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 The lunar anima flare drawback prevents the lunar from changing shape. Once it reaches the "major" level, the lunar is forced into either her natural form or one of her full-powered alternate forms.
-In addition to their favored attributes, the following attributes are typical for lunars: Adaptation, Agents (beastmen, usually), Animal [[SummonTriStatConversion/Control]], Armor, Attack Combat Mastery, Defense Combat Mastery, Elasticity, Energy Bonus, Extra Arms, Extra Attacks, Extra Defenses, Flight, Heightened Senses, Illusion, Jumping, Mind Shield, Regeneration, Shrink, Special Attack, Special Defense, Special Movement, Superstrength, Water Speed.
+In addition to their favored attributes, the following attributes are typical for lunars: Adaptation, Agents (beastmen, usually), Animal Summon/Control, Armor, Attack Combat Mastery, Defense Combat Mastery, Elasticity, Energy Bonus, Extra Arms, Extra Attacks, Extra Defenses, Flight, Heightened Senses, Illusion, Jumping, Mind Shield, Regeneration, Shrink, Special Attack, Special Defense, Special Movement, Superstrength, Water Speed.
 [[TriStatConversion/LunarTemplates]]

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 == Tri-Stat dX ==
-The now-defunct Guardians of Order developed the Tri-Stat dX system, a free (but not open) universal rules system, adaptable to many different games. The Tri-Stat property is now owned by White Wolf (who have mutated it a bit, and used it in their 3rd Edition ''Big Eyes, Small Mouth'' product). The original Tri-Stat dX system is available as a [http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product_info.php?cPath=139&products_id=368 free download], although much of the original Guardians of Order web sites that supported it have now vanished.
+The now-defunct Guardians of Order developed the Tri-Stat dX system, a free (but not open) universal rules system, adaptable to many different games. The Tri-Stat property is now owned by White Wolf (who have mutated it a bit, and used it in their 3rd Edition ''Big Eyes, Small Mouth'' product). The original Tri-Stat dX system is available as a [http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product_info.php?cPath=139&products_id=368 free download], although much of the original Guardians of Order web sites that supported it have now vanished. Throughout this page, reference to this download will be made by page number. For example, a citation like (dX.34) means page 34 of the Tri-Stat dX rules PDF.
 Tri-Stat dX, though a simple system, can handle the complexity of the Exalted setting. It's use in this conversion has the following pros and cons (the reader can decide which is pro and which is con):
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 === Favored, Limited and Restricted Attributes ===
-Each character type has an upper limit on how many levels of a given attribute can be purchased. The standard TriStat dX limit is X, which in Exalted dX means 10. Only celestial exalted use this as a limit, however. Other character types have reduced limits, and this (along with the number of character points) is a primary mechanism for controlling the power differences between the types. Extremely powerful beings may also exceed this limit. In addition, each character type has slight differences in how they handle attributes, which adds a bit more differentiation between them.
+Each character type has an upper limit on how many levels of a given attribute can be purchased. The standard [[TriStat]] dX limit is X, which in Exalted dX means 10. Only celestial exalted use this as a limit, however. Other character types have reduced limits, and this (along with the number of character points) is a primary mechanism for controlling the power differences between the types. Extremely powerful beings may also exceed this limit. In addition, each character type has slight differences in how they handle attributes, which adds a bit more differentiation between them.
 Certain character types are better at certain attributes than others. These ''favored attributes'' are listed in the description of each character type. Favored attributes can be increased three levels higher than the standard maximum for that character type. Some favored attributes may also have a reduced cost per level for that character type.
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 In addition to their favored attributes, the following are typical for abyssals: Adaptation, Combat Technique, Damage Conversion, Defense Combat Mastery, Extra Attacks, Extra Defenses, Heightened Awareness, Henchmen (undead and ghosts, usually), Highly Skilled, Mind Control, Necromancy, Sensory Block, Special Attack, Special Defense, Special Movement.
-/AbyssalTemplates
+[[TriStatConversion/AbyssalTemplates]]
 === Alchemical ===
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 '''Restricted Attributes''': Contamination, Necromancy
-/AlchemicalTemplates
+[[TriStatConversion/AlchemicalTemplates]]
 === Infernal ===
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 '''Restricted Attributes''':
-/InfernalTemplates
+[[TriStatConversion/InfernalTemplates]]
 === Lunar ===
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 The lunar anima flare drawback prevents the lunar from changing shape. Once it reaches the "major" level, the lunar is forced into either her natural form or one of her full-powered alternate forms.
