NATURALATTACK the new system¶

Proposal for new NATURALWEAPON File and Tags

File¶

NATURALWEAPON:filepath.lst - from PCC file

Tags Used¶

This will be similar to the equipment file, but there are a few notable differences: - No COST, WT, ALTxxx tags - DAMAGE will be altered to work with PRExxx, allowing for multiple DAMAGEs on a single object for Size Progression

First Word is the Natural Attack Name (and ideally the PROFICIENCY name, as it is used in NATURALATTACKS)

KEY:x - x = Text (Unique Name of Object)

TYPE:x.x - x = Types granted

EQMOD:x.x|y.x - x = text (Name of EQMOD) - y = Selection choice for EQMOD

JUST A NOTE, this syntax seems counter productive and backwards. If I could have this tag altered globally to EQMOD:x|x.y that would fit the existing syntax we already use. Heck, I'll propose a new tag for it. Unless James sees fit to allow a modification of this by the conversion deal, but I'm not holding my breath, this is a modification of a working tag, and low on the priority list.

EQUIPMOD:x|x.y - x = text (Name of EQUIPMOD) - y = Selection choice for EQUIPMOD

DAMAGE:x|y|z - x = alphanumerical text (die notation) or 0 (Variable/Formula allowed) - y = Variable or Formula name - z = PRExxx

Example: - DAMAGE:1d4|PRESIZEEQ:S - DAMAGE:%1d%2|DefaultBiteDamageDice|DefaultBiteDamageDieSize

This would allow for the greatest versatility which is required for our sourcebooks.

Under consideration

DAMAGEADD:x|y|z - x = die representation - z = Text (Optional) - z = PRExxx

This would append an additional damage into the box to represent those attacks that deal say "1d6 + 2d6 fire"

VS.

SPROP:x|y|z - x = text - y = Variable or Formula - z = PRExxx

CRITMULT:x - x = text

CRITRANGE:x - x = numerical range

Global tags acceptable: ABILITY

Consideration:

NUMATTACKS:x
x = number or formula

vs. * BASEATTACKS:x * x = number or formula

This tag proposal (NUMATTACKS or BASEATTACKS) would determine how many non-iterative attacks a given Natural Attack gets. I'm leaning towards NUMATTACKS. Consideration for Canine Companions in 3.5 getting a secondary attack at -5 (Like an iterative attack) needs to be discussed

Can we do? NUMATTACKS:TIER=1|x NUMATTACKS:TIER=2|x NUMATTACKS:TIER=3|x NUMATTACKS:TIER=4 TIER=y with y being the location. 1st attack, 2nd attack, etc. EXAMPLE: NUMATTACKS:TIER=1|2 would grant two attacks at the primary attack. The rest would be if the creature had iterative attacks.

ITERATIVEATTACKS:x * x = number or formula (Number of iterative attacks given) ** This is required for Monk Flurry of Blows and Animal Companion Dogs/Wolves gaining a second bite attack with an iterative - 5 penalty, or -3 for Monk Flurry of Blows.

ITERATIVEPENALTY:x * x = numerical value of penalty applied to each iterative attack (Standard is -5)

PROFNAME:x * Name of Proficiency if not using the Object Name * Corner Case where proficiencies might be part of a group

I got a request to include this tag as a contender, the folks at Crafty Games are very interested in this.

DISPLAYNAME:x|y|z * x = Text (Vars allowed) * y = Formula or Variable * z = PRExxx

Example: DISPLAYNAME:Bite I|PREVAREQ:BiteAttackTier,1 DISPLAYNAME:Bite II|PREVAREQ:BiteAttackTier,2

Would display Bite I when the variable 'BiteAttackTier' was 1, Bite II if it was 2.
DISPLAYNAME overrides the Object Name if present and has a value.

EXAMPLE:

Global Tag¶

Updated version:

NATURALWEAPON:x|y|z * x = PRIMARY or SECONDARY (Optional - if not present defaults to PRIMARY) * y = Key Name of Natural Attack (Referenced to actual object in NaturalAttack File) * z = PRExxx

KEY FEATURES: - Grants Proficiency with listed Objects using the Object Name (Not Key) - Better control of Primary vs. Secondary attacks

Source: NATURALATTACK the new system (original PCGen wiki)