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SU Tempest at 16:50, 16 July 2019

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	* There also exist exceptional instances where cover types may be pre-determined, which may include situations where cover is guaranteed to never appear.		* There also exist exceptional instances where cover types may be pre-determined, which may include situations where cover is guaranteed to never appear.

-	~~=== Exposure ===~~
-	~~When behind cover, encounters can find themselves in one of two '''states of exposure''': '''Exposed''' and '''Hidden'''.~~
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-	* When '''Hidden''', the encounter's body is '''completely concealed''' by the cover; the encounter is hiding from sight and is fully using the cover as a shield, maximizing its defensive properties. However, '''while in this state, the encounter CANNOT make a ranged attack''', but consequently, cannot be targeted either by such attacks. Melee attacks are still possible in case the enemy is moving towards their side, or the encounter wishes to abandon cover quickly and attack the enemy on their side.
-	* When '''Exposed''', the encounter's body is '''PARTIALLY revealed''' and is allowed to attack normally, but since the body is partially exposed, these exposed body parts may be aimed at and fired upon without the cover's protection.
-	** '''Exposed body groups: HEAD, UPPER BODY, LIMBS (Arms only) EXTREMITIES (Hands only)
-	* When first taking cover, the encounter may choose which exposure state they first want to assume. If the player specifies none when the Contestant is taking cover, '''Exposed''' is assumed by default.
-	* Switching between exposure states takes a full turn. Being a non-combat action, it is always resolved first. The reason it takes a full turn is to avoid "turtling".
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-	~~Assuming enemies fire upon the Contestant's side...~~
-	* If the Contestant was Hidden and is switching to Exposed, he/she will do so at the start of the turn, but may not be targeted; it is only possible to aim at targets that are already exposed when the turn begins.
-	* If the Contestant was Exposed and is switching to Hidden, it is possible that enemies may have targeted that user, but as the switch will occur at the start of the turn, it will always be resolved before most attacks. In turn, the Contestant will not be hit directly as cover will be in the way.
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-	As such, switching between the two states constantly, turn after turn, is possible but impractical, as the user constantly switching can never get to attack due to wasting full turns. In other words, it is impossible to abuse exposure states to benefit from both Exposed's ability to attack and Hidden's total protection within a single turn.
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-	~~'''NOTE:''' State of exposure has no effect on stealth. As long as stealth is maintained, the user will not be detected, even if they are Exposed.~~

	=== Types of cover ===		=== Types of cover ===

SU Tempest: /* Full Protection */

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Full Protection

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	=== Full Protection ===		=== Full Protection ===
-	Most cover does not protect the whole body when the users are Exposed, unless they are behind Full Protection cover, which have the ability to shield a standing human being completely. Thanks to the presence of firing ports, shooters behind Full Protection cover can still attack ~~without fear~~ of ~~being shot~~ at.	+	Most cover does not protect the whole body when the users are Exposed, unless they are behind Full Protection cover, which have the ability to '''shield a standing human being completely'''. Thanks to the presence of firing ports, shooters behind Full Protection cover can still attack as well. Additionally, they protect against '''Bouncing''' [[Explosives rules\|explosives]], which normally have the ability to jump above or around cover; the bouncing trait is simply ignored when used against a piece of cover with Full Protection, as though it wasn't there at all.

	Such cover is naturally extremely rare and only encountered in very secure areas. Such cover is still not invulnerable, despite being improved versions of existing cover, and repeated damage will eventually destroy them as well.		Such cover is naturally extremely rare and only encountered in very secure areas. Such cover is still not invulnerable, despite being improved versions of existing cover, and repeated damage will eventually destroy them as well.

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2017-11-22T21:13:43Z

Strategy

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	However, should he/she fail the roll, the contestant will succeed in taking cover '''but will be noticed''' by the enemy, ending his/her turn; this leaves a window for the opponent to attack.<br/>		However, should he/she fail the roll, the contestant will succeed in taking cover '''but will be noticed''' by the enemy, ending his/her turn; this leaves a window for the opponent to attack.<br/>

-	During combat, if a piece of cover is struck by a '''~~critically successful~~ hit''' (rolling 12), rolling @critwin is not needed - cover is unaffected by the effects of critical successes and simply succeed as normal~~. In a way, cover provides protection from these random, and often crippling effects~~.	+	During combat, if a piece of cover is struck by a '''critical hit''' (rolling 12), rolling @critwin is not needed - cover is unaffected by the effects of critical successes and simply succeed as normal.

