Statistics and Attributes
Attributes are the building blocks of your character and almost every aspect of your
character is influenced by an Attribute in some way. Many abilities call for an Attributes
modifier or mod to be used for a calculation.
Typed Bonuses
Over the course of a game, you will gain access to various numerical bonuses to stats,
Attributes, skills, and the like. These bonuses may be from many different sources and
typically stack with each other, however bonuses from the same source do not stack
unless otherwise noted.
Age categories & Effects
As you progress through your journey, time will inevitably move forward and you will naturally age, which will result in changes in your physical and mental states. Depending on your race, the impact of ageing may become more apparent at different stages. This guide will assist you in identifying the effects of ageing and the ways in which your character can evolve over the course of the game.
Alignment
As you play the game, each action you take can bring you closer to your true alignment. With every step forward, you gain points that unlock new abilities and magical powers. Whether you choose to fight for good or embrace the darkness, your path is your own to define. This section will guide you through the different alignments and the points that are distributed as you progress.
Defaulting & Aiding Skill Checks
When playing, you may have the option to skip rolling a skill check and instead use a set number or help your team. This section explains the rules for these alternative options and how they will impact your game play. It will guide you through the process of making these decisions and how they will affect the outcome of your game.
Emotion Rules
Emotions are an intricate part of your character. People typically are not influenced by a single emotion, conveying a variety of different emotions at any given moment. The following rule set defines how the Unbound system tracks and applies emotions on a mechanical level to your characters progression and game play.
Friendliness &Hostility Rules
This ruleset is meant to assist GMs in running social encounters by providing a framework to work off of. When interacting with any creature, that creature will possess a starting attitude towards you depending on various modifiers. This section will guide players through the levels of friendliness and hostility, and how it effects the story line and progression of your game.
Light & Darkness Rules
Your vision can be affected by your location or the time of day. There are six different levels of light, each having its own unique effects. Depending on the light level, certain light sources may become ineffective. In this section, we will go over the levels of light and darkness and their mechanical application to the game play.
Movement types & Rules
Movement in the Unbound system is divided into two categories: Tactical and Overland movement. This section explains how different types of movement affect the speed of your character, as well as the checks required for certain moves.
Object HP, Hardness, & Damage
In the game, each item and structure has a set of statistics that affect various factors such as class, hit points, threshold, and hardness value. Additionally, they possess some form of resistance, immunity, or vulnerability to specific types of damage or weapon types. This section will provide an overview of these statistics and how to apply them to items and structures in the game.
Size Categories & Effects
It’s important to know that your size can affect your skills and abilities, depending on your Size Category. The benefits and penalties for each Size Category are cumulative, starting from Medium and scaling to your specific size. This section outlines these benefits and penalties.
Training rules
When you use XP to purchase new skills and talents, you will need to invest some time in training to fully develop those abilities. After purchasing a new skill or talent, you will need to spend a certain number of Downtime Actions to train and improve upon it. This section will help you to use your time efficiently and provide guidance on how to train your skills effectively.
Vision & other senses
In the Unbound system, there are various types of visions that directly apply to the perception skill. This section provides a comprehensive overview of all the available visions and senses while explaining their impact on characters and the game.
Weapons & Damage
This section covers weapons, damage statistics, proficiency, and how attack rolls work in the Unbound system.