Over the last little while I've been diving into what encounters will be like in Bug & Claw. Naturally, a part of that is taking a look at the opposition. Enemies, whether other Bug-kin, animals, or other things. There are particular things that I like about the D20 system encounters, as well as OSR and OSE encounters, but ultimately there are a few areas I'd like to improve on or at least try something different.

What follows are several iterations of what could become part of a stat-card for an enemy. As I explored this, what I was trying to do is not depart far from a character's own attributes but also simplify them drastically so you never have to learn a whole new character's amount of detail to battle or deal with someone. I think there's still plenty to iron out here, but it's on its way somewhere, and, at the very least, it's testable!

What's being explored here?

• Simple, line-item, table-delineated actions.
• A visual hierarchy and reading order to quickly direct the eye where it should go.
• Derived stats from the main attribute collection.
• The same roll-under system as talked about before.
• Shorthand roll options for when you're in a hurry or playing solo.
• Armour systems that haven't been shown anywhere else yet, including mental armour (crystal strength).

Bug-kin would have crystal armour as well. Where theirs would likely protect their grit, enemies will probably have simplified stats that don't include grit.

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