Snipe - Revision history

SAPPHIRE8: /* Snipe Mechanics */ Adjusted the name of the guild-only skills to match to updated systems.

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Snipe Mechanics: Adjusted the name of the guild-only skills to match to updated systems.

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	==Snipe Mechanics==		==Snipe Mechanics==
	Snipe uses [[Stealth]], the appropriate weapon skill, and the guild-only skill ([[Backstab]], [[Scouting]], or [[Thanatology]]) as a modifier vs. the target's [[Perception]] and defenses.		Snipe uses [[Stealth]], the appropriate weapon skill, and the guild-only skill ([[Blindside skill\|Blindside (formerly Backstab)]], [[Instinct skill\|Instinct (formerly Scouting)]], or [[Thanatology skill\|Thanatology]]) as a modifier vs. the target's [[Perception]] and defenses.

	If you pass the Perception check you will stay in hiding and get an accuracy bonus to your attack. If you fail the Perception check your attack will be a normal attack, and you will be pulled out of hiding.		If you pass the Perception check you will stay in hiding and get an accuracy bonus to your attack. If you fail the Perception check your attack will be a normal attack, and you will be pulled out of hiding.

TK-421 at 20:50, 1 September 2020

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	If you pass the Perception check you will stay in hiding and get an accuracy bonus to your attack. If you fail the Perception check your attack will be a normal attack, and you will be pulled out of hiding.		If you pass the Perception check you will stay in hiding and get an accuracy bonus to your attack. If you fail the Perception check your attack will be a normal attack, and you will be pulled out of hiding.

	* ~~When~~ a ~~Thief,~~ or ~~Ranger,~~ ~~snipes~~ ~~successfully~~ no ~~one~~ in the ~~room~~, ~~including~~ the ~~target,~~ will see ~~the~~ ~~name of~~ the ~~attacker~~.		* A successful snipe will show the name of the attacker to the target only, but the room will not see who made the attack.
	* A successful snipe for a Necromancer will show the name of the attacker to the target only, but the room will not see who made the attack.

	When using Snipe with only Invisibility you will be revealed regardless if you win or lose the Perception contest. If you are hiding, and have Invisibility up, you will stay in hiding with a successful Snipe, but you will still be revealed to the target, and room, by your Invisibility breaking.		When using Snipe with only Invisibility you will be revealed regardless if you win or lose the Perception contest. If you are hiding, and have Invisibility up, you will stay in hiding with a successful Snipe, but you will still be revealed to the target, and room, by your Invisibility breaking.
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	==Snipe Policy==		==Snipe Policy==
			Dateline 9/1/2020: SNIPE AND CONSENT CLARIFICATIONS
	THIS POLICY ONLY APPLIES RANGERS AND THIEVES.

			Because snipe now displays the user's name to the target, snipe is now subject to the same rules as any other attack that can be used in PvP. Accordingly, access to snipe has been restored to all characters that lost it by abusing it.
	SNIPE is a zero tolerance ability. If you abuse it, you will lose it.

			If a player is involved in a CvC or PvP incident and you intervene on that player's behalf (be it to lend a GUARD, to HEAL, etc.) you have just placed yourself at risk for retaliation, that is, you have just given CONSENT to the combatants.
	If the SNIPE ability is used in any UNCONSENTED (or even CONSENTED, per a GM ruling) attack on another player, that is an abuse of the ability. First offense abuse will result in 30 days suspension of the ability. A second abuse will result in permanent (irreversible, non-negotiable) removal of the ability. There will be no appeals. There will be no third offenses.

			There are, however, conditions on this CONSENT.
	Use of SNIPE is always subject to GM intervention, regardless of whether or not a player filed REPORT or request for intervention exists. You should therefore always be prepared to provide reliable proof of CONSENT if you are using SNIPE.

