An immersion focused RPG where players take on the role of Player Characters (PCs) and a Game Master (GM) takes on the roll of the world their exploring and all the Non-Player Characters (NPCs) within it.

Players roll 6-sided Dice with each 5 or 6 counting as Successes. Example: would be a result of 2 Successes.

The more Successes a Character rolls on a Check (a roll of the dice) the better they perform on meeting their intended task.

Resolution in WARPS is done via a Check which involves rolling a given number of Dice, usually a Character's Value in an associated Stat, and then counting the Successes.
Stats: These describe a Characters core aptitudes. A of 3 would add 3 Dice.
Mods: Some Abilities add Dice to Checks. These can be applied once per Check unless otherwise stated.

Dice: D6s. Added to a Check using a +X

D

notation. Ex: +2

D

would add 2 Dice to a Check.
Value: The amount of Points a Character has in a Stat.
Roll: The total amount of Dice being rolled for a Check. Includes all the Stats and any other added Dice.
Auto Successes: Added to a Check using a +X

S

notation. For example +1

S

would add 1 Success to the total.
Result: Sumtotal of all Success, including those via the Roll and Auto Successes.

Checks can be categorized in the following ways:
Action Check: Made as part of an Action (as opposed to an Action).
Challenge Check: Made as part of a Challenge. Typically has one or more Stats.
Stat Check: Check that involves the associated Stat.

Resist Checks Reduce the amount of something that would be applied. Each Success on Resist Check reduces its points by 1. For example Burning 2 is being applied and a Character gets 1

S

to Resist in, then only Burning 1 would be applied instead.

In situations where every second counts the game is broken into Rounds where each Character takes their Actions simultaneously. Each Round can be considered roughly 2 to 5 seconds long.

The GM facilitates Rounds by breaking them into Spotlights. Typically a GM will ask which PCs want to be involved in a Spotlight. A Spotlight is a focus on how two or more Characters interact with each other and perform their Actions. Then the GM runs through how the Spotlighted Character’s Actions play out, as if happening roughly at the same time. The GM then moves to the next Spotlight until all PC/NPCs have gone.

Often in combat, the world is divided into roughly 5 feet by 5 feet Spaces, typically on Hex Grid.
These Spaces can be considered 5 feet tall and stacked vertically as well.
: Can only Target Effect the Space the Effect takes place.
: Represents a single space unit.
: Represents one ranged unit. This is equivalent to 3 spaces.
     It is recommended to use and on hand measuring short cut (like a roughly 6' pencil or marker.
Line of Sight: Most Hits go through each Space, meaning anything between them and the Target is Hit first, typically stopping the Hit.
Blast: A type of Hit that covers an area, hitting everything inside.
Circle X: Effects every Space X away from Effect. Circle 0 only affects the current Space.
Semi-Circle X: Effects all Spaces X away in a Half-Circle from Effect. Semi-Circle 0 only affects the current Space.
Cone X: Effects all Spaces X away in a 45 degree cone from Effect. Cone 0 only affects the current Space.
Thrown: Travels in an arc, and may move over things in its way.
Diagonals: If a distance would be measured diagonally (vertically and horizontally) the distance is the shortest of the two.

Each Round a Character may choose one Action, which may involve Attacking, Running, or many other options. There are several types of Actions which can be divided into two major types, Combat Actions and Long Term Actions.
Combat Actions: While Combat Actions can be done out of Combat, they are often done in Combat situations and have a type determining how much focus they require in that setting.
   Use Action: Something a Character can attempt as long as they can pay the cost. Additional restrictions may be listed.
   Active Action: Can be mobile while doing, Can move Pace and Block/Dodge. Typically cannot move after attempting Active Actions.
   Full Action: Require focus. Can only do the chosen Action. Cannot only 1 Space max. Cannot attempt Defend Action (ex:Block/Dodge)
   Defense Action: Can be attempted as a reaction to an Attack.
        Dodge Action: Typically reduce Hit of Strike and Proj. Does not affect Blasts.
        Block Action: Typically reduce Hit of Strike only. If reduced to 0, apply Attack to Item/Body Area used to Block.
        Cover Action: Involves shielding oneself with an object. Typically reduces Hit of Proj and Blast Hits.
   Free Action: Can be done at any time. These may be done once per Round unless otherwise stated.
   Grapple Action: While in a Grapple these are the only Actions you can do.
Long Term Actions: These Actions typically take hours and cannot be done in Combat.
   Downtime Action: Can do once per day during a Character's Rest. Things such praying or maintaining weapons.
   Interim Action: Takes somewhere between 5 and 30 minutes. Unless stated otherwise can only do once per day.
Actions Subtypes: Actions may have one or more Subtypes which may have in game consequences. Some examples are listed here, but there are others.
   Nurse: A special type of a Shift Action. A Character can only be the Target of a single Nurse Action at a time.
   Prone: Actions Characters can only do while Prone.
   Swimming: Actions Characters can only do while in water deep enough to swim in.
   Climbing: Actions Characters can only do while hanging/climbing on to a vertical surface.
   Practice: Actions used to hone a Characters skills.

