--- _tmp/ccsrd.md 2025-07-19 18:45:48.063798325 -0500 +++ _tmp/ccsrd.new.md 2025-07-19 19:06:14.834531837 -0500 @@ -6,7 +6,6 @@ version 2.00h (2025-07-19) - [Player's Guide: OG-CSPG](og-cspg.html){.btn .mt-1 .mb-1 .border} -- [Original Content: OG-DD](og-dd.html){.btn .mt-1 .mb-1 .border} - [Github](https://github.com/callmepartario/og-csrd){.btn .mt-1 .mb-1 .border} - [☕ Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/oldgus){.btn .mt-1 .mb-1 .border} @@ -127,7 +126,6 @@ - [OG-CSRD](#choose-editorial-additions) [(OG-CSRD Editorial Addition)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}[(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Old Gus' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html) [(Old Gus\' Daft Drafts)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}[(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} ::: {.alert .ps-4 .pb-0} Alerts include definitions, optional rules, play examples, or other useful information. @@ -4213,19 +4211,6 @@ *See also: [Planar Character Options --- Descriptors](#planar-character-options-descriptors) and [Planar Character Options --- Foci](#planar-character-options-foci)* -##### Old Gus' Daft Drafts --- Flavors[[]{.og-icon .og-csrd-read .ms-1 toggle="tooltip" title="Read Online"}](og-dd.html){aria-label="Read Online"} [#](#og-dd-flavors){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#og-dd-flavors .og-h-small .og-h-small-icon .og-border} - -*A collection of free, online options for your best game ever!* - -- [Crafter](og-dd.html#flavor-crafter) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Fey](og-dd.html#flavor-fey) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Improbability](og-dd.html#flavor-improbability) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Psionic](og-dd.html#flavor-psionic) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Ritualist](og-dd.html#flavor-ritualist) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} - -*See also: [Old Gus' Daft Drafts --- Descriptors](#og-dd-descriptors), [Old Gus\' Draft Drafts --- Foci](#og-dd-foci), -and [Old Gus' Draft Drafts --- What\'s in the Book?](#og-dd-product)* - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ### [Chapter 7]{.og-chap} Descriptor @@ -6258,7 +6243,6 @@ - [Numenera: The Octopi of the Ninth World](#octopi-of-the-ninth-world-descriptors) - [Torment: Tides of Numenera---The Explorer's Guide](#torment-the-explorers-guide-descriptors) - [Old Gods of Appalachia](#old-gods-of-appalachia-descriptors) -- [Old Gus' Daft Drafts](#og-dd-descriptors) - [Path of the Planebreaker](#path-of-the-planebreaker-descriptors) - [Planar Character Options](#planar-character-options-descriptors) - [Predation](#predation-descriptors) @@ -6822,46 +6806,6 @@ Foci](#old-gods-of-appalachia-foci), and [Old Gods of Appalachia --- What's in the Book?](#old-gods-of-appalachia-product)* -##### Old Gus' Daft Drafts --- Descriptors[[]{.og-icon .og-csrd-read .ms-1 toggle="tooltip" title="Read Online"}](og-dd.html){aria-label="Read Online"} [#](#og-dd-descriptors){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#og-dd-descriptors .og-h-small .og-h-small-icon .og-border} - -*A collection of free, online options for your best game ever!* - -- [Hopeless](og-dd.html#descriptor-hopeless) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} - -Fantasy and Fairy Tale Descriptors - -- [Boggle](og-dd.html#descriptor-boggle) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Centaur](og-dd.html#descriptor-centaur) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Gwaloth](og-dd.html#descriptor-gwaloth) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Ikwiikwii](og-dd.html#descriptor-ikwiikwii) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Pixie](og-dd.html#descriptor-pixie) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Siren](og-dd.html#descriptor-siren) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} - -Science Fiction Species Descriptors - -- [Asgardian](og-dd.html#descriptor-asgardian) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Dweenle](og-dd.html#descriptor-dweenle) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Elowarin](og-dd.html#descriptor-elowarin) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Gazurtoid](og-dd.html#descriptor-gazurtoid) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [G'nunk](og-dd.html#descriptor-gnunk) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Humna-humna](og-dd.html#descriptor-Humna-humna) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Kaillerian](og-dd.html#descriptor-kaillerian) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Mechan](og-dd.html#descriptor-mechan) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Nekros](og-dd.html#descriptor-nekros) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Nirrex](og-dd.html#descriptor-nirrex) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Olnosi](og-dd.html#descriptor-olnosi) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Queeg](og-dd.html#descriptor-queeg) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Qhil](og-dd.html#descriptor-qhil) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Scro](og-dd.html#descriptor-scro) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Spemin](og-dd.html#descriptor-spemin) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Tabriz](og-dd.html#descriptor-tabriz) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Thrynn](og-dd.html#descriptor-thrynn) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Veloxi](og-dd.html#descriptor-veloxi) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Yloi](og-dd.html#descriptor-yloi) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} - -*See also: [Old Gus' Draft Drafts --- Foci](#og-dd-foci), [Old Gus\' Draft Drafts --- Flavors](#og-dd-flavors), and -[Old Gus' Draft Drafts --- What\'s in the Book?](#og-dd-product)* - ##### Path of the Planebreaker --- Descriptors[[]{.og-icon .og-mcg .ms-1 toggle="tooltip" title="Purchase from MCG"}](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/path-of-the-planebreaker/){aria-label="Purchase Path of the Planebreaker"} [#](#path-of-the-planebreaker-descriptors){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#path-of-the-planebreaker-descriptors .og-h-small .og-h-small-icon .og-border} *Unlock the mysteries of the planes!* @@ -12148,7 +12092,6 @@ - [Numenera: The Octopi of the Ninth World](#octopi-of-the-ninth-world-foci) - [Torment: Tides of Numenera---The Explorer's Guide](#torment-the-explorers-guide-foci) - [Old Gods of Appalachia](#old-gods-of-appalachia-foci) -- [Old Gus' Daft Drafts](#og-dd-foci) - [Path of the Planebreaker](#path-of-the-planebreaker-foci) - [Planar Character Options](#planar-character-options-foci) - [Predation](#predation-foci) @@ -12589,22 +12532,6 @@ 91)]{.og-ref} ability should be a tier 5 ability instead of tier 4. ::: -##### Old Gus' Daft Drafts --- Foci[[]{.og-icon .og-csrd-read .ms-1 toggle="tooltip" title="Read Online"}](og-dd.html){aria-label="Read Online"} [#](#og-dd-foci){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#og-dd-foci .og-h-small .og-h-small-icon .og-border} - -*A collection of free, online options for your best game ever!* - -- [Accelerates Entropy](og-dd.html#focus-accelerates-entropy) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Bears a Curse of Stone](og-dd.html#focus-bears-a-curse-of-stone) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Blows in the Wind](og-dd.html#focus-blows-in-the-wind) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Can Devour Anything](og-dd.html#focus-can-devour-anything) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Chases Tales](og-dd.html#focus-chases-tales) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Has Unfinished Business](og-dd.html#focus-has-unfinished-business) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Hoards Dross](og-dd.html#focus-hoards-dross) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Prepares Delicacies](og-dd.html#focus-prepares-delicacies) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} - -*See also: [Old Gus' Draft Drafts --- Descriptors](#og-dd-descriptors), [Old Gus\' Draft Drafts --- -Flavors](#og-dd-flavors), and [Old Gus' Draft Drafts --- What\'s in the Book?](#og-dd-product)* - ##### Path of the Planebreaker --- Foci[[]{.og-icon .og-mcg .ms-1 toggle="tooltip" title="Purchase from MCG"}](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/path-of-the-planebreaker/){aria-label="Purchase Path of the Planebreaker"} [#](#path-of-the-planebreaker-foci){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#path-of-the-planebreaker-foci .og-h-small .og-h-small-icon .og-border} *Unlock the mysteries of the planes!