	Cover becomes more interesting if the contestant is [[Stealth shot\|attempting a stealth shot]].		Cover becomes more interesting if the contestant is [[Stealth shot\|attempting a stealth shot]].

SU Tempest: /* Strategy */

2017-05-08T21:53:00Z

Strategy

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	However, should he/she fail the roll, the contestant will succeed in taking cover '''but will be noticed''' by the enemy, ending his/her turn; this leaves a window for the opponent to attack.<br/>		However, should he/she fail the roll, the contestant will succeed in taking cover '''but will be noticed''' by the enemy, ending his/her turn; this leaves a window for the opponent to attack.<br/>
-	~~In case of a critical failure while rolling for cover, they don't take cover at all; the enemies will attack beforehand. They must also '''roll again to take cover''' next turn.~~

	During combat, if a piece of cover is struck by a '''critically successful hit''' (rolling 12), rolling @critwin is not needed - cover is unaffected by the effects of critical successes and simply succeed as normal. In a way, cover provides protection from these random, and often crippling effects.		During combat, if a piece of cover is struck by a '''critically successful hit''' (rolling 12), rolling @critwin is not needed - cover is unaffected by the effects of critical successes and simply succeed as normal. In a way, cover provides protection from these random, and often crippling effects.

SU Tempest: /* Strategy */

2017-05-08T21:52:34Z

Strategy

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	Cover provides passive protection to all the encounters using it, until it is destroyed, or unless explosives are used. In such cases, '''splash damage''' hits ALL encounters and anything damageable on the same side as the point of detonation, this includes cover and encounters taking cover, though this only applies for the blast; fragmentation, for example, will hit the cover.		Cover provides passive protection to all the encounters using it, until it is destroyed, or unless explosives are used. In such cases, '''splash damage''' hits ALL encounters and anything damageable on the same side as the point of detonation, this includes cover and encounters taking cover, though this only applies for the blast; fragmentation, for example, will hit the cover.

-	When a contestant first enters a room and sees an encounter, he/she can attempt taking cover~~. Taking cover is subject to a dice roll~~, ~~but not to the~~ [[Gameplay mechanics\|~~failure threshold~~]]~~; even with FT modifiers, a '''7''' or more is required to be successful in taking cover~~.	+	When a contestant first enters a room and sees an encounter, he/she can attempt taking cover stealthily, as dictated by [[Gameplay mechanics#Other useful ways to use 2d6s\|gameplay mechanics]].

	Should the contestant succeed the roll, he/she will successfully take cover, '''stealth will be preserved''', and (in most cases) the enemy inside will not notice the contestant's presence.		Should the contestant succeed the roll, he/she will successfully take cover, '''stealth will be preserved''', and (in most cases) the enemy inside will not notice the contestant's presence.

SU Tempest: /* Direct targeting of cover */

2017-03-01T00:41:21Z

Direct targeting of cover

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	==== Direct targeting of cover ====		==== Direct targeting of cover ====
-	Cover '''can be targeted''' directly, rather than one of the creatures behind the piece of cover, and so for multiple purposes.	+	Cover '''can be targeted''' directly (and in certain cases, mainly when using [[Explosives rules\|explosive weapons]], it is the only target possible), rather than one of the creatures behind the piece of cover, and so for multiple purposes.

	* First and most evident purpose: Destroying the cover rather than attack the opponents, and as such deprive them of concealment from targeting and from defense.		* First and most evident purpose: Destroying the cover rather than attack the opponents, and as such deprive them of concealment from targeting and from defense.

SU Tempest: /* Taking cover */

2017-02-19T17:35:35Z

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	In order to take cover, a creature must first seek for available cover in the [[Gameplay mechanics#Battlespace\|battlespace]].		In order to take cover, a creature must first seek for available cover in the [[Gameplay mechanics#Battlespace\|battlespace]].

