Teleport (spell) - Revision history

Tao alexis: /* Probability of Success */

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Probability of Success

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Tao alexis at 17:13, 28 January 2025

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Tao alexis: /* Familiarity */

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Familiarity

Tao alexis: /* Probability of Success */

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Probability of Success

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Maxwell at 21:40, 21 June 2022

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 | Passing acquaintance || 01-94 || 95-98 || [[Land Hex|land hex]] || 99-00
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-| Visited || 01-88 || 89-96 || 2-mile hex || 97-00
+| Visited || 01-88 || 89-96 || [[2-mile Hex Map|2-mile hex]] || 97-00
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 | Viewed once || 01-76 || 77-92 || [[6-mile Hex Map|6-mile hex]] || 93-00

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 '''Success''' signifies that the caster and any others being teleported arrive at the precise location desired. If the caster is familiar with the destination, the spell ensures arrival at the exact spot intended, provided the teleportation roll succeeds.
-A '''miss''' occurs when the teleportation roll fails, causing the caster to deviate from their intended destination. The distance missed is determined in blocks or hexes, depending on the map scale being used. A "block" equals 145 yards, while a "build hex" measures 1,304 yards. Other hex sizes, such as [[2-mile Hex Map|2-mile hexes]], are similarly scaled and self-explanatory. The distance of the miss is calculated based on the percentage by which the caster's roll exceeds the success threshold.
+A '''miss''' occurs when the teleportation roll fails, causing the caster to deviate from their intended destination. The distance missed is determined in [[Block Hex|blocks]] or hexes, depending on the map scale being used. A "block" equals 145 yards, while a "build hex" measures 1,304 yards. Other hex sizes, such as [[2-mile Hex Map|2-mile hexes]], are similarly scaled and self-explanatory. The distance of the miss is calculated based on the percentage by which the caster's roll exceeds the success threshold.
 For example, if the caster is attempting to teleport to a location that was "seen casually" and requires a roll of 88% or less for success, but rolls a "92," the result exceeds the threshold by 4%. This means the caster and their group would rematerialize four [[2-mile Hex Map|2-mile hexes]] away from the intended location. The direction of the miss is determined randomly, using a 360° scale to indicate where the caster appears relative to the target.
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 !Success !! Miss !! Unit !! Random
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-| Very familiar || style="width: 50px|01-97 || style="width: 50px|98-99 || style="width: 80px|[[Blocks (development)|block]] || style="width: 50px|00
+| Very familiar || style="width: 50px|01-97 || style="width: 50px|98-99 || style="width: 80px|[[Village Hex|village hex]] || style="width: 50px|00
 |-
-| Passing acquaintance || 01-94 || 95-98 || [[Build Hexes (area)|build hex]] || 99-00
+| Passing acquaintance || 01-94 || 95-98 || [[Land Hex|land hex]] || 99-00
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 | Visited || 01-88 || 89-96 || 2-mile hex || 97-00