* @@ -25961,11 +25888,6 @@ - [Youth](#ability-cantrip-youth) [(IOM, 87)]{.og-ref} ::: -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** [Old Gus\' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html) includes a few [additional -cantrips](og-dd.html#choose-abilities). -::: - [(It's Only Magic, page 82)]{.og-ref} Cantrips are simple, low-powered spells that almost anyone can learn. In a [modern fantasy](#choose-modern-magic) @@ -27901,11 +27823,6 @@ - [Running the Game: Artifacts](#running-the-game-artifacts) [(421)]{.og-ref} ::: -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** There are even more [artifacts](og-dd.html#chapter-10-artifacts) in [Old Gus\' Daft -Drafts](og-dd.html). -::: - [(Cypher System Rulebook, page 204)]{.og-ref} Artifacts are more powerful than equipment and can't simply be purchased. [Part 3: Genres](#part-3-genres) offers a few @@ -33263,11 +33180,6 @@ - [Selecting Coven Abilities](#covens-abilities) [(IOM, 89)]{.og-ref} ::: -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** The [psionic cults](og-dd.html#psionic-cults) in [Old Gus\' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html) provide -another example of applying the coven framework. -::: - [(It's Only Magic, page 88)]{.og-ref} Magic is a community affair, and magicians are more powerful in groups. A coven is a group of three or more magicians @@ -35137,11 +35049,6 @@ - [Modern Magic](#choose-modern-magic) [(IOM, 36)]{.og-ref} ::: -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** Depending on the setting, character options from [Old Gus\' Daft Drafts](#g-dd.html) might be -appropriate. -::: - [(Cypher System Rulebook, page 252)]{.og-ref} For our purposes, fantasy is any genre that has magic, or something so inexplicable it might as well be magic. The sort @@ -35220,11 +35127,6 @@ - [Works Miracles](#focus-works-miracles) [(79)]{.og-ref} ::: -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** [Foci](#og-dd-foci) and [Flavors](#og-dd-flavors) from [Old Gus\' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html) also -make good character options in a fantasy setting. -::: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #### Fantasy Character Options [#](#fantasy-character-options){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} @@ -35281,11 +35183,6 @@ Moon](#focus-howls-at-the-moon) or [Sheds Their Skin](#focus-sheds-their-skin). For one who loves throwing bombs, choose [Bears a Halo of Fire](#focus-bears-a-halo-of-fire). For a healer, choose [Works Miracles](#focus-works-miracles). -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** The [crafter flavor](og-dd.html#flavor-crafter) in [Old Gus\' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html) is also -good way to allow any PC to become an versatile craftsperson. -::: - ###### Artificer or Scholar [#](#fantasy-character-artificer){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#fantasy-character-artificer} [(OG-CSRD Editorial Addition)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} @@ -35297,11 +35194,6 @@ Objects](#focus-crafts-unique-objects), [Learns Quickly](#focus-learns-quickly), [Spits Fire and Lead](#focus-spits-fire-and-lead), and [Would Rather Be Reading](#focus-would-rather-be-reading). -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** The [crafter flavor](og-dd.html#flavor-crafter) in [Old Gus\' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html) is also -good way to allow any PC to become an versatile craftsperson. -::: - ###### Assassin or Spy [#](#fantasy-character-assassin-spy){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#fantasy-character-assassin-spy} [(Godforsaken, page 20)]{.og-ref} @@ -35332,11 +35224,6 @@ Away](#focus-gambles-it-all-away), [Helps Their Friends](#focus-helps-their-friends), [Infiltrates](#focus-infiltrates), [Lived Among the Fey](#focus-lived-among-the-fey), and [Masters Spells](#focus-masters-spells). -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** The [fey flavor](og-dd.html#flavor-fey) in [Old Gus\' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html) is also good way -to give a bard additional magic. -::: - ###### Cleric or Priest [#](#fantasy-character-cleric-or-priest){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#fantasy-character-cleric-or-priest} [(Godforsaken, page 20)]{.og-ref}[(OG-CSRD Editorial Addition)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} @@ -35368,11 +35255,6 @@ - **Cleric (war):** [Masters Weaponry](#focus-masters-weaponry) (also see options for [fighters](#fantasy-character-fighter)) -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** The [ritualist flavor](og-dd.html#flavor-ritualist) in [Old Gus\' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html) is -also good way to give a cleric abilities related to [ritual magic](#ritual-magic). -::: - ###### Druid [#](#fantasy-character-druid){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#fantasy-character-druid} [(Godforsaken, page 21)]{.og-ref}[(OG-CSRD Editorial