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== Hero's Epic Fall Damage ==
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==Variant: Falling==
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===== Calculate a Fall DC =====
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* Fall DC = (Fall Height × Weight)<sup>1/3</sup><br>
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<sub>To use kilograms & meters, multiply by 2<br><br>
  
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There are several factors to consider related to falling, each of which alter the effect of impact.
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==== Accidental Falls ====
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*Elevation gives space for acceleration; thereby, increasing the speed at impact.
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Subtract a Strength or Dexterity saving throw from the fall DC
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*Mass gives equal acceleration to all falling objects; however, being heavier generates greater impact shock and higher terminal velocity.
 
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*Body position affects the speed, location, and angle of an impact; it can also lengthen the deceleration window and shield your vital organs.
 
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*Location means slope and surface strength that reduce or increase the forces felt at impact.
 
  
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=== Finding a Fall Difficulty Class (Fall DC) ===
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==== Intentional Jumps ====
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Make a DC 15 Intelligence or Wisdom check to lower the terrain one level<br>
  
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Addressing these equally important factors begins with a simple formula.
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===== Roll a Terrain Die =====
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d1 for deep water<br>
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d3 for deep snow or sand<br>
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d6 for adobe or wood<br>
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d12 for rock or metal<br>
  
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;Fall DC = (Fall Height × Weight)^1/3
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===== Damage =====
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Multiply the remaining fall DC by the outcome of the Terrain die roll
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(if possible, use a calculator that handles cube roots, or for table ideas see discussion)
 
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=== Rolling a Fall Save/Check ===
 
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*Strength/Athletics or Acrobatics
 
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Reduce the Fall DC by an amount equal to your roll.
 
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Reduce the Terrain die once every 10 points of your roll.
 
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Rule 1
 
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Preparation is rewarded with advantage.
 
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Rule 2
 
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Encountering interference during a fall triggers a new roll, with disadvantage.
 
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Rule 3
 
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One skill may replace another during a multi-round fall but they do not stack. Your chosen skill represents your focus, but not the totality of your effort.
 
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=== Choosing a Terrain Die ===
 
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Selected for a range of likely hazards specific to each area, rolled instead of a d6.
 
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Terrain Materials: 
 
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(d1)Waterfall: wax, snow, rubber, perlite 
 
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(d2)Moorland: sand, gravel, gypsum, balsa 
 
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(d3)Tundra: clay, dolomite, ice, cedar 
 
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(d4)Forest: travertine, cypress, hickory, elm 
 
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(d6)Urbana: sandstone, ironwood, soil-cement 
 
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(d8)Cavern: rhyolite, shale, limestone 
 
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(d12)Labyrinth: granite, slate, marble, basalt 
 
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(d20)Treasury: sapphire, gold, porcelain, coral
 
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=== Generating Fall Damage ===
 
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Roll the Terrain Die a number of times equal to the remaining Fall DC.
 
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=== Terminal Velocity ===
 
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;Maximal Fall Height = sqrt(weight) × 120
 
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Fall DC will not increase beyond this Fall Height, due to terminal velocity. This number should be kept alongside the weight of your character/monster.
 
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For example 800(3400), 200(1700), 50(850)
 
 
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Variant: Falling[edit]

Calculate a Fall DC[edit]
  • Fall DC = (Fall Height × Weight)1/3

To use kilograms & meters, multiply by 2

Accidental Falls[edit]

Subtract a Strength or Dexterity saving throw from the fall DC

Intentional Jumps[edit]

Make a DC 15 Intelligence or Wisdom check to lower the terrain one level

Roll a Terrain Die[edit]

d1 for deep water
d3 for deep snow or sand
d6 for adobe or wood
d12 for rock or metal

Damage[edit]

Multiply the remaining fall DC by the outcome of the Terrain die roll

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