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Reference Tables

Quick reference for the most commonly consulted tables in Metanoia.


BandNameDistance
1Immediate0-1m
2Melee1-2m
3Close2-5m
4Nearby5-10m
5Around10-30m
6Far30-100m
7Distant100-1,000m
8Extreme1,000m+

A Zone forms when two characters are within 4 bands (Nearby) of each other. Inside a zone, exact positioning is relational only.


ScaleScope
FlowReal-time roleplay, no tracking
TurnOne actor’s resolution and movement
RoundAll parties take a turn
Exchange3 rounds
EncounterWhole combat scenario
EngagementTense negotiation, approximately 1 hour
Exploration5 hours to 1 day
Expedition5-14 days
Passage14+ days

ScaleScope
SiteBattlemap
AreaExploration unit (city, hex)
RegionFief or subregion
DomainLocalized campaign space
WorldFull setting

TypeSourceCategory
HeatFire, lasers, lightRen
ColdIce, freezingRen
ElectricElectricity, shockRen
DecayPoison, disease, witheringRen
MentalEmotional, psychic, mind tricksRen
SharpPiercing, slashing, telekinesisPhysical
BluntImpact, falls, clubs, telekinesisPhysical
PhysicalSharp and/or BluntPhysical
RenHeat, Cold, Electric, Decay, or MentalUmbrella
DivineExistential “holy,” can mimic other typesExistential
ProfaneExistential “unholy,” can mimic other typesExistential
VoidInexistence, null, entropyExistential

Relative Realm of ChallengeTN
1 Realm above you3
Same Realm5
1 Realm below you7

Rest TypeDurationStrain Removed
Quick1 hour2
Light4 hoursRealm + 2
Good12 hoursRealm + 4
Deep24 hoursRealm + 6