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WikiStaff: /* Collaborators */

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Collaborators

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	== Collaborators ==		== Collaborators ==
	* Equal Collaborators: Mages who have all the spheres needed for the ritual get Arete rolls.		* Equal Collaborators: Mages who have all the spheres needed for the ritual get Arete rolls.
	* "Enlightened assistants – that is, mages with less knowledge and experience than the primary caster – add one automatic success to the Effect, up to a maximum of five successes, total. These successes, however, DO NOT APPLY to cancel out a botch. If the caster botches the roll, then those assistants’ successes disappear.		* "Enlightened assistants – that is, mages with less knowledge and experience than the primary caster – add one automatic success to the Effect, up to a maximum of five successes, total. These successes, however, DO NOT APPLY to cancel out a botch. If the caster botches the roll, then those assistants’ successes disappear. The additional successes count only to enhance a successful Effect."
	The additional successes count only to enhance a successful Effect."
	''M20 states that only one of these options can be used, we do not follow that rule.''<br><br>		''M20 states that only one of these options can be used, we do not follow that rule.''<br><br>

WikiStaff: /* Collaborators */

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Collaborators

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	== Collaborators ==		== Collaborators ==
	* Equal Collaborators: Mages who have all the spheres needed for the ritual get Arete rolls.		* Equal Collaborators: Mages who have all the spheres needed for the ritual get Arete rolls.
	* "Enlightened assistants – that is, mages with less knowledge and experience than the primary caster – add one		* "Enlightened assistants – that is, mages with less knowledge and experience than the primary caster – add one automatic success to the Effect, up to a maximum of five successes, total. These successes, however, DO NOT APPLY to cancel out a botch. If the caster botches the roll, then those assistants’ successes disappear.
	automatic success to the Effect, up to a maximum of five successes, total. These successes, however, DO NOT
	APPLY to cancel out a botch. If the caster botches the roll, then those assistants’ successes disappear.
	The additional successes count only to enhance a successful Effect."		The additional successes count only to enhance a successful Effect."
	''M20 states that only one of these options can be used, we do not follow that rule.''<br><br>		''M20 states that only one of these options can be used, we do not follow that rule.''<br><br>

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WikiStaff: /* Paradox Backlash */

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Paradox Backlash

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	"Generally, a mage can feel a Paradox backlash coming. The built-up energies within her frame tingle beneath her skin, vibrate in her bones, or beat inside her head like an impending migraine headache. When a backlash threatens to cut loose (in game terms, when the Storyteller rolls the dice), that character can “will it not to happen… YET.” The player spends a point of Willpower, the Effect automatically fails, and the backlash hovers until the end of that scene."<br><br>		"Generally, a mage can feel a Paradox backlash coming. The built-up energies within her frame tingle beneath her skin, vibrate in her bones, or beat inside her head like an impending migraine headache. When a backlash threatens to cut loose (in game terms, when the Storyteller rolls the dice), that character can “will it not to happen… YET.” The player spends a point of Willpower, the Effect automatically fails, and the backlash hovers until the end of that scene."<br><br>
	'''A player who decides to put off the backlash will discharge all of her Paradox points, except permanent ones, at the end of that scene. (The permanent ones still count, however, toward'''		'''A player who decides to put off the backlash will discharge all of her Paradox points, except permanent ones, at the end of that scene. (The permanent ones still count, however, toward'''
	'''the backlash dice pool.)'''<br><br>		'''the backlash dice pool.)''' '''HR''': Staff will roll for you, read above.<br><br>
	'''Backlash Dice Pool''': Roll 1 die for each temp paradox and for each Perm.Paradox with diff 6. EACH Success dispels 1 dot of non-permanent Paradox<br><br>		'''Backlash Dice Pool''': Roll 1 die for each temp paradox and for each Perm.Paradox with diff 6. EACH Success dispels 1 dot of non-permanent Paradox<br><br>
	As of 11/28/24, please do not use +dice paradox=6, it is rolling incorrectly and a message has been put into code staff.<br><br> '''Instead''' use +dice #=6 <br>Example 1: If you have Perm.Paradox 0 and Paradox 5/20, then +dice 5=6<bR>Example 2: If you have Perm.Paradox 2 and Paradox 6/20, then +dice 8=6.<br><br>Then reach out to staff for appropriate backlash.<br><br>
	[[Mage_Charts#Paradox_Backlash\|'''See Paradox Backlash Chart''']]		[[Mage_Charts#Paradox_Backlash\|'''See Paradox Backlash Chart''']]
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	=== Nullifying Paradox===		=== Nullifying Paradox===
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WikiStaff: /* Paradox */