Addition)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} @@ -35399,11 +35281,6 @@ - **Druid (transformation):** [Abides in Stone](#focus-abides-in-stone), [Takes Animal Shape](#focus-takes-animal-shape), [Walks the Wild Woods](#focus-walks-the-wild-woods) -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** The [fey flavor](og-dd.html#flavor-fey) and [ritualist flavor](og-dd.html#flavor-ritualist) in -[Old Gus' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html) are appropriate choices for a druid. -::: - ###### Fighter [#](#fantasy-character-fighter){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#fantasy-character-fighter} [(Godforsaken, page 21)]{.og-ref} @@ -35452,11 +35329,6 @@ [Speaker](#type-speaker). A particularly wealthy or already established merchant might choose [Descends from Nobility](#focus-descends-from-nobility) or [Is Idolized by Millions](#focus-is-idolized-by-millions) foci. -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** The [crafter flavor](og-dd.html#flavor-crafter) in [Old Gus\' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html) is a good -way to give a merchant a practical set of skills and abilities. -::: - ###### Monk or Martial Artist [#](#fantasy-character-monk-or-martial-artist){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#fantasy-character-monk-or-martial-artist} [(Godforsaken, page 22)]{.og-ref}[(OG-CSRD Editorial Addition)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} @@ -35489,11 +35361,6 @@ Beyond](#focus-sees-beyond), [Separates Mind From Body](#focus-separates-mind-from-body), [Siphons Power](#focus-siphons-power), and [Wields Invisible Force](#focus-wields-invisible-force). -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** The [psionic flavor](og-dd.html#flavor-psionic) in [Old Gus\' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html) is also -good way to assign psionic powers to a character. -::: - ###### Ranger [#](#fantasy-character-ranger){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#fantasy-character-ranger} [(Godforsaken, page 22)]{.og-ref}[(OG-CSRD Editorial Addition)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} @@ -35506,11 +35373,6 @@ Wind](#focus-rides-like-the-wind), [Throws With Deadly Accuracy](#focus-throws-with-deadly-accuracy), and [Wields Two Weapons at Once](#focus-wields-two-weapons-at-once). -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** The [fey flavor](og-dd.html#flavor-fey) in [Old Gus\' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html) is also a good -choice for a ranger who has spent some time wandering the fey wilds. -::: - ###### Rogue or Thief [#](#fantasy-character-rogue-or-thief){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#fantasy-character-rogue-or-thief} [(Godforsaken, page 22)]{.og-ref}[(OG-CSRD Editorial Addition)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} @@ -35592,11 +35454,6 @@ and [Was Foretold](#focus-was-foretold), but (depending on the patron and pact) most [sorcerer](#fantasy-character-sorcerer) and [wizard](#fantasy-character-wizard) foci work just as well. -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** The [ritualist flavor](og-dd.html#flavor-ritualist) in [Old Gus\' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html) is -also good way to give a warlock or witch abilities related to [ritual magic](#ritual-magic). -::: - ###### Wild Mage [#](#fantasy-character-wild-mage){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#fantasy-character-wild-mage} [(Godforsaken, page 20)]{.og-ref}[(OG-CSRD Editorial Addition)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} @@ -35605,11 +35462,6 @@ [Speaker](#type-speaker) with the [cozy magic flavor](#flavor-cozy-magic)or [magic flavor](#flavor-magic). The best focus that suits this theme is [Uses Wild Magic](#focus-uses-wild-magic). -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** The [improbability flavor](og-dd.html#flavor-improbability) in [Old Gus\' Daft -Drafts](og-dd.html) is also good way to make a wild mage even more unpredictable. -::: - ###### Wizard [#](#fantasy-character-wizard){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#fantasy-character-wizard} [(Godforsaken, page 20)]{.og-ref}[(OG-CSRD Editorial Addition)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} @@ -35656,11 +35508,6 @@ - **Wizard (transmuter):** [Controls Gravity](#focus-controls-gravity), [Focuses Mind Over Matter](#focus-focuses-mind-over-matter), [Takes Animal Shape](#focus-takes-animal-shape) -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** The [ritualist flavor](og-dd.html#flavor-ritualist) in [Old Gus\' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html) is -also good way to give a wizard abilities related to [ritual magic](#ritual-magic). -::: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #### Fantasy Species Descriptors [#](#fantasy-species-descriptors){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} @@ -36139,7 +35986,7 @@ supernatural [abilities](#choose-abilities) for 4 [XP](#choose-xp), and pay for their use just as they would any other---using their stat [Pool](#pool) points (as described in [More Powerful Psionics](#more-powerful-psionics)). PCs using abilities in this way might learn them from a [coven](#covens)---which might take the form of a magic - university, a secret society of like-minded wizards, or a [psionic cult](og-dd.html#psionic-cults). + university, a secret society of like-minded wizards, or a psionic cult. - **Tier-Based Limits:** The GM might determine PCs can learn (and [prepare](#spellcasting-prepared-vs-spontaneous-spellcasting), if necessary) a number of supernatural @@ -36455,11 +36302,6 @@ - [Perilous Venture](#horror-rules-perilous-venture) [(SA, 92)]{.og-ref} ::: -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Note ---** The [ritualist flavor](og-dd.html#flavor-ritualist) in [Old Gus\' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html) -provides any character the ability to master ritual magic. -::: - ##### Time [#](#ritual-magic-time){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#ritual-magic-time} [(Godforsaken, page 56)]{.og-ref} @@ -41632,10 +41474,6 @@ [historical](#choose-historical), [modern](#choose-modern), [fantasy](#choose-fantasy), [horror](#choose-horror), or [weird west](#choose-weird-west) genres. -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** Character options from [Old Gus\' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html) might also be appropriate. -::: - ::: {.alert .ps-4 .pb-0} ###### Modern Magic Flavors [#](#modern-magic-flavors){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} @@ -44408,11 +44246,6 @@ - [Post-Apocalyptic](#choose-post-apocalyptic) [(295)]{.og-ref} ::: -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** Depending on the setting, [Old Gus\' Daft Drafts Descriptors](#og-dd-descriptors) might be -appropriate. -::: - [(Cypher System Rulebook, page 270)]{.og-ref} Science fiction is an incredibly broad category. It covers UFOs, space opera, near-future dystopias, otherworldly epics, @@ -44661,11 +44494,6 @@ - [Wields Invisible Force](#focus-wields-invisible-force) [(CTS, 48)]{.og-ref} ::: -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** For more psionics character options, see the [psionic flavor](og-dd.html#flavor-psionic) and -[psionic cults](og-dd.html#psionic-cults) in [Old Gus' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html). -::: - ##### Science Fiction Species Descriptors [#](#science-fiction-species-descriptors){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} [(Cypher System Rulebook, page 279)]{.og-ref} @@ -44752,11 +44580,6 @@ - [Stress](#horror-rules-stress) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} ::: -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** For more on psionics, see the [psionic flavor](og-dd.html#flavor-psionic) and [psionic -cults](og-dd.html#psionic-cults) in [Old Gus' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html). -::: - [(The Stars are Fire, page 50)]{.og-ref} Through sheer force of will, a psionic character can unleash inborn mental abilities such as telepathy, precognition, @@ -47338,11 +47161,6 @@ - [Vehicular Movement](#action-vehicular-movement) [(230)]{.og-ref} ::: -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** [Old Gus\' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html) includes a robust set of rules for -[Mechs](og-dd.html#chapter-15-mechs). -::: - ##### Variable Cost by Tech Rating [#](#vehicles-variable-cost-by-tech-rating){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#vehicles-variable-cost-by-tech-rating} [(The Stars are Fire, page 92)]{.og-ref} @@ -49344,20 +49162,14 @@ **Editor's Notes ---** Other ways of realizing PCs with horror elements: - The [Heartwood Descriptors](#heartwood-descriptors) in [Chapter 20: Fairy Tale](#chapter-20-fairy-tale) might make - an interesting choice for a horror game. So would the [Hopeless](og-dd.html#descriptor-hopeless) descriptor from - [Old Gus' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html). + an interesting choice for a horror game. - If a PCs