Attribute Array

There are 5 attributes that represent a character’s capabilities. The 5 attributes are Physiology, Safety, Emotion, Cognition, and Focus (See Attribute Details).

• Attribute stats are added to 2d6 meta rolls.

• The GM will ask for a specific type of meta roll depending on character actions. For example, a melee attack will need a physiology, or, a ‘phys roll’, as the physiology stat can boost rolls for actions that require a strong physique. 

• An attribute becomes stifled and is locked after failing 3 consecutive rolls that require it. Stifled attributes will remain unavailable and limit a character’s functionality. During idle time, the stifled status can be released after successfully completing an activity approved by the GM (See Activities).

Attribute Array Stats

These fixed core stats are added to meta rolls. The GM will determine which attribute applies to the roll.

• The array stats scale is -2, -1, 0, +1, +2.

• Strategically assign each stat point to the attribute of your choice based on what you’d like your character to excel at.     

• When a character reaches their XP threshold the stat array can be rearranged and points reassigned to different attributes. 

• Drive Points can temporarily be added to attribute stats to boost meta rolls. 

• Some items may temporarily increase these stats when equipped, utilized, or worn.

• The array stat used to avoid being incapacitated is permanently lowered by 1 when fallen. The lost point must be earned again by spending a Progression Point. 

Attribute Details

PHYSIOLOGY - Being physiologically inclined, you have a history of grabbing life by the horns. You can be tougher than leather with a cast iron stomach. Whether by way of genetics, training, or some special thing, you're typically ready for a physical challenge. The physiologically inclined relies on strength, speed, resilience, and imposing presence. 

SAFETY - With a safety first mentality, you have a history of keeping your head on a swivel. If the physiologically inclined excels at offense, then a safety first mentality will excel at defense. While you should be able to run, jump, and tumble with the best of them, you rarely meet force with force and can be difficult to hit. Those with a Safety first mentality are quick, agile, clever, and alert. 

EMOTION - Through emotional intelligence, you have the aptitude for understanding your own emotions as well as those around you. You're typically interested in the well-being of others and resolution through discourse, and tend to believe things work out for the best when cooler heads prevail.  The emotionally intelligent have greater intuition, empathy, awareness, and persuasiveness.

COGNITION - As an esteemed member of your social groups, you're known for being a jack of all trades, though probably a master of none. Whether the challenge is physical, mental, technical or something altogether different, one thing you've mastered is the ability to solve problems and figure it out. The highly cognitive have greater acuity, acumen, and are generally proficient. 

FOCUS - It takes a high level of focus to acquire, understand and channel special abilities, energies and powers. As someone with great focus, you have a natural affinity for honing special skills that set you apart from others. Those with great focus have an autotelic personality, and the ability to enter intense flow states. 

*More regarding Physiology, Safety, and Cognition:

While physiology, safety, and cognition attributes can all influence a character's interactions with the world, they do so in distinct ways, particularly depending on the roleplaying style employed. For example, spotting shapes and colors at a distance or within a crowd could be achieved through naturally keen eyesight (Physiology). 

However, a character with extensive training and practice in observation might achieve similar results through their honed skills and recognized expertise (Cognition). In such cases, the cognition-based approach can offer additional advantages. Beyond simply spotting details, a character relying on cognition might be able to interpret those details more effectively, drawing connections between seemingly unrelated details and gaining deeper insights.

It's important to distinguish these approaches from the cautious nature of safety. A character prioritizing safety will lean towards avoidance, seeking to evade danger, physical harm, or capture. They are adept at identifying potential pitfalls, traps, and suspicious elements in their environment. While safety might dictate retreating from a dangerous area or dodging an attack, physiology (particularly with endurance in mind) might lead a character to stand their ground and meet force with force – for example, leaning into and blocking or deflecting incoming attacks. 

Cognition, on the other hand, often manifests as cunning and resourcefulness. A character relying on cognition might manipulate their environment to their advantage, such as kicking up dust to blind an attacker, thereby avoiding harm through clever tactics rather than brute force or cautious retreat.