CS.tex

@@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ circle label/.style = {
         }
     }{
       \Repeat{2}{
-        \hspace{3em} &
+        \lightDots &
         \Repeat{3}{\statCircle} &
         \Repeat{3}{\statCircle} &
         \Repeat{3}{\statCircle} &
@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@ circle label/.style = {
           \sffamily\characterArmour\armourName & \sffamily\arabic{armourDR} & \sffamily\arabic{covering} & \sffamily\arabic{armourWeight} \\
         }
       }{
-        \hspace{3em} &
+        \lightDots &
         \Repeat{5}{\statCircle} &
         \Repeat{5}{\statCircle} &
         \Repeat{5}{\Large\Square} \\

arms.sty

@@ -27,6 +27,9 @@
   \setcounter{weaponBonus}{#3}%
   \setcounter{weaponDamage}{#4}%
   \setcounter{heft}{#4}%
+  \ifnum#4<0%
+    \roundUp{heft}%
+  \fi%
   \setcounter{weaponWeight}{#4}%
   \ifnum#3>-1% If the weapon's attack bonus is positive,
     \addtocounter{weaponWeight}{#3}% weight rating,
@@ -34,12 +37,12 @@
     \addtocounter{heft}{#3}% add it to the AP cost and 
     \roundUp{heft}% then the AP cost by 2.
   \fi%
-  #1%
   \addtocounter{att}{\value{weaponBonus}}%
   \ifnum\value{heft}<1\setcounter{heft}1\fi%
   \ifnum\value{weaponWeight}<#3\setcounter{weaponWeight}#3\fi%
   \ifnum\value{weaponWeight}<1\setcounter{weaponWeight}1\fi%
-  \ifnum#4<0\addtocounter{weaponWeight}{-1}\fi%
+  %\ifnum#4<0\addtocounter{weaponWeight}{-1}\fi%
+  #1%
   \renewcommand\weaponName{#2}%
 }
 
@@ -106,7 +109,7 @@
 \newcommand{\poleaxe}{\weapon{Poleaxe}{3}{3}}
 \newcommand{\quarterstaff}{\weapon{Quarterstaff}{3}{0}}
 \newcommand{\rock}{\rangedWeapon{rock}{3}{2}}
-\newcommand{\scythe}{\weapon[\addtocounter{armourWeight}{2}]{Scythe}{-2}{2}}
+\newcommand{\scythe}{\weapon[\addtocounter{weaponWeight}{2}]{Scythe}{-2}{2}}
 \newcommand{\shortsword}{\weapon{Shortsword}{1}{1}}
 \newcommand{\skillet}{\weapon[\addtocounter{heft}{1}]{Frying Pan}{1}{2}}
 \newcommand{\spear}{\weapon{Spear}{3}{1}}
@@ -118,9 +121,9 @@
 \newcommand{\woodaxe}{\weapon[\addtocounter{heft}{1}]{Wood Axe}{1}{2}}
 
 % SHIELDS
-\newcommand{\buckler}{\weapon{Buckler}{2}{-2}}
-\newcommand{\roundshield}{\weapon{Round Shield}{2}{0}}
-\newcommand{\kiteshield}{\weapon{Kite Shield}{3}{0}}
+\newcommand{\buckler}{\weapon[\addtocounter{weaponWeight}{-1}]{Buckler}{2}{-4}}
+\newcommand{\roundshield}{\weapon{Round Shield}{2}{-2}}
+\newcommand{\kiteshield}{\weapon{Kite Shield}{3}{-1}}
 
 % RANGED WEAPONS
 \newcommand{\longbow}{Longbow}

fold_back.tex

@@ -30,6 +30,14 @@
 
 \setcounter{page}{10}
 \posterbox[tikz={rotate=180}]{name=tenth,column=2,row=1,span=1,rowspan=1}{
+  \subsubsection{\Glsfmtlongpl{ap}}
+  \glsdesc{ap}.
+  \par
+  \vspace{1em}
+  \subsubsection{\Glsfmtlongpl{hp}}
+  \glsdesc{hp}.
+  \par
+  \vspace{1em}
   \subsubsection{\Glsfmttext{armour}}
   \glsdesc{armour}.
   \par
@@ -44,10 +52,6 @@
   \vspace{1em}
   \subsubsection{\Glsfmtlongpl{fp}}
   \glsdesc{fp}.
-  \par
-  \vspace{1em}
-  \subsubsection{\Glsfmtplural{quickaction}}
-  \glsdesc{quickaction}.
 }
 
