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*Fists Like Anvils
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*Lower Body
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*Lifting
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*Long Jumping
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*Never Lets Go
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*Powerful Arms
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*Reserves of Strength
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*Sustained Carrying
 +
*Vicious
 
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| Dexterity
 
| Dexterity
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| <!-- rejected -->
 
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| <!-- unreviewed -->
 
| <!-- unreviewed -->
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*Feline Grace
 +
*Flexible
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*Light Touch
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*Lightning Reflexes
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*Nimble Fingers
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*Precise
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*Steady Hand
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*Sure-Footed
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*Swift
 
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| Stamina
 
| Stamina
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* Tough as Nails (which Stamina rolls would this ''not'' apply to?)
 
* Tough as Nails (which Stamina rolls would this ''not'' apply to?)
 
| <!-- unreviewed -->
 
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*Determined
 +
*Enduring
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*High Pain Threshold
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*Resilient
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*Resolute
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*Unbreakable
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*Vigorous
 
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| Manipulation
 
| Manipulation
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*Conjurer of 'Facts'
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*Cunning
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*Deceitful
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*Doubletalk
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*Forked Tongue
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*Glib
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*Misdirection
 +
*Patient
 +
*Persuasive
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*Seductive
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*Subtle
 +
*Underhanded
 +
*Unswerving Logic
 
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|-
 
| Charisma
 
| Charisma
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| <!-- rejected -->
 
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| <!-- unreviewed -->
 
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*Air of Confidence
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*Amusing
 +
*Captivating
 +
*Commanding Voice
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*Confidant
 +
*Diplomatic
 +
*Eloquent
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*Forceful
 +
*Genteel
 +
*Graceful
 +
*Hustler
 +
*Infectious Humor
 +
*Persuasive
 +
*Smooth Talker
 +
*Trustworthy
 +
*Urbane
 +
*Witty
 
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|-
 
| Appearance
 
| Appearance
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| <!-- rejected -->
 
| <!-- rejected -->
 
| <!-- unreviewed -->
 
| <!-- unreviewed -->
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*Alluring
 +
*Bold Demeanor
 +
*Exotic
 +
*Fashion Sense
 +
*Fragility
 +
*Genial
 +
*Glamorous
 +
*Memorable Pose
 +
*Noble Bearing
 +
*Photogenic
 +
*Sex Appeal
 +
*Style
 +
*Unconventional Looks
 +
*Unforgettable Face
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Perception
 
| Perception
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| <!-- rejected -->
 
| <!-- unreviewed -->
 
| <!-- unreviewed -->
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*Attentive
 +
*Careful
 +
*Detail-Oriented
 +
*Discerning
 +
*Empathetic
 +
*Experienced
 +
*Eyes in the Back of Your Head
 +
*Farsighted
 +
*Insightful
 +
*Intuitive
 +
*Keen-Eyed
 +
*Paranoid
 +
*Sharp Hearing
 +
*Tactical
 +
*Uncanny Instincts
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Intelligence
 
| Intelligence
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| <!-- rejected -->
 
| <!-- rejected -->
 
| <!-- unreviewed -->
 
| <!-- unreviewed -->
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*Creative
 +
*Discerning
 +
*Logical
 +
*Pragmatic
 +
*Probability Calculation,
 +
*Problem Solver
 +
*Scholarly
 +
*Subject Authority
 +
*Trivia
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Wits
 
| Wits
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| <!-- rejected -->
 
| <!-- unreviewed -->
 
| <!-- unreviewed -->
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*Changes in Strategy
 +
*Clever
 +
*Cool-Headed
 +
*Cunning
 +
*Getting the Jump on Others
 +
*Insults
 +
*One Step Ahead
 +
*Snappy Retorts
 +
*Survival
 +
*Witty Bon Mots
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Ability !! Approved !! Rejected !! Unreviewed
 