Action Mods are listed in Actions listing situations/options which may apply changes to the Check.
Unless stated otherwise, all Action Mods can only be applied once.

In addition to the standard Standing other Movement States. In these Movement States Characters can only attempt Actions with the Movement State listed in the subtitle. (These often allow the CHaracters to access other Actions.) Switching from one movement state to another can involve an Action as Prone to Standing, but often is a Free Action (to start climbing from the ground.)
Prone: Character is off their feet or otherwise on the ground.
Swimming: Character is mostly/completely submerged in liquid.
Climbing: Character is hanging on to a semi-vertical surface.

The Effect of an Action, states what happens when the Action is attempted.
Some Effects have Success costs that must be expended from an associated Check.
   XS: This effect can occur once if the associated Check has enough Successes to be expended on it.
   XS: This effect can occur multiple times, as long as there is enough Success for each time activated.
   XS: This effect occurs if the amount of Successes matches the amount here, regardless of the wishes of the Character.

How many Spaces a Character can freely move in a Round while attempting a Standard Action. Requires a Character be upright and have access to the Mobile Limbs. Mobile Limbs are marked with a symbol.
Pace may be a type a movement across different environment types.
Pace Types Large Creatures: For Characters that take up more than 1 Space turning in place counts as moving a single Space.

Remove is a special Action that is used to remove Con Points. Remove will list if it can be used as Full/Active/Free Action as well as the Check used.

After Combat is over Characters may take a Breather which involves roughly 10 minutes to relax.
This allows Characters to remove Stamina Loss, Harm, Terror, and other temporary effects.
This is not possible if Characters ar being chased or are otherwise unable to take a break.

An Attack is typically an attempt to Harm another Character. The Attacker will make a Hit Check potentially counteracted by the Target’s Defensive Check. The Attacker will then choose a Body Area to Hit from the Target’s Hit Box and apply Damage to it.
Attack Example:
   Attacker attempt Hit Check (3

S

). Target attempts Dodge to Defend (1

S

). This results in Attacker having 2

S

to Hit.
   Attacker chooses 2S: Torso from Target’s Hit Box and rolls Damage (4

S

). Target records 4 Damage in Torso Damage Meter.

When Attacking a Hit Check is made to determine the Hit Value of the Attacker. The remaining value left over after the Target's Defend Check can be used to choose a Body Area from the Target’s Hit Box.
Hits are denoted by Checks with a Hit Heading, which can be a Strike or a Proj (Projectile).
The Target may use a Defense Action to limit the Hit. Different types of Defensive Actions may apply depending on the type of Hit.

Each Character has a Hit Box with each Body Area that can be Hit, and a corresponding value needed to Hit it. When successfully Hit, Attacks typically apply Damage to the corresponding Damage Meter.
Arms are typically divided into a Main Arm (M) which is primarily used for holding weapons and special tasks, and an Off Arm (O).
Some Hits, typically with 1

S

may require rolling a die to randomly determine which of the possible Body Areas is Hit. This effect can be ignored, and the body area chosen with an additional success.

Each Body Area has a Damage Meter broken into Harm, Wound, and Critical.
   Harm: Damage that can be removed in the short term. Broken into two phases with second often applying a debilitating effect.
   Wound: Damage that can typically only be removed over time.
   Critical: The Max Damage a Body Area can take, typically has a severe effect.

Damage can come in various forms, some of which may have certain interactions with certain armors, Characters, etc.
If Damage Types are separated by a '/' then the ser may choose 1 of those whenever making an Attack.
Physical Damage: Damage caused by physical trauma/force.
     Bash: Blunt force or bludgeoning damage such as from a hammer or club.
     Slash: Slicing or cutting damage such as from a sword or claws.
     Pierce: Penetrating damage such as from an arrow, or bullet.
Energy Damage: Damage that comes from focused energy, often from magic or technology.
     Energy: A generic type of Energy Damage which can be from many non-specific origins.
     Fire: Energy from heat or fire.
     Ice: Energy from concentrated cold or ice.
     Elec: Concentrated electrical energy.
     Light: Energy from concentrated light, often related to in-universe deities.
     Dark: Energy from concentrated darkness, often related to in-universe deities.

