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	* ''<code>subdual</code>'' or <code>003</code>: The character proceeds only with subdual damage in place of normal damage on their unaltered weapon attacks. No effect on spells.		* ''<code>subdual</code>'' or <code>003</code>: The character proceeds only with subdual damage in place of normal damage on their unaltered weapon attacks. No effect on spells.
	* <code>peaceful</code> or <code>004</code>: The character proceeds without initiating weapon attacks of any kind, including attacks of opportunity, even if they are otherwise attacked. No effect on spells.		* <code>peaceful</code> or <code>004</code>: The character proceeds without initiating weapon attacks of any kind, including attacks of opportunity, even if they are otherwise attacked. No effect on spells.
			Characters will not proceed with lethal damage on any player character who they have not marked with the ''<code>!fd</code>'' chat command, per the [[Character versus Character Rules]].

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	* ''<code>default</code>'' or <code>1</code>: The character will proceed with normal damage against both AI and human-controlled targets that are either hostile or have been set to hostile.		* ''<code>default</code>'' or <code>1</code>: The character will proceed with normal damage against both AI and human-controlled targets that are either hostile or have been set to hostile.
	* ''<code>hostile</code>'' or <code>2</code>: The character will proceed as though they are hostile to all in range, including otherwise neutral AI or human-controlled targets. Sends a notification to human-controlled targets affected. To set this mode for one target in particular, use chat command ''<code>!hostile</code>'' or ''<code>!h</code>'' and pick the target with the reticle that appears. Selecting them again will un-hostile.		* ''<code>hostile</code>'' or <code>2</code>: The character will proceed as though they are hostile to all in range, including otherwise neutral AI or human-controlled targets. Sends a notification to human-controlled targets affected. To set this mode for one target in particular, use chat command ''<code>!hostile</code>'' or ''<code>!h</code>'' and pick the target with the reticle that appears. Selecting them again will un-hostile.
	* ''<code>subdual</code>'' or <code>3</code>: The character will proceed with only subdual damage on their normal, unaltered weapon attacks. ~~Spells initiated in this mode which deal damage will not have that damage converted to subdual~~.		* ''<code>subdual</code>'' or <code>3</code>: The character will proceed with only subdual damage on their normal, unaltered weapon attacks. No effect on spells.
	* ''<code>peaceful</code>'' or <code>4</code>: The character will not initiate weapon attacks of any kind, including attacks of opportunity, even if otherwise attacked. No effect on spells.		* ''<code>peaceful</code>'' or <code>4</code>: The character will not initiate weapon attacks of any kind, including attacks of opportunity, even if otherwise attacked. No effect on spells.

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In ''[[The Domains of Dread]],'' damage during combat may be either mundane or exceptional, depending on its damage type. Mundane sources of damage are always resisted by untyped <code>DR</code> assuming the source does not have Enhancement Bonus equal to or in excess of its penetration threshold, for example a +1 [[Weapons|shortsword]] piercing <code>5/+1 DR</code>, but not <code>5/- DR</code>. Sources of <code>/- DR</code> may also be called "soak" and stack with each other - <code>/[+x] DR</code> do not stack with instances of the same type. Exceptional sources of damage are resisted by specific instances of <code>DR</code> typed to that damage or if the general <code>DR</code> source clarifies that it also absorbs exceptional damage.

== Damage Types ==

=== Mundane Damage ===

* ''<code>Bludgeoning</code>'': Inflicted primarily by bludgeoning weapons, as in denting and breaking through blunt force.
* ''<code>Crushing</code>'': Inflicted primarily by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in asphyxiation or sudden respiratory trauma.
* <code>'''''Piercing'''''</code>: Inflicted primarily by piercing weapons, as in puncturing or stabbing.
* ''<code>Slashing</code>'': Inflicted primarily by slashing weapons, as in cutting or flaying.
* ''<code>Subdual</code>'': Alternatively called nonlethal damage, as in concussing or otherwise incapacitating a target without lasting harm. Inflicted primarily through tools and the ''subdual'' combat mode.

