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Nyeti: Hand shading the eyes

2018-03-14T19:45:13Z

Hand shading the eyes

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	=== Visual cues ===		=== Visual cues ===

	As well as game calls we use ~~two~~ ''visual'' cues for game organisation~~, both~~ of ~~which~~ indicate that someone or something present OOC is not present in the game world.		As well as game calls we use ''visual'' cues for game organisation. Two of these indicate that someone or something present OOC is not present in the game world, while the other is a way for a player or crew member to signal that they want to leave a roleplay scene.

	==== High-vis ====		==== High-vis ====
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	==== One hand in the air ====		==== One hand in the air ====
	Anyone with one hand in the air and their index finger pointing upward is not present IC and should be ignored. If you are [[monstering]], you should use this when moving between encounters.		Anyone with one hand in the air and their index finger pointing upward is not present IC and should be ignored. If you are [[monstering]], you should use this when moving between encounters.

			==== Hand shading the eyes ====
			If you are feeling unconfortable OOC and don’t want to continue roleplaying, shade your eyes with one hand and leave the IC area when you feel able to do so. This is a cue that you are dropping out of character and other players and crew should respect this by not starting any interactions with you.

Nyeti: COMPEL

2017-10-02T22:20:50Z

COMPEL

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	==== SINGLE ====		==== SINGLE ====
	You lose one Hit.<br>		You lose one [[Combat rules#Hits\|Hit]].<br>
	By default all melee blows and thrown weapons deal {{Call\|SINGLE}} and you do not need to call it out loud. However, a player or NPC can still call {{Call\|SINGLE}} if they feel it is important to draw attention.		By default all melee blows and thrown weapons deal {{Call\|SINGLE}} and you do not need to call it out loud. However, a player or NPC can still call {{Call\|SINGLE}} if they feel it is important to draw attention.

	==== DOUBLE ====		==== DOUBLE ====
	You lose two Hits.		You lose two [[Combat rules#Hits\|Hits]].

	==== TRIPLE ====		==== TRIPLE ====
	You lose three Hits.		You lose three [[Combat rules#Hits\|Hits]].

	==== CLEAVE ====		==== CLEAVE ====
	If this hits a limb, that limb is ruined and cannot be used until healed, and you lose one Hit.<br>		If this hits a limb, that limb is ''[[Combat rules#Complications\|ruined]]'' and cannot be used until healed, and you lose one [[Combat rules#Hits\|Hit]].<br>
	Otherwise, you lose all of your Hits.<br>		Otherwise, you lose all of your [[Combat rules#Hits\|Hits]].<br>
	By default all arrows and crossbow bolts deal {{Call\|CLEAVE}} and you do not need to call it out loud when shooting. However, a player or NPC can still call {{Call\|CLEAVE}} if they feel it is important to draw attention.		By default all arrows and crossbow bolts deal {{Call\|CLEAVE}} and you do not need to call it out loud when shooting. However, a player or NPC can still call {{Call\|CLEAVE}} if they feel it is important to draw attention.

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	Fall to the floor. If it is not safe to do so, you should at a minimum touch one knee and one hand to the ground for a second.<br>		Fall to the floor. If it is not safe to do so, you should at a minimum touch one knee and one hand to the ground for a second.<br>
	This call still takes effect if parried or blocked by a shield.<br>		This call still takes effect if parried or blocked by a shield.<br>
	If this is delivered by a weapon blow with no other call, and you do not parry or block it, you also lose one Hit. (In this case it is implied to be {{Call\|SINGLE}} {{Call\|STRIKEDOWN}}.)		If this is delivered by a weapon blow with no other call, and you do not parry or block it, you also lose one [[Combat rules#Hits\|Hit]]. (In this case it is implied to be {{Call\|SINGLE}} {{Call\|STRIKEDOWN}}.)

	==== REPEL ====		==== REPEL ====
	For the next five seconds, move as far away from the person making the call as you safely can.<br>		For the next five seconds, move as far away from the person making the call as you safely can.<br>
	This call still takes effect if parried or blocked by a shield.<br>		This call still takes effect if parried or blocked by a shield.<br>
	If this is delivered by a weapon blow with no other call, and you do not parry or block it, you also lose one Hit. (In this case it is implied to be {{Call\|SINGLE}} {{Call\|REPEL}}.)		If this is delivered by a weapon blow with no other call, and you do not parry or block it, you also lose one [[Combat rules#Hits\|Hit]]. (In this case it is implied to be {{Call\|SINGLE}} {{Call\|REPEL}}.)