-	As explained in the link above, there are four sides in each battlespace. There can only be one piece of cover per side, barring exceptional situations; in turn this means there is generally only up to 4 pieces of cover in any given room. When combat begins, the GM may determine in advance what types of cover can be found on each Side. ~~The player~~ is ~~not required to roll @~~cover on their ~~own if they wish for their Contestant to take cover; instead~~, the player may simply ~~make~~ a statement such as "I am looking for cover" or "Is there cover on my side?", and the GM ~~reveals~~ what type of cover is on their side. If any creatures on other sides are attempting to take cover, the cover on their side is also ~~revealed~~.	+	As explained in the link above, there are four sides in each battlespace. There can only be one piece of cover per side, barring exceptional situations; in turn this means there is generally only up to 4 pieces of cover in any given room. When combat begins, the GM may determine in advance what types of cover can be found on each Side. To figure out whether there is cover on their Side, the player may simply ask for the information, with a statement such as "I am looking for cover" or "Is there cover on my side?", and the GM may detail what type of cover is on their side. If any creatures on other sides are attempting to take cover, the cover on their side is also detailed and explained.

	Taking cover is a '''non-combat action''' with a special trait; this action always succeeds, but may require a check (the '''Stealth cover check''', see [[Gameplay mechanics#Other useful ways to use 2d6s\|gameplay mechanics]]) if the creature about to take cover has stealth and wishes to maintain stealth.		Taking cover is a '''non-combat action''' with a special trait; this action always succeeds, but may require a check (the '''Stealth cover check''', see [[Gameplay mechanics#Other useful ways to use 2d6s\|gameplay mechanics]]) if the creature about to take cover has stealth and wishes to maintain stealth.

SU Tempest: /* Taking cover */

2017-02-19T17:34:26Z

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	In order to take cover, a creature must first seek for available cover in the [[Gameplay mechanics#Battlespace\|battlespace]].		In order to take cover, a creature must first seek for available cover in the [[Gameplay mechanics#Battlespace\|battlespace]].

-	As explained in the link above, there are four sides in each battlespace. There can only be one piece of cover per side, barring exceptional situations; in turn this means there is generally only up to 4 pieces of cover in any given room. When combat begins, the GM ~~makes four '''@cover''' rolls privately, once per Side~~ of ~~the battlespace, distributed sequentially; the first roll determines Side 1~~ cover~~, the second determines~~ Side ~~2 cover, and so on~~. The player is not ~~requires~~ to roll @cover on their own if they wish for their Contestant to take cover; instead, the player may simply make a statement such as "I am looking for cover" or "Is there cover on my side?", and the GM reveals what type of cover is on their side. If any creatures on other sides are attempting to take cover, the cover on their side is also revealed.	+	As explained in the link above, there are four sides in each battlespace. There can only be one piece of cover per side, barring exceptional situations; in turn this means there is generally only up to 4 pieces of cover in any given room. When combat begins, the GM may determine in advance what types of cover can be found on each Side. The player is not required to roll @cover on their own if they wish for their Contestant to take cover; instead, the player may simply make a statement such as "I am looking for cover" or "Is there cover on my side?", and the GM reveals what type of cover is on their side. If any creatures on other sides are attempting to take cover, the cover on their side is also revealed.

	Taking cover is a '''non-combat action''' with a special trait; this action always succeeds, but may require a check (the '''Stealth cover check''', see [[Gameplay mechanics#Other useful ways to use 2d6s\|gameplay mechanics]]) if the creature about to take cover has stealth and wishes to maintain stealth.		Taking cover is a '''non-combat action''' with a special trait; this action always succeeds, but may require a check (the '''Stealth cover check''', see [[Gameplay mechanics#Other useful ways to use 2d6s\|gameplay mechanics]]) if the creature about to take cover has stealth and wishes to maintain stealth.

