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	'''Unknown Armies''' (UA) is a horror and occult [[RPG\|roleplaying game]] written by [[Greg Stolze]] and John Tynes, published by Atlas Games. The setting is similar to the modern world, but a secret network of occultists work under the surface and seek to uncover the various mysteries of the universe. Unlike [[Call of Cthulhu]] or [[World of Darkness]], characters in Unknown Armies commonly use magic, and the focus on human machinations is much greater. The mysterious nature of the setting has generated a large cult following and has spawned many rumour threads where you make up creepy rumours that you could put into your game.		'''Unknown Armies''' (UA), also known by its nickname '''Cosmic Bumfights''', is a horror and occult [[RPG\|roleplaying game]] written by [[Greg Stolze]] and John Tynes, published by Atlas Games. The setting is similar to the modern world, but a secret network of occultists work under the surface and seek to uncover the various mysteries of the universe. Unlike [[Call of Cthulhu]] or [[World of Darkness]], characters in Unknown Armies commonly use magic, and the focus on human machinations is much greater. The mysterious nature of the setting has generated a large cult following and has spawned many rumour threads where you make up creepy rumours that you could put into your game.

	== System ==		== System ==

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The Meme

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	The best known description of the setting is as follows:		The best known description of the setting is as follows:

	~~<large>~~'''COSMIC BUMFIGHTS'''.~~</large>~~		'''COSMIC BUMFIGHTS'''.

	==A Side Note==		==A Side Note==

1d4chan>Saarlacfunkel at 04:06, 8 September 2017

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 '''Unknown Armies''' (UA) is a horror and occult [[RPG|roleplaying game]] written by [[Greg Stolze]] and John Tynes, published by Atlas Games.  The setting is similar to the modern world, but a secret network of occultists work under the surface and seek to uncover the various mysteries of the universe.  Unlike [[Call of Cthulhu]] or [[World of Darkness]], characters in Unknown Armies commonly use magic, and the focus on human machinations is much greater.  The mysterious nature of the setting has generated a large cult following and has spawned many rumour threads where you make up creepy rumours that you could put into your game.
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 It is possible to remove notches with psychological counseling, but it is difficult and time-consuming.
 ==External Links ==

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	== System ==		== System ==

	Unknown Armies is based on a '''percentile''' system where you must roll underneath the relevant attribute for the situation. ~~A feature unique to the game is that you~~ are more successful the closer you are to your ability score without going over it; for example, rolling a 21 with a skill of 25 is better than rolling a 12. A '''matched success''' is a roll underneath the attribute with two matching digits, for example, 11 or 22, and it represents unusual success. It also works the other way: a matched failure will be unusually terrible. A '''crit''', a roll of exactly 01, gives the best possible outcome, while a roll of 00 is a '''fumble''': the worst possible outcome. There are also shifted rolls, which add or subtract a skill modifier based on the situation.		Unknown Armies is based on a '''percentile''' system where you must roll underneath the relevant attribute for the situation. You are more successful the closer you are to your ability score without going over it; for example, rolling a 21 with a skill of 25 is better than rolling a 12. A '''matched success''' is a roll underneath the attribute with two matching digits, for example, 11 or 22, and it represents unusual success. It also works the other way: a matched failure will be unusually terrible. A '''crit''', a roll of exactly 01, gives the best possible outcome, while a roll of 00 is a '''fumble''': the worst possible outcome. There are also shifted rolls, which add or subtract a skill modifier based on the situation.

	The UA system addresses the idea that more stressful situations will make performing tasks harder. There are three "types" of rolls, depending on how stressful the situation is: minor, significant, and major. For '''minor''' skill checks, when there is little risk or ample time, you automatically succeed if you have 15% or higher in the skill. For '''significant''' skill checks, when there is some amount of pressure, you get a strong success if you roll under your relevant skill and a weak success if you roll under the relevant stat. For '''major''' skill checks, when the situation is very stressful and your performance really matters, you must roll under your skill to succeed. All combat checks are major.		The UA system addresses the idea that more stressful situations will make performing tasks harder. There are three "types" of rolls, depending on how stressful the situation is: minor, significant, and major. For '''minor''' skill checks, when there is little risk or ample time, you automatically succeed if you have 15% or higher in the skill. For '''significant''' skill checks, when there is some amount of pressure, you get a strong success if you roll under your relevant skill and a weak success if you roll under the relevant stat. For '''major''' skill checks, when the situation is very stressful and your performance really matters, you must roll under your skill to succeed. All combat checks are major.

