Notice [SP]
(Details, Illusions, Search Area, Patrol/Guard)
Notice [SP] represents your ability to use sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell to examine your environment and surroundings. This skill is crucial for detecting hidden objects, perceiving dangers, and noticing subtle changes in your surroundings.
Details
Details specialization allows you to pick up on minute, physical details that others may overlook in the environment.
| Description of the Check | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Noticing small physical details in the environment (e.g., faint footprints, scratches on a wall) | Average (12+) |
| Detecting a hidden object or compartment within plain sight | Hard (15+) |
| Spotting a subtle trap or mechanism | Very Hard (18+) |
| Perceiving a camouflaged or disguised object or person | Near Impossible (21+) |
Modifiers that may affect this check:
| Circumstance | Modifier |
|---|---|
| Area is poorly lit or obscured by fog | (flip-1) |
| Using tools like magnifying glasses or enhanced lenses | (shift+1) |
Results:
- Success: You successfully notice the detail, gaining crucial information or avoiding danger.
- Failure: You miss the detail, potentially overlooking something important or falling into a trap.
- Failure by a Large Margin: You completely miss the detail, potentially leading to incorrect actions or assumptions.
Illusions
Illusions specialization allows you to detect or see through visual deceptions and physical tricks.
| Description of the Check | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Detecting a simple physical illusion (e.g., a mirror reflecting something else) | Average (12+) |
| Seeing through a complex or moving illusion | Hard (15+) |
| Identifying a visual trick or slight of hand | Very Hard (18+) |
| Perceiving a multi-layered or extremely subtle illusion | Near Impossible (21+) |
Modifiers that may affect this check:
| Circumstance | Modifier |
|---|---|
| Illusion is anchored to a physical object | (flip-1) |
| Using tools or aids to enhance perception | (shift+1) |
Results:
- Success: You see through or detect the illusion, revealing what is truly there.
- Failure: You perceive the illusion as real, potentially falling into its trap or deception.
- Failure by a Large Margin: You are fully convinced by the illusion, leading to incorrect decisions or actions.
Search Area
Search Area specialization is used when thoroughly examining a location for hidden or unseen objects or details.
| Description of the Check | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Scanning a small room for hidden objects or clues | Average (12+) |
| Thoroughly searching a larger area, like a house or small building | Hard (15+) |
| Detecting hidden compartments, doors, or traps | Very Hard (18+) |
| Identifying a specific, hidden object in a cluttered or chaotic area | Near Impossible (21+) |
Modifiers that may affect this check:
| Circumstance | Modifier |
|---|---|
| Area is cluttered or in poor lighting | (flip-1) |
| Using tools or aids to enhance the search (e.g., magnifying glass, flashlight) | (shift+1) |
Results:
- Success: You uncover hidden objects, clues, or details in the area.
- Failure: You miss the hidden elements, possibly overlooking valuable or dangerous items.
- Failure by a Large Margin: You fail to find anything, potentially leading to missed opportunities or dangers.
Patrol/Guard
Patrol/Guard specialization is used when keeping watch for potential threats or important details while on guard duty or patrol.
| Description of the Check | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Spotting hidden dangers or anomalies while on patrol | Average (12+) |
| Detecting traps, ambushes, or hidden enemies | Hard (15+) |
| Identifying camouflaged or well-hidden threats during guard duty | Very Hard (18+) |
| Detecting subtle changes in the environment that indicate danger | Near Impossible (21+) |
Modifiers that may affect this check:
| Circumstance | Modifier |
|---|---|
| Area has poor visibility (e.g., darkness, fog) | (flip-1) |
| Using tools or having advanced knowledge of potential threats | (shift+1) |
Results:
- Success: You detect potential threats or important details in time to act on them.
- Failure: You fail to notice anything unusual, potentially leaving you or others vulnerable.
- Failure by a Large Margin: You are caught off guard by hidden dangers, leading to possible harm or surprise.