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Hit System

overview

the hit system basically determines whether an attack successfully strikes its target. this system uses a combination of dice rolls and modifiers to calculate the outcome.

attack procedure

declare target: choose the target unit for your attack.
roll to hit: roll a d6 (or specified dice based on weapon/ability).
check modifiers: apply any modifiers from:
- weapon bonuses
- abilities
- status effects
- environmental factors
compare to target defense: compare the final result to the target's defense value.
- equal or exceed defense: the attack hits.
- below defense: the attack misses.

critical hits

a natural roll of 6 on the hit dice results in a critical hit.
critical hits bypass certain defenses and deal additional damage, depending on weapon or ability effects.

example:

normal hit: deals standard weapon damage.
critical hit: deals double damage or triggers a special ability.

misses

a natural roll of 1 on the hit dice always results in a miss, regardless of modifiers.

modifiers

positive modifiers

source	bonus
high ground	+1
weapon accuracy	+1
ability buff	+1

negative modifiers

source	penalty
cover	-1
status effect	-1
environmental	-1

status effects interaction

certain status effects can alter the hit chance:

effect	impact on hit system
fear	cannot attack
psychadelic	cannot attack
acid	reduces target defense

for more details refer to the status effect page.

examples of play

scenario 1: a unit with a shotgun attacks an enemy in cover.
- roll: 4
- modifier: -1 (cover)
- final result: 3 (miss)
scenario 2: a sniper with high ground attacks a target.
- roll: 5
- modifier: +1 (high ground)
- final result: 6 (hit, critical hit triggered)

for more details refer to the weapon page and ability page.