-In addition to their favored attributes, the following attributes are typical for lunars: Adaptation, Agents (beastmen, usually), Animal Summon/Control, Armor, Attack Combat Mastery, Defense Combat Mastery, Elasticity, Energy Bonus, Extra Arms, Extra Attacks, Extra Defenses, Flight, Heightened Senses, Illusion, Jumping, Mind Shield, Regeneration, Shrink, Special Attack, Special Defense, Special Movement, Superstrength, Water Speed.
+In addition to their favored attributes, the following attributes are typical for lunars: Adaptation, Agents (beastmen, usually), Animal [[SummonTriStatConversion/Control]], Armor, Attack Combat Mastery, Defense Combat Mastery, Elasticity, Energy Bonus, Extra Arms, Extra Attacks, Extra Defenses, Flight, Heightened Senses, Illusion, Jumping, Mind Shield, Regeneration, Shrink, Special Attack, Special Defense, Special Movement, Superstrength, Water Speed.
-/LunarTemplates
+[[TriStatConversion/LunarTemplates]]
 === Sidereal ===
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 In addition to their favored attributes, the following are typical for sidereals: Agents, Alternate Form (cosmetic), Attack Combat Master, Combat Technique, Energy Bonus, Extra Attacks, Extra Defenses, Highly Skilled, Illusion, Invisibility, Mind Control, Mind Shield, Sixth Sense, Special Defense, Special Movement, Telepathy.
-/SiderealTemplates
+[[TriStatConversion/SiderealTemplates]]
 === Solar ===
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 In addition to their favored attributes, the following attributes are typical for solars: Adaptation, Combat Technique, Energy Bonus, Enhanced [Stat], Extra Attacks, Extra Defenses, Heightened Awareness, Highly Skilled, Item of Power, Jumping, Massive Damage, Mind Control, Mind Shield, Servant, Special Attack, Special Defense, Special Movement, Superstrength, Tough.
-/SolarTemplates
+[[TriStatConversion/SolarTemplates]]
 === Terrestrial ===
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 '''Attribute Limit''': 8<br>
 '''Favored Attributes''': Agents, Combination Attack, Henchmen, Organizational Ties<br>
-'''Limited Attributes''': Armor (must have Duration), Dynamic Powers (max level 1, must be related to elemental aspect), Environmental Influence (max level ?, related to aspect only?), Exorcism (max level 5), Necromancy (max level 2), Sorcery (max level 5)<br>
+'''Limited Attributes''': Armor (must have Duration), Environmental Influence (max level ?, related to aspect only?), Exorcism (max level 5), Necromancy (max level 2), Power Flux (max level 2, limited only, elemental aspect effect only), Sorcery (max level 5)<br>
-'''Restricted Attributes''': Alternate Form, Block Power, Contamination, Creation, Damage Absorption, Damage Conversion, Elasticity, Extra Arms, Flight, Force Field, Grow, Insubstantial, Mass Increase, Metamorphosis, Natural Weapons, Nullify (Drain), Power Flux, Swarm, Transmutation
+'''Restricted Attributes''': Alternate Form, Block Power, Contamination, Creation, Damage Absorption, Damage Conversion, Dynamic Powers, Elasticity, Extra Arms, Flight, Force Field, Grow, Insubstantial, Mass Increase, Metamorphosis, Natural Weapons, Nullify (Drain), Swarm, Transmutation
-/TerrestrialTemplates
+[[TriStatConversion/TerrestrialTemplates]]
 == Fair Folk ==
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 '''Restricted Attributes''': Necromancy, Sorcery
-/RakshaTemplates
+[[TriStatConversion/RakshaTemplates]]
 === Noble ===
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 '''Restricted Attributes''': Necromancy, Sorcery
-/RakshaTemplates
+[[TriStatConversion/RakshaTemplates]]
 === Mountain Folk ===
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 '''Restricted Attributes''': Necromancy, Sorcery
-/MountainFolkTemplates
+[[TriStatConversion/MountainFolkTemplates]]
 === Unshaped ===
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 '''Restricted Attributes''': Necromancy, Sorcery
-/RakshaTemplates
+[[TriStatConversion/RakshaTemplates]]
 == Dragon King ==
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 '''Restricted Attributes''': Necromancy
-/DragonKingTemplates
+[[TriStatConversion/DragonKingTemplates]]
 == Ghosts ==
-/GhostTemplates
+[[TriStatConversion/GhostTemplates]]
 === Standard ===
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 Manses are built like characters. When starting characters own manses or demesnes, they buy the Servant background to determine the points used to build the manse. One or more hearthstones can be produced by the manse by using character points to buy Item of Power attribute(s). All manses must buy a Body stat, to represent its physical structure. Any manse that has any type of sensory abilities, automated defenses or the like must also buy a Mind stat. Manses with anything resembling personality or a guiding force must also buy a Soul stat.
