====== The Loop ======

===== Character Generation =====

Mechanically characters are rated by dice that define various abilities. 

Abilities are rated with die-levels (best to worst): d4, d6, d8, d10, d12

Start with 75 points

Die size costs:

^Die Size^Cost^Cost Schedule for Consideration^"Level"^
|d20|0*|0|0|
|d14|1|3|1|
|d13|3|7|2|
|d12|6|12|3|
|d11|10|18|4|
|d10|15|25|5|
|d9|21|33|6|
|d8|28|42|7|
|d7|36|52|8|
|d6|45|63|9|
|d5|55|75|10|
|d4|66|88|11|
* A player who accepts this level of incompetence in an area gets to select an additional descriptor. 

Sorcery costs 2x ?

Save leftover points to develop the character in play (DiP). 

==== Default Abilities ====

These vary from other abilities only insomuch as they are cheaper, and broader.

  * Persuasion
  * Violence
  * Perspicacity
  * Hardiness 
  * Subterfuge 
  * Magic

==== Descriptors ====

The character gets 6 descriptors that indicate generally what sorts of methods the character uses or types of skills that they have. 

==== Wherewithal ====

Characters start with 7 points of Wherewithal, representing energy and enthusiasm to get things done (see uses in Resolution below). 

==== Motives ====

Each character has a major motive and a minor motive, which are involved in getting Wherewithal. 

===== Resolution System =====

==== Die Pools ====

Characters roll dice from abilities that pertain. If a descriptor applies, the die is one better. 

GM rolls for of opposition: NPC Abilities, or static obstacles (default: d12)

Advantages are represented by additional dice. GM decides which side gets what dice. 

==== Resolving ====

All sides roll, lowest roll wins. A tie means that nobody rolling gets what they want. 

=== Botches ===

If the your best die is twice as high as the oppositions best die, then you have botched, and additional badness occurs. Even if you re-roll, you will suffer some penalty. 
==== Re-Rolling ====

Spend a point of Wherewithal to re-roll any die rolled

===== Refreshing Wherewithal =====

Pool refreshes to full with “refreshment” scenes. These are anything that would refresh the character. The character gets 1 point back.

==== Motives ====

If the character satisfies a Minor Motive, they gain 2 Wherewithal

If the character satisfies a Major Motive, they gain Wherewithal to bring their pool up to 10.