! Ability !! Approved !! Rejected !! Unreviewed
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|-
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| Alertness
 +
| <!-- approved -->
 +
| <!-- rejected -->
 +
| <!-- unreviewed -->
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* Animals
 +
* Crowds
 +
* Eavesdropping
 +
* Fine Details
 +
* Forests
 +
* Hidden Weapons
 +
* Noises
 +
|-
 +
| Athletics
 +
| <!-- approved -->
 +
| <!-- rejected -->
 +
| <!-- unreviewed -->
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* Acrobatics
 +
* Dancing
 +
* Parkour
 +
* Rock Climbing
 +
* Swimming
 +
* Specific Sports
 +
|-
 +
| Awareness
 +
| <!-- approved -->
 +
| <!-- rejected -->
 +
| <!-- unreviewed -->
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* Debunking
 +
* Ghostly Activity
 +
* Mystical Objects
 +
* Someone's in My Head
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Brawl
 
| Brawl
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| <!-- rejected -->
 
| <!-- rejected -->
 
| <!-- unreviewed -->
 
| <!-- unreviewed -->
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* Dirty Fighting
 +
* Strikes
 +
* Submission Holds
 +
* Throws
 +
* Specific Fighting Styles
 +
|-
 +
| Do
 +
| <!-- approved -->
 +
| <!-- rejected -->
 +
| <!-- unreviewed -->
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* Noncombative Performance
 +
* Pressure Point Attacks
 +
* Restraining without Harming
 +
* Specific Styles
 +
|-
 +
| Dodge
 +
| <!-- approved -->
 +
| <!-- rejected -->
 +
| <!-- unreviewed -->
 +
|-
 +
| Empathy
 +
| <!-- approved -->
 +
| <!-- rejected -->
 +
| <!-- unreviewed -->
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* Emotions
 +
* Gaining Trust
 +
* Insight
 +
* Motives
 +
|-
 +
| Expression
 +
| <!-- approved -->
 +
| <!-- rejected -->
 +
| <!-- unreviewed -->
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* Acting
 +
* Conversation
 +
* Fiction
 +
* Impromptu
 +
* Poetry
 +
* Social Media
 +
|-
 +
| Intimidation
 +
| <!-- approved -->
 +
| <!-- rejected -->
 +
| <!-- unreviewed -->
 +
* Blackmail
 +
* Internet
 +
* Physical Coercion
 +
* Pulling Rank
 +
* Veiled Threats
 +
|-
 +
| Kenning
 +
| <!-- approved -->
 +
| <!-- rejected -->
 +
| <!-- unreviewed -->
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* Cantrips
 +
* Changelings
 +
* Chimera
 +
* Enchantment
 +
* Trods
 +
|-
 +
| Leadership
 +
| <!-- approved -->
 +
| <!-- rejected -->
 +
| <!-- unreviewed -->
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* Compelling
 +
* Friendly
 +
* Military
 +
* Multimedia
 +
* Noble
 +
* Open
 +
* Oratory
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|-
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| Martial Arts (Hard Style)
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| <!-- approved -->
 +
| <!-- rejected -->
 +
| <!-- unreviewed -->
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|-
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| Martial Arts (Soft Style)
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| <!-- approved -->
 +
| <!-- rejected -->
 +
| <!-- unreviewed -->
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|-
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| Primal Urge
 +
| <!-- approved -->
 +
| <!-- rejected -->
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| <!-- unreviewed -->
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* Hunting
 +
* Hunches
 +
* Reacting
 +
* Shifting Forms
 +
|-
 +
| Shentao
 +
| <!-- approved -->
 +
| <!-- rejected -->
 +
| <!-- unreviewed -->
 +
|-
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| Streetwise
 +
| <!-- approved -->
 +
| <!-- rejected -->
 +
| <!-- unreviewed -->
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* Being on the Guest List
 +
* Fencing Goods
 +
* Free Wifi
 +
* Gangs
 +
* Illegal Drugs
 +
* Illegal Weapons
 +
* Local Slang
 +
|-
 +
| Subterfuge
 +
| <!-- approved -->
 +
| <!-- rejected -->
 +
| <!-- unreviewed -->
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* Feigning Mortality
 +
* Impeccable Lies
 +
* Long Con
 +
* Seduction
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|-
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|
 +
| <!-- approved -->
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| <!-- rejected -->
 +
| <!-- unreviewed -->
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*
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*
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|-
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|
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| <!-- approved -->
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| <!-- rejected -->
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| <!-- unreviewed -->
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*
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*
 
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| Melee
 
| Melee

Revision as of 21:21, 10 September 2018

Here are some specific examples of specialties that are narrow enough to be approved (i.e. would not apply to virtually all rolls involving that stat). Rejected entries can be appealed if you think it's narrower than what staff envisioned.

