Niche D20This page details a number of common rules a player may run into. This is similar to a FAQ of overarching rules that should be applied in every scenario possible.
Always Round Down
Unless otherwise specified this system assumes a creature will always round down to the nearest whole number when dealing with anything that would result in a fraction or decimal. The best example of this is BAB when a character with 1.25, 1.5, or even 1.75 BAB regardless is treated as having a 1 BAB.
Specific Overrides General
If an ability or feature would override a rule of the system it is assumed it will always take precedence over the higher rule.
The heirarchy is effectively as follows, going from most general to most specific:
- System rules
- Class features
- feats
- spells
Default AP Cost
If an ability somehow fails to specify its AP cost, and is not a passive effect, unless otherwise clarified it should just be assumed the ability has a 3 AP cost to activate.