User Guide

combat. It is possible to heal these serious wounds at the Vault EML,

by using the Doctor skill, or a visit to another trained medical person-

nel. The effects of these severe inflictions are cumulative.

Above the character card (with the trademarked Vault-Man) are

your character skills. If you have any spare skill points (any number

above 000), then you can spend them on this screen to improve your

skills (see Experience, page 5—21 for more information).

As your character explores the world, makes decisions and gains

experience, you will be able to track some of that by using this handy

multi-data display area.

The first electronic data card is “Perks.” This will show all the

Perks that you have chosen for your character, and let you examine the

effects of a Perk by using the character card. And, as a bonus, if you

selected any Traits, they will be displayed on this card as well.

The second data card is “Karma.” If you’ve been naughty or nice,

this will be displayed here. All characters have a Reputation. It starts

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Table 4-1 PERSONAL DAMAGE EFFECTS

DAMAGE EFFECTS

Eye Damage ..................If your eyes are hurt, your Perception will be

lowered until you heal this wound. Ranged

combat will be much more difficult as a result.

Arm Damage ..................If one of your arms is hurt, you cannot use

two-handed weapons. If both arms are crip-

pled, you cannot use any weapons at all.

Leg Damage....................If one leg is crippled, you will find it more dif-

ficult to move (taking more Action Points to

move the same distance). It will also be

impossible to run. If both legs are crippled,

you will barely be able to move. Running will

still be impossible. Out of combat, your char-

acter will look like he or she is walking nor-

mally, but this is a sham to protect yourself

from dangerous predators. Get to a doctor

quickly!