Some Body Areas have special uses/penalties when damaged.
   Hand : Can be used to pick up and use items. Character drops anything held and cannot use Hand if lost.
   Mobile : Used for a movement. Characters cannot stand/move their listed Pace if lost.

A Challenge is a freeform Check typically prompted by the GM. This may include seeing if the Character can jump over a ravine, push a boulder, resist pain, etc.
The outcome is based on the number of Successes of the Challenge, with more required for a more difficult outcome.
Challenges can happen both in and out of Combat, and can be done as a team, over time, or versus other Characters.

GMs may choose whatever Stats they feel are most appropriate for the Challenge.
Multi-Stat: These are combined from two different Stats. Ex: +.
Pure Stat: These use only one Stat and add 1

D

. Ex: +1

D

.

A type of Challenge where Successes are accumulated over time. These can add tension to make players work over multiple rounds. Can be used in place of a very difficult check.

A type of Challenge Success determined by winning a Check against one or more other Characters. Can be listed with a single stat, or with separate Checks for the different Characters. Ties can be determined randomly by a 50/50 roll (Ex: Odds vs Evens).

A Character's Constitution can be affected by Con Points such as Fatigue, Hunger, Dehydration, Drowsiness, Dread, etc. Con Points are logged in a Characters Status Section with each point recorded by its associated letter (Ex: 'H' for Hunger). Different Con Points have different means of removal.
The size of a Character's Status Meter is determined by their Species (typically 3).
As Characters gain too many detrimental Constitution Points they have a Status applied to them. Even more points lead to a Condition.

A Characters Stamina can be used for doing Special Abilities, with each putting a Stamina Point in the Constitution Meter. All Stamina Points gained are removed once a Character may take a 10 minute break.

Will represents a Characters determination to push through fatigue and adversity.
Will can only be gained in Combat and is lost when Combat ends.

Morale is a Character's mental strength and health.

Mental Effects are something that negatively affects a Character's mental health. There are three types of Mental Effects: Terror, Stress, and Dread.
Each point of Terror/Dread goes into a Character's Constitution Meter with a Tr (Terror) or a Dr (Dread).
Terror Character's immediate mental anguish and fear over a situation.
Stress Lingering psychological trauma that can last for days.
Dread Long term psychological trauma with far ranging impacts.

A Character can remove all Mental Effects they currently have with a Mental Breakdown. In a Mental Breakdown a Character gains a Trauma Card. If a Character already has two Trauma Cards types they take an Insanity Card instead. A Character can only have up to one card of this type.
Trauma: A lingering mental problem such as Depression, Nightmares, or the Shakes.
Insanity: A severe mental crisis that may end with the Character or others severely hurt or dead.

Abilities are one of the key things that define a Character. Abilities list several Character Skills that are granted to the Character that has them. Abilities are divided into Classes, Talented, and Doctrines and are represented by Ability Cards, which Characters gain by Training. Sequenced Abilities must be gotten in order. (Ex: Runner 1 must be learned before Runner 2.) Only 1 Ability Card can be used in a single round, meaning Characters cannot use any Bonus or Action from two different Ability Cards in the same Round.

Abilities are gained by Training. Training is done through the Train Action which grants Characters . A Character cannot use the Skills associated with an Ability until they have fully trained it.
Study: Abilities with the Study keyword cannot be gained without a text to study from. Some study materials are listed as Uncommon or Rare, meaning they are harder to find in the world. (If a rarity is not listed, it is considered Common.)
Teachers: Teachers may grant bonuses to Train Actions. If Training with a Teacher, Characters do not need a Study Material. Any Character with an Ability may act as a Teacher for another Character.

Classes are a Character's primary combat skills. Class Abilities are often divided into levels. Classes also have an associated Class Card which contains information about the Class and can be used to track Class Training.
Using Classes: A player may use abilities one Basic, Advanced, and Master Class each round.
Class Types
Basic Classes: These are the first classes in the game, and act as a foundation for Advanced Classes.
Advanced Classes: Skills that require deeper levels of training and typically require at least 3 Base Class levels.
Master Classes: Rare skills that few characters progress. Typically take a minimum of 7 Classes to be available. A Character may only obtain 1 Master Level class.