=== Exceptional Damage ===

* <code>'''''Acid'''''</code>: Inflicted primarily through tools and by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in sudden corrosion or dissolution.
* <code>'''''Astral'''''</code>: Inflicted primarily by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in psychic forces or effects otherwise resonant with the Dread Astral. Visually appears as ''untyped'' in-game.
* <code>'''''Cold'''''</code>: Inflicted primarily through tools and by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in hypothermia or flash heat loss.
* ''<code>'''Divine'''</code>'': Inflicted primarily by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in intangible forces associated with [[ideoligions]] or true faith.
* ''<code>Electrical</code>'': Inflicted primarily through tools and by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in powerful shocks and lightning.
* <code>''Fire''</code>: Inflicted primarily through tools and by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in immolation or rapid heat gain.
* <code>''Force''</code>: Inflicted primarily by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in arcane or ephemeral, magical power.
* ''<code>Poison</code>'': Inflicted primarily through tools and certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in noxious, invective forces.
* ''<code>Positive Energy</code>'': Inflicted primarily by restorative spell and spell-like abilities, heals living targets and damages only the unliving.
* <code>''Primeval''</code>: Inflicted primarily by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in natural forces at their most raw and unrefined.
* ''<code>Necrotic</code>'': Inflicted primarily by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in rot or sudden leeching of vitality.
* <code>''Negative Energy''</code>: Inflicted primarily by certain spell and spell-like abilities, heals unliving targets and damages only the living.
* ''<code>Sonic</code>'': Inflicted primarily by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in extreme sound or otherwise aural forces.
* ''<code>Untyped</code>'': The source of damage either eludes or falls outside normal classification.

== Combat Modes ==
At discretion a character may modify their combat mode to one of the following using [[Chat Commands|chat command]] ''<code>!combatmode [shortname or opcode]</code>,'' short alias ''<code>!cm</code>'':

* ''<code>default</code>'' or <code>1</code>: The character will proceed with normal damage against both AI and human-controlled targets that are either hostile or have been set to hostile.
* ''<code>hostile</code>'' or <code>2</code>: The character will proceed as though they are hostile to all in range, including otherwise neutral AI or human-controlled targets. Sends a notification to human-controlled targets affected. To set this mode for one target in particular, use chat command ''<code>!hostile</code>'' or ''<code>!h</code>'' and pick the target with the reticle that appears. Selecting them again will un-hostile.
* ''<code>subdual</code>'' or <code>3</code>: The character will proceed with only subdual damage on their normal, unaltered weapon attacks. Spells initiated in this mode which deal damage will not have that damage converted to subdual.
* ''<code>peaceful</code>'' or <code>4</code>: The character will not initiate weapon attacks of any kind, including attacks of opportunity, even if otherwise attacked. No effect on spells.

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	In ''[[The Domains of Dread]],'' damage during combat may be either mundane or exceptional, depending on its damage type. Mundane sources of damage are always resisted by untyped ~~<code>~~DR~~</code>~~ assuming the source does not have Enhancement Bonus equal to or in excess of its penetration ~~threshold, for~~ example a +1 [[Weapons\|shortsword]] ~~piercing~~ <code>5/+1 DR</code>, but not <code>5/- DR</code>. Sources of <code>/- DR</code> may also be called ~~"soak"~~ and stack with each other - <code>/[+x] DR</code> do not ~~stack with instances of the same type~~. Exceptional sources of damage are resisted by ~~specific instances of~~ <code>DR</code> ~~typed~~ to that damage or if the ~~general~~ <code>DR</code> source clarifies that it ~~also~~ absorbs ~~exceptional~~ damage.		In ''[[The Domains of Dread]]'', damage dealt during combat may be either mundane or exceptional depending on its damage type. Mundane sources of damage are always resisted by untyped DR assuming the source does not have an Enhancement Bonus applied equal or in excess of its penetration threshold—for example a +1 [[Weapons\|shortsword]] bypasses <code>5/+1 DR</code>, but not <code>5/- DR</code>. Sources of <code>/- DR</code> may also be called “soak” and stack with each other, but <code>/[+x] DR</code> sources do not. Exceptional sources of damage are resisted by <code>DR</code> specific to that damage type or if the <code>DR</code> source clarifies that it absorbs all damage in its text.

