Modifier(M)

Narrative Label

Narrative Description

-10

Major Handicap

Driving through an obstacle course in dense fog; running on an ice-covered sidewalk; playing golf with a broken arm; building a table without any tools; firing a gun prototype for the first time.

-5

Moderate Handicap

Driving in heavy traffic at night; running on a muddy sidewalk; playing golf with a sprained wrist; bulding a table with an incomplete set of tools; firing a regular gun for the first time.

-1

Minor Hindrance

Driving in modest traffic; running on a wet sidewalk; palying golf with a blister on your hand; building a table with worn tools; firing an unfamiliar but typical gun.

0

No Effect

Average conditions; appropriate equipment; no special aptitude or disability.

+1

Minor Boon

Driving in light traffic; running on a track; playign golf after a refreshing nap; building a table with quality tools; firing a gun similar to one you have fired before.

+5

Moderate Benefit

Driving on a wide, empty street; running with a tail wind; playing golf after taking a lesson with a pro; building a table with new power tools; firing a gun similar to one you were trained with.

+10

Major Benefit

Driving on a closed track; running downhill; playing golf after receiving personal instruction wtih a pro for six months; building a table iwth fine wood and top-of-theline power tools; firing a gun identical to one you were heavily trained with.

+15

Overwhelming Benefit

Driving on an open salt flat; running in a zero-g environment; playing golf after receiving cybernetic implants; building a table with computer-guided tools; firing a gun after receiving a neural training download.

+20

Ultimate Benefit

Driving a computer-controlled vehicle; running with magical shoes; playing golf after dringing a strength-boosting potion; wishing for a genie to create a table for you; firing a gun with a homing bullet.