			First, and foremost, that CONSENT lasts ONLY during the course of the immediate situation. It doesn't apply 10 minutes later. It doesn't apply an hour later. It doesn't apply tomorrow. Even if your CONSENT against the victim is still ongoing tomorrow, your CONSENT against his assistance provider is NOT ongoing, unless they become involved again.
	If you are attacked, you are operating under implied consent and may use SNIPE to defend yourself. If you are involved in a CHALLENGE or other type of mutually agreed upon spar, then SNIPE may be used when both parties have agreed to it.

			Secondly, that CONSENT only applies to persons who were physically there and visible or audible during the incident. If you're in hiding and don't say anything, you do NOT have CONSENT to just pop out of hiding and start attacking. (If this sounds silly, then put yourself in the shoes of the assistance provider, who thinks that they're helping someone with one opponent while unaware of the eight people hiding.)

			Yes, an argument can be made that if those eight had CONSENT against the victim, they have CONSENT against the assistance provider. HOWEVER, if you're unaware of someone's presence, you're not making an informed decision, and that MUST have bearing in a situation like this. While it's imperfect, it's the most fair to all involved.

	===Example messaging===		===Example messaging===

WYNDER: /* Learning Snipe (as a guild association is::Thief) */

2020-08-20T21:15:07Z

Learning Snipe (as a guild association is::Thief)

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	==Learning Snipe (as a [[guild association is::Thief]])==		==Learning Snipe (as a [[guild association is::Thief]])==
	> ask kalag about magic		> ask kalag about magic<br>
	As you approach, Kalag the Sly reaches under his desk and pulls forth a small crossbow, placing it on the desk in front of him.		As you approach, Kalag the Sly reaches under his desk and pulls forth a small crossbow, placing it on the desk in front of him.
	"A deadly weapon in its own right, wouldn't you say? However, in true Thief style, its worth is more in the possibilities it affords, rather than its mere construction. You've always known how to deliver a backstab to your foes, but to deliver death unseen from afar is a much more difficult task. The principles are much the same, however. Let me open your eyes into a wider world of stealth."		"A deadly weapon in its own right, wouldn't you say? However, in true Thief style, its worth is more in the possibilities it affords, rather than its mere construction. You've always known how to deliver a backstab to your foes, but to deliver death unseen from afar is a much more difficult task. The principles are much the same, however. Let me open your eyes into a wider world of stealth."

WYNDER at 21:14, 20 August 2020

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	Tolle leans over and begins whispering in your ear the basics of sniping. <br>		Tolle leans over and begins whispering in your ear the basics of sniping. <br>
	Tolle's words begin to sink in and you feel you are ready to begin trying out this new ability.<br>		Tolle's words begin to sink in and you feel you are ready to begin trying out this new ability.<br>

			==Learning Snipe (as a [[guild association is::Thief]])==
			> ask kalag about magic
			As you approach, Kalag the Sly reaches under his desk and pulls forth a small crossbow, placing it on the desk in front of him.
			"A deadly weapon in its own right, wouldn't you say? However, in true Thief style, its worth is more in the possibilities it affords, rather than its mere construction. You've always known how to deliver a backstab to your foes, but to deliver death unseen from afar is a much more difficult task. The principles are much the same, however. Let me open your eyes into a wider world of stealth."
			The silver S'Kra patiently instructs you on how to fire bows and crossbows without revealing your position. At the end though, he gives you a piercing stare. "Do NOT misuse this ability against other adventurers. If I hear that you have, I will carve the knowledge right out of your skull. Understand? Good. Now go practice," Kalag the Sly smiles.

