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{{Player System Manager
This skill allows a Rogue to initiate various offensive and status affecting attacks against a target. There are 7 different cheapshot skills total.
|mnemonic = cheapshots
|verb = [[CMAN]]
|category = Rogue Guild
|type = Setup
|roundtime = 2s
|stamina = 7
|attributes = <br>Hostile<br>Initiator Stance Penalty<br>Shield Defensive Bonus<br>Target Stance Bonus<br>
|availableto = [[Rogue]]s, [[Bard]]s, [[Monk]]s
}}
{{PSM3.0costs
|rank1 = 2
|rank2 = 4
|rank3 = 6
|rank4 = 8
|rank5 = 10
}}
{{PSMinfo
|description = Various quick and dirty maneuvers.
|mechanics = Learning cheapshots will automatically grant you the following skills:
:Rank 1: [[Footstomp]]
:Rank 2: [[Nosetweak]] and [[Templeshot]]
:Rank 3: [[Kneebash]]
:Rank 4: [[Eyepoke]] and [[Throatchop]]
:Rank 5: [[Swiftkick]]
|additionalinfo ='''Cheapshots''' are various "unsportsmanlike" [[maneuver]]s to allow one an advantage in combat. The cheap shot can be anything from tweaking an opponents nose to a swift chop to the throat to [[silenced|silence]] a spell caster.


Characters that have trained in [[Unarmed Specialist]] are not required to use a weapon with any cheapshot maneuver that would normally require one. These include [[Templeshot]], [[Kneebash]] or [[Throatchop]].
:*Footstomp - The first cheapshot skill. Allows a Rogue to inflict a roundtime (RT) on his opponent.


=== Footstomp ===
:*Nosetweak - Learned at rank 10. Allows a Rogue to lower an opponent's Defense Strength (DS) by 10.
Maneuver a target to apply [[Staggered]] for {{mono|(Success Margin / 6)}} seconds. This maneuver is learned at rank 1 in the [[Rogue Guild]] or rank 1 as a [[Combat Maneuver]].
<pre{{log2}}>
[Roll result: 162 (open d100: 94)]
A Grimswarm orc archer raises her heel high, bringing it down solidly on your foot!
You howl in pain, hopping around and clutching your foot!
Roundtime: 10 sec.
</pre>
=== Nosetweak ===
Maneuver a target to apply [[Demoralized]] with a power of 20 for {{mono|(5 + (Success Margin / 4))}} seconds. This maneuver is learned at rank 10 in the [[Rogue Guild]] or rank 2 as a [[Combat Maneuver]].


=== Templeshot ===
:*Templeshot - Learned at rank 20. Allows a Rogue to lower an opponent's Attack Strength (AS) by 10. The Rogue is required to have a weapon.
Maneuver a target to apply [[Dazed]] with a power of {{mono|(Rank - 2)}} for {{mono|(5 + (Success Margin / 6))}} seconds. This maneuver is learned at rank 20 in the [[Rogue Guild]] or rank 2 as a [[Combat Maneuver]].


=== Kneebash ===
:*Kneebash - Learned at rank 30. Allows a Rogue to force an opponent to kneel. The Rogue is required to have a weapon.
Maneuver a target and force them to [[kneeling]]. Applies [[Crippled]] with a power of {{mono|(Success Margin / 4)}} for {{mono|(5 + (Success Margin / 6))}} seconds and [[Staggered]] for {{mono|(Success Margin / 6)}} seconds. This maneuver is learned at rank 30 in the [[Rogue Guild]] or rank 3 as a [[Combat Maneuver]].
<pre{{log2}}>
[Roll result: 160 (open d100: 92)]
A human outlaw seizes an opening and brings the blunt end of his mace down on your knee!
You crash to the ground, clutching your knee!
Roundtime: 10 sec.
</pre>


=== Eyepoke ===
:*Eyepoke - Learned at rank 42. Allows a Rogue to lower a target's Attack Strength (AS) and Defensive Strength (DS) by 15.
Maneuver a target to apply [[Blinded]] for {{mono|(5 + (Success Margin / 6))}} seconds. This maneuver is learned at rank 42 in the [[Rogue Guild]] or rank 4 as a [[Combat Maneuver]].
<pre{{log2}}>
[Roll result: 219 (open d100: 168)]
A human bandit jabs his finger right at your eye!
You scream in pain as a human bandit's finger penetrates your eye!