Talents are mostly non-Combat Abilities such as Vocation or Athletic skill. Talents are divided into Talent Types.
      Athletics: Physical skills such as Climbing and Riding.
      Wilderness: Skills that involve using or surviving in the wilderness.
      Crafts: Creating Items from raw resources.
      Arts: Artistic skills such as music and painting.
      Intellectual: Study in specific field of knowledge.
      Organization: Membership or rank in an organization within the world.

Doctrines represent a connection and worship of a god or divine being within the universe. The being grants specific special bonuses and abilities for performing acts and deeds supporting the deity. It is up to the GM to role play the interests and thoughts of the god.
Initiation: In addition to standard training, Characters must be initiated into a Doctrine. This Initiation typically involves some physical ceremony to connect them to the will of the god. Invitations are often done through an organization involved with the god, though sometimes the god may grant more direct forms of initiation.
Favor: The interest or support of a god. Favor grants skills to Characters they may use. Favor is typically granted by a god for doing acts which they support and taken away for acts that go against their interests. Since GM's roleplay the gods, they may choose how much favor is granted or lost, though it typically is from 1, a minor act such as helping a beggar, to 5, a large act such as destroying an opposing temple. GM's may roll dice to determine how much Favor is granted from a god as well.

Character level is based on the amount of Class Cards they have obtained.
Basic Characters: 1-3
Advanced Classes: 4-7
Elite Characters: 8
Epic Characters: 9-12. Elite Characters may put 20XP toward a Stat to raise it by 1.

As Characters progress in their journeys they gain fame, fortune, and may start becoming legends in their own right. As it happens Characters also gain more innate ability to go along with that status.
Minor Fame (3LP): +1 Stat Point. Character may be newsworthy for some deeds they have done primarily at the local level.
Renown (6LP): +1 Stat Point. Many have heard of the Character and word of their exploits has traveled far.
Legend (9LP): +1 Stat Point. Character is famous and many songs are sung and tales told of their incredible deeds.

An Interim is a period of time that typically takes between 5 and 30 minutes. Interim Actions can only be done at this time. An Interim cannot take place if the Characters are rushed (Ex: Being chased.)
A Breather is a common Interim Action in which Characters catch their breath and treat their wounds, allowing Characters to remove Stamina Loss and Harm.

The world is divided in World Spaces, each with a diameter of approximately 10 miles. Traveling through a World Space typically incurs a listed amount of Fatigue usually ranging from 0 to 5.

Many Classes and in-game effects will apply Bonuses (Dice, Successes, etc.) to Checks. Each type of Bonus may only be applied once per Check. For example a Character cannot apply a +1D Proficiency Bonus and a +2D Proficiency Bonus to the same Check.

Some in-game effects will apply Penalties (Dice, Successes, etc.) to Checks. Whenever receiving multiple Penalties of the same type, always only apply the greater one. For example a Character has a -2S Armor Penalty and a -1S Armor Penalty, they would only apply the -2S Armor Penalty.

Because WARPS does not include a rule for everything possible, it is up to the GM to use/ignore/create rules as they see fit, according to what makes sense and what is best for the game/world they are playing.

Represent a Character's core characteristics. Act as the base value for most Checks.

Might, Muscularity, Physical power.

Toughness, Pain Tolerance, Resistance to Damage.

Stamina, Fitness, Health.

Speed, Mobility, Flexibility.

Coordination, Hitting, Deft Hands.

Alertness, Awareness, Sharpness.

Talking, Leading, Inspiring.

Problem Solving, Mental Power, Intuition.

Resolve, Will, Inner Strength.

Stats can be raised by training in Abilities.
Different cultures have different maximum values listed in Character Creation. After Character Creation the Character may raise a Stat up to 3 more than their Culture Maximum.

Each Item is represented by an Item Card taken by the Character who currently has the item.
There are several types of Items including Weapons, Armor, and others.

Items have an E Value representing how heavy or difficult to carry they are. When carried items are placed into E Slots. For example each Item with an E of 1, takes up one E Slot.
The amount of E Slots a Character can carry before becoming Slowed is the Character's Capacity value.
Capacity =

Str

+

Fort

+

Endr

+ Species Capacity Mod
Some smaller items take up 1/5 E. These can be rounded down to 0, if carrying less than 5 in any particular Capacity area.
Note: A average human weighs about 100E.

These carry other Items such as a backpack or pouch and have E Slots for Characters to hold Items.
Any E Slots a Character has filled on a Carrier, are applied to the wearer's total.