-/ManseTemplates
+[[TriStatConversion/ManseTemplates]]
 == Concerns ==
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 == Comments ==
-''Looks very cool indeed.  Would definitely think about testing this out once you get the rest of the templates put together. - [[Caelene]]''
+Looks very cool indeed.  Would definitely think about testing this out once you get the rest of the templates put together. - [[Caelene]]

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 === Favored, Limited and Restricted Attributes ===
-Each character type has an upper limit on how many levels of a given attribute can be purchased. The standard TriStat dX limit is X, which in Exalted dX means 10. Only celestial exalted use this as a limit, however. Other character types have reduced limits, and this (along with the number of character points) is a primary mechanism for controlling the power differences between the types. Extremely powerful beings may also exceed this limit. In addition, each character type has slight differences in how they handle attributes, which adds a bit more differentiation between them.
+Each character type has an upper limit on how many levels of a given attribute can be purchased. The standard [[TriStat]] dX limit is X, which in Exalted dX means 10. Only celestial exalted use this as a limit, however. Other character types have reduced limits, and this (along with the number of character points) is a primary mechanism for controlling the power differences between the types. Extremely powerful beings may also exceed this limit. In addition, each character type has slight differences in how they handle attributes, which adds a bit more differentiation between them.
 Certain character types are better at certain attributes than others. These ''favored attributes'' are listed in the description of each character type. Favored attributes can be increased three levels higher than the standard maximum for that character type. Some favored attributes may also have a reduced cost per level for that character type.
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 In addition to their favored attributes, the following are typical for abyssals: Adaptation, Combat Technique, Damage Conversion, Defense Combat Mastery, Extra Attacks, Extra Defenses, Heightened Awareness, Henchmen (undead and ghosts, usually), Highly Skilled, Mind Control, Necromancy, Sensory Block, Special Attack, Special Defense, Special Movement.
-/AbyssalTemplates
+[[/AbyssalTemplates]]
 === Alchemical ===
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 '''Restricted Attributes''': Contamination, Necromancy
-/AlchemicalTemplates
+[[/AlchemicalTemplates]]
 === Infernal ===
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 '''Restricted Attributes''':
-/InfernalTemplates
+[[/InfernalTemplates]]
 === Lunar ===
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 The lunar anima flare drawback prevents the lunar from changing shape. Once it reaches the "major" level, the lunar is forced into either her natural form or one of her full-powered alternate forms.
-In addition to their favored attributes, the following attributes are typical for lunars: Adaptation, Agents (beastmen, usually), Animal Summon/Control, Armor, Attack Combat Mastery, Defense Combat Mastery, Elasticity, Energy Bonus, Extra Arms, Extra Attacks, Extra Defenses, Flight, Heightened Senses, Illusion, Jumping, Mind Shield, Regeneration, Shrink, Special Attack, Special Defense, Special Movement, Superstrength, Water Speed.
+In addition to their favored attributes, the following attributes are typical for lunars: Adaptation, Agents (beastmen, usually), Animal Summon[[/Control]], Armor, Attack Combat Mastery, Defense Combat Mastery, Elasticity, Energy Bonus, Extra Arms, Extra Attacks, Extra Defenses, Flight, Heightened Senses, Illusion, Jumping, Mind Shield, Regeneration, Shrink, Special Attack, Special Defense, Special Movement, Superstrength, Water Speed.
-/LunarTemplates
+[[/LunarTemplates]]
 === Sidereal ===
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 In addition to their favored attributes, the following are typical for sidereals: Agents, Alternate Form (cosmetic), Attack Combat Master, Combat Technique, Energy Bonus, Extra Attacks, Extra Defenses, Highly Skilled, Illusion, Invisibility, Mind Control, Mind Shield, Sixth Sense, Special Defense, Special Movement, Telepathy.
-/SiderealTemplates
+[[/SiderealTemplates]]
 === Solar ===
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 In addition to their favored attributes, the following attributes are typical for solars: Adaptation, Combat Technique, Energy Bonus, Enhanced [Stat], Extra Attacks, Extra Defenses, Heightened Awareness, Highly Skilled, Item of Power, Jumping, Massive Damage, Mind Control, Mind Shield, Servant, Special Attack, Special Defense, Special Movement, Superstrength, Tough.