The stinging pain in your eye subsides.
:*Throatchop - Learned at rank 54. Allows a Rogue to prevent a target from vocalizing clearly (casting, talking or prepping a spell.) The Rogue is required to have a weapon.
</pre>


=== Throatchop ===
:*Swiftkick - Learned at Mastery. Allows a Rogue to force an opponent into an offensive stance.
Maneuver a target to apply [[Silenced]] for {{mono|(5 + (Success Margin / 10))}} seconds. This maneuver is learned at rank 54 in the [[Rogue Guild]] or rank 4 as a [[Combat Maneuver]].


=== Swiftkick ===
=Information from Midgar's Rogue Guild Erudition=
Maneuver a target to force them to offensive [[stance]]. Applies [[Staggered]] for {{mono|(Success Margin / 10)}} seconds. This maneuver is learned at rank 63 (mastery) in the [[Rogue Guild]] or rank 5 as a [[Combat Maneuver]].
[http://home.comcast.net/~cabri/cheapshot.htm http://home.comcast.net/~cabri/cheapshot.htm]


== Guild Tasks ==
Cheapshot is a skill that does various offensive and status affecting attacks againt the target. There are 7 different cheapshot skills total.
There are five different tasks that are assigned to a trainee in the Rogue Guild. Similar to the other guild skills, some tasks are performed inside the guild, some against critters, and some with other guild members.


;Sweeping the Guild
Just like subdue, you can get a bonus to your cheapshot attack using certain weapons, with templeshot, kneebash, and throatchop. Also, if your target is wearing protection over the specific area you are targeting (such as a coif if you are throatchopping, or leg greaves of you are kneebashing.), then the attack will be completely deflected, and will give you 10 seconds of RT.
:Similar to other tasks, the rogue must sweep dirt from the guild's courtyard, using a broom and bag from the tool rack.


;Watering the Flowers
==Cheapshot Training==
:The rogue must water flowers in several locations throughout the guild, using a watering can from the tool rack.


;Sweeping the courtyard
;Cleaning the Windows
:Similar to other tasks, the rogue must clean windows in several locations throughout the guild, using a rag from the tool rack.
:This task gives you 5 training points and 17 exp.
See [[Sweep]] tasks.


;Critter Repetitions
;Watering flowers
:Similar to other tasks, the rogue must practice their latest cheapshot against a challenging creature.
:This task gives you 5 training points and 17 exp.
This is much like wiping windows. To water flowers you must first get a can from the tool rack. There are 5 places in the Landing guild where there's flowers, the courtyard center, south of it, east of it, north of it, and west of it. You must wait 10 minutes to water a flower more than once. "Water wildflowers" is what you type to water them, and you need to kneel in order to do so.


;Partner Repetitions
;Wiping windows
:Similar to other tasks, the rogue must practice attacking or defending with their latest cheapshot against a fellow rogue guild member.
:This task gives you 5 training points and 17 exp.
}}
See [[Subdue]] tasks.
== Resources ==
* [[/saved posts|Saved posts]]
* [[Player System Manager/saved posts|Player System Manager saved posts]]
* [[Combat maneuvers (saved posts)#Unarmed_Specialist_Maneuver|Combat maneuvers saved posts]]
* [[Cheapshot vulnerabilities list]]


[[Category:Rogue Guild Skills]]
;Critters
[[Category:Combat Maneuvers]]
:This task gives you 15 training points and 52 exp.
This is just like critters with sweep and subdue, but you need to cheapshot them, of course. It can be difficult to find a cheapshotable critter sometimes. Some cheapshots can be used on certain critters, others can't. That's one of the reasons why I made the guild skills vs. critter charts. If you're having trouble finding a critter to cheapshot, just refer to them.

;Footstomp fellow member
:This task gives you 12 training points and 42 exp.
:The person being stomped gets 10 exp per rep you get from them.
This will always be footstomp, even when you learn new cheapshots. This is like sweeping a fellow member, except that you have to wait for the footstomp's effect to wear off the target before you can stomp them again. Also, you will get about 10-20 reps of this early on, but it will stay this way throughout your entire training, unlike sweep, which starts out with very few reps, but raises all the way to 30 reps.