Held Items: Held Items must be Held in order to use their Actions. A Character may hold 1 Item in each Hand.
Unless otherwise stated an Item can only be used for one Action per Round. For example, without an Ability that says otherwise, you cannot Attack and Block with the same sword in the same Round.
Readied Items: These are Items that are worn on the body and can be Drawn as a Free Action. A Readied Item can usually be any Item 1E or Less. Ex: Sword worn on a belt.
      Sidearm: These Items can be Readied regardless of their E.
Worn Items: Worn Items are Worn on the location stated. Armor worn only protects those locations when they are Hit.
Carried Items: Carried Items are those that are in a backpack or similar. Usually getting an Item out of a Carrier is an Active Action.

Items can take Damage similar to Characters. Like Characters, Items with DR reduce that Damage by the DR value.
Damage is applied to Item Damage Points (Dmg), then, if no more remain, to Item's Broken Points (Brk).
If no more Damage Points or Broken Points remain, the Item is Broken and cannot be used until repaired.
     Damage Resistance (DR): Amount of Damage ignored. May list an associated Type it applies to, otherwise applies to all Damage.
     Damage Points (Dmg): Damage to Item that can usually be removed through field repairs.
     Broken Points (Brk): Damage to Item that requires special techniques or equipment to remove.
Full Block: If an Item used to Block reduces a Hit is reduced to 0 (from 1 or more), apply Attack and Damage to Blocking Item/Body Area.
Armor: Armor is worn to take Damage whenever it is applied to the Body Area the it is worn on.
     Absorb: When the Armor takes Damage the Absorb amount is applied to it's Damage/Broken Points.
      Remaining, non-Absorbed Damage is applied to the wearer.
     Bypass: The Bypass effect listed is what occurs if a Successful Bypass is applied to it.
Broken: Items that are Broken cannot be used as anything other than Improvised Weapons. When a Weapon breaks it becomes of an Improvised Weapon it becomes the nearest Improvised Weapon of the GM's choice (Bludgeon, Shiv, Bulky Weapon, etc.)
Dmg Back: When items strike another Item with a Dmg Back value, the listed value of Dmg is applied to the item. This Damage value ignores DR.

Item Keywords apply special effects to Items.
Dmg Back: Applies associated DM Back to whatever Body Area/Item that successfully Strikes it.
Threaten: You+Target Attacking each other, Contest: (You) vs. (Target)
      Win: Loser chooses: You get listed Bonus to Hit OR Loser can't Attack you this Round.

In WARPS GMs will control many other people and creatures. These are represented using an NPC Card and, if appropriate, a NPC Status Card.

NPCs Cards contain all the information needed to NPCs in battle or in a campaign.
Basics: The front of an NPC Card contains its Species (and possibly additional Species types), a reference picture, Hitbox, and information about how it may fit into the campaign or ecology of the world.
Stats, Difficulty, Body Areas, Common Action Dice (ex: Dash, Dodge, etc.)
Abilities: These are the special abilities the NPC can use. This may include special info about their body or special powers. It may also include Tactics about how these abilities can be used. This section may also include basic species info such as Appetite or reward for defeating them.

NPC Difficulty determines how dangerous NPCs are if engaged in Combat.
Normal: An enemy which can be expected to take on a single PC. A '+' may used to designate an extra amount of danger.
Hard: Hard enemies can pose a particular danger against a single PC, even able to take on 2 or 3 PCs at once.
Dire: A single Dire enemy can take on a whole party at once and still pose a major threat.
Epic: Epic levels are extremely dangerous if taken head on, and may eliminate an entire party if not careful.
Godly: Beyond the scope of what a party may be able to defeat. Best avoided at all costs.

The NPC Status Card is used to track NPC data such as Damage or Stamina. One card can be used per NPC. An additional NPC Info Card can be used to track additional NPCs such as their name or story details.

F

Treasure: 1x Copper Coin
Weapons: Shiv, Bolt
Arrows: Arrow, 3x Improvised Arrows
Other: Rags, Herb, Torch (Improvised), Parchment

E

Treasure: 3x Copper Coins
Arrows: Quality Bolt, Quality Arrow
Other: Holy Water, Spell Material, Pelt, Common Scroll, Oil Bottle (w/3 Oil), Torch (Quality), 50’ Rope (Weak), Bandages, Cloak, 10 Cigarettes, Cigar, Holy Fragment, Vial of Holy Water

D

Treasure: 5x Copper Coins, 1x Silver Coin
Weapons: Throwing Blade, Club
Armor: Leather Vambrace/Shoulder Pads, Leather Leg Guard, Leather Vest
Arrows: 5x Arrows, 5x Bolts
Other: Scroll (Common), Symbol of Mercy, Cooking Pot, Stamina Potion, Orichalcum, Healing Potion, 50’ Rope (Sturdy), 3x Spell Material, Drugs (Trip/Sleet/Fizzyn), Wine, Fiction Book

