///// MYTHMASTER RPG /////

Version: Beta 3.0
Release Date: December 12, 2025
Live Location: https://www.mythmasterrpg.com/


///// RELEASE NOTES /////

# Update Name: The Holiday 2025 Update

# Core Rules
  # REBALANCING: all Skill & Spell Reference Attributes have been adjusted by -1
  # REBALANCING: adjusted Skill pre-reqs(number & value) for unlocking Skill Field Mastery
  # REBALANCING: adjusted Spell pre-reqs(number & value) for unlocking Spell Field Mastery
  # REBALANCING: reduced Mysticism Mastery pre-reqs for unlocking Spell Field Mastery
  # REBALANCING: adjusted Attribute pre-reqs for unlocking Mastery
  # REBALANCING: reduced Skill Caps at all Mastery levels
  # REBALANCING: free Bulk allowance reduced from 2xPhys to 1xPhys
  # REBALANCING: max Bulk you can carry is now 10 x Phys (instead of Phys x Base Move)
  # REBALANCING: initial stat generation now has ~7% chance to be outside 9-12 avg range
  # REBALANCING: costs to purchase Derivatives with XP have been reduced by 1pt
  # ACTIONS: have been changed, there are now three, and actions have differents
  # ACTIONS: base move is reduced by 1/3, but you can now move 3x instead of only twice (no change)
  # ACTIONS: have been defined for all skills, spells, perks and combat and movement
  # ACTIONS: spells use actions and cost Stamina just like other actions
  # ACTIONS: all spells now have had an 'Action' property in data
  # ACTIONS: how Weave perk interacts with new actions rules has been clarified
  # ACTIONS: how Berserk perk interacts with new actions rules has been clarified
  # ACTIONS: how Dash perk interacts with new actions rules has been clarified
  # ACTIONS: how Charge perk interacts with new actions rules has been clarified
  # ACTIONS: how Flurry perk interacts with new actions rules has been clarified
  # ACTIONS: how Rapid Fire perk interacts with new actions rules has been clarified
  # ACTIONS: how Moving Fire perk interacts with new actions rules has been clarified
  # ACTIONS: how Mobility perk interacts with new actions rules has been clarified
  # ACTIONS: how Weave perk interacts with new actions rules has been clarified
  # ACTIONS: how Entangle spell interacts with new actions rules has been clarified
  # ACTIONS: how Slip spell interacts with new actions rules has been clarified
  # ACTIONS: how Quickness spell interacts with new actions rules has been clarified
  # ACTIONS: how Speed spell interacts with new actions rules has been clarified
  # ACTIONS: how Entangle and Down states work with Actions has been clarified
  # Base Move, Run Move and Sprint Move have been recalibrated and defined for all move actions
  # rules for prolonging Travel have been refined
  # speed and action cost for Climbing has been redefined and clarified
  # speed and action cost for Sneaking has been redefined and clarified
  # speed and action cost for Swimming has been redefined and clarified (and clarified for Lizari and Mer)
  # flying has beeen redefined and action cost, speed and acceleration has been clarified
  # Fly spell and Levitate spell have been clarified
  # Spell table has been updated to contain more info and made single column
  # Spell listings have been cleaned up, with more info added
  # undid the previous buff to the Protect spell, which was OP
  # added an 'amount' to the Protect spell
  # fixed incorrect duration listed for Decay spell
  # clarified how the Entangle spell works (again!!)
  # clarified how the Slip spell works
  # clarified Stacking with different weapon types/skills
  # clarified Ranged Weapon and Thrown Weapon skills
  # clarified the Relieve skill
  # protection from the barkskin perk is now cumulative with worn armour
  # corrected range of Teleport in data
  # fixed bug where Life Events Deck was not being properly constructed based on Skill Field Mastery
  # fixed flow of aging events that result in death (result is permadeath)
  # adjusted Loot Table W for newly added weapons
  # broke Loot Table P into Loot Tables A (alchemy) and B (books)
  # Spell Books moved from Equipment into their own table
  # rebalanced prices for reference books
  # adjusted prices for some vehicles (carriages, canoes)
  # refined and clarified the rules for Untrained Attempts at skills
  # changed the Invoke skill to conform to adjusted rules for Untrained Attempts
  # changed the Arcana skill to conform to adjusted rules for Untrained Attempts
  # changed the Athletics skill to conform to adjusted rules for Untrained Attempts
  # changed the Savoire Faire skill to conform to adjusted rules for Untrained Attempts
  # changed the Overconfident perk to conform to adjusted rules for Untrained Attempts
  # clarified how the Rally skill works
  # clarified that War Cry costs a basic action
  # clarified the wording around Quickess and added attacks
  # simplified Quickness so now it is just about attacks and defenses
  # simplified Speed so now it is just about moving faster
  # added large tents to Specialized Equipment
  # added strongboxes to Real Property
  # rebalanced cost of War Paints
  # added Purifying Salt to Miscellaneous Alchemical Mixtures
  # clarified that caster cannot turn off the sleep spell in a target
  # fixed spelling mistakes in Impersonate and Desideratum
  # clarified the Ward spell
  # clarified the Overwatch spell
  # clarified the Share Sense spell
  # clarified the Numb spell
  # clarified the Relieve skill
  # clarified the Calm skill
  # clarified the Great Faith skill
  # clarified the Growth skill
  # clarified wording in Snipe skill
  # clarified several skills (Confuse, Fast Talk, Mock, Provoke) require opponent to have Composure
  # expanded the functionality of the Persuade skill
  # fixed Base skill offset value for Animate Shadow spell (-5 corrected to -4)
  # nerfed the protection provided by Spirit Armour
  # clarified that Spirit Armour cannot be cast over real armour
  # corrected error in listed duration for Spirit Arms spell
  # corrected error in listed duration for Spirit Armour spell
  # tweaked and rebalanced containers, capacity, and bulk when empty
  # Mock can now be used in a limited way in Combat
  # clarified what a Ward can detect
  # listed Amount values for many spells to increase usability
  # tweaks and adjustments to Amount values for several spells
  # tweaked and clarified cost and bulk values for Pomander and Aromatics
  # added specialty orcish beverages to Econ/Good&Services/Services/Meals&Menus
  # added description for Industrial Guild
  # added description for Farming Collective
  # fixed many broken links on Faction pages
  # added dog, falcon and snake specializations to Animal Handling skill
  # nerfed the Initimidate skill and clarified how it works
  # clarified and improved the Interrogation skill
  # changed and clarified the way the Dominated state works
  # Afraid individuals can no longer be simply forced into the Intimidated state
  # updated (many) listed examples where skill references were listed incorrectly following balancing changes
  # corrected references to down movement speed that listed the wrong values
  # replaced outdated images of Industry and Transport Land skill fields on Skill & Spell fields page
  # fixed a ton of typos on Challenge & Conflict page
  # added arbalest as a weapon
  # Crossbows and arbalest now take a full turn (3 Actions) to load, and can only do ready attacks
  # increased crossbow damage to account for reduce rate of fire
                                                  
