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<d12> Tag Documentation

Overview

The <d12> tag in The Seven Spells of Destruction triggers a 12-sided dice roll (D12) when the paragraph is parsed. This tag is used to introduce random chance or probabilistic outcomes into the story or mechanics.

Tag Syntax

<d12>

This tag does not accept any parameters or attributes.

Behaviour

• When this tag is encountered during paragraph execution:
  • If the player has not already rolled a D12 in this context (g_dice is not set), it will trigger a d12() roll.
  • The result of the roll can then be referenced using subsequent logic within the same paragraph (e.g., <if g_dice > 6>).
• This tag does not output anything to the player directly; it silently rolls the die and stores the result for internal logic.

Use Cases

• Chance-based challenges (e.g., randomly determine if a bridge collapses or a trap triggers).
• Luck-dependent loot drops or encounter outcomes.
• Branching paths based on a 1–12 roll.

Example

<d12>
<if g_dice gt 8> You land safely. <br> <else> You sprain your ankle and lose 2 stamina. <br> <endif>

In this example, the <d12> tag determines whether the player succeeds or suffers a penalty based on their roll.

Notes

• Only one D12 roll is stored in g_dice per paragraph unless explicitly reset or replaced by another roll (e.g., <2d6> or <d6>).
• Ensure conditional logic using g_dice follows the roll in the paragraph to prevent referencing an unset value.

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