of points between the related '''skill''' and '''attribute''' then '''+3''' dice.
+A dice pool is made up of multiple D6s (6 sided dice). The number of dice is made up from adding the appropriate number of points between the related '''skill''' and '''attribute''' then '''+3''' dice and subtract '''negative modifiers'''. Dice rolls fall into two categories: '''Unopposed actions''' and '''opposed conflicts'''. Unopposed actions are dictated by challenge levels.
-=== Challenge Levels ===
+=== Challenge Level (CL) ===
-When performing a task, the narrator may ask the player to roll a dice pool based on the appropriate statistics. The narrator will assign a challenge level (1-8) depending on difficulty. The appropriate number of dice are rolled. Each dice that rolls a '''4, 5, or 6 are counted as "Wins"'''.
+When performing a task, the narrator may ask the player to roll a dice pool based on the appropriate skill. The narrator will assign a challenge level (1-8) depending on difficulty. The appropriate number of dice are rolled. Each dice that rolls a '''4, 5, or 6 are counted as "Wins"'''. If the number of wins is ≥ the CL, the task is successfully performed. Otherwise the task may literally or naratively fail.
+{| class="wikitable"
+|Common Task
+|CL 1
+|-
+|Uncommon Task
+|CL 2
+|-
+|Specialized Task
+|CL 3
+|-
+|Difficult Task
+|CL 4
+|-
+|Extremely Difficult Task
+|CL 5
+|-
+|Unrealistic Task
+|CL 6
+|-
+|Virtually Impossible Task
+|CL 7
+|-
+|Inconceivable Task
+|CL 8
+|}
+==== Specialty ====
+If the dice pool is ≥8, and the CL is ≤ 3, it is considered an automatic success. if the following are true
+* You are not under duress (No time pressure, no outside influence or aggression such as combat.)
+* The check is not a contested check.
+* The check is not a reflexive action.
 == Character Creation ==
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 # Risky Investor – If the potential exists for profit, you will spend money even if it reduces your profit level. Somewhat susceptible to accomplished con-artists.
 # Employees – Your wealth and investments support some employees, you are obligated to ensure their needs are met, but they can perform basic services for you too. The way you treat them will spread fast.
-== Play Modes ==
-=== Fastplay ===
-player characters will be given '''2 Attribute points''' and '''12 skill points''' they may assign to their character during character creation.
-=== Campaign Play ===
-players will start with the same attribute and skill points as Fastplay, but they can gain more during play the course of their adventure.
 == Useful External Links ==
 [https://cogentroleplay.com/rules Official Rules and link to character sheet]