-/SolarTemplates
+[[/SolarTemplates]]
 === Terrestrial ===
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 '''Restricted Attributes''': Alternate Form, Block Power, Contamination, Creation, Damage Absorption, Damage Conversion, Dynamic Powers, Elasticity, Extra Arms, Flight, Force Field, Grow, Insubstantial, Mass Increase, Metamorphosis, Natural Weapons, Nullify (Drain), Swarm, Transmutation
-/TerrestrialTemplates
+[[/TerrestrialTemplates]]
 == Fair Folk ==
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 '''Restricted Attributes''': Necromancy, Sorcery
-/RakshaTemplates
+[[/RakshaTemplates]]
 === Noble ===
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 '''Restricted Attributes''': Necromancy, Sorcery
-/RakshaTemplates
+[[/RakshaTemplates]]
 === Mountain Folk ===
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 '''Restricted Attributes''': Necromancy, Sorcery
-/MountainFolkTemplates
+[[/MountainFolkTemplates]]
 === Unshaped ===
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 '''Restricted Attributes''': Necromancy, Sorcery
-/RakshaTemplates
+[[/RakshaTemplates]]
 == Dragon King ==
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 '''Restricted Attributes''': Necromancy
-/DragonKingTemplates
+[[/DragonKingTemplates]]
 == Ghosts ==
-/GhostTemplates
+[[/GhostTemplates]]
 === Standard ===
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 Manses are built like characters. When starting characters own manses or demesnes, they buy the Servant background to determine the points used to build the manse. One or more hearthstones can be produced by the manse by using character points to buy Item of Power attribute(s). All manses must buy a Body stat, to represent its physical structure. Any manse that has any type of sensory abilities, automated defenses or the like must also buy a Mind stat. Manses with anything resembling personality or a guiding force must also buy a Soul stat.
-/ManseTemplates
+[[/ManseTemplates]]
 == Concerns ==

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 :''This is a work in progress. It has a while to go. Keep this in mind when commenting.''
-Exalted contains lots and lots of rules. In addition to the large and growing list of individual charm rules, even more standard rules, like combat, require a good deal of die rolling an multiple steps. In some ways, this is part of the game's appeal, particularly for rules tacticians and those who take joy in hunting down that perfect combo. In other ways though, it becomes all to easy for Exalted players and Storytellers to make the game all about manipulating the mechanics rather than telling a good story to each other. And Exalted's story and setting is first rate, one of the best RPG worlds created in a long time.
+Exalted contains lots and lots of rules. In addition to the large and growing list of individual charm rules, even more standard rules, like combat, require a good deal of die rolling an multiple steps. In some ways, this is part of the game's appeal, particularly for rules tacticians and those who take joy in hunting down that perfect combo. In other ways though, it becomes all to easy for Exalted players and Storytellers to make the game all about manipulating the mechanics rather than telling a good story to each other. And Exalted's story and setting is first rate, one of the best RPG worlds created in a long time. So, in an effort to return the focus to this great story, this page offers a conversion of a much lighter rules set for telling Exalted stories.
-So, in an effort to return the focus to this great story, this page offers a conversion of a much lighter rules set for telling Exalted stories. It demonstrates a way to convert the ideas in Exalted into a free (but not open) universal rules system developed by Guardians of Order, but now also owned by White Wolf: [http://www.guardiansorder.com/games/tristat/ Tri-Stat dX]. This system has a few pros and cons (the reader can decide which is pro and which is con):
+== Tri-Stat dX ==
 *'''Effect based''': Standard Exalted is a "cause-based" system: you have some charm that fits within a category like "dodge" or "snake style", and the charm creates some rationale for a mechanical effect, say, adding points to DV. There are many other charms that also add points to DV, but they rationalize the effect with a different cause, connected to a different category. All of these charms have very similar effects (identical, in some cases), but are differentiated by cause (e.g. you can use this charm because you are a solar, but this entirely different charm that does almost the same thing is used for dragon-blooded). Tri-Stat dX, in contrast, is an "effect-based" system. It provides a simple rule for doing something (such as improving defense), provides a few ways of tweaking that rule, and then leaves it to the GM and player to come up with the explanation of how the effect looks and is generated. Sword strikes, gunshots, psionic blasts, magic fireballs, and death rays are all mechanically similar things in Tri-Stat: things that deal damage. Only the flavor injected into them by the player and the GM give them real character and make them interesting to the story.