imported>WOMBATSANDERS: added eviscerate to the list of rehiding abilities, clarified language

2023-05-19T12:38:01Z

added eviscerate to the list of rehiding abilities, clarified language

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{{Player System Manager
|mnemonic = silentstrike
|verb = [[Verb:FEAT|FEAT]]
|type = Attack
|roundtime = ATTACK
|stamina = 20
|offensivegear = Both hands
|requirements = Training in Ambush and Stalking and Hiding is recommended.
|attributes = Hostile Initiator Stance Penalty Rehiding Enabled Shield Defensive Bonus Target Stance Bonus 
|availableto = [[Rogue]]s (at level 25)
}}
{{PSM3.0costs
|rank1 = Free
|rank2 = Free
|rank3 = Free
|rank4 = Free
|rank5 = Free
}}
{{TOC limit|2}}
{{PSMinfo
|description = Attempt to strike a target from hiding without revealing one's location.
|mechanics = Silent Strike reduces aiming chance by 50% at rank 1 and scales down to 10% at rank 5 (10% per rank). You may specify an attack modifier of {{boldmono|WAYLAY}}, {{boldmono|JAB}}, {{boldmono|GRAPPLE}}, {{boldmono|PUNCH}}, or {{boldmono|KICK}} after {{boldmono|FEAT SILENTSTRIKE}} to use that attack type instead.
|additionalinfo = Characters that witness a successful Silent Strike will see "a shadowy figure" strike a target in place of the character's name.

===Syntax===
Silent Strike reduces [[AIM (verb)|aiming]] chance by 50% at rank 1 and scales down to 10% at rank 5 (10% per rank).

:{{boldmono|feat silentstrike [attack modifier] <target> [aimed location if aiming]}}

===Additional Mechanical Information===
This skill is useful because it allows a character to jump back into hiding without the need to {{boldmono|[[HIDE (verb)|HIDE]]}} again.

Additional ranks in Silent Strike will help to ensure an attack without revealing one's self. The character's [[level]] versus the target also seems to play a role in determining whether the feat is successful.

If a rogue does not successfully perform the Silent Strike, they will attack the target normally, as if attempting to {{boldmono|[[AMBUSH (verb)|AMBUSH]]}} from hiding. The character will still incur the feat's normal [[stamina]] cost.

While characters may not see the rogue that performs a silent strike, it does not excuse rogues from the {{boldmono|[[JUSTICE (verb)|JUSTICE]]}} system if they attack a character in town.

Having the [[Armored Stealth]] [[Armor Specialization]] active will add to success. The chance for success is capped at 99%.

====Rehiding Abilities====

Once the a rogue has learned the first rank of Silent Strike, they will also attempt to remain hidden when performing the [[Cutthroat]], [[Eviscerate]], or [[Subdue]] maneuvers which have the {{boldmono|REHIDING ENABLED}} attribute.

===Messaging===
;First-person
<pre{{log2|margin-right=35%}}>
You quickly leap from hiding to deliver your attack!
You swing a rusty old wakizashi at a velnalin!
AS: +282 vs DS: +7 with AvD: +40 + d100 roll: +100 = +415
... and hit for 140 points of damage!
Left hand severed at the wrist!
The velnalin groans loudly as he slumps to the ground and cradles his wounded left hoof.
The velnalin lets out a final agonized sigh and dies.
You retreat back into the shadows.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
</pre>

;Third-person
<pre{{log2|margin-right=35%}}>
A shadowy figure leaps from hiding to attack!
The figure swings a rusty old wakizashi at a velnalin!
AS: +282 vs DS: +7 with AvD: +40 + d100 roll: +100 = +415
... and hits for 140 points of damage!
Left hand severed at the wrist!
The velnalin groans loudly as he slumps to the ground and cradles his wounded left hoof.
The velnalin lets out a final agonized sigh and dies.
The figure quickly disappears from view.
</pre>

==Resources==
* [[/saved posts|Saved posts]]
* [[Player System Manager/Saved posts | Player System Manager saved posts]]
* [[Player System Manager - Phase 3]]
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[[Category:Feats]]

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imported>WOMBATSANDERS: added eviscerate to the list of rehiding abilities, clarified language