is---or becomes---a powerful supernatural being, for example, a vampire, werewolf, or demon, the GM might assign them a number of [power shifts](#optional-rule-power-shifts), as described under [Power Shifts in Other Genres](#optional-rule-power-shifts-in-other-genres). - A ghost PC might use the [Ghost](#modern-magic-descriptor-ghost) descriptor in [Chapter 14: Modern - Magic](#chapter-14-a-modern-magic), or the [Has Unfinished Business](og-dd.html#focus-has-unfinished-business) focus - from [Old Gus' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html). - -- The [Accelerates Entropy](og-dd.html#focus-accelerates-entropy), [Bears a Curse of - Stone](og-dd.html#focus-bears-a-curse-of-stone), and [Can Devour Anything](og-dd.html#focus-can-devour-anything) - foci from [Old Gus' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html) are also useful for creating PCs with horrific abilities. + Magic](#chapter-14-a-modern-magic). ::: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ @@ -52845,8 +52657,7 @@ ::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} **Editor's Notes ---** For a dramatically less powerful mundane form, use the ruels for [Handling PCs as -Children](#optional-rule-handling-pcs-as-children) or the [Gritty Rules -Modules](og-dd.html#chapter-8-gritty-rules-modules) in [Old Gus' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html). +Children](#optional-rule-handling-pcs-as-children). ::: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ @@ -53211,8 +53022,7 @@ the[Always Tinkering](#ability-always-tinkering){.og-ability},[Extra Use](#ability-extra-use){.og-ability},[Boost Manifest Cypher](#ability-boost-manifest-cypher){.og-ability},[Boost Manifest Cypher Function](#ability-boost-manifest-cypher-function){.og-ability}, and[Modify -Cyphers](#ability-modify-cyphers){.og-ability} abilities into context. Alternately, consider creating a PC with the -[Crafter Flavor](og-dd.html#flavor-crafter) presented in [Old Gus' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html). +Cyphers](#ability-modify-cyphers){.og-ability} abilities into context. ::: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ @@ -56808,11 +56618,6 @@ ::: ::: -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** Foci from [Old Gus\' Daft Drafts](#og-dd-foci) might also be approrpiate for a fairy tale -setting. -::: - ::: {.alert .ps-4 .pb-0} ##### Fairy Tale Descriptors [#](#fairy-tale-descriptors){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} @@ -56867,9 +56672,8 @@ ::: ::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** Depending on the setting, [Fantasy Species Descriptors](#fantasy-species-descriptors), [Modern -Magic Descriptors](#choose-modern-magic), or [Old Gus' Daft Drafts Descriptors](#og-dd-descriptors) might also be -appropriate choices. +**Editor's Notes ---** Depending on the setting, [Fantasy Species Descriptors](#fantasy-species-descriptors) or [Modern +Magic Descriptors](#choose-modern-magic) might also be appropriate choices. ::: ###### Bewitched [#](#fairy-tale-descriptor-bewitched){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#fairy-tale-descriptor-bewitched .og-border} @@ -61020,9 +60824,7 @@ ::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} **Editor's Notes ---** PC with the [alchemist](#npc-alchemist) or engineer type might have one of [modern magic -flavors](#modern-magic-flavors) presented in [Chapter 14: Modern Magic](#chapter-14-a-modern-magic), or the [crafter -flavor](og-dd.html#flavor-crafter) or [ritualist flavor](og-dd.html#flavor-ritualist) in [Old Gus' Daft -Drafts](og-dd.html). +flavors](#modern-magic-flavors) presented in [Chapter 14: Modern Magic](#chapter-14-a-modern-magic). ::: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ @@ -76579,11 +76381,6 @@ - [Running the Game: Cyphers](#running-the-game-cyphers) [(420)]{.og-ref} ::: -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Editor's Notes ---** There are even more [cyphers](og-dd.html#chapter-9-cyphers) in [Old Gus\' Daft -Drafts](og-dd.html). -::: - [(Cypher System Rulebook, page 377)]{.og-ref} Cyphers are one-use abilities that characters gain over the course of play. They have cool powers that can heal, make @@ -81058,9 +80855,6 @@ - [Trick Embedder](#cypher-trick-embedder) - [Undead Ward](#fantasy-cypher-undead-ward) -For more on session preparation, see [Exploration Tables](og-dd.html#chapter-12-exploration-tables) and [NPC -Tables](og-dd.html#chapter-13-npc-tables) in [Old Gus' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html). - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #### Teaching the Rules [#](#teaching-the-rules){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} @@ -82957,11 +82751,6 @@ Compendium](https://foundryvtt.com/packages/cyphersystem-compendium/) module with all the CSRD's cyphers included, and the [Cypher System Community Content](https://foundryvtt.com/packages/cyphersystem-community-module) module includes macros to roll a random cypher, or caches of cyphers. - -::: {.og-sidebar .