# Bestiary
  # protection for creatures with both natural armour and worn armour is now cumulative
  # tweaked draugr types to all have thick hide
  # updated and clarified the Writhing Mass and added variants for sizes
  # REBALANCING: all creatures in the bestiary have been rebalanced to account for changes
  # improved Troll regeneration ability
  # Beastiary sheets have been updated to conform to the new Actions rules (including Base, Run, Sprint)
  
# NPC Guide
  # REBALANCING: all NPCs have been rebalanced to account for changes
  # NPC Character sheets have been updated to conform to the new Actions rules (including Base, Run, Sprint)
  
# World Guide
  # Clarified the blessing of Lobok is once per day
  # Clarified the blessing of Uleila
  # clarified rules for entering city gates at night
  # added Lotus Commission Intelligence Agency
  # added details for Qashdesh Caravaniers Merchant Company
  # added Sanek's Century Knightly Order
  # added details for Western Metal and Gem Company Industrial Guild
  # added Low Road Gang Criminal Syndicate
  # added Parimesho Basin Collective Farming Collective
  # added The Bronze Patrol Civil Militia
  # added Disbanded Legion Private Militia
  # added The Shaheen Intelligence Agency
  # added Imperial Reserve of Senecia to Banks
  # added Red Sounders gang to Crime Syndicates in Kash Odeshi States
  
