These are some Macros for Torchbearer and are typically not applicable to other systems without modification. I've patched together some macros that I think are actually quite detailed. This includes a Test a Skill macro, a Beginner's Luck macro, a Help macro, and a Whisper to the GM macro. Feel free to make suggestions here . As for the Macros, they can all be found here which was a portal for all the people on Google + and Reddit, it also includes a preview for those curious before adding it to their sessions: Link to Document and Previews here. Otherwise, you may copy it from here as well: Beginner's Luck: /em &{template:default} {{name=?{Which skill is being tested?|Alchemist|Arcanist|Armorer|Carpenter|Cartographer|Circles|Commander|Cook|Criminal|Dungeoneer|Fighter|Haggler|Healer|Health|Hunter|Laborer|Lore Master|Manipulator|Mentor|Orator|Pathfinder|Peasant|Persuader|Rider|Ritualist|Sailor|Scavenger|Scholar|Scout|Steward|Stonemason|Survivalist|Theologian|Weaver|Will| Other - Specified in Purpose} Beginner's Luck Test}} {{Purpose=?{What is the purpose of this roll?|Not Specified}}} {{Successes=[[ [[ ceil(?{Roll either your Health rating (Physical Skills) or Will rating (Mental Skills)}/2) + ?{Bonus dice|0} ]]d6>4}}]]}}{{Obstacle Rating=[[?{Obstacle Rating}!}]]}} {{Reminder= Do not put up a rating for the skill you are learning just yet. For now put an X. Once you have attempted to use that skill (pass or fail) a number of times equal to your current maximum Nature rating, you learn the skill at a rating of 2 and use it like normal.}}
Help Someone:/em &{template:default} {{name=?{Who is helping?} is helping}} {{Helping=?{Who are you helping?|Not Specified}}} {{Helping Skill=?{Which skill are you using to help?|Alchemist|Arcanist|Armorer|Carpenter|Cartographer|Circles|Commander|Cook|Criminal|Dungeoneer|Fighter|Haggler|Healer|Health|Hunter|Laborer|Lore Master|Manipulator|Mentor|Orator|Pathfinder|Peasant|Persuader|Rider|Ritualist|Sailor|Scavenger|Scholar|Scout|Steward|Stonemason|Survivalist|Theologian|Weaver|Will| Other - Specified in Purpose} Beginner's Luck Test}} {{Method=?{How are you going about helping them?|Not Specified}}} {{Result=[[1d6]]}} {{Reminder= You can help using any skill that makes sense from a narrative standpoint But you must have that skill. If Nature is being tested, helpers must have a descriptor that relates to the test. In a beginner's luck test, you can help using Will, Health, or the skill being tested where applicable.}} Test a Skill: /em &{template:default} {{name=?{Which skill is being tested?|Alchemist|Arcanist|Armorer|Carpenter|Cartographer|Circles|Commander|Cook|Criminal|Dungeoneer|Fighter|Haggler|Healer|Health|Hunter|Laborer|Lore Master|Manipulator|Mentor|Orator|Pathfinder|Peasant|Persuader|Rider|Ritualist|Sailor|Scavenger|Scholar|Scout|Steward|Stonemason|Survivalist|Theologian|Weaver|Will| Other - Specified in Purpose} Beginner's Luck Test}} {{Purpose=?{What is the purpose of this roll?|Not Specified}}} {{Successes=[[ [[ ceil(?{Skill Rating}) + ?{Bonus dice|0} ]]d6>4}}]]}}{{Obstacle Rating=[[?{Obstacle Rating}!}]]}} {{Reminder= Mark the success or failure of this test in your character sheets}}
Whisper to GM: /w gm ?{What do you wish to say to the GM?} If you have an experienced party or want a cleaner chat log at the cost of reminding your own, I would recommend removing the reminders as they really do take a lot of space. Instead just paste the reminders into the handouts or some other method. Also the intent of the purpose/method addition to the macros was to keep track of any moment where Role-Play was used. It is also used to keep track of "stretching" (stretching the definition of your skill, or what have you, to do something it isn't supposed to.) I would also recommend removing it if you think it slows down the game. Special Thank You: I must thank The Aaron for basically creating the framework for most of these. All I did was make it user friendly, and more specific as to what values are being requested/represented.