C

Treasure: 5x Copper Coins, 1x Silver Coin, Bauble
Weapons: Throwing Axe, Edged Club, Old Bow
Armor: Leather Vambrace/Shoulder Pads, Leather Leg Guard, Leather Vest, Buckler, Round Shield,
Arrows: 5x Quality Arrows, 3x AP Arrow, 3x Barbed Arrow, 3x Poison Arrow, 3x Fire Arrow, 5x Quality Bolts, Power Arrow, Elven Arrow, Black Arrow
Other: Textbook (Common), Explosion Potion, Uncommon Scroll, Prayer Beads, Book of Azeal

B

Treasure: 3x Silver Coins, 15x Copper Coins, 1x Gold Coin
Weapons: Knife, Low Quality Sword, Low Quality Spear, Javelin
Armor: Kite Shield, Tower Shield, Holy Shield, Unified Cross
Other: Textbook (Uncommon), Spell Book (Empty), Quality Leather Boots, Lantern (w/ 3 Oil), Poison, Cheap Instrument

A

Treasure: Gold Bar, 4x Silver Coins, 20x Copper Coins
Weapons: Crossbow, Dagger, Bow
Armor: Gambeson (Short), Chainmail Hood, Metal Greaves, Gambeson (Long)
Other: Textbook (Rare)

A+

Treasure: 25x Copper Coins, 5x Silver Coins, 3x Gold Coins, Gem
Weapons: Axe, War Hammer, Mace, Flail, Straight Sword, Curved Sword, Thrusting Sword, Spear, Glaive, Halberd
Armor: Brigandine, Metal Skullcap
Other: 50’ Rope (Superior), Rare Scroll, Instrument

S

Treasure: 35x Copper Coins, 7x Silver Coins, Mythril, Etherium
Weapons: Large War Hammer, Large Axe, Longbow, Elven Bow, Great Sword
Armor: Scale Cuirass
Other: Quality Instrument

S+

Treasure: 65xCopper Coins, 10xSilver Coins, 5xGold Coins, Gold Ingot, Jewel, 2xGem
Armor: Breastplate, Chainmail Tunic (Short), Great Helm, Chainmail Tunic (Long), Splint (Full Set), Arnet Helm

S++

Treasure: Gold Idol, 10x Gold Coins, 25x Silver Coins, 2x Jewel
Armor: Scale (Full Set)

S+++

Treasure: 200x Copper Coins, 40x Silver Coins, 20x Gold Coins, 3x Gold Ingots, 3x Jewel
Armor: Plate (Full Set)

Represents Characters learning and growing from their experiences. Typically Characters will receive 1-3 Inspiration per Session.
Combat Inspiration can receive for:
Combat: Typically 1 Inspiration per Combat, 3 Inspiration for a very dangerous Combat.
Quests: 1 Inspiration for a Minor Quest, 3 Inspiration for a Major Quest.

Quests are tasks given in world typically with a reward in G per person based on difficulty and Character Level.
Minor ~25G (Level 1): Local NPC asks the party to take care of a pest problem in his basement. Kill a few rats and be on your way.
Medium ~50G (Level 3): The Town is being terrorized by a werewolf. Investigate what’s going on, find the werewolves lair near town and slay it.
Major ~75G (Level 5): Land you arrive in is ruled by an evil wizard. Talk with the locals, find your way to his tower, defeat his many minions and kill him.
Epic ~100G (Level 7): Travel Far away to a distant dungeon, encountering dangerous combats along the way. The dungeon takes a few days to clear and go through, and at the bottom an Epic Dragon Boss battle is fought.

Puzzles: Typically 1 and taking about 20 min to solve.
Journeys: + Short (5 to 10 World Spaces), +2

S

Long (+30 World Spaces). Some Journey's may grant Inspiration as well.
Major Tasks: 1 - 2 including investigations, fetching, searching, stealthing, building/crafting, survival, escape, intrigue, talking, etc.

Regions represent the locations of the world. A Region Sheet contains info that can be used to determine things such as Character's survival, encounters, visual descriptions, and weather. GMs can use either prebuilt Regions, make their own regions, or use basic Region info. Regions are divided into Region Basics, Scenery, Events, and Quests.