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -[Old Gus' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html) includes [new subtle cyphers](og-dd.html#chapter-9-cyphers) perfect for pulp -adventure with few supernatural elements. -::: ::: ##### [How do I convert creatures from other systems to the Cypher System?](#faq-creatures-use){.collapsed bs-toggle="collapse" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="faq-creatures-use"} {#how-do-i-convert-creatures-from-other-systems-to-the-cypher-system .og-tab .pb-2 .pt-2 .og-h-faq} @@ -83309,9 +83098,7 @@ - [Foci, Psionic](#psionic-foci) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} - [Foci, Science Fiction](#science-fiction-foci) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} - [Foci, Superhero](#superhero-foci) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Old Gus' Daft Drafts](og-dd.html) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} - [Old Gus' Unofficial Cypher System Player\'s Guide](#og-cspg) [(OG-CSPG)]{.og-ref} -- [Online Character Sheets](#character-sheets-virtual-tabletops) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} - [Session Preparation](#session-preparation) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} - [Sidekick Character Sheet](#pdf-sidekick) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} - [What's In The Book?](#choose-products) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} @@ -83361,7 +83148,6 @@ - [Numenera Discovery](#numenera-discovery-product)† - [Numenera Destiny](#numenera-destiny-product) - [Old Gods of Appalachia](#old-gods-of-appalachia-product)† -- [Old Gus' Daft Drafts](#og-dd-product) - [The Origin](#the-origin-product) - [Path of the Planebreaker](#path-of-the-planebreaker-product) - [Predation](#predation-product) @@ -84137,32 +83923,6 @@ 124)]{.og-ref} ::: -##### Old Gus' Daft Drafts --- What\'s in the Book?[[]{.og-icon .og-csrd-read .ms-1 toggle="tooltip" title="Read Online"}](og-dd.html){aria-label="Read Online"} [#](#og-dd-product){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#og-dd-product .og-h-small .og-h-small-icon .og-border} - -*A collection of free, online options for your best game ever!* - -Optional Rules - -- [Cantrips and Abilities](og-dd.html#chapter-7-abilities) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Cyphers](og-dd.html#chapter-9-cyphers) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Artifacts](og-dd.html#chapter-10-artifacts) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Gritty Rules Modules](og-dd.html#chapter-8-gritty-rules-modules) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Gritty PCs](og-dd.html#gritty-pcs) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Gritty Skills](og-dd.html#gritty-skills) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Gritty Abilities](og-dd.html#gritty-abilities) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Gritty Advancement](og-dd.html#gritty-advancement) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Fear](og-dd.html#fear) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Mechs](og-dd.html#chapter-15-mechs) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} - -Running the Game - -- [Exploration Tables](og-dd.html#chapter-12-exploration-tables) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [NPC Tables](og-dd.html#chapter-13-npc-tables) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} -- [Oddity Generator](og-dd.html#oddity-generator) [(OG-DD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og} - -*See also: [Old Gus' Daft Drafts --- Descriptors](#og-dd-descriptors), [Old Gus\' Draft Drafts --- Foci](#og-dd-foci), -and [Old Gus' Draft Drafts --- Flavors](#og-dd-flavors)* - ##### The Origin --- What's in the Book?[[]{.og-icon .og-mcg .ms-1 toggle="tooltip" title="Purchase from MCG"}](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/the-origin/){aria-label="Purchase The Origin"} [#](#the-origin-product){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#the-origin-product .og-h-small .og-h-small-icon .og-border} *Master perilous new powers in a world that is dangerously askew!*