 \setcounter{page}{11}

fold_front.tex

@@ -70,18 +70,12 @@
 \posterbox[%
   tikz={rotate=180},
   ]{name=ninth,column=3,row=1,span=1,rowspan=1}{
-  \subsubsection{\Glsfmtlongpl{ep}}
-  \glsdesc{ep}.
-  \par
-  \vspace{1em}
   \subsubsection{\Glsfmttext{combat}}
   \glsdesc{combat}.
   \par
-  \subsubsection{\Glsfmtlongpl{ap}}
-  \glsdesc{ap}.
-  \par
-  \subsubsection{\Glsfmtlongpl{hp}}
-  \glsdesc{hp}.
+  \vspace{1em}
+  \subsubsection{\Glsfmtname{round}}
+  \glsdesc{round}.
 }
 
 \setcounter{page}{8}
@@ -100,6 +94,10 @@
   \par
   \subsubsection{\Glsfmttext{weight}}
   \glsdesc{weight}.
+  \par
+  \vspace{1em}
+  \subsubsection{\Glsfmtlongpl{ep}}
+  \glsdesc{ep}.
 }
 
 

glossary.tex

@@ -349,7 +349,7 @@
   category={endswithlist},
   parent={action},
   prefix={a\space},
-  ]{tn}{TN}{Tie Number}
+  ]{tn}{TN}{Tie Number (TN)}
 
 \longnewglossaryentry{natural}{
   name={Natural Rolls},
@@ -584,9 +584,10 @@ Set the darker die to `\dicef{6}' and roll the other.  If this roll fails, it fa
   type={mech},
   category={rules},
   prefix={a\space},
-  description={It does not matter who initiates combat -- each character enters the standard \glsentrytext{resistedaction}.
-  The \glsentrytext{pc} rolls \roll{Dexterity}{Melee}, and the \glsentrytext{tn} equals 7 + the \glsentrytext{npc}'s \roll{Dexterity}{Melee}.
-  The winner deals $1D6+$ Damage + Strength Bonus, and every +4 Damage converts to $1D6$},
+  description={It does not matter who initiates an attack -- each character enters the standard \glsentrytext{resistedaction} and the winner deals Damage.
+  The \glsentrytext{pc} rolls \roll{Dexterity}{Melee} against \glsentrytext{tn} $7 +$ the \glsentrytext{npc}'s \roll{Dexterity}{Melee}.
+  Damage equals $1D6+$ Strength Bonus, and every +4 Damage converts to $1D6$.
+  Rolling equal to the \glsentrytext{npc}'s \glsentrytext{tn} means the player can decide to both deal and receive Damage, or neither},
 }
 
 \longnewglossaryentry{statblock}{
@@ -595,9 +596,8 @@ Set the darker die to `\dicef{6}' and roll the other.  If this roll fails, it fa
   prefix={a\space},
   parent={combat},
   type={mech},
-  description={for \glsfmtplural{npc} have the standard combat stats already worked out at the bottom.
-  This leaves you free to make use of unique \glsentrytext{attribute} + \glsentrytext{skill} combinations, or rely on the defaults.
-  The {\scshape Att} number shows the \glsentrytext{tn} players need to roll above in combat.
+  description={for \glsfmtplural{npc} have the standard combat stats already worked out at the bottom for quick reference.
+  The `{\scshape Att}' number shows the \glsentrytext{tn} players need to roll above in combat.
   Any number listed beside the \glsentrytext{dr} shows the number required for \glsfmtplural{vitalShot}.
   \setcounter{wounds}{1}
 
@@ -607,7 +607,7 @@ Set the darker die to `\dicef{6}' and roll the other.  If this roll fails, it fa
     \dwarvensoldier
   \fi%
 
-  Each creature has tick-boxes to track \glsfmtplural{hp}, with some marked the current \glsentrytext{weight} carried.
+  Each creature has tick-boxes to track \glsfmtplural{hp}, with \glsentrytext{weight} carried shown with the \glsentrytext{weight} symbol.
   This \glsentrytext{npc} can take \arabic{freeHP} more \glsentrytext{weight} before penalties begin},
   }
 
