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<sneaktest> Tag

The <sneaktest> tag is used to simulate a sneak-based skill test against an opponent or rival. This is especially useful for scenarios where stealth, pickpocketing, or evasion are involved.

How It Works

• The player’s Sneak value plus a 1d6 dice roll is compared against an opponent’s Sneak value plus their 1d6 dice roll.
• If the player’s result is equal or higher, the test passes.
• If it is lower, the test fails.

This is a PvP-style mechanic — the sneak comparison is not against a fixed number but assumes a roll for the opposing party too.

Syntax

<sneaktest name="Guard" sneak=5>

• name: Displayed name of the opponent.
• sneak: Sneak skill level of the opponent.

Example

You try to sneak past the castle guard.
<sneaktest name="Castle Guard" sneak=4>

Will result in something like:

**Castle Guard** *Sneak 4*, **PASS!**

or

**Castle Guard** *Sneak 4*, **FAIL!**

Behaviour

• The result is automatically shown to the player as PASS or FAIL.
• The test result is stored in p.auto_test which may be used by following <if> blocks to branch the narrative.
• The location is marked as unsafe due to the potential consequences of being detected.
• An achievement check is triggered with details of success and the opponent name.

Notes

• This tag is best used for stealth-based encounters.
• It introduces a light random element due to the dice involved on both sides.
• Consider pairing with <if> logic to branch outcomes based on success or failure.

Usage Note

The <sneaktest> tag should always be followed by two <AUTOLINK> tags:

• The first <AUTOLINK> will be shown only if the sneak test succeeds.
• The second <AUTOLINK> will be shown only if the sneak test fails.

Only one of these links will be enabled based on the test result. This enables clear branching based on the player’s stealth success.

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