2024-11-29T03:59:57Z

Paradox

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	'''+gain/paradox #=<reason>'''<br>		'''+gain/paradox #=<reason>'''<br>
	Example: +gain/paradox 1=life botch <br><br> This will give you # of paradox and notify staff of why it was taken. If your temporary paradox is 5+, this command will automatically open a +magereq to have your paradox resolved.<br><br>If you want to delay the backlash, please comment such to the job and '''+spend/willpower 1=delay paradox'''.<br><br>'''HR''': Per the rules this use of willpower should delay the backlash "till the end of scene". Since not every scene where you gain paradox will have immediate staff oversight (due to RL schedules, running of other scenes, etc) we will extended this to		Example: +gain/paradox 1=life botch <br><br> This will give you # of paradox and notify staff of why it was taken. If your temporary paradox is 5+, this command will automatically open a +magereq to have your paradox resolved.<br><br>If you want to delay the backlash, please comment such to the job and '''+spend/willpower 1=delay paradox'''.<br><br>'''HR''': Per the rules this use of willpower should delay the backlash "till the end of scene". Since not every scene where you gain paradox will have immediate staff oversight (due to RL schedules, running of other scenes, etc) we will extended this to
	'''"within 72 hours"''' to give us time to process the job. Consider that your is ~~character~~ experiencing the looming of paradox (read below). You may experience migraines, skin tingling, or other "signs" they have come to notice as "the eye of paradox on them". Until the +job is resolved, the mage is to refrain from casting more magickal rotes aside from sensing (level 1 effects). They may seclude into their sanctum, horizon or Chantry till they are right with the universe again.<br><br>'''Additionally''', if you have a familiar or custode that may be able to help with the paradox, such as Feast of Nettles, please comment that to the job, so that roll can be handled as well. <br><br>Paradox is an important part of the theme of mage, but we also don't want to keep you away from Rp while you wait for a job to be resolved. Paradox is notorious for striking at inconvenient times, so when the job is resolved, you are expected to rp the effects till the expiration date you are provided.		'''"within 72 hours"''' to give us time to process the job. Consider that your character is experiencing the looming of paradox (read below). You may experience migraines, skin tingling, or other "signs" they have come to notice as "the eye of paradox on them". Until the +job is resolved, the mage is to refrain from casting more magickal rotes aside from sensing (level 1 effects). They may seclude into their sanctum, horizon or Chantry till they are right with the universe again.<br><br>'''Additionally''', if you have a familiar or custode that may be able to help with the paradox, such as Feast of Nettles, please comment that to the job, so that roll can be handled as well. <br><br>Paradox is an important part of the theme of mage, but we also don't want to keep you away from Rp while you wait for a job to be resolved. Paradox is notorious for striking at inconvenient times, so when the job is resolved, you are expected to rp the effects till the expiration date you are provided.

	=== Paradox Backlash ===		=== Paradox Backlash ===

WikiStaff: /* Paradox */

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Paradox

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	'''+gain/paradox #=<reason>'''<br>		'''+gain/paradox #=<reason>'''<br>
	Example: +gain/paradox 1=life botch <br><br> This will give you # of paradox and notify staff of why it was taken. If your temporary paradox is 5+, this command will automatically open a +magereq to have your paradox resolved.<br><br>If you want to delay the backlash, please comment such to the job and '''+spend/willpower 1=delay paradox'''.<br><br>'''HR''': Per the rules this use of willpower should delay the backlash "till the end of scene". Since not every scene where you gain paradox will have immediate staff oversight (due to RL schedules, running of other scenes, etc) we will extended this to		Example: +gain/paradox 1=life botch <br><br> This will give you # of paradox and notify staff of why it was taken. If your temporary paradox is 5+, this command will automatically open a +magereq to have your paradox resolved.<br><br>If you want to delay the backlash, please comment such to the job and '''+spend/willpower 1=delay paradox'''.<br><br>'''HR''': Per the rules this use of willpower should delay the backlash "till the end of scene". Since not every scene where you gain paradox will have immediate staff oversight (due to RL schedules, running of other scenes, etc) we will extended this to
	'''"within 72 hours"''' to give us time to process the job. Consider that your is character experiencing the looming of paradox (read below). You may experience migraines, skin tingling, or other "signs" they have come to notice as "the eye of paradox on them". Until the +job is resolved, the mage is to refrain from casting more magickal rotes aside from sensing (level 1 effects). They may seclude into their sanctum, horizon or Chantry till they are right with the universe again.<br><br>Paradox is an important part of the theme of mage, but we also don't want to keep you away from Rp while you wait for a job to be resolved. Paradox is notorious for striking at inconvenient times, so when the job is resolved, you are expected to rp the effects till the expiration date you are provided.		'''"within 72 hours"''' to give us time to process the job. Consider that your is character experiencing the looming of paradox (read below). You may experience migraines, skin tingling, or other "signs" they have come to notice as "the eye of paradox on them". Until the +job is resolved, the mage is to refrain from casting more magickal rotes aside from sensing (level 1 effects). They may seclude into their sanctum, horizon or Chantry till they are right with the universe again.<br><br>'''Additionally''', if you have a familiar or custode that may be able to help with the paradox, such as Feast of Nettles, please comment that to the job, so that roll can be handled as well. <br><br>Paradox is an important part of the theme of mage, but we also don't want to keep you away from Rp while you wait for a job to be resolved. Paradox is notorious for striking at inconvenient times, so when the job is resolved, you are expected to rp the effects till the expiration date you are provided.