	==Snipe Policy==		==Snipe Policy==

SORTIK: Edits for guild update and policy application

2020-08-04T14:02:38Z

Edits for guild update and policy application

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	This [[page type is::ability]] is restricted to Survival-prime guilds ([[guild association is::Ranger]], [[guild association is::Thief]] and [[guild association is::Necromancer]]) of at least 40th circle.		This [[page type is::ability]] is restricted to Survival-prime guilds ([[guild association is::Ranger]], [[guild association is::Thief]] and [[guild association is::Necromancer]]) of at least 40th circle.
	*Thieves and Rangers can make use of this ability with aimable missile weapons (Bow, Crossbow, and Sling).		*Thieves and Rangers can make use of this ability with aimable missile weapons (Bow, Crossbow, and Sling).
	*Rangers may combine this ability with [[dual load]] to snipe a single target with two arrows simultaneously. Both shots will be calculated against the perception of the target, and thus have a chance of pulling you from hiding.		*Rangers and Thieves may combine this ability with [[dual load]] to snipe a single target with two arrows simultaneously. Both shots will be calculated against the perception of the target, and thus have a chance of pulling you from hiding.
	*Necromancers use a [[Targeted Magic]] [[Vivisection\|spell]] that allows them to effectively snipe with magic.		*Necromancers use a [[Targeted Magic]] [[Vivisection\|spell]] that allows them to effectively snipe with magic.

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	SNIPE is a zero tolerance ability. If you abuse it, you will lose it.		SNIPE is a zero tolerance ability. If you abuse it, you will lose it.

	If the SNIPE ability is used in any UNCONSENTED attack on another player, that is an abuse of the ability. First offense abuse will result in 30 days suspension of the ability. A second abuse will result in permanent (irreversible, non-negotiable) removal of the ability. There will be no appeals. There will be no third offenses.		If the SNIPE ability is used in any UNCONSENTED (or even CONSENTED, per a GM ruling) attack on another player, that is an abuse of the ability. First offense abuse will result in 30 days suspension of the ability. A second abuse will result in permanent (irreversible, non-negotiable) removal of the ability. There will be no appeals. There will be no third offenses.

	Use of SNIPE is always subject to GM intervention, regardless of whether or not a player filed REPORT or request for intervention exists. You should therefore always be prepared to provide reliable proof of CONSENT if you are using SNIPE.		Use of SNIPE is always subject to GM intervention, regardless of whether or not a player filed REPORT or request for intervention exists. You should therefore always be prepared to provide reliable proof of CONSENT if you are using SNIPE.

TK-421 at 01:55, 22 July 2020

2020-07-22T01:55:54Z

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			{{RTOC}}
	'''Snipe''' is the ability to use a ranged weapon (bow, crossbow, sling, TM) from hiding and remain in hiding after the shot.		'''Snipe''' is the ability to use a ranged weapon (bow, crossbow, sling, TM) from hiding and remain in hiding after the shot.

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	*Rangers may combine this ability with [[dual load]] to snipe a single target with two arrows simultaneously. Both shots will be calculated against the perception of the target, and thus have a chance of pulling you from hiding.		*Rangers may combine this ability with [[dual load]] to snipe a single target with two arrows simultaneously. Both shots will be calculated against the perception of the target, and thus have a chance of pulling you from hiding.
	*Necromancers use a [[Targeted Magic]] [[Vivisection\|spell]] that allows them to effectively snipe with magic.		*Necromancers use a [[Targeted Magic]] [[Vivisection\|spell]] that allows them to effectively snipe with magic.


	==Snipe Mechanics==		==Snipe Mechanics==
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	If you pass the Perception check you will stay in hiding and get an accuracy bonus to your attack. If you fail the Perception check your attack will be a normal attack, and you will be pulled out of hiding.		If you pass the Perception check you will stay in hiding and get an accuracy bonus to your attack. If you fail the Perception check your attack will be a normal attack, and you will be pulled out of hiding.

	When a Thief, or Ranger, snipes successfully no one in the room, including the target, will see the name of the attacker. ~~A successful snipe for a Necromancer will show the name of the attacker to the target only, but the room will not see who made the attack.~~		* When a Thief, or Ranger, snipes successfully no one in the room, including the target, will see the name of the attacker.
			* A successful snipe for a Necromancer will show the name of the attacker to the target only, but the room will not see who made the attack.