	=== Healing calls ===		=== Healing calls ===
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	'''MINOR'''/'''MAJOR'''/'''EPIC''' {{Call\|EFFECT}}: You are under a supernatural Effect of the stated strength.<br>		'''MINOR'''/'''MAJOR'''/'''EPIC''' {{Call\|EFFECT}}: You are under a supernatural Effect of the stated strength.<br>
	By default this lasts the remainder of the interactive or linear. Some may have a specific duration (for example, five minutes); where this is the case it will be stated as part of the Effect.<br>		By default this lasts the remainder of the interactive or linear. Some may have a specific duration (for example, five minutes); where this is the case it will be stated as part of the Effect.<br>
	The {{Call\|EFFECT}} call cannot be used in combat.		The {{Call\|EFFECT}} call cannot be used in combat, and it cannot be dodged.

			==== COMPEL ====
			'''MINOR'''/'''MAJOR'''/'''EPIC''' {{Call\|COMPEL}}: You are under a supernatural compulsion of the stated strength. The person calling this will give a command, and you must either lose all your Hits or follow the command for five minutes.<br>
			You are under an {{Call\|EFFECT}} of the stated strength for as long as you follow the command.<br>
			The {{Call\|COMPEL}} call cannot be dodged.

	==== CURSE ====		==== CURSE ====
	You have been affected by harmful magic or alchemy. Inform a Guide once you are out of combat.<br>		You have been affected by harmful magic or alchemy. Inform a Guide once you are out of combat.<br>
	If this is delivered by a weapon blow with no other call, and you do not parry or block it, you also lose one Hit. (In this case it is implied to be {{Call\|SINGLE}} {{Call\|CURSE}}.)		If this is delivered by a weapon blow with no other call, and you do not parry or block it, you also lose one [[Combat rules#Hits\|Hit]]. (In this case it is implied to be {{Call\|SINGLE}} {{Call\|CURSE}}.)

	==== RESIST ====		==== RESIST ====

Nyeti at 23:22, 5 October 2016

2016-10-05T23:22:00Z

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	There are several ways of indicating whom a combat call effects:		There are several ways of indicating whom a combat call effects:
	* '''By blow:''' Shouting the call at the same time as making a blow with a weapon. The call affects the person struck. If parried or blocked by a shield, it does not take effect unless noted otherwise.		* '''By blow:''' Shouting the call at the same time as making a blow with a weapon. The call affects the person struck. If parried or blocked by a shield, it does not take effect unless noted otherwise.
	* '''~~By touch~~:''' Saying the call while close enough to touch the target - although you do not need to actually touch them. The call affects that person.		* '''Close range:''' Saying the call while close enough to touch the target - although you do not need to actually touch them. The call affects that person.
	* '''Ranged:''' Shouting the IC or OOC name or a description of the target, who must be within five metres of you, followed by the call. For example, “Nye! {{Call\|SINGLE}}!” or “You in the hat! {{Call\|REPEL}}!” The call affects the person indicated.		* '''Ranged:''' Shouting the IC or OOC name or a description of the target, who must be within five metres of you, followed by the call. For example, “Nye! {{Call\|SINGLE}}!” or “You in the hat! {{Call\|REPEL}}!” The call affects the person indicated.
	* '''Mass:''' Shouting {{Call\|MASS}} followed by the call. For example, “{{Call\|MASS}} {{Call\|DOUBLE}}!” You can indicate an area of effect with your arms. If you do, the call affects everyone in that arc within five metres; otherwise it affects everyone within five metres regardless of direction.		* '''Mass:''' Shouting {{Call\|MASS}} followed by the call. For example, “{{Call\|MASS}} {{Call\|DOUBLE}}!” You can indicate an area of effect with your arms. If you do, the call affects everyone in that arc within five metres; otherwise it affects everyone within five metres regardless of direction.

Nyeti: Visual cues

2016-10-02T16:51:08Z

Visual cues

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 Breaking Worlds, like many LARP systems, uses a set of ‘calls’ as part of the operation of the game.  All calls are out-of-character (OOC) - they are auditory cues to ''players'', rather than being spoken or heard by the characters.
 == Game calls ==
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 ==== TIME FREEZE ====
 The call to pause roleplaying.  Upon hearing {{Call|TIME FREEZE}}, all players should remain motionless, close their eyes and hum loudly so as not to hear what is going on.
 == System calls ==

Nyeti: Added system calls. Plus, no directing WIDE calls - thank you Cryptophage!

2016-09-15T20:45:07Z

Added system calls. Plus, no directing WIDE calls - thank you Cryptophage!