SU Tempest at 17:33, 19 February 2017

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	As explained in the link above, there are four sides in each battlespace. There can only be one piece of cover per side, barring exceptional situations; in turn this means there is generally only up to 4 pieces of cover in any given room. When combat begins, the GM makes four '''@cover''' rolls privately, once per Side of the battlespace, distributed sequentially; the first roll determines Side 1 cover, the second determines Side 2 cover, and so on. The player is not requires to roll @cover on their own if they wish for their Contestant to take cover; instead, the player may simply make a statement such as "I am looking for cover" or "Is there cover on my side?", and the GM reveals what type of cover is on their side. If any creatures on other sides are attempting to take cover, the cover on their side is also revealed.		As explained in the link above, there are four sides in each battlespace. There can only be one piece of cover per side, barring exceptional situations; in turn this means there is generally only up to 4 pieces of cover in any given room. When combat begins, the GM makes four '''@cover''' rolls privately, once per Side of the battlespace, distributed sequentially; the first roll determines Side 1 cover, the second determines Side 2 cover, and so on. The player is not requires to roll @cover on their own if they wish for their Contestant to take cover; instead, the player may simply make a statement such as "I am looking for cover" or "Is there cover on my side?", and the GM reveals what type of cover is on their side. If any creatures on other sides are attempting to take cover, the cover on their side is also revealed.
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-	~~In order to take cover, each creature wishing to do so must make the relevant roll (see [[Gameplay mechanics#Other useful ways to use 2d6s\|gameplay mechanics]] on how to do so).~~	+	Taking cover is a '''non-combat action''' with a special trait; this action always succeeds, but may require a check (the '''Stealth cover check''', see [[Gameplay mechanics#Other useful ways to use 2d6s\|gameplay mechanics]]) if the creature about to take cover has stealth and wishes to maintain stealth.
-	Taking cover is a '''~~special type of~~ non-combat action'''~~. Normally, non-combat actions, once resolved, end the turn~~ ; ~~their defining trait is that they are invariably resolved before combat actions (actions involving Initiative Speed). Taking cover is special in that '''if successful~~, ~~the cover-taking creature~~ may ~~initiate~~ a ~~second action afterwards'''~~ (~~except taking cover again, since they're already behind cover.)~~	+
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-	* If successful, the ~~cover-taking creatures~~ '''~~maintains stealth~~'''~~. Stealth prevents a creature from being seen or targeted from other creatures on other sides~~, ~~meaning creatures in stealth have priority~~ to ~~attack during~~ the ~~turn ; since they're not seen nor targetable, they can attack in impunity until stealth is broken.~~	+
-	* If failed, they still take cover~~, '''but~~ stealth ~~is broken for everyone on their side (they are seen)''',~~ and ~~their own turn ends immediately.~~	+
-	* There is no critical success nor critical failure when taking cover ; rolling a 2 or a 12 are treated as simply being regular failure and success, respectively.	+

	==== Exceptional cases ====		==== Exceptional cases ====

-	* If creatures on multiple sides have successfully taken cover, their attacks are resolved before those that failed their cover rolls, or those that chose not to take cover.
-	** This may potentially result in multiple creatures with maintained stealth. Stealth can also be broken if an enemy moves into their side, however.
	* There exist exceptional instances where there may be more than one piece of cover per side. In such situations, a roll to take cover must be made each time a creature wants to switch from one piece of cover to another, even if they were already behind one previously.		* There exist exceptional instances where there may be more than one piece of cover per side. In such situations, a roll to take cover must be made each time a creature wants to switch from one piece of cover to another, even if they were already behind one previously.
	* There also exist exceptional instances where cover types may be pre-determined, which may include situations where cover is guaranteed to never appear.		* There also exist exceptional instances where cover types may be pre-determined, which may include situations where cover is guaranteed to never appear.

SU Tempest: /* Strategy */

2017-02-19T14:43:39Z

Strategy

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	=== Strategy ===		=== Strategy ===
-	Cover is an essential aspect of combat in the Mazes, as it has many uses - stealth~~, speed,~~ and protection from hits via passive defense~~. They are the only way to preserve stealth, and in doing so, can allow combatants that would otherwise be slow (due to high Initiative Score) to attack first (or at least, faster)~~.	+	Cover is an essential aspect of combat in the Mazes, as it has many uses - primarily stealth and protection from hits via passive defense.

	Cover can absorb damage intended for the encounters using it, unless said encounters are exposed and hit in exposed body parts; there is an innate sense of strategy - should one remain exposed in order to be able to keep returning fire, or be hidden so as to be fully protected, but unable to attack? The answer wholly depends on the situation, the context, and the personal strategy of the Contestant and the other combatants.		Cover can absorb damage intended for the encounters using it, unless said encounters are exposed and hit in exposed body parts; there is an innate sense of strategy - should one remain exposed in order to be able to keep returning fire, or be hidden so as to be fully protected, but unable to attack? The answer wholly depends on the situation, the context, and the personal strategy of the Contestant and the other combatants.