	When using Snipe with only Invisibility you will be revealed regardless if you win or lose the Perception contest. If you are hiding, and have Invisibility up, you will stay in hiding with a successful Snipe, but you will still be revealed to the target, and room, by your Invisibility breaking.		When using Snipe with only Invisibility you will be revealed regardless if you win or lose the Perception contest. If you are hiding, and have Invisibility up, you will stay in hiding with a successful Snipe, but you will still be revealed to the target, and room, by your Invisibility breaking.


	==Learning Snipe (as a [[guild association is::Ranger]])==		==Learning Snipe (as a [[guild association is::Ranger]])==
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	Tolle leans over and begins whispering in your ear the basics of sniping. <br>		Tolle leans over and begins whispering in your ear the basics of sniping. <br>
	Tolle's words begin to sink in and you feel you are ready to begin trying out this new ability.<br>		Tolle's words begin to sink in and you feel you are ready to begin trying out this new ability.<br>


	==Snipe Policy==		==Snipe Policy==
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	If you are attacked, you are operating under implied consent and may use SNIPE to defend yourself. If you are involved in a CHALLENGE or other type of mutually agreed upon spar, then SNIPE may be used when both parties have agreed to it.		If you are attacked, you are operating under implied consent and may use SNIPE to defend yourself. If you are involved in a CHALLENGE or other type of mutually agreed upon spar, then SNIPE may be used when both parties have agreed to it.


	===Example messaging===		===Example messaging===

ZAIDZINAKARI at 21:10, 13 March 2019

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	{{RefAl}}		{{RefAl}}
	{{Cat\|Ranger abilities,Thief abilities}}		{{Cat\|Ranger abilities,Thief abilities,Necromancer abilities}}

NINEVAH1 at 01:51, 22 February 2016

2016-02-22T01:51:09Z

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	This [[page type is::ability]] is restricted to Survival-prime guilds ([[guild association is::Ranger]], [[guild association is::Thief]] and [[guild association is::Necromancer]]) of at least 40th circle.		This [[page type is::ability]] is restricted to Survival-prime guilds ([[guild association is::Ranger]], [[guild association is::Thief]] and [[guild association is::Necromancer]]) of at least 40th circle.
	*Thieves and Rangers can make use of this ability with aimable missile weapons (Bow, Crossbow, and Sling).		*Thieves and Rangers can make use of this ability with aimable missile weapons (Bow, Crossbow, and Sling).
	*Rangers may combine this ability with [[dual load]] to snipe a single target with two arrows simultaneously.		*Rangers may combine this ability with [[dual load]] to snipe a single target with two arrows simultaneously. Both shots will be calculated against the perception of the target, and thus have a chance of pulling you from hiding.
	*Necromancers use a [[Targeted Magic]] [[Vivisection\|spell]] that allows them to effectively snipe with magic.		*Necromancers use a [[Targeted Magic]] [[Vivisection\|spell]] that allows them to effectively snipe with magic.


	==Snipe Mechanics==		==Snipe Mechanics==
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	When using Snipe with only Invisibility you will be revealed regardless if you win or lose the Perception contest. If you are hiding, and have Invisibility up, you will stay in hiding with a successful Snipe, but you will still be revealed to the target, and room, by your Invisibility breaking.		When using Snipe with only Invisibility you will be revealed regardless if you win or lose the Perception contest. If you are hiding, and have Invisibility up, you will stay in hiding with a successful Snipe, but you will still be revealed to the target, and room, by your Invisibility breaking.


	==Learning Snipe (as a [[guild association is::Ranger]])==		==Learning Snipe (as a [[guild association is::Ranger]])==
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	==~~=Example~~ ~~messaging=~~==		==Snipe Policy==
			THIS POLICY ONLY APPLIES RANGERS AND THIEVES.

			SNIPE is a zero tolerance ability. If you abuse it, you will lose it.

			If the SNIPE ability is used in any UNCONSENTED attack on another player, that is an abuse of the ability. First offense abuse will result in 30 days suspension of the ability. A second abuse will result in permanent (irreversible, non-negotiable) removal of the ability. There will be no appeals. There will be no third offenses.

