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<test> Tag

The <test> tag is used to initiate a stat-based skill check against the player’s current attributes. The outcome is determined automatically (no input from the player is required) and can be used to branch outcomes via paired <AUTOLINK> tags.

🔍 Syntax

<test luck>
<test stamina>
<test skill>
<test speed>
<test exp>

Each of these will perform a test against the relevant stat. Only one stat may be tested per <test> tag.

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🎲 Test Mechanics

• The player rolls a virtual D6 and adds it to their stat.
• A success threshold is determined internally based on the stat (and game rules).
• The result is saved to p.auto_test, allowing you to use:
  • A <AUTOLINK> for success
  • A second <AUTOLINK> for failure

Only one of the two will be enabled.

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🧪 Luck is Finite!

Luck tests consume 1 point of Luck each time they are performed.
A player’s luck can (and will) run out — both literally and narratively. Use these sparingly if you want to avoid punishing players.

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✅ Use With

• Two <AUTOLINK> tags immediately after the <test> tag.
  • First link: Success path.
  • Second link: Failure path.

📌 Example

<test luck>
Were you lucky <AUTOLINK=1543> <!-- Success -->
Or unlucky <AUTOLINK=1544> <!-- Failure -->

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🛑 Do Not

• Use <test> without pairing it with two <AUTOLINK>s.
• Mix multiple <test>s within a single paragraph.

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🧠 Tip for Authors

Testing stats like speed, stamina, or experience can reflect more than raw numbers — consider using them to gate events that represent difficulty, knowledge, or endurance.

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