	== Damage Types ==		== Damage Types ==
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	=== Mundane Damage ===		=== Mundane Damage ===

	* ''<code>Bludgeoning</code>'': Inflicted ~~primarily~~ by bludgeoning weapons, as in denting and breaking through blunt force.		* ''<code>Bludgeoning</code>'': Inflicted mostly by bludgeoning weapons, as in denting and breaking through blunt force.
	* ''<code>Crushing</code>'': Inflicted ~~primarily~~ by certain ~~spell~~ and spell-like abilities, as in asphyxiation or sudden respiratory trauma.		* ''<code>Crushing</code>'': Inflicted mostly by certain [[spells]] and spell-like abilities, as in asphyxiation or sudden respiratory trauma.
	* <code>''Piercing''</code>: Inflicted ~~primarily~~ by piercing weapons, as in puncturing or stabbing.		* <code>''Piercing''</code>: Inflicted mostly by piercing weapons, as in puncturing or stabbing.
	* ''<code>Slashing</code>'': Inflicted ~~primarily~~ by slashing weapons, as in cutting or flaying.		* ''<code>Slashing</code>'': Inflicted mostly by slashing weapons, as in cutting or flaying.
	* ''<code>Subdual</code>'': ~~Alternatively~~ called nonlethal damage, as in concussing or otherwise incapacitating a target without lasting harm. Inflicted ~~primarily through tools~~ and the ''subdual'' combat mode.		* ''<code>Subdual</code>'': Also called <code>nonlethal damage</code>, as in concussing or otherwise incapacitating a target without lasting harm. Inflicted mostly by items and the ''subdual'' combat mode.