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 '''Success''' signifies that the caster and any others being teleported arrive at the precise location desired. If the caster is familiar with the destination, the spell ensures arrival at the exact spot intended, provided the teleportation roll succeeds.
-A '''miss''' occurs when the teleportation roll fails, causing the caster to deviate from their intended destination. The distance missed is determined in blocks or hexes, depending on the map scale being used. A "block" equals 145 yards, while a "build hex" measures 1,304 yards. Other hex sizes, such as [[2-mile Hex Map|2-mile hexes]], are similarly scaled and self-explanatory. The distance of the miss is calculated based on the percentage by which the caster’s roll exceeds the success threshold.
+A '''miss''' occurs when the teleportation roll fails, causing the caster to deviate from their intended destination. The distance missed is determined in blocks or hexes, depending on the map scale being used. A "block" equals 145 yards, while a "build hex" measures 1,304 yards. Other hex sizes, such as [[2-mile Hex Map|2-mile hexes]], are similarly scaled and self-explanatory. The distance of the miss is calculated based on the percentage by which the caster's roll exceeds the success threshold.
 For example, if the caster is attempting to teleport to a location that was "seen casually" and requires a roll of 88% or less for success, but rolls a "92," the result exceeds the threshold by 4%. This means the caster and their group would rematerialize four [[2-mile Hex Map|2-mile hexes]] away from the intended location. The direction of the miss is determined randomly, using a 360° scale to indicate where the caster appears relative to the target.
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 | Never seen || 01-52 || 53-84 || [[20-mile Hex Map|20-mile hex]] || 85-00
 |}
-Such deviations can lead to unexpected and potentially hazardous situations, as the new location may be unknown, unsafe, or inaccessible. It is important for the caster to account for these risks, particularly when teleporting to destinations with which they have limited familiarity. Proper preparation and an understanding of the teleportation mechanics are critical for reducing the likelihood and consequences of a miss.
+Such deviations can lead to unexpected and potentially hazardous situations, as the new location may be unknown, unsafe or inaccessible. It is important for the caster to account for these risks, particularly when teleporting to destinations with which they have limited familiarity. Proper preparation and an understanding of the teleportation mechanics are critical for reducing the likelihood and consequences of a miss.
 A '''random''' result occurs when the teleportation has gone completely awry, depositing the caster and their companions at an entirely unknown location somewhere on the globe. The destination is determined randomly, with no connection to the intended target or the caster's familiarity with the desired location. While this result may be highly inconvenient, the caster can simply wait a single day to regain their magical energy and attempt the spell again.
-'''Any result''' of the teleport spell must place the caster and their companions on dry, solid ground, or, if appropriate, on a stable surface such as the deck of a ship at sea. The spell will not cause the caster to materialize in an inherently lethal environment, such as the middle of a lava flow, the heart of a tsunami, or beneath the ocean’s surface. However, while these safeguards prevent immediate, unavoidable death, they do not guarantee the caster’s safety.
+'''Any result''' of the teleport spell must place the caster and their companions on dry, solid ground or, if appropriate, on a stable surface such as the deck of a ship at sea. The spell will not cause the caster to materialize in an inherently lethal environment, such as the middle of a lava flow, the heart of a tsunami or beneath the ocean's surface. However, while these safeguards prevent immediate, unavoidable death, they do not guarantee the caster's safety.
-The spell does not account for weather conditions at the destination, meaning the caster could still arrive in the midst of a violent storm, freezing tundra, or blistering desert. Additionally, the teleport spell provides no protection against hostile encounters upon arrival. The destination—whether intended, missed, or random—may place the caster in the presence of unfriendlies, dangerous wildlife, or in the heart of an enemy stronghold. This unpredictability underscores the risks involved in teleportation, particularly when used to reach unfamiliar locations or in moments of desperation. Proper planning and readiness for unexpected outcomes are essential to safely navigating the potential hazards of the teleport spell.
+The spell does not account for weather conditions at the destination, meaning the caster could still arrive in the midst of a violent storm, freezing tundra or blistering desert. Additionally, the teleport spell provides no protection against hostile encounters upon arrival. The destination — whether intended, missed or random — may place the caster in the presence of unfriendlies, dangerous wildlife or in the heart of an enemy stronghold. This unpredictability underscores the risks involved in teleportation, particularly when used to reach unfamiliar locations or in moments of desperation. Proper planning and readiness for unexpected outcomes are essential to safely navigating the potential hazards of the teleport spell.
 == Familiarity ==
-'''Very familiar''' refers to any location where the caster has resided continuously for more than two weeks. Such familiarity provides the caster with intimate knowledge of the area’s details, increasing the accuracy of teleportation to that destination.  '''Passing acquaintance''' applies to a location where the caster has spent a notable but shorter period, such as during adventuring, mapping, or staying for at least three consecutive days. The time spent allows for a functional understanding of the area but without the depth afforded by longer familiarity.
+'''Very familiar''' refers to any location where the caster has resided continuously for more than two weeks. Such familiarity provides the caster with intimate knowledge of the area's details, increasing the accuracy of teleportation to that destination.  '''Passing acquaintance''' applies to a location where the caster has spent a notable but shorter period, such as during adventuring, mapping or staying for at least three consecutive days. The time spent allows for a functional understanding of the area but without the depth afforded by longer familiarity.
-'''Visited''' describes any place where the caster has stayed briefly, such as an overnight stop at an inn, a day-long rest, or a 12-hour period at a campsite. While the caster may remember key features, the level of detail is limited, which slightly increases the chance of error during teleportation.  '''Viewed once''' covers any location the caster has seen, even if only momentarily, such as passing by while traveling. The brief exposure provides only a rudimentary impression, significantly increasing the likelihood of missing the target when attempting to teleport.
+'''Visited''' describes any place where the caster has stayed briefly, such as an overnight stop at an inn, a day-long rest or a 12-hour period at a campsite. While the caster may remember key features, the level of detail is limited, which slightly increases the chance of error during teleportation.  '''Viewed once''' covers any location the caster has seen, even if only momentarily, such as passing by while traveling. The brief exposure provides only a rudimentary impression, significantly increasing the likelihood of missing the target when attempting to teleport.
-Finally, '''never seen''' refers to any location the caster has not directly experienced. Attempting to teleport to such a place relies entirely on secondhand descriptions, maps, or other indirect knowledge, making it the most unreliable and hazardous choice for teleportation.
+Finally, '''never seen''' refers to any location the caster has not directly experienced. Attempting to teleport to such a place relies entirely on secondhand descriptions, maps or other indirect knowledge, making it the most unreliable and hazardous choice for teleportation.
 See [[Natural Abilities]]

