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− | * A character's "Exhaustion Threshold" is equal to his Character Level + Constitution Modifier. | + | ==Exhaustion Threshold=== |
+ | * A character's "Exhaustion Threshold" is equal to his Character Level + Constitution Modifier. | ||
+ | * Dwarves gain a +1 bonus to this rating. | ||
+ | ==Exhaustion Checks== | ||
* After a battle, compare the number of rounds the combat lasted to the character's Exhaustion Threshold. | * After a battle, compare the number of rounds the combat lasted to the character's Exhaustion Threshold. | ||
** If the time spent in combat is below the Exhaustion Threshold, no check for Exhaustion is necessary. | ** If the time spent in combat is below the Exhaustion Threshold, no check for Exhaustion is necessary. | ||
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** If the time spent in combat is double or more of the Exhaustion Threshold, the DC is 15. If it is triple or more, it is 20. Etc. | ** If the time spent in combat is double or more of the Exhaustion Threshold, the DC is 15. If it is triple or more, it is 20. Etc. | ||
* This check is only made ''after'' the combat ends. It is assumed fear for life and adrenaline keep the character going during the encounter. | * This check is only made ''after'' the combat ends. It is assumed fear for life and adrenaline keep the character going during the encounter. | ||
+ | ===Exceptions=== | ||
+ | * Rounds spent unconscious or deliberately resting do not count against this accrual of rounds. | ||
+ | * The rush of magical healing also alleviates exhaustion somewhat. Do not count any round in which a character gained at least 4+ points of magical healing against the rounds accrued toward Exhaustion. | ||
+ | ==Beyond Combat== | ||
* Other tense, demanding and physical situations - such as highspeed chases - may force a similar check. | * Other tense, demanding and physical situations - such as highspeed chases - may force a similar check. |
Revision as of 17:46, 3 January 2014
Because this campaign does not assume people who are long-experienced with violent and physically stressful situations, I am using a rule to represent the exhaustion and soreness that most people experience from such situations.
Exhaustion Threshold=
- A character's "Exhaustion Threshold" is equal to his Character Level + Constitution Modifier.
- Dwarves gain a +1 bonus to this rating.
Exhaustion Checks
- After a battle, compare the number of rounds the combat lasted to the character's Exhaustion Threshold.
- If the time spent in combat is below the Exhaustion Threshold, no check for Exhaustion is necessary.
- If the time spent in combat is equal to or above the Exhaustion Threshold, that character must make a Constitution check (DC 10) or gain a level of Exhaustion (see "091913 DM Guidelines" pg11 for the sidebar detailing the levels of Exhaustion).
- If the time spent in combat is double or more of the Exhaustion Threshold, the DC is 15. If it is triple or more, it is 20. Etc.
- This check is only made after the combat ends. It is assumed fear for life and adrenaline keep the character going during the encounter.
Exceptions
- Rounds spent unconscious or deliberately resting do not count against this accrual of rounds.
- The rush of magical healing also alleviates exhaustion somewhat. Do not count any round in which a character gained at least 4+ points of magical healing against the rounds accrued toward Exhaustion.
Beyond Combat
- Other tense, demanding and physical situations - such as highspeed chases - may force a similar check.