			Use of SNIPE is always subject to GM intervention, regardless of whether or not a player filed REPORT or request for intervention exists. You should therefore always be prepared to provide reliable proof of CONSENT if you are using SNIPE.

			If you are attacked, you are operating under implied consent and may use SNIPE to defend yourself. If you are involved in a CHALLENGE or other type of mutually agreed upon spar, then SNIPE may be used when both parties have agreed to it.


			===Example messaging===
			====Success====
	You remain concealed by your surroundings, convinced that your moving to fire went unobserved. <br>		You remain concealed by your surroundings, convinced that your moving to fire went unobserved. <br>

			====Failure====
	The bristle-backed peccary notices your attempt to remain hidden while firing your hunter's longbow! <br>		The bristle-backed peccary notices your attempt to remain hidden while firing your hunter's longbow! <br>
	The bristle-backed peccary discovers you, ruining your hiding place! <br>		The bristle-backed peccary discovers you, ruining your hiding place! <br>

	Snipe can be used by a ranger, even while dual-loading the bow. Both shots will be calculated against the perception of the target, and thus have a chance of pulling you from hiding.
	{{RefAl}}		{{RefAl}}
	{{Cat\|Ranger abilities,Thief abilities}}		{{Cat\|Ranger abilities,Thief abilities}}

NINEVAH1 at 23:00, 21 February 2016

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	*Rangers may combine this ability with [[dual load]] to snipe a single target with two arrows simultaneously.		*Rangers may combine this ability with [[dual load]] to snipe a single target with two arrows simultaneously.
	*Necromancers use a [[Targeted Magic]] [[Vivisection\|spell]] that allows them to effectively snipe with magic.		*Necromancers use a [[Targeted Magic]] [[Vivisection\|spell]] that allows them to effectively snipe with magic.

			==Snipe Mechanics==
			Snipe uses [[Stealth]], the appropriate weapon skill, and the guild-only skill ([[Backstab]], [[Scouting]], or [[Thanatology]]) as a modifier vs. the target's [[Perception]] and defenses.

			If you pass the Perception check you will stay in hiding and get an accuracy bonus to your attack. If you fail the Perception check your attack will be a normal attack, and you will be pulled out of hiding.

			When a Thief, or Ranger, snipes successfully no one in the room, including the target, will see the name of the attacker. A successful snipe for a Necromancer will show the name of the attacker to the target only, but the room will not see who made the attack.

			When using Snipe with only Invisibility you will be revealed regardless if you win or lose the Perception contest. If you are hiding, and have Invisibility up, you will stay in hiding with a successful Snipe, but you will still be revealed to the target, and room, by your Invisibility breaking.

	==Learning Snipe (as a [[guild association is::Ranger]])==		==Learning Snipe (as a [[guild association is::Ranger]])==

NINEVAH1: /* Requirements */

2016-02-21T22:13:49Z

Requirements

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	This [[page type is::ability]] is restricted to Survival-prime guilds ([[guild association is::Ranger]], [[guild association is::Thief]] and [[guild association is::Necromancer]]) of at least 40th circle.		This [[page type is::ability]] is restricted to Survival-prime guilds ([[guild association is::Ranger]], [[guild association is::Thief]] and [[guild association is::Necromancer]]) of at least 40th circle.
	*Thieves and Rangers can make use of this ability with aimable missile weapons (Bow, Crossbow, and Sling).		*Thieves and Rangers can make use of this ability with aimable missile weapons (Bow, Crossbow, and Sling).
	*Rangers may combine this ability with [[dual load]] to snipe a single target with two ~~missiles~~ simultaneously.		*Rangers may combine this ability with [[dual load]] to snipe a single target with two arrows simultaneously.
	*Necromancers use a [[Targeted Magic]] [[Vivisection\|spell]] that allows them to effectively snipe with magic.		*Necromancers use a [[Targeted Magic]] [[Vivisection\|spell]] that allows them to effectively snipe with magic.