	=== Exceptional Damage ===		=== Exceptional Damage ===

	* <code>''Acid''</code>: Inflicted ~~primarily through tools~~ and by certain ~~spell~~ and spell-like abilities, as in sudden corrosion or dissolution.		* <code>''Acid''</code>: Inflicted mostly by items and by certain spells and spell-like abilities, as in sudden corrosion or dissolution.
	* <code>''Astral''</code>: Inflicted ~~primarily~~ by certain ~~spell~~ and spell-like abilities, as in psychic forces or effects otherwise resonant with the Dread Astral. Visually appears as ''untyped'' ~~in-game~~.		* <code>''Astral''</code>: Inflicted mostly by certain spells and spell-like abilities, as in psychic forces or effects otherwise resonant with the Dread Astral. Visually appears as ''untyped'' ingame.
	* <code>''Cold''</code>: Inflicted ~~primarily through tools~~ and by certain ~~spell~~ and spell-like abilities, as in hypothermia or flash heat loss.		* <code>''Cold''</code>: Inflicted mostly by items and by certain spells and spell-like abilities, as in hypothermia or flash heat loss.
	* ''<code>Divine</code>'': Inflicted ~~primarily~~ by certain ~~spell~~ and spell-like abilities, as in intangible forces associated with [[ideoligions]] or true faith.		* ''<code>Divine</code>'': Inflicted mostly by certain spells and spell-like abilities, as in intangible forces associated with [[ideoligions]] or true faith.
	* ''<code>Electrical</code>'': Inflicted ~~primarily through tools~~ and by certain ~~spell~~ and spell-like abilities, as in powerful shocks and lightning.		* ''<code>Electrical</code>'': Inflicted mostly by items and by certain spells and spell-like abilities, as in powerful shocks and lightning.
	* <code>''Fire''</code>: Inflicted ~~primarily through tools~~ and by certain ~~spell~~ and spell-like abilities, as in immolation or rapid heat gain.		* <code>''Fire''</code>: Inflicted mostly by items and by certain spells and spell-like abilities, as in immolation or rapid heat gain.
	* <code>''Force''</code>: Inflicted ~~primarily~~ by certain ~~spell~~ and spell-like abilities, as in arcane or ephemeral, magical power.		* <code>''Force''</code>: Inflicted mostly by certain spells and spell-like abilities, as in arcane or ephemeral, magical power.
	* ''<code>Poison</code>'': Inflicted ~~primarily through tools~~ and certain ~~spell~~ and spell-like abilities, as in noxious, invective forces.		* ''<code>Poison</code>'': Inflicted mostly by items and certain spells and spell-like abilities, as in noxious, invective forces.
	* ''<code>Positive Energy</code>'': Inflicted ~~primarily~~ by restorative ~~spell~~ and spell-like abilities, ~~heals~~ living targets and ~~damages~~ only the unliving.		* ''<code>Positive Energy</code>'': Inflicted mostly by restorative spells and spell-like abilities, healing living targets and damaging only the unliving.
	* <code>''Primeval''</code>: Inflicted ~~primarily~~ by certain ~~spell~~ and spell-like abilities, as in natural forces at their most raw and unrefined.		* <code>''Primeval''</code>: Inflicted mostly by certain spells and spell-like abilities, as in natural forces at their most raw and unrefined.
	* ''<code>Necrotic</code>'': Inflicted ~~primarily~~ by certain ~~spell~~ and spell-like abilities, as in rot or sudden leeching of vitality.		* ''<code>Necrotic</code>'': Inflicted mostly by certain spells and spell-like abilities, as in rot or sudden leeching of vitality.
	* <code>''Negative Energy''</code>: Inflicted ~~primarily~~ by certain ~~spell~~ and spell-like abilities, ~~heals~~ unliving targets and ~~damages~~ only the living.		* <code>''Negative Energy''</code>: Inflicted mostly by certain spells and spell-like abilities, healing unliving targets and damaging only the living.
	* ''<code>Sonic</code>'': Inflicted ~~primarily~~ by certain ~~spell~~ and spell-like abilities, as in extreme sound or otherwise aural forces.		* ''<code>Sonic</code>'': Inflicted mostly by certain spells and spell-like abilities, as in extreme sound or otherwise aural forces.
	* ''<code>Untyped</code>'': The source of damage either eludes or falls outside normal ~~classification~~.		* ''<code>Untyped</code>'': The source of damage either eludes or falls outside normal classifications.

	== Combat Modes ==		== Combat Modes ==
	At discretion ~~a character~~ may ~~modify~~ their combat mode to one of the following using ~~[[Chat Commands\|chat command]] ''~~<code>!combatmode [shortname or opcode]</code>,'' short alias ''<code>!cm</code>'':		At the player’s discretion they may change their character’s combat mode to one of the following using the <code>''!combatmode [shortname or opcode]''</code>, short alias ''<code>!cm</code>'' [[Chat Commands\|chat command]]:

	* ''<code>default</code>'' or <code>1</code>: The character ~~will proceed~~ with normal damage against ~~both~~ AI ~~and human~~-controlled ~~targets that~~ are either hostile or have been set to hostile.		* <code>''default''</code> or <code>001</code>: The character proceeds with normal damage against human- and AI-controlled entities who are either hostile to the character or have been set as hostile by the character.
	* ''<code>hostile</code>'' or <code>2</code>: The character ~~will proceed~~ as though they are hostile to ~~all~~ in range, including otherwise neutral ~~AI or human-controlled targets~~. Sends a notification to human-controlled targets affected. To ~~set this mode for one~~ target ~~in particular~~, use ~~chat command ''~~<code>!hostile</code>~~'' or~~ ''<code>!h</code>'' and pick the target with the reticle that appears. Selecting ~~them~~ again will ~~un-~~hostile.		* ''<code>hostile</code>'' or <code>002</code>: The character proceeds as though they are hostile to any human- or AI-controlled entity in range, including those who would otherwise be neutral. Sends a notification to all human-controlled targets affected. To become hostile to a single target, use the <code>''!hostile''</code>, short alias ''<code>!h</code>'' chat command and pick the target with the reticle that appears. Selecting that target again will remove hostile.
	* ''<code>subdual</code>'' or <code>3</code>: The character ~~will proceed~~ with ~~only~~ subdual damage on their ~~normal,~~ unaltered weapon attacks. No effect on spells.		* ''<code>subdual</code>'' or <code>003</code>: The character proceeds only with subdual damage in place of normal damage on their unaltered weapon attacks. No effect on spells.
	* ''<code>peaceful</code>'' or <code>4</code>: The character ~~will not initiate~~ weapon attacks of any kind, including attacks of opportunity, even if otherwise attacked. No effect on spells.		* <code>peaceful</code> or <code>004</code>: The character proceeds without initiating weapon attacks of any kind, including attacks of opportunity, even if they are otherwise attacked. No effect on spells.