Types: Regions types break regions into broad categories.
     Arid: Very dry and hot climates for large portions of the year.
     Lush: Very dense in plantlife.
     Severe: Is marked by very cold temperatures, either in the winter or year round.
     Temperate: Mostly consisting of mild weather.
Sub Types: These are subtypes of biomes. Each has a corresponding General Region Sheet as well.
     Alpine: A high and cold biome usually found on steep mountain ranges and plateaus.
     Badlands: An area made up of mostly uneven rocks with little vegetation.
     Chaparral: A dry area with scatter shrubbery.
     Coniferous: A forest often made of tall evergreen trees and typically in higher and mountainous areas.
     Desert: An area made up primarily of dry dirt and rolling sand dunes.
     Forest: A standard forest, typically in cool temperatures.
     Ice Field: An area consisting of massive ice shelves, often with fissures. Extremely dangerous.
     Jungle: An area of very dense trees and plant life, often warm and humid.
     Pastoral: Cool area with long fields and some trees.
     Plains: Area of sparse woodlands along with grass and shrubs.
     Tundra: A barren area found in very cold climates.
     Wetlands: A colder flooded area of trees and shallow water.

Region Basics are used to determine the amount and kind of resources a Region has, as well as other standard survival information.

This describes the effects the region's temperature has on Characters such as Cold and Heat Exposure. This may change in certain seasons such as winter.

For each World Space the GM may make a Scarcity Check using 3

D

. The Scarcity Check determines things about the space such as how lush or barren the area is.
Barren 0S: Area has relatively low fauna, and comparatively less water/food/resources.
Standard 1S: Area average fauna/water/food/resources.
Plentiful 2S/3S: Area has relatively high amount of fauna, and comparatively more water/food/resources.

Lists the results of a Character's Forage Roll such as how much Rummage is found. This may include an attempt to Hunt, which requires the use of a Bow and Arrow or some other Hunting tool.

Scenery is used to create a description of the environment. This can also be used as a seed for a more expansive or personal description as well.
There are Scenery descriptions for each type of area: Barren, Standard, and Plentiful.
Scenery can be chosen randomly or chosen by the GM.

Events are things the Characters find or that happen to the Characters while in the region.
Events can be chosen by the GM or determined randomly, or mixed. Additionally Events can be used however the GM wants, including tying together different ones or using just parts to tie more directly into the story of the particular campaign.
Events are divided into categories such as Weather, Obstacles, Crossings, Settlements, Aid, Encounters, Interiors/Entrances, and Incidents.

These are weather effects which may make it difficult to travel. They usually last for a set number of shifts. Sometimes these are determined by the season.

Obstacles are things which impede the Character's travels, often creating additional hardship.

Barriers are very difficult to cross areas such as a river or ravine. These may involve a Crossing that can be used to pass them.

A Crossing is a bridge, ferry, or other method of getting through a Barrier, such as a river. These may also present a opportunity for a Challenge or Encounter such as a toll.

These are settlements, typically of humanoids, that are neutral or helpful for the Characters. Often these involve Villages or Towns. See the Settlements section for more details.

Aid are helpful events or beneficial things that Characters might find.

Encounters are the types of creatures that may fight or be dangerous to the Characters. When used by the GM these may be Active (acting the Characters), Passive (in a place where the Characters may choose to attack them), or Stalking (actively hunting, ambushing, or otherwise attempting to attack the party.).

These are locations that the Characters might explore. Often they have monsters or treasure inside. Additionally these sections may be used to describe areas the Characters find themselves in.

These are things that might happen to the Characters of other kinds and may be used to trigger quests or move the narrative forward in other ways.

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Generals Regions are used to fill in for Regions that don;t have more specific information. These can be divided into biomes that best match the Region Type. These include Woods, Plains, Jungle, Desert, and Snow.

Settlements are places where many creatures, typically humanoids, live and depending on the size offer various goods and services.
Settlements are divided into Villages, Towns, and Cities. Each type of Settlement has a corresponding General Settlement Sheet which describes the basic activities and services available in the Settlement.

Villages are the smallest type of Settlements and usually have a population between 50 to 100 people.
Villages may have special characteristics described by the Region they are in as well.
Villages are typically not marked on the map and are often instead found while moving through a Region.

Towns are bigger than Villages but not as big as Cities and usually have a population between 500 to 5,000 people.
Towns are typically marked on the map though some not on the map may sometimes be found in some Regions.
Like Villages Towns often have specific characteristics listed within the Region they are in.

Cities are the biggest type of Settlement and typically have between 10,000 and 1,000,000 people.
Cities are almost always marked on the map. In addition to a General City Sheet, most Cities have a City Sheet listing Scenery, Events, and Quests specific to that particular City.

