NATURALATTACK the new system

Proposal for new Natural Attack File and Tags

File

NATURALATTACK:filepath.lst - from PCC file

Tags Used

This will be similar to the equipment file, but there are a few notable differences:

• No COST, WT, ALTxxx tags
• DAMAGE will be altered to work with PRExxx, allowing for multiple DAMAGEs on a single object for Size Progression

First Word is the Natural Attack Name (and ideally the PROFICIENCY name, as it is used in NATURALATTACKS)

KEY:x

• x = Text (Unique Name of Object)

TYPE:x.x

• x = Types granted

EQMOD:x.x|y.x

• x = text (Name of EQMOD)
• y = Selection choice for EQMOD

• JUST A NOTE, this syntax seems counter productive and backwards. If I could have this tag altered globally to EQMOD:x|x.y that would fit the existing syntax we already use. Heck, I'll propose a new tag for it. Unless James sees fit to allow a modification of this by the conversion deal, but I'm not holding my breath, this is a modification of a working tag, and low on the priority list.

EQUIPMOD:x|x.y

• x = text (Name of EQUIPMOD)
• y = Selection choice for EQUIPMOD

DAMAGE:x|y|z

• x = alphanumerical text (die notation) or 0 (Variable/Formula allowed)
• y = Variable or Formula name
• z = PRExxx

Example:

• DAMAGE:1d4|PRESIZEEQ:S
• DAMAGE:%1d%2|DefaultBiteDamageDice|DefaultBiteDamageDieSize

This would allow for the greatest versatility which is required for our sourcebooks.

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Under consideration

DAMAGEADD:x|y|z

• x = die representation
• z = Text (Optional)
• z = PRExxx

This would append an additional damage into the box to represent those attacks that deal say "1d6 + 2d6 fire"

VS.

SPROP:x|y|z

• x = text
• y = Variable or Formula
• z = PRExxx

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CRITMULT:x

• x = text

CRITRANGE:x

• x = numerical range

• Global tags acceptable: ABILITY

EXAMPLE:

 Bite
 KEY:Bite ~ Dragon
 TYPE:Natural.Weapon.Melee
 DAMAGE:1d4|PRESIZEEQ:S
 DAMAGE:1d6|PRESIZEEQ:M
 CRITRANGE:1
 CRITMULT:x2
 SPROP:Grab
 SPROP:%d% acid damage|AcidDice|AcidDieSize
 EQMOD:NastySurpise
 ABILITY:Special Ability|AUTOMATIC|Claws of Death ~ Dragon

Global Tag

NATURALATTACK:x|x|y

• x = Key Name of Natural Attack (Referenced to actual object in NaturalAttack File)
• y = PRExxx

KEY Features:

• This grants an automatic Proficiency with the Object Name (Might need to place a PROFICIENCY:NATURAL|Name for code purposes, must consult coder) Ideally, even if the object called is using a Unique Name - 'Claw ~ Dragon' it will use the Object Name like it does today.
• The first X is considered Primary, all additionals will be considered Secondary.
• MULTIPLES of the Tag may be used to allow for more than one "primary" attack