# Quickstart
  # Quickstart Characters have been remade using new Character Tool
  # QS Charatcer JSON files are linked from Intro / Player Characters page
  # Old QS Character JSONs, PDFs and XLXS files have been removed
  # Quickstart Guide has been updated reflecting rules changes and updated characters
  # The starting point of the QS has been moved from Dileniu to Bulostioi
  # Costs of goods at Cosutanu apothecary updated to reflect price changes
  # References to QS charaters Allies have been updated to conform with new QS characters

# Tools
  # The Character Generator is now called the Character Tool
  # Life Events that cause aging are now tracked using Life Cycles instead of Years
  # Typos fixed in a number of Life Event descriptions
  # updated CSS formatting of blank character sheet in Character Tool to have correct borders
  # Character Backstory is now stored and generated from data rather than dumped to text
  # Loot Roller updated to account for changes to tables W, P, A, B
  # fixed and issue where Adventuring Skill Field pre-requisites were not displaying properly in Character Tool
  # you can now return to Life Time after going adventuring in Character Tool
  # changed order in which character sheet sections are displayed by default
  # added more resistances to character sheet: Bleeding, Burning, Charmed, Dominated, Entangled, Intoxicated, Stunned
  # Double Jointed perk now adds +3 to resist Entangled on Character sheet
  # Sure Footed perk now adds +3 to resist Down on Character sheet
  # fixed bug in LE129 that was not properly awarding a skill roll for Minor Fortune
  # fixed bug in LE114 that was not properly awarding a random Intensity stat for Major Fortune
  # fixed bug in LE92 that was not properly awarding assets for Minor Misfortune result
  # Character Tool now allows dynamic tracking of current values of Derivatives during play
  # generated Character Sheet now lists skill names as links to the skill descriptions
  # generated Character Sheet now lists spell names as links to the spell descriptions
  # generated Character Sheet now lists perks as links to the perk descriptions
  # generated Character Sheet now includes links to effects and states in the resistances section
  # formatting, CSS and color changes to improve readability of character sheet
  # Character Tool now allows dynamic tracking of bulk and movement values during play
  # there is now a Print Mode for the Character Tool
  # in Print Mode, dynamic values for current Derivatives are replaced with blank fields (for writing in)
  # in Print Mode, dynamic values for Move/Bulk are replaced with the legacy Movement LUT for reference
  # tweaks to the layout of the skills and spells tables
  # you can now toggle on/off the notes fields for skills/spells to edit the saved notes
  # Character Tool now allows you to add/remove fields for Potion Belt, Scroll Tubes, Quiver, Satchel, Backpack, Money Belt and Stored Money
  # Character Tool now allows dynamic tracking of bulk and money in Money Belt during play
  # Character Tool now allows dynamic tracking of bulk and stored money during play
  # Character Tool now allows dynamic tracking of potions in Potion Belt during play
  # Character Tool now allows dynamic tracking of scrolls in Scroll Tubes during play
  # Character Tool now allows dynamic tracking of personal equipment during play
  # Character Tool now allows dynamic tracking of backpack, satchel, quiver during play
  # Character Tool now allows you to carry/drop containers, adjusting bulk and move values accordingly
  # Character Tool now allows dynamic tracking of notes during play
  # Character Tool now allows you to add and edit weapons and armour values to the combat section for easy reference during play
  # stuff you get during character creation is now correctly added to either items, money, or notes
  # Character Tool allows you to directly trigger Recovery Calculator and automatically apply results
  # The NPCconfig (code that generates NPCs from data) has been massively refactored and improved
  # The CreatureConfig (code that generates Creatures from data) has been refactored and improved
  # added Arbalest as a specialization to Ranged Weapon in Character Tool
  # fixed WTB in Character Tool where you could get blocked in a skill field if your hit all caps and still had skill points
  # in character creation, personality trait selection is now at the end
  # in character creation, gender selection is now done after species selection, before social status instead of after social status
  # in character creation, height and weight are now calculated and updated whenever stats change

# Other changes
  # streamlined entry flow from homepage if you are already logged in when you arrive at home
  # removed all deprecated Hot Fix notes
  # removed Porting Tool until there are new porting scripts available



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