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Bennettj: /* Jumping */

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Jumping

Tao alexis: /* Damage from Distance */

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Damage from Distance

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Damage from Distance

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Damage from Distance

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Tao alexis: /* Damage from Distance */

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Damage from Distance

Tao alexis at 16:54, 17 February 2025

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	Deliberate attempts to jump, without skill in [[Cliff Diving (sage ability)\|diving]], grants a [[Ability Checks\|dexterity check]] for every 10 ft. distance attempted. Unlike an uncontrolled fall, a conscious effort to control one's descent allows a character to reduce potential damage. For example, a 50-foot distance would allow the character to make 5 checks.		Deliberate attempts to jump, without skill in [[Cliff Diving (sage ability)\|diving]], grants a [[Ability Checks\|dexterity check]] for every 10 ft. distance attempted. Unlike an uncontrolled fall, a conscious effort to control one's descent allows a character to reduce potential damage. For example, a 50-foot distance would allow the character to make 5 checks.

−	For every successful check made, the jumper is allowed to remove one die from the pool of dice that are to be rolled to determine damage. This represents the ability to adjust body position, distribute impact force or aim for a safer landing. Making a jump assumes the expenditure of an action point on the character's turn. However, involuntary falls cannot be reinterpreted as "jumps," meaning that characters who are pushed, lose their footing or otherwise drop unexpectedly receive no such benefit.	+	For every successful check made, the jumper is allowed to remove one die from the pool of dice that are to be rolled to determine damage. This represents the ability to adjust body position, distribute impact force or aim for a safer landing. Making a jump assumes the expenditure of an [[Action Points\|action point]] on the character's turn. However, involuntary falls cannot be reinterpreted as "jumps," meaning that characters who are pushed, lose their footing or otherwise drop unexpectedly receive no such benefit.

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 == Damage from Distance ==
 The table shown provides the amount of damage that a character might sustain based on the height of the fall and the surface landed upon, with angled or softer surfaces resulting in less severe injuries, while harder or irregular surfaces increase the overall danger and potential harm.
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 | Water || nil || nil || 1d6 || 2d6 || 3d6 || 5d6
 |}
 '''Hard 30° slopes''' consist of solid wood or stone but allow some deflection upon impact. As the body strikes the angled surface, it begins to roll or slide, dispersing the energy of the fall over a greater distance. This mitigates damage by reducing the immediate shock of the collision, especially for shorter falls.

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 == Damage from Distance ==
-The table shown provides the amount of damage that a character might sustain based on the height of the fall and the surface landed upon, with angled or softer surfaces resulting in less severe injuries.
+The table shown provides the amount of damage that a character might sustain based on the height of the fall and the surface landed upon, with angled or softer surfaces resulting in less severe injuries, while harder or irregular surfaces increase the overall danger and potential harm.
 {| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 25px; text-align: center; background-color:#d4f2f2;"

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 The table shown provides the amount of damage that a character might sustain based on the height of the fall and the surface landed upon, with angled or softer surfaces resulting in less severe injuries.
-'''Flat, hard''' surfaces are firm, unyielding ground types that offer minimal cushioning, typically comprising packed earth, wood or stone. These surfaces are generally level or slightly sloped, causing the full force of impact to be absorbed directly by the falling character. The absence of loose material or obstacles prevents further injury beyond the base falling damage.
+{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 25px; text-align: center; background-color:#d4f2f2;"
 |+Falling Damage Table
 ! rowspan="2"|Surface fallen<br>upon !! colspan="6"|Total damage sustained from height
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 | Water || nil || nil || 1d6 || 2d6 || 3d6 || 5d6
 |}
 '''Hard 30° slopes''' consist of solid wood or stone but allow some deflection upon impact. As the body strikes the angled surface, it begins to roll or slide, dispersing the energy of the fall over a greater distance. This mitigates damage by reducing the immediate shock of the collision, especially for shorter falls.

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-'''Falling''' describes incidents where damage is sustained through free fall, most commonly due to failure to make an [[Ability Checks|ability check]], being [[Stun Lock#Falling Back|forced]] from a ledge or the failure of equipment such as ropes, pulleys or platforms. Falling creatures plummet at a rapid rate, typically covering the entire distance in a single round unless an ability or effect interrupts their descent. The severity of impact is determined by the distance fallen and the nature of the surface landed on, with greater heights leading to more significant injury.
+'''Falling''' describes incidents where [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] is sustained through free fall, most commonly due to failure to make an [[Ability Checks|ability check]], being [[Stun Lock#Falling Back|forced]] from a ledge or the failure of equipment such as ropes, pulleys or platforms. Falling creatures plummet at a rapid rate, typically covering the entire distance in a single round unless an ability or effect interrupts their descent. The severity of impact is determined by the distance fallen and the nature of the surface landed on, with greater heights leading to more significant injury.
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 Some spells or class features can mitigate or negate falling damage, such as Feather Fall or Slow Fall. Certain surfaces, like deep water or thick vegetation, may reduce damage, while jagged rocks or solid stone amplify the danger. The following table provides details on how much damage is sustained from different types of falls, based on distance and the nature of the surface landed on.
 == Damage from Distance ==