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	* ''<code>Bludgeoning</code>'': Inflicted primarily by bludgeoning weapons, as in denting and breaking through blunt force.		* ''<code>Bludgeoning</code>'': Inflicted primarily by bludgeoning weapons, as in denting and breaking through blunt force.
	* ''<code>Crushing</code>'': Inflicted primarily by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in asphyxiation or sudden respiratory trauma.		* ''<code>Crushing</code>'': Inflicted primarily by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in asphyxiation or sudden respiratory trauma.
	* <code>~~'''~~''Piercing~~'''~~''</code>: Inflicted primarily by piercing weapons, as in puncturing or stabbing.		* <code>''Piercing''</code>: Inflicted primarily by piercing weapons, as in puncturing or stabbing.
	* ''<code>Slashing</code>'': Inflicted primarily by slashing weapons, as in cutting or flaying.		* ''<code>Slashing</code>'': Inflicted primarily by slashing weapons, as in cutting or flaying.
	* ''<code>Subdual</code>'': Alternatively called nonlethal damage, as in concussing or otherwise incapacitating a target without lasting harm. Inflicted primarily through tools and the ''subdual'' combat mode.		* ''<code>Subdual</code>'': Alternatively called nonlethal damage, as in concussing or otherwise incapacitating a target without lasting harm. Inflicted primarily through tools and the ''subdual'' combat mode.
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	=== Exceptional Damage ===		=== Exceptional Damage ===

	* <code>~~'''~~''Acid~~'''~~''</code>: Inflicted primarily through tools and by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in sudden corrosion or dissolution.		* <code>''Acid''</code>: Inflicted primarily through tools and by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in sudden corrosion or dissolution.
	* <code>~~'''~~''Astral~~'''~~''</code>: Inflicted primarily by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in psychic forces or effects otherwise resonant with the Dread Astral. Visually appears as ''untyped'' in-game.		* <code>''Astral''</code>: Inflicted primarily by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in psychic forces or effects otherwise resonant with the Dread Astral. Visually appears as ''untyped'' in-game.
	* <code>~~'''~~''Cold~~'''~~''</code>: Inflicted primarily through tools and by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in hypothermia or flash heat loss.		* <code>''Cold''</code>: Inflicted primarily through tools and by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in hypothermia or flash heat loss.
	* ''<code>~~'''~~Divine~~'''~~</code>'': Inflicted primarily by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in intangible forces associated with [[ideoligions]] or true faith.		* ''<code>Divine</code>'': Inflicted primarily by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in intangible forces associated with [[ideoligions]] or true faith.
	* ''<code>Electrical</code>'': Inflicted primarily through tools and by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in powerful shocks and lightning.		* ''<code>Electrical</code>'': Inflicted primarily through tools and by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in powerful shocks and lightning.
	* <code>''Fire''</code>: Inflicted primarily through tools and by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in immolation or rapid heat gain.		* <code>''Fire''</code>: Inflicted primarily through tools and by certain spell and spell-like abilities, as in immolation or rapid heat gain.