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Chapter 10: Combat
Home Advantage
All creatures who claim territory gain a
Home Advantage 1 of + 5 to initiative and + 2 to
attack skill checks during combat while defending
their home territory. This bonus is psychological
and also applies to other similar situations, such as
games that involve players from another territory.
Notice that the opposite is inapplicable; there is no
disadvantage when away from home.
This bonus applies only in situations in which
2 creatures or parties compete against each other,
or when one is in their home territory and the other
is not.
For example, a party of adventurers known
as the Campaign of the Lost Souls invaded a temple
of demon worshippers. Since the temple itself was
familiar home territory to those inside, the defenders
received a bonus due to Home Advantage.
Called Shots
Normally, a target creature is specified when
an attack is executed. Declaring a specific area of a
target creature is a more difficult attack. Whenever
a specific area of a target creature is chosen and
announced, a Called Shot is made. The smaller the
target, the more difficult it is to hit.
Consider the size of the called target as a
percentage of the height of the attacking creature.
For example, a 9’ tall ogre makes a called shot on an
elf ’s head. The head of an elf may be estimated to
be roughly 7” cubed. Therefore, an ogre who is
108” is trying to hit a 7” target. Since 7” is 6.48% of
108”, and remainders are truncated, the ogre is trying
to hit a target that is 6% of his size.
Subtract the above percentage from 100 and
divide by 5. The result is the modifier to attack.
The ogre from above must add 18 (100 - 6 / 5) to
the CA of the elf. If this elf has a CA of 10, then
the ogre needs an adjusted attack roll of 28 to hit
the head of the elf as intended.
Other factors that may affect called shots
include distance to target (see Range in Chap. 9: Equipment)
and weapon size. The Aedile may include appropriate
modifiers. It is easier to hit a needle with
a maul than the tip of a dagger.
1. For more information, see the References section at the end of this book.
If a Called Shot successfully hits its target,
and the natural attack roll met or exceeded 25, then
proceed to the appropriate description of the outcome
for the relevant body part in the Graphic Gore
section (see Chap. 10: Combat). For example, if an
eye was targeted and hit successfully, then proceed
to the description of an eye regarding the type of
damage done: hacking, pounding, or stabbing. If
only a head was targeted, then proceed to the list of
locations for a head and roll 3d10 to determine the
graphic outcome.
For example, a ruffian who calls himself Sir
Chop-a-lot carries only a crowbar, and he initiates a
confrontation with 3 strangers in a tavern. Sir Chopa-lot
attacks first, and the player announces his intention
to hit the head of 1 of the strangers; he
declares a Called Shot. The attack is successful, and
so the player consults the list concerning Pounding
Heads under Graphic Gore. Then, the player rolls
3d10 to determine the graphic outcome. As it turns
out, the foe’s brains are splattered.
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