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 == Familiarity ==
-'''Very familiar''' describes any location where the caster has dwelt for more than two weeks at a stretch.  '''Passing acquaintance''' would mean a place where the caster adventured, or mapped, or where the caster remained for a minimum of three days.  '''Visited''' would mean any place where the caster spent the night or the day, or a 12-hour period, most likely at an inn or campsite.  '''Viewed once''' describes any place the caster has been, even if only for long enough to pass it by while journeying to some place, regardless of how long it was "seen."  Finally, '''never seen''' describes any place the caster has not actually been.
+'''Very familiar''' refers to any location where the caster has resided continuously for more than two weeks. Such familiarity provides the caster with intimate knowledge of the area’s details, increasing the accuracy of teleportation to that destination.  '''Passing acquaintance''' applies to a location where the caster has spent a notable but shorter period, such as during adventuring, mapping, or staying for at least three consecutive days. The time spent allows for a functional understanding of the area but without the depth afforded by longer familiarity.
 See [[Natural Abilities]]

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 For example, if the caster is attempting to teleport to a location that was "seen casually" and requires a roll of 88% or less for success, but rolls a "92," the result exceeds the threshold by 4%. This means the caster and their group would rematerialize four [[2-mile Hex Map|2-mile hexes]] away from the intended location. The direction of the miss is determined randomly, using a 360° scale to indicate where the caster appears relative to the target.
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 | Never seen || 01-52 || 53-84 || [[20-mile Hex Map|20-mile hex]] || 85-00
 |}
 A '''random''' result occurs when the teleportation has gone completely awry, depositing the caster and their companions at an entirely unknown location somewhere on the globe. The destination is determined randomly, with no connection to the intended target or the caster's familiarity with the desired location. While this result may be highly inconvenient, the caster can simply wait a single day to regain their magical energy and attempt the spell again.

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+[[File:Teleport.jpg|right|490px|thumb|]]
 '''Teleport''' is a spell that allows the caster to instantly transport themselves and others to a specified location with significant precision, depending on the caster's familiarity with the destination. The distance between the starting point and the destination is irrelevant, as long as both locations exist within the same [[Planes of Existence|plane of existence]]. The spell cannot be used to traverse planes, limiting its utility to the caster's current realm.
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 == Probability of Success ==
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 | Never seen || 01-52 || 53-84 || [[20-mile Hex Map|20-mile hex]] || 85-00
 |}
-'''Success''' signifies that the caster and any others being teleported arrive at the precise location desired. If the caster is familiar with the destination, the spell ensures arrival at the exact spot intended, provided the teleportation roll succeeds.
+A '''random''' result occurs when the teleportation has gone completely awry, depositing the caster and their companions at an entirely unknown location somewhere on the globe. The destination is determined randomly, with no connection to the intended target or the caster's familiarity with the desired location. While this result may be highly inconvenient, the caster can simply wait a single day to regain their magical energy and attempt the spell again.
 == Familiarity ==

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 {{Spelltable
 | name = Teleport
 | range = self
 | duration = instantaneous
-| area of effect = 1 creature per level; see text
+| area of effect = 1 creature per [[Experience Level|level]]; see text
-| casting time = 3 rounds
+| casting time = 3 [[Combat Round|rounds]]
 | save = none
 | level = [[Mage 5th Level Spells|mage (5th)]]
 }}
-'''Teleport''' enables the caster to instantly transport to another location, with considerable accuracy if the place is familiar and with a fair probability if the place is not.  Distance is not a factor, but the spell cannot be used to travel from [[Planes of Existence|one plane of existence]] to another.
+If the combined weight of any creature and its equipment exceeds the maximum weight limit, the excess weight will be left behind. The spell will discard this excess randomly unless the caster or the teleported individuals take deliberate action to remove or redistribute the weight before casting the spell. As such, careful preparation is critical to ensure the successful transport of essential items.
-While the caster will be able to teleport up to one creature per level, all such creatures must be held or must link hands in a chain.  While equipment that's carried can also be teleported, the weight of this equipment is limited to 100 lbs. per person.  For example, the caster would be able to teleport a horse; and a rider on the horse would be considered as a separate creature; but neither the rider or the horse could be loaded with more than 100 lbs. of weight, with the horse exempting the rider and the rider's burden when calculating the limit.
+Teleportation success relies heavily on the caster's knowledge of the destination. Familiar locations are much more likely to result in accurate arrival, while teleporting to an unfamiliar or poorly visualized location carries an increased risk of error. Mistakes in teleportation may result in arrival at an unintended location, with potentially hazardous consequences depending on the circumstances of the spell's use. Proper planning and an understanding of the spell's limitations are crucial to avoiding mishaps during its execution.
 == Probability of Success ==
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 | Never seen || 01-52 || 53-84 || [[20-mile Hex Map|20-mile hex]] || 85-00
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 == Familiarity ==