	=== Paradox Backlash ===		=== Paradox Backlash ===

WikiStaff: /* Paradox */

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	'''+gain/paradox #=<reason>'''<br>		'''+gain/paradox #=<reason>'''<br>
	Example: +gain/paradox 1=life botch <br><br> This will give you # of paradox and notify staff of why it was taken. If your temporary paradox is 5+, this command will automatically open a +magereq to have your paradox resolved.<br><br>If you want to delay the backlash, please comment such to the job and '''+spend/willpower 1=delay paradox'''.<br><br>'''HR''': Per the rules this use of willpower should delay the backlash "till the end of scene". Since not every scene where you gain paradox will have immediate staff oversight (due to RL schedules, running of other scenes, etc) we will extended this to		Example: +gain/paradox 1=life botch <br><br> This will give you # of paradox and notify staff of why it was taken. If your temporary paradox is 5+, this command will automatically open a +magereq to have your paradox resolved.<br><br>If you want to delay the backlash, please comment such to the job and '''+spend/willpower 1=delay paradox'''.<br><br>'''HR''': Per the rules this use of willpower should delay the backlash "till the end of scene". Since not every scene where you gain paradox will have immediate staff oversight (due to RL schedules, running of other scenes, etc) we will extended this to
	'''"within 72 hours"''' to give us time to process the job. Consider that your is character experiencing the looming of paradox (read below). You may experience migraines, skin tingling, or other "signs" they have come to notice as "the eye of paradox on them". Until the +job is resolved, the mage is to refrain from casting more magickal rotes aside from sensing (level 1 effects). They may ~~secluded~~ into their sanctum, horizon or Chantry till they are right with the universe again.<br><br>Paradox is an important part of the theme of mage, but we also don't want to keep you away from Rp while you wait for a job to be resolved. Paradox is notorious for striking at inconvenient times, so when the job is resolved, you are expected to rp the effects till the expiration date you are provided.		'''"within 72 hours"''' to give us time to process the job. Consider that your is character experiencing the looming of paradox (read below). You may experience migraines, skin tingling, or other "signs" they have come to notice as "the eye of paradox on them". Until the +job is resolved, the mage is to refrain from casting more magickal rotes aside from sensing (level 1 effects). They may seclude into their sanctum, horizon or Chantry till they are right with the universe again.<br><br>Paradox is an important part of the theme of mage, but we also don't want to keep you away from Rp while you wait for a job to be resolved. Paradox is notorious for striking at inconvenient times, so when the job is resolved, you are expected to rp the effects till the expiration date you are provided.

	=== Paradox Backlash ===		=== Paradox Backlash ===

WikiStaff: /* Paradox */

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Paradox

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	'''+gain/paradox #=<reason>'''<br>		'''+gain/paradox #=<reason>'''<br>
	Example: +gain/paradox 1=life botch <br><br> This will give you # of paradox and notify staff of why it was taken. If your temporary paradox is 5+, this command will automatically open a +magereq to have your paradox resolved.<br><br>If you want to delay the backlash, please comment such to the job and '''+spend/willpower 1=delay paradox'''.<br><br>'''HR''': Per the rules this use of willpower should delay the backlash "till the end of scene". Since not every scene where you gain paradox will have immediate staff oversight (due to RL schedules, running of other scenes, etc) we will extended this to		Example: +gain/paradox 1=life botch <br><br> This will give you # of paradox and notify staff of why it was taken. If your temporary paradox is 5+, this command will automatically open a +magereq to have your paradox resolved.<br><br>If you want to delay the backlash, please comment such to the job and '''+spend/willpower 1=delay paradox'''.<br><br>'''HR''': Per the rules this use of willpower should delay the backlash "till the end of scene". Since not every scene where you gain paradox will have immediate staff oversight (due to RL schedules, running of other scenes, etc) we will extended this to
	'''"within 72 hours"''' to give us time to process the job. Consider that your character experiencing the looming of paradox (read below). You may experience migraines, skin tingling, or other "signs" they have come to notice as "the eye of paradox on them". Until the +job is resolved, the mage is to refrain from casting more magickal rotes aside from sensing (level 1 effects). They may secluded into their sanctum, horizon or Chantry till they are right with the universe again.<br><br>Paradox is an important part of the theme of mage, but we also don't want to keep you away from Rp while you wait for a job to be resolved. Paradox is notorious for striking at inconvenient times, so when the job is resolved, you are expected to rp the effects till the expiration date you are provided.		'''"within 72 hours"''' to give us time to process the job. Consider that your is character experiencing the looming of paradox (read below). You may experience migraines, skin tingling, or other "signs" they have come to notice as "the eye of paradox on them". Until the +job is resolved, the mage is to refrain from casting more magickal rotes aside from sensing (level 1 effects). They may secluded into their sanctum, horizon or Chantry till they are right with the universe again.<br><br>Paradox is an important part of the theme of mage, but we also don't want to keep you away from Rp while you wait for a job to be resolved. Paradox is notorious for striking at inconvenient times, so when the job is resolved, you are expected to rp the effects till the expiration date you are provided.

