What It Does: Determines initiative order and your base dodge score.

Why DX + PER: Speed represents both coordination (DX) and awareness (PER). You need to react quickly AND perceive threats to act first.

Examples:

• DX 13, PER 14: Speed = (13+14)÷4 = 6.75
• DX 11, PER 16: Speed = (11+16)÷4 = 6.75
• DX 16, PER 12: Speed = (16+12)÷4 = 7.0

What It Does: Your ground movement in yards per second during combat.

Why HT: Movement represents endurance and stamina, not just reflexes. You need cardiovascular fitness to maintain speed.

Examples:

• HT 10: Move = 10÷2 = 5 yards/second
• HT 11: Move = 11÷2 = 5 yards/second (round down)
• HT 13: Move = 13÷2 = 6 yards/second (round down)
• HT 14: Move = 14÷2 = 7 yards/second

Note: You can move up to your Basic Move and still attack. Sprint = Move × 1.2 (round normally).

What It Does: Your active defense score when dodging attacks. Roll 3d6 under this number to avoid being hit.

Examples:

• Basic Speed 6.75: Dodge = 6 + 3 = 9
• Basic Speed 7.0: Dodge = 7 + 3 = 10
• Basic Speed 5.5: Dodge = 5 + 3 = 8

Important: Dodge drops by 1 for each previous active defense you used this turn.

What It Does: The controlling attribute for all melee weapon skills and unarmed combat.

Includes: Sword, Axe/Mace, Knife, Spear, Staff, Boxing, Karate, Judo, Wrestling, Brawling, Fast-Draw

Why DX + HT: Melee combat requires both coordination (DX) and stamina/endurance (HT).

Examples:

What It Does: The controlling attribute for all ranged weapon skills.

Includes: Guns (all types), Bows, Crossbows, Thrown weapons, Beam Weapons, Gauss Weapons, Laser Weapons

Why PER + DX: Ranged combat requires perception (spotting/tracking targets) and coordination (steady aim).

Examples:

This campaign uses the Know Your Own Strength (KYOS) optional rules from Pyramid #3/83. ST is separated into three independently purchased traits. Everyone begins with a free base of ST 10.

All three together equal 10 pts/level — the same as standard GURPS ST. Mix and match to build the character you want.

📊 Revised Strength Table (KYOS)

Damage is based on Striking ST. Basic Lift is based on Lifting ST. ST 10 = average human.

* Basic Lift = 2 lbs × 10^(ST/10). Damage progression: +1d per +4 ST above 20. ST 30 = BL 1 ton = superhuman/large creature territory.

What It Does: How much physical damage you can take before dying.

Variation Rule: HP can only vary up to 30% from your ST score (round normally).

Examples:

• ST 10: HP can range from 7 to 13 (±3)
• ST 12: HP can range from 8 to 16 (±4, rounded from 3.6)
• ST 14: HP can range from 10 to 18 (±4)
• ST 15: HP can range from 11 to 20 (±5, rounded from 4.5)

Injury Levels:

• Full HP: No penalties
• Below ⅓ HP: Move and Dodge halved
• 0 HP: Roll vs HT to stay conscious; may fall unconscious
• -1×HP: Roll vs HT or die; automatic unconsciousness
• -5×HP: Instant death (total body destruction)

Cost to Modify: 2 pts per +1 HP (within the 30% limit)

What It Does: Your physical stamina. Used for extra effort, sustained exertion, and psionics.

Variation Rule: FP can only vary up to 30% from your HT score (round normally).

Examples:

• HT 10: FP can range from 7 to 13 (±3)
• HT 12: FP can range from 8 to 16 (±4, rounded from 3.6)
• HT 14: FP can range from 10 to 18 (±4)
• HT 15: FP can range from 11 to 20 (±5, rounded from 4.5)

Fatigue Levels:

• Full FP: No penalties
• Below ⅓ FP: Move and Dodge halved
• 0 FP: On the verge of collapse; Move and Dodge at ¼
• -1 FP or worse: Unconscious; may need HT rolls to avoid worse

Recovery: Rest (1 FP per 10 minutes), or 1 FP per meal if well-fed

Cost to Modify: 3 pts per +1 FP (within the 30% limit)

What It Does: Energy pool for casting magic spells (mages only).

Who Has It: Only characters with Magery 0 or higher

Examples:

• QN 10: QP = 10
• QN 12: QP = 12
• QN 14: QP = 14
• QN 16: QP = 16

Recovery: Same as FP (10 min rest = 1 QP, or meals)

Spells: Each spell costs QP based on its effect. Running out of QP is just like running out of FP (exhaustion).