Influence

Influence

Influence targets the mental attributes of a target. By definition, these are a little harder to quantify, but Flagstone provides a basic mechanic for determining the outcomes of some engagement. Specific attribute ratings relate to specific types of influence. Health is related to intimidation, fear, and other similar effects, while Mana or Fade is used for seduction and wit to argue. Each type of influence will be associated with a particular rating which will be used for the purposes of determining the attacker's CR. If an attacker succeeds in overcoming their targets mental defenses effect are applied.

When attack with social or mental abilities, statuses are applied on a successful contested CR. Effects may be applied as static buff/debuffs, effect over time, or instantaneous. Mental attacks may cause direct impact, such as pool damage or attribute damage. If they do, they must overcome the target mental mitigation, and the excess is applied to the target pool or attribute. Simple emotions can be transmitted over empathetic bonds, while more complex language requires telepathy. A character's infamy and renown also factor into how well received they are.

• Attacker CR Loadout Rank + Rating Potency + Bonuses


• Defender CR Loadout Rank + Mental Avoidance + bonuses

A sapient creatures initial disposition depends on a many factors, and will ultimately be set by the GM. As a general guide, multiply the infamy by the renown. This becomes the target's resistance to the wielder's influence that must be overcome in order to get them to agree with your wishes. Negative values indicated the creature is hostile to the wielder. Mental and Social abilities, including Empathy and Telepathy, may be used to impact the value, as if in combat. Impact is counted for or against the target's resistance after mental mitigation is applied. If the value reaches 0, the target concedes. Positive values make the target more likely to agree with your wishes, how ever, should they come to harm, the wielder's reputation will take a heavier penalty.