	=== Paradox Backlash ===		=== Paradox Backlash ===

WikiStaff: /* Paradox */

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Paradox

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	==Paradox==		==Paradox==
	All mages have a Perm.Paradox pool. When rolling for a backlash, this permanent pool is to be accounted in the +dice/+roll. However, this ~~pool~~ never goes away.		All mages have a Perm.Paradox pool. When rolling for a backlash, this permanent pool is to be accounted in the +dice/+roll. However, this perm.paradox never goes away.<br><br>
	'''+gain/paradox #=<reason>'''<br>		'''+gain/paradox #=<reason>'''<br>
	Example: +gain/paradox 1=life botch <br><br> This will give you # of paradox and notify staff of why it was taken. If your temporary paradox is 5+, this command will automatically open a +magereq to have your paradox resolved.<br><br>If you want to delay the backlash, please comment such to the job and '''+spend/willpower 1=delay paradox'''.<br><br>'''HR''': Per the rules this use of willpower should delay the backlash "till the end of scene". Since not every scene where you gain paradox will have immediate staff oversight (due to RL schedules, running of other scenes, etc) we will extended this to		Example: +gain/paradox 1=life botch <br><br> This will give you # of paradox and notify staff of why it was taken. If your temporary paradox is 5+, this command will automatically open a +magereq to have your paradox resolved.<br><br>If you want to delay the backlash, please comment such to the job and '''+spend/willpower 1=delay paradox'''.<br><br>'''HR''': Per the rules this use of willpower should delay the backlash "till the end of scene". Since not every scene where you gain paradox will have immediate staff oversight (due to RL schedules, running of other scenes, etc) we will extended this to

WikiStaff: /* Paradox */

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Paradox

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	==Paradox==		==Paradox==
	All mages have a Perm.Paradox pool. When rolling for a backlash, this permanent pool is to be accounted in the +dice/+roll. However, this pool never goes away.		All mages have a Perm.Paradox pool. When rolling for a backlash, this permanent pool is to be accounted in the +dice/+roll. However, this pool never goes away.
			'''+gain/paradox #=<reason>'''<br>
	'''+gain/paradox #=<reason>''' ~~-- Will~~ give you # of paradox and notify staff of why it was taken.<br>		Example: +gain/paradox 1=life botch <br><br> This will give you # of paradox and notify staff of why it was taken. If your temporary paradox is 5+, this command will automatically open a +magereq to have your paradox resolved.<br><br>If you want to delay the backlash, please comment such to the job and '''+spend/willpower 1=delay paradox'''.<br><br>'''HR''': Per the rules this use of willpower should delay the backlash "till the end of scene". Since not every scene where you gain paradox will have immediate staff oversight (due to RL schedules, running of other scenes, etc) we will extended this to
	~~Example:~~ +~~gain~~/~~paradox~~ 1=~~life botch~~ <br><br>		'''"within 72 hours"''' to give us time to process the job. Consider that your character experiencing the looming of paradox (read below). You may experience migraines, skin tingling, or other "signs" they have come to notice as "the eye of paradox on them". Until the +job is resolved, the mage is to refrain from casting more magickal rotes aside from sensing (level 1 effects). They may secluded into their sanctum, horizon or Chantry till they are right with the universe again.<br><br>Paradox is an important part of the theme of mage, but we also don't want to keep you away from Rp while you wait for a job to be resolved. Paradox is notorious for striking at inconvenient times, so when the job is resolved, you are expected to rp the effects till the expiration date you are provided.
	~~Staff gets a daily report~~ of paradox ~~stats~~. ~~Staff will contact you via~~ +job to ~~resolve paradox~~, or you ~~may submit~~ a ~~mage~~ job ~~via: '''+magereq backlash=<msg>'''~~

	=== Paradox Backlash ===		=== Paradox Backlash ===