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Cryptophage at 11:40, 15 September 2016

2016-09-15T11:40:20Z

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	* '''Ranged:''' Shouting the IC or OOC name or a description of the target, who can be up to five metres away, followed by the call. For example, “Ezra! {{Call\|SINGLE}}!” or “You in the hat! {{Call\|REPEL}}!” The call affects the person indicated.		* '''Ranged:''' Shouting the IC or OOC name or a description of the target, who can be up to five metres away, followed by the call. For example, “Ezra! {{Call\|SINGLE}}!” or “You in the hat! {{Call\|REPEL}}!” The call affects the person indicated.
	* '''Mass:''' Shouting {{Call\|MASS}} followed by the call. For example, “{{Call\|MASS}} {{Call\|DOUBLE}}!” You can indicate an area of effect with your arms. If you do, the call affects everyone in that arc within five metres; otherwise it affects everyone within five metres regardless of direction.		* '''Mass:''' Shouting {{Call\|MASS}} followed by the call. For example, “{{Call\|MASS}} {{Call\|DOUBLE}}!” You can indicate an area of effect with your arms. If you do, the call affects everyone in that arc within five metres; otherwise it affects everyone within five metres regardless of direction.
	* '''Wide:''' Shouting {{Call\|WIDE}} followed by the call. For example, “{{Call\|WIDE}} {{Call\|STRIKEDOWN}}!” You can indicate an area of effect with your arms. Outdoors, the call affects everyone within ten metres; indoors, it affects everyone in the room.		* '''Wide:''' Shouting {{Call\|WIDE}} followed by the call. For example, “{{Call\|WIDE}} {{Call\|STRIKEDOWN}}!” You can indicate an area of effect with your arms. <!-- Can you, or is this mistakenly copied from Mass? -->Outdoors, the call affects everyone within ten metres; indoors, it affects everyone in the room.

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2016-09-13T21:17:30Z

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Breaking Worlds, like many LARP systems, uses a set of ‘calls’ as part of the operation of the game. All calls are out-of-character (OOC) - they are auditory cues to ''players'', rather than being spoken or heard by the characters.

== System calls ==

These calls are used to are used to tell the players (not the characters) what is going on, and in cases of emergency.

==== STOP THE GAME ====
The most important call in LARP. STOP THE GAME means there has been an real-life injury, someone has lost their glasses or there has been another OOC emergency. Anyone may call STOP THE GAME and should do so if needed. As soon as STOP THE GAME is called, the action suspends entirely, everyone should stop moving, and appropriate action is taken. Repeat the call to anyone who has not noticed. Once the emergency is over, if the game is to continue then people are asked to return to where they were when STOP THE GAME was called, and TIME IN restarts the action.

==== MAN DOWN ====
This means exactly the same as STOP THE GAME. It is included here as an alternative because it is in common usage in many systems, so people may call this instead of STOP THE GAME. STOP THE GAME is preferred where possible because we’re not all men.

==== TOO HARD ====
Call this if you’ve been hit too hard by somebody. Anybody can make a mistake so try and be polite if it happens and use this call rather than a string of abuse! If it’s happening a lot, speak to a ref. If somebody says ‘Ow’ and acts in pain but doesn’t say this, usually they’re roleplaying the hit.

==== TIME IN ====
The call to start roleplaying. Once TIME IN is called, the game has started. This may only be called by a Ref.

==== TIME OUT ====
The call to stop roleplaying. Once TIME OUT is called, the game is over for that evening. This may only be called by a Ref.

==== TIME FAFF ====
The call to continue roleplaying, but not move forward. On linears, occasionally additional time is needed to get a big encounter ready; in this case, TIME FAFF will be called and the party will spontaneously stop for a quick IC break. This may only be called by a Ref.

==== TIME FREEZE ====
The call to pause roleplaying. Upon hearing TIME FREEZE, all players should remain motionless, close their eyes and hum loudly so as not to hear what is going on.

== Combat calls ==

These calls are used to indicate special effects, most often powerful attacks. They can be shouted by players, NPCs, or Refs.

There are several ways of indicating whom a combat call effects:
* '''By blow:''' Shouting the call at the same time as making a blow with a weapon. The call affects the person struck.
* '''By touch:''' Saying the call while close enough to touch the target - although you do not need to actually touch them. The call affects that person.
* '''Ranged:''' Shouting the IC or OOC name or a description of the target, who can be up to five metres away, followed by the call. For example, “Ezra! {{Call|SINGLE}}!” or “You in the hat! {{Call|REPEL}}!” The call affects the person indicated.
* '''Mass:''' Shouting {{Call|MASS}} followed by the call. For example, “{{Call|MASS}} {{Call|DOUBLE}}!” You can indicate an area of effect with your arms. If you do, the call affects everyone in that arc within five metres; otherwise it affects everyone within five metres regardless of direction.
* '''Wide:''' Shouting {{Call|WIDE}} followed by the call. For example, “{{Call|WIDE}} {{Call|STRIKEDOWN}}!” You can indicate an area of effect with your arms. Outdoors, the call affects everyone within ten metres; indoors, it affects everyone in the room.