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	==External Links ==		==External Links ==
	* http://www.atlas-games.com/unknownarmies/ - The official Atlas Games site for Unknown Armies		* http://www.atlas-games.com/unknownarmies/ - The official Atlas Games site for Unknown Armies
			* http://ua.johntynes.com/ - The UA Fan-Site run by co-creator John Tynes
	* http://www.mediafire.com/?etmz8n2zslm - Unknown Armies .doc Character Sheet (made by [[User:MShI\|m/ShI]])		* http://www.mediafire.com/?etmz8n2zslm - Unknown Armies .doc Character Sheet (made by [[User:MShI\|m/ShI]])

	[[Category:Roleplaying]]		[[Category:Roleplaying]]

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	It is possible to remove notches with psychological counseling, but it is difficult and time-consuming.		It is possible to remove notches with psychological counseling, but it is difficult and time-consuming.

			==External Links ==
			* http://www.atlas-games.com/unknownarmies/ - The official Atlas Games site for Unknown Armies
			* http://www.mediafire.com/?etmz8n2zslm - Unknown Armies .doc Character Sheet (made by [[User:MShI\|m/ShI]])

	[[Category:Roleplaying]]		[[Category:Roleplaying]]

1d4chan>MShI: yay rules and stuff about character sheets

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yay rules and stuff about character sheets

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 [[Image:UnknownArmies.jpg|thumb|right|Unknown Armies]]
-Unknown Armies (UA) is a horror and occult [[RPG|roleplaying game]] written by Greg Stolze and published by Atlas Games.  The setting similar to the modern world, but a secret network of occultists work under the surface and seek to uncover the various mysteries of the universe.  Unlike Call of Cthulhu or [[World of Darkness]], characters in Unknown Armies commonly use magic.  The mysterious nature of the setting has generated a large cult following and has spawned many rumour threads where you make up creepy rumours that you could put into your game.
+'''Unknown Armies''' (UA) is a horror and occult [[RPG|roleplaying game]] written by [[Greg Stolze]] and John Tynes, published by Atlas Games.  The setting is similar to the modern world, but a secret network of occultists work under the surface and seek to uncover the various mysteries of the universe.  Unlike [[Call of Cthulhu]] or [[World of Darkness]], characters in Unknown Armies commonly use magic, and the focus on human machinations is much greater.  The mysterious nature of the setting has generated a large cult following and has spawned many rumour threads where you make up creepy rumours that you could put into your game.
-'''System'''
+== System ==
-Unknown armies is based on a percentile system where you must roll underneath the relevant attribute for the situation.  A feature unique to the game is that you are more sucessful the closer you are to your ability score without going over it.
+Unknown Armies is based on a '''percentile''' system where you must roll underneath the relevant attribute for the situation.  A feature unique to the game is that you are more successful the closer you are to your ability score without going over it; for example, rolling a 21 with a skill of 25 is better than rolling a 12. A '''matched success''' is a roll underneath the attribute with two matching digits, for example, 11 or 22, and it represents unusual success. It also works the other way: a matched failure will be unusually terrible. A '''crit''', a roll of exactly 01, gives the best possible outcome, while a roll of 00 is a '''fumble''': the worst possible outcome. There are also shifted rolls, which add or subtract a skill modifier based on the situation.
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1d4chan>Destro at 15:58, 29 June 2008

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	[[Image:UnknownArmies\|thumb\|right\|Unknown Armies]]		[[Image:UnknownArmies.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Unknown Armies]]
	Unknown Armies (UA) is a horror and occult [[RPG\|roleplaying game]] written by Greg Stolze and published by Atlas Games. The setting similar to the modern world, but a secret network of occultists work under the surface and seek to uncover the various mysteries of the universe. Unlike Call of Cthulhu or [[World of Darkness]], characters in Unknown Armies commonly use magic. The mysterious nature of the setting has generated a large cult following and has spawned many rumour threads where you make up creepy rumours that you could put into your game.		Unknown Armies (UA) is a horror and occult [[RPG\|roleplaying game]] written by Greg Stolze and published by Atlas Games. The setting similar to the modern world, but a secret network of occultists work under the surface and seek to uncover the various mysteries of the universe. Unlike Call of Cthulhu or [[World of Darkness]], characters in Unknown Armies commonly use magic. The mysterious nature of the setting has generated a large cult following and has spawned many rumour threads where you make up creepy rumours that you could put into your game.