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+[[File:Falling.jpg|right|175px|thumb]]
-'''Falling''' describes incidents where damage is sustained through free fall, most commonly through failure to make a [[Ability Checks|check]], being [[Stun Lock#Falling Back|forced]] from a ledge or the failure of equipment such as ropes, pulleys or platforms. The table shown attempts to provide details for how much damage is sustained for different sorts of falls, depending upon the distance and what kind of surface is landed on.
+'''Falling''' describes incidents where damage is sustained through free fall, most commonly due to failure to make an [[Ability Checks|ability check]], being [[Stun Lock#Falling Back|forced]] from a ledge or the failure of equipment such as ropes, pulleys or platforms. Falling creatures plummet at a rapid rate, typically covering the entire distance in a single round unless an ability or effect interrupts their descent. The severity of impact is determined by the distance fallen and the nature of the surface landed on, with greater heights leading to more significant injury.
 == Damage from Distance ==
-{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 15px; text-align: center; background-color:#d4f2f2;"
+The table shown provides the amount of damage that a character might sustain based on the height of the fall and the surface landed upon, with angled or softer surfaces resulting in less severe injuries.
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 ! rowspan="2"|Surface fallen<br>upon !! colspan="6"|Total damage sustained from height
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 | Water || nil || nil || 1d6 || 2d6 || 3d6 || 5d6
 |}
-'''Flat, hard''' surfaces are level or marginally sloped, with a composition of packed earth, wood or stone, while lacking surface material that would cause additional damage.
+'''Scree''' describes uneven slopes made up of loose rock fragments or debris. These surfaces yield slightly upon impact, cushioning the fall compared to flat, hard ground. However, the instability of scree can cause a character to slide or tumble unpredictably, potentially altering their position or causing minor scrapes and bruises.
-'''Hard 30° slopes''' are composed wood or stone and allow some deflection, so that as the body hits the surface it also rolls, so that it suffers less damage overall.
+'''Soft''' surfaces, such as hay, mulch, wet soil or sand, provide the most natural cushioning. These materials absorb much of the force from a fall, greatly reducing damage. Their softness allows for more gradual deceleration, making them the safest option for landing after a descent.
-'''Hard 45° slopes''' also allow deflection, but jarring additional contacts are expected as the body tumbles downwards along the surface; overall, the damage is better improved for lower falls than higher ones.
+'''Water''' surfaces require sufficient depth to prevent serious injury. If the water's depth is at least 20% of the distance fallen, the surface is treated as soft, offering substantial protection from impact. For depths around 10% of the fall distance, the water still cushions the fall but less effectively, treating it as scree. Falls into shallow water below this threshold result in damage similar to landing on a hard surface due to the abrupt stop.
-'''Scree''' describes slopes composed of loose fragments, usually rock, that will give when fallen upon, moderately lessening the damage received from falling on a hard surface.
+== Damage from Surface Elements ==
-'''Soft''' surfaces are level or marginally sloped, with hay, mulch, matted wet ground or sandy.
+:* If the surface is '''regular, with fist/head-sized rocks''', replace the indicated dice with an '''8-sided'''.
-'''Water''' surfaces must have a depth of at least 20% of the distance fallen; if the depth is at least 10% of the distance fallen, treat as "soft;" otherwise, treat as "scree."
+:* If the surface is '''irregular, with boulders or trees''', replace the indicated dice with a '''10-sided'''.
-== Damage from Surface Elements ==
+:* If the fall occurs '''through tree limbs''' or other like obstructions, replace '''two''' of the indicated dice with 10-sided.
 == Jumping ==
-Deliberate attempts to jump, without skill in [[Cliff Diving (sage ability)|diving]], grants a [[Ability Checks|dexterity check]] for every 10 ft. distance attempted.  For example, a 50 foot distance would allow the character to make 5 checks.  For every successful check made, the jumper is allowed to remove one die from the pool of dice that are to be rolled to determine damage.  Making a jump assumes the expenditure of an action point on the character's turn.  Involuntary falls cannot be reinterpreted as "jumps."
+Deliberate attempts to jump, without skill in [[Cliff Diving (sage ability)|diving]], grants a [[Ability Checks|dexterity check]] for every 10 ft. distance attempted. Unlike an uncontrolled fall, a conscious effort to control one's descent allows a character to reduce potential damage. For example, a 50-foot distance would allow the character to make 5 checks.
-See Also,<br>
 [[Injury]]<br>
 [[The Adventure]]

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	== Jumping ==		== Jumping ==
−	Deliberate attempts to jump, without skill in [[Diving (sage ability)\|diving]], grants a [[Ability Checks\|dexterity check]] for every 10 ft. distance attempted. For example, a 50 foot distance would allow the character to make 5 checks. For every successful check made, the jumper is allowed to remove one die from the pool of dice that are to be rolled to determine damage. Making a jump assumes the expenditure of an action point on the character's turn. Involuntary falls cannot be reinterpreted as "jumps."	+	Deliberate attempts to jump, without skill in [[Cliff Diving (sage ability)\|diving]], grants a [[Ability Checks\|dexterity check]] for every 10 ft. distance attempted. For example, a 50 foot distance would allow the character to make 5 checks. For every successful check made, the jumper is allowed to remove one die from the pool of dice that are to be rolled to determine damage. Making a jump assumes the expenditure of an action point on the character's turn. Involuntary falls cannot be reinterpreted as "jumps."
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