@@ -655,7 +655,7 @@ Set the darker die to `\dicef{6}' and roll the other.  If this roll fails, it fa
   shortplural={HP},
   prefix={an\space},
   prefixfirst={a\space},
-  symbol={\fullmoon},
+  symbol={\text{$\vcenter{\hbox{\scalebox{0.8}{\bigcirc}}}$}},
   parent={combat},
   name={Health Points (HP)},
   ]{hp}{HP}{Health Point}
@@ -666,37 +666,29 @@ Set the darker die to `\dicef{6}' and roll the other.  If this roll fails, it fa
   prefix={a\space},
   parent={combat},
   type={mech},
+  sort={0},
   description={start when everyone wants to speak at once.
-  The \glsentrytext{gm} goes round the table clockwise as players commit to actions by spending \glsfmtplural{ap}},
+  Everyone starts with a number of \glsfmtplural{ap} equal to \roll{Speed}{3}.
+  The \glsentrytext{gm} goes round the table clockwise as players commit to actions by spending \glsfmtplural{ap}, and when nobody has positive \glsfmtplural{ap}, the round ends},
   }
 
 \newacronym[
-  description={measure how many actions someone can take in a round, based on how fast they can move and react.
-  Start with 3 AP, plus your Speed; put that many coins on your character sheet, and spend them each time you take an action},
+  description={measure how many actions someone can take during the combat \glsfmtplural{round}, based on how fast they can move and react.
+  Characters with more AP can interrupt those with fewer AP.
+  \vspace{1em}\newline
+  \hspace*{1em} During attacks, both sides of the \glsentrytext{resistedaction} must spend \glsfmtplural{ap}.
+  Negative \glsfmtplural{ap} becomes a Penalty to all actions; so if a character has 0 \glsfmtplural{ap}, and three others attack them, they must spend at least 1~\glsentrytext{ap} to defend, gaining a -1 Penalty after the first attack, and a -2 Penalty after the second},
   shortplural={AP},
   name={Action Points (AP)},
-  parent={combat},
+  parent={round},
   prefix={an\space},
   ]{ap}{AP}{Action Point}
 
-\longnewglossaryentry{quickaction}{
-  name={A Response Action},
-  text={Response Action},
-  sort={Response},
-  prefix={a\space},
-  parent={ap},
-  type={mech},
-  category={rules},
-  nonumberlist,
-  description={means the character must resist some \glsentrytext{resistedaction}.
-  If the \glsentrytext{ap} loss push them below 0, then every negative becomes a penalty to all action},
-}
-
 \longnewglossaryentry{running}{
   name={Running},
   text={running},
   prefix={a\space},
-  parent={ap},
+  parent={round},
   type={mech},
   category={rules},
   nonumberlist,
@@ -707,7 +699,7 @@ Set the darker die to `\dicef{6}' and roll the other.  If this roll fails, it fa
   name={Steps},
   text={step},
   prefix={a\space},
-  parent={ap},
+  parent={round},
   type={mech},
   nonumberlist,
   description={provide a rough measure of space.
@@ -748,7 +740,7 @@ Set the darker die to `\dicef{6}' and roll the other.  If this roll fails, it fa
   \else%
     \showWeapon{\shortsword}
   \fi \\
-  \showWeapon{\roundshield} \\
+  \showWeapon{\buckler} \\
 
   \end{boxtable}
 
@@ -764,7 +756,7 @@ Set the darker die to `\dicef{6}' and roll the other.  If this roll fails, it fa
   nonumberlist,
   parent={combat},
   description={grant one extra \glsentrytext{ap} for each Margin rolled while planning.
-  The roll is \roll{Intelligence}{Combat}, against the opponent's \roll{Wits}{Combat}},
+  The roll is \roll{Intelligence}{Melee}, against the opponent's \roll{Wits}{Melee}},
 }
 
 \longnewglossaryentry{armour}{
@@ -916,7 +908,7 @@ Set the darker die to `\dicef{6}' and roll the other.  If this roll fails, it fa
   text={Weight},
   first={Weight Rating},
   prefix={a\space},
-  symbol={\astrosun},
+  symbol={\text{$\vcenter{\hbox{\scalebox{1.1}{\ominus}}}$}},
   sort={A},
   type={mech},
   nonumberlist,

stats.sty

@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@
 \newcommand\hpStat{%
   \Repeat{\value{weight}}{\glsentrysymbol{weight}}%
   \Repeat{\value{freeHP}}{\glsentrysymbol{hp}}%
-  \Repeat{\value{wounds}}{\makebox[0pt]{\hspace{.7em}\checked}\glsentrysymbol{hp}}%
+  \Repeat{\value{wounds}}{\text{$\vcenter{\hbox{\scalebox{1.1}{\otimes}}}$}}%
 }
 
 \newcommand\mpStat{%