;Defend footstomp
:This task gives you 12 training points and 42 exp.
:The person being stomped gets 10 exp per rep you get from them.
This is similar to stomping, but you have to get stomped. Remember, you need someone with no more than 2 less cheapshot ranks than you to get a rep.




[[Category:Guild Skills]]

Latest revision as of 10:30, 10 May 2022

Cheapshots
Mnemonic [cheapshots]
Activating Verb CMAN
Category Rogue Guild
Type Setup
Roundtime 2s
Stamina Cost 7
Attributes
Hostile
Initiator Stance Penalty
Shield Defensive Bonus
Target Stance Bonus
Available To Rogues, Bards, Monks
Rank Cost/acquired at
1 2  
2 4 
3 6 
4 8 
5 10

Description

Various quick and dirty maneuvers.

Mechanics

Learning cheapshots will automatically grant you the following skills:

Rank 1: Footstomp
Rank 2: Nosetweak and Templeshot
Rank 3: Kneebash
Rank 4: Eyepoke and Throatchop
Rank 5: Swiftkick

Additional Information

Cheapshots are various "unsportsmanlike" maneuvers to allow one an advantage in combat. The cheap shot can be anything from tweaking an opponents nose to a swift chop to the throat to silence a spell caster.

Characters that have trained in Unarmed Specialist are not required to use a weapon with any cheapshot maneuver that would normally require one. These include Templeshot, Kneebash or Throatchop.

Footstomp

Maneuver a target to apply Staggered for (Success Margin / 6) seconds. This maneuver is learned at rank 1 in the Rogue Guild or rank 1 as a Combat Maneuver. 

[Roll result: 162 (open d100: 94)]
A Grimswarm orc archer raises her heel high, bringing it down solidly on your foot!
You howl in pain, hopping around and clutching your foot!
Roundtime: 10 sec.

Nosetweak

Maneuver a target to apply Demoralized with a power of 20 for (5 + (Success Margin / 4)) seconds. This maneuver is learned at rank 10 in the Rogue Guild or rank 2 as a Combat Maneuver.

Templeshot

Maneuver a target to apply Dazed with a power of (Rank - 2) for (5 + (Success Margin / 6)) seconds. This maneuver is learned at rank 20 in the Rogue Guild or rank 2 as a Combat Maneuver.

Kneebash

Maneuver a target and force them to kneeling. Applies Crippled with a power of (Success Margin / 4) for (5 + (Success Margin / 6)) seconds and Staggered for (Success Margin / 6) seconds. This maneuver is learned at rank 30 in the Rogue Guild or rank 3 as a Combat Maneuver. 

[Roll result: 160 (open d100: 92)]
A human outlaw seizes an opening and brings the blunt end of his mace down on your knee!
You crash to the ground, clutching your knee!
Roundtime: 10 sec.

Eyepoke

Maneuver a target to apply Blinded for (5 + (Success Margin / 6)) seconds. This maneuver is learned at rank 42 in the Rogue Guild or rank 4 as a Combat Maneuver. 

[Roll result: 219 (open d100: 168)]
A human bandit jabs his finger right at your eye!
You scream in pain as a human bandit's finger penetrates your eye!

The stinging pain in your eye subsides.

Throatchop

Maneuver a target to apply Silenced for (5 + (Success Margin / 10)) seconds. This maneuver is learned at rank 54 in the Rogue Guild or rank 4 as a Combat Maneuver.

Swiftkick

Maneuver a target to force them to offensive stance. Applies Staggered for (Success Margin / 10) seconds. This maneuver is learned at rank 63 (mastery) in the Rogue Guild or rank 5 as a Combat Maneuver.

Guild Tasks

There are five different tasks that are assigned to a trainee in the Rogue Guild. Similar to the other guild skills, some tasks are performed inside the guild, some against critters, and some with other guild members.

Sweeping the Guild
Similar to other tasks, the rogue must sweep dirt from the guild's courtyard, using a broom and bag from the tool rack.
Watering the Flowers
The rogue must water flowers in several locations throughout the guild, using a watering can from the tool rack.
Cleaning the Windows
Similar to other tasks, the rogue must clean windows in several locations throughout the guild, using a rag from the tool rack.
Critter Repetitions
Similar to other tasks, the rogue must practice their latest cheapshot against a challenging creature.
Partner Repetitions
Similar to other tasks, the rogue must practice attacking or defending with their latest cheapshot against a fellow rogue guild member.

Resources

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