Attribute Approved Rejected Unreviewed
Strength
  • Iron Grip
  • Fists Like Anvils
  • Lower Body
  • Lifting
  • Long Jumping
  • Never Lets Go
  • Powerful Arms
  • Reserves of Strength
  • Sustained Carrying
  • Vicious
Dexterity
  • Running
  • Fine manipulation
  • Feline Grace
  • Flexible
  • Light Touch
  • Lightning Reflexes
  • Nimble Fingers
  • Precise
  • Steady Hand
  • Sure-Footed
  • Swift
Stamina
  • Tireless
  • Soaking damage (this isn't a voluntary action, it's a reflex)
  • Tough as Nails (which Stamina rolls would this not apply to?)
  • Determined
  • Enduring
  • High Pain Threshold
  • Resilient
  • Resolute
  • Unbreakable
  • Vigorous
Manipulation
  • Well-Reasoned
  • Conjurer of 'Facts'
  • Cunning
  • Deceitful
  • Doubletalk
  • Forked Tongue
  • Glib
  • Misdirection
  • Patient
  • Persuasive
  • Seductive
  • Subtle
  • Underhanded
  • Unswerving Logic
Charisma
  • Air of Confidence
  • Amusing
  • Captivating
  • Commanding Voice
  • Confidant
  • Diplomatic
  • Eloquent
  • Forceful
  • Genteel
  • Graceful
  • Hustler
  • Infectious Humor
  • Persuasive
  • Smooth Talker
  • Trustworthy
  • Urbane
  • Witty
Appearance
  • Alluring
  • Bold Demeanor
  • Exotic
  • Fashion Sense
  • Fragility
  • Genial
  • Glamorous
  • Memorable Pose
  • Noble Bearing
  • Photogenic
  • Sex Appeal
  • Style
  • Unconventional Looks
  • Unforgettable Face
Perception
  • Attentive
  • Careful
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Discerning
  • Empathetic
  • Experienced
  • Eyes in the Back of Your Head
  • Farsighted
  • Insightful
  • Intuitive
  • Keen-Eyed
  • Paranoid
  • Sharp Hearing
  • Tactical
  • Uncanny Instincts
Intelligence
  • Book Knowledge
  • Analytical
  • Creative
  • Discerning
  • Logical
  • Pragmatic
  • Probability Calculation,
  • Problem Solver
  • Scholarly
  • Subject Authority
  • Trivia
Wits
  • Snappy Patter
  • Ambushes
  • Changes in Strategy
  • Clever
  • Cool-Headed
  • Cunning
  • Getting the Jump on Others
  • Insults
  • One Step Ahead
  • Snappy Retorts
  • Survival
  • Witty Bon Mots

For primary abilities, your specialty may be a secondary ability that it overlaps (even if you don't have any separate dots in that secondary).

Ability Approved Rejected Unreviewed
Alertness
  • Animals
  • Crowds
  • Eavesdropping
  • Fine Details
  • Forests
  • Hidden Weapons
  • Noises
Athletics
  • Acrobatics
  • Dancing
  • Parkour
  • Rock Climbing
  • Swimming
  • Specific Sports
Awareness
  • Debunking
  • Ghostly Activity
  • Mystical Objects
  • Someone's in My Head
Brawl
  • Punches
  • Kicks
  • Dirty Fighting
  • Strikes
  • Submission Holds
  • Throws
  • Specific Fighting Styles
Do
  • Noncombative Performance
  • Pressure Point Attacks
  • Restraining without Harming
  • Specific Styles
Dodge
Empathy
  • Emotions
  • Gaining Trust
  • Insight
  • Motives
Expression
  • Acting
  • Conversation
  • Fiction
  • Impromptu
  • Poetry
  • Social Media
Intimidation
  • Blackmail
  • Internet
  • Physical Coercion
  • Pulling Rank
  • Veiled Threats
Kenning
  • Cantrips
  • Changelings
  • Chimera
  • Enchantment
  • Trods
Leadership
  • Compelling
  • Friendly
  • Military
  • Multimedia
  • Noble
  • Open
  • Oratory
Martial Arts (Hard Style)
Martial Arts (Soft Style)
Primal Urge
  • Hunting
  • Hunches
  • Reacting
  • Shifting Forms
Shentao
Streetwise
  • Being on the Guest List
  • Fencing Goods
  • Free Wifi
  • Gangs
  • Illegal Drugs
  • Illegal Weapons
  • Local Slang
Subterfuge
  • Feigning Mortality
  • Impeccable Lies
  • Long Con
  • Seduction
Melee
  • Knives
  • Swords
  • Blades (doesn't include blunt weapons, but still overly broad)