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<br>''←[https://wiki.wolfgang.us.to/index.php/Cogent_Campaigns Cogent Campaigns]'' | |||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Cogent is a narrative focused table-top role-playing game similar to D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) which was created by Josiah Brooks ([https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHu2KNu6TtJ0p4hpSW7Yv7Q Jazza]) and Shad Brooks (of [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkmMACUKpQeIxN9D9ARli1Q Shadiversity]). It was created to address problems with other role playing games. It's designed to not be overburdened by rules and be flexible to any setting and story. | Cogent is a narrative-focused table-top role-playing game similar to D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) which was created by Josiah Brooks ([https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHu2KNu6TtJ0p4hpSW7Yv7Q Jazza]) and Shad Brooks (of [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkmMACUKpQeIxN9D9ARli1Q Shadiversity]). It was created to address problems with other role-playing games. It's designed to not be overburdened by rules and be flexible to any setting and story. | ||
''_Please visit the official rules linked in the external links for more detailed information_'' | ''_Please visit the official rules linked in the external links for more detailed information_'' | ||
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=== Challenge Level (CL) === | === Challenge Level (CL) === | ||
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 | 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 is 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 narratively fail. | ||
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|Common Task | |Common Task | ||
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=== Assists === | === Assists === | ||
Core skills, Proficiencies (TODO) | Assists are a way to apply a relavant Core skills, Proficiencies, and Vocations are all acceptable to be used for assists. (TODO) | ||
== Character Creation == | == Character Creation == | ||
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* decreasing: +1 skill point to a skill not already assigned points | * decreasing: +1 skill point to a skill not already assigned points | ||
*No effect if not choosing to change their commerce level | |||
* increasing: roll a 'Quirks of Wealth' | * increasing: roll a 'Quirks of Wealth' | ||