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 ====== Getting started ====== ====== Getting started ======
-===[guide to learning ed6]===+===[player'​s ​guide]===
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 Welcome to Elemental D6. This page is designed to teach you the basics that you need to know in order to play the game. Let's get started Welcome to Elemental D6. This page is designed to teach you the basics that you need to know in order to play the game. Let's get started
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 ==== What is elemental d6? ==== ==== What is elemental d6? ====
   * Elemental D6 is a tabletop roleplaying game, where each person plays the role of a single character, and one person is the game master, who controls the world and takes on the role of everyone the other players interact with   * Elemental D6 is a tabletop roleplaying game, where each person plays the role of a single character, and one person is the game master, who controls the world and takes on the role of everyone the other players interact with
-  * Thematically,​ the game focus on physical control over the elements and mystical abilities which are fueled by **Ki**, which is a person'​s spiritual energy. Ki flows throughout the body, and is concentrated into seven pools called **[[chakras]]**+  * Thematically,​ the game focus on physical control over the elements and mystical abilities which are fueled by **Ki**, which is a person'​s spiritual energy. Ki flows throughout the body, concentrating in seven pools called **[[chakras]]**
   * The game is set in a vast galaxy which is filled with atmosphere, allowing you to breathe in "outer space"​. Special breeds of plant are able to manipulate gravity on a scale large enough to lift large ships off of planets. These plants are crafted into engines and power interplanetary ships with open decks out into space. Space is not the dark, empty void we know, but instead is a glowing ocean of stars with galactic currents that connect the planets   * The game is set in a vast galaxy which is filled with atmosphere, allowing you to breathe in "outer space"​. Special breeds of plant are able to manipulate gravity on a scale large enough to lift large ships off of planets. These plants are crafted into engines and power interplanetary ships with open decks out into space. Space is not the dark, empty void we know, but instead is a glowing ocean of stars with galactic currents that connect the planets
-{{ :​wiki:​chakra_overview_horizontal_small.png?​nolink |Icons for the seven chakras}}+[[chakras|{{ :​wiki:​chakra_overview_horizontal_small.png?​nolink |Icons for the seven chakras}}]]
  
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 You [[abilities#​determining your ability scores|generate]] your ability scores during [[creating_a_character|character creation]] by distributing a pool of dice between the attributes, and then rolling each stat You [[abilities#​determining your ability scores|generate]] your ability scores during [[creating_a_character|character creation]] by distributing a pool of dice between the attributes, and then rolling each stat
  
-{{ :​wiki:​talent_tree_icon.png?​nolink&​200|an example of a talent tree}}+[[Pyromancer#​Talent Tree|{{ :​wiki:​talent_tree_icon.png?​nolink&​200|an example of a talent tree}}]]
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 ==== Talents ==== ==== Talents ====
   * Each class has a set of **talents** to choose from, each one representing a technique you can learn   * Each class has a set of **talents** to choose from, each one representing a technique you can learn
-  * As you level up you will receive new talents which you can choose from your classes' ​//Talent Tree//+  * As you level up you will receive new talents which you can choose from your classes' ​**Talent Tree** (shown right)
   * You will also receive **talent points**, which you can spend to improve and customize your talents   * You will also receive **talent points**, which you can spend to improve and customize your talents
  
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 ==== Feats ==== ==== Feats ====
 As you level up, you will gain [[feats]] which you can select. These represent special techniques your character has mastered. There are general feats, feats to improve your [[Skills]], and feats that are specific to each class As you level up, you will gain [[feats]] which you can select. These represent special techniques your character has mastered. There are general feats, feats to improve your [[Skills]], and feats that are specific to each class
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   * **Standard** - Requires roughly half of your focus in a round. Most talents require this   * **Standard** - Requires roughly half of your focus in a round. Most talents require this
   * **Move** - A secondary action which relocates your character   * **Move** - A secondary action which relocates your character
-  * **Swift** - A minor action. This action option is always available+  * **Swift** - A minor action
  
 There is a limit to how many actions you can take in a round. The following combinations of actions are available to you each round: There is a limit to how many actions you can take in a round. The following combinations of actions are available to you each round:
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   * Standard + Move   * Standard + Move
   * Move + Move   * Move + Move
-In addition to these options, you may always choose to initiate ​Swift as your action+In addition to these options, you may initiate ​up to two Swift actions per round. Some talents allow you to spend a swift action to improve an action. This does not count against ​your limit of initiating one action ​per segment 
  
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 To make an attack on your turn: To make an attack on your turn:
   * Select a talent that has an **Offensive** formula, and select a target creature to attack   * Select a talent that has an **Offensive** formula, and select a target creature to attack
-  * Each segement, the attack moves toward the target the number of hexes shown in its **Speed** formula+  * Each segment, the attack moves toward the target the number of hexes shown in its **Speed** formula
   * When the attack gets to the target, you roll the **Offensive** formula. For this roll, each die that shows a 4, 5, or 6 has a value of 1, which is added to the non-dice values in the formula   * When the attack gets to the target, you roll the **Offensive** formula. For this roll, each die that shows a 4, 5, or 6 has a value of 1, which is added to the non-dice values in the formula
   * Compare your roll to the target'​s **Defensive formula** roll. A tie goes to the attacker ​   * Compare your roll to the target'​s **Defensive formula** roll. A tie goes to the attacker ​
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 We've covered the basics of the game, but there is alot more to the game for you to learn and discover. Here are some resources to get you started: We've covered the basics of the game, but there is alot more to the game for you to learn and discover. Here are some resources to get you started:
  
-  * [[material|Character Sheet]]+  * [[rules compendium|Character Sheet]]
   * [[creating_a_character|Creating a Character]]   * [[creating_a_character|Creating a Character]]
   * [[leveling_up|Leveling up a Character]]   * [[leveling_up|Leveling up a Character]]
   * [[Combat]]   * [[Combat]]
   * [[Damage]]   * [[Damage]]
-  * [[Races of the Galaxy]] +  * [[Species ​of the Galaxy]]
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-Additionally,​ if you have questions, post them to the [[https://​discourse.elementald6.com|Forum]] or on the [[https://​twitter.com/​ElementalD6|Official Twitter]] account for the fastest response+
  
 +Additionally,​ if you have questions, post them to the [[https://​discord.com/​invite/​gXDwRee|discord]]
  
  
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