Each Specific City Check will have Weather Holidays/Festivals Labor/Training Districts Scenery Locations Events Jobs Quests Underworld(?)

In WARPS, time passes as it normally does, one day after another. Each day passed can be marked on the WARPS Time Table. Which has a place of Seasons, and Months. The Time Table may also be used to track various weather events.

In WARPS each month is 28 days long to simplify tracking with each season (SPring, Summer, Fall, and Winter) being 3 months long.
In addition, various important days and holidays can be listed on the months section of the Time Table.

The days and weeks section is used to track which date within the month is the current one and can also be used to track other events at the daily level as well.

Character Creation is the process of creating your Player Character for WARPS. You will likely have this Character for a while, so feel free to put as much thought as you need till you are satisfied with your Character.

These points are used for Character Stats and other things that represent a Character's natural abilities and aptitudes.
The amount of Stat Points a Character starts with and can spend is listed on their Culture Card.

Represent a Character's skills, knowledge, and training.
The amount of Character Points a Character starts with and can spend is listed on their Culture Card.

A Culture Card sets the foundation of your Character. At the top will be the Culture, Species, and possibly a Species subtype.

At the top of the Culture Card will be info about the culture and society of your chosen Culture. This can be read or referenced at any time and can be used to help properly role play your Character's Culture and Species.
Subcultures are more specific types of cultures within a larger one.

This is the amount of your Character has to spend on Abilities and Aspects.

This section includes all the Starting and Maximum Values for your Character. (If a starting Stat is not listed then the Starting Value is 0.)
1 Stat Point may be used to raise a Stat by 1.
Max Stats: A Character's max Stat at Character Creation is listed on the Culture Card. Other Stat raising effects can cause a Character to have up to 3 more in a Stat then the maximum listed on the Culture Card. Some Aspect Cards may raise the maximum as well.

Choose a Background for your Character.
A Character's Background represents how they grew up, were raised, and/or the culture they were in.
Backgrounds often come with Talents Characters can choose, starting equipment and gold, and/or Stat Bonuses.

These include Special Abilities or Drawbacks specific to your chosen Culture. Some may be automatically applied to the Culture, while some require spending to obtain.

Take a Character Sheet corresponding to your Species Card. (Ex: Human, Elf, Dwarf, etc.) The Species will determine which kind of Character Sheet your Character will use unless stated otherwise.

Fill out your Stats from your Culture Card on the Character Sheet.

Your Character Sheet may also list Species Abilities unique to that Species.

A Character's Capacity =

Str

+

Fort

+

Endr

+ Species Capacity Mod

A Character's Morale = 1 +

Cha

+

Spirit

+ Morale Mod

Spend CP directly on Aspects, or convert CP to progress on Ability Cards.
1CP per Tally Mark.

Abilities are represented by Ability Cards. These include both Talents, Classes, and Doctrines.

Classes are represented by a Class Card, used to track progress within that class, and a Class Ability Card, which has a Characters skills gained from that Class.
Unless stated otherwise, a Character may only put points into Level 1 Classes during Character Creation.

Doctrines are represented by Doctrine Cards. They represent a Character's relationship with a God.

Aspects are represented by Aspect Cards and can be both positive, often called Edges, or negative, often called Drawbacks. Some have special stat requirements as well.
Edges (Green Cards) are Aspects that provide a net-positive and require spending . A Character can have up to 3 Edges.
Drawbacks (Red Cards) are Aspects that provide a net-negative and increase a Characters spendable when taken. A Character can have up to 4 Drawbacks.
Stat Drawbacks are special Drawbacks that bring a Stat to 0. A Character may take more than 1 but can only gain 1 SP this way.

Characters may spend their starting Gold on any items in the game.
Additionally 1 may be spent to gain 5G.

1XP may be spent to gain 2.

The Background Card provides a space to flesh out your Character's look, personality, and history.

Basics are Character's Name, Age, and Birthdate. Typically a Birthdate is gained by choosing randomly.

A Description typically includes things such as a Character's Height, Eye and Hair Color, and other notable physical features.

A Characters should have some information about where they are from, their family, as well as some connections they have in the world, such as friends or associates.

A drive that is personal to the Character and is worked out with the GM when chosen (this can often be in private). These should be difficult to accomplish, and can be from the Character Goal List, or created personally by the Player. Either way, a Personal Goal should be worked out with the GM before the game starts.
You may choose a Personal Goal from this list or create your own.

Complications are things that create challenges for Characters as they try to achieve their goals. These can be things such as crippling drug addiction, a feared enemy, or memory loss.