From OtherSpace: Encyclopedia Galactica
+check, +roll, and +test can be used interchangeably to test a character's level in a given skill, specialty, or trait, or to roll an arbitrary level.
Except when checking a trait, the result is equal to the value of the attribute being rolled, plus a random number.
Usage
+test [<Character or Label>'s ]<Value>[ at <modifier>] +test [<Character or Label>'s ]<Value>[ at <modifier>] +test [<Character or Label>'s ]<Value>[ at <modifier>]
- <Value> is one of the following:
- A Number - rolls the specified level.
- A Skill - rolls the level of the specified skill.
- A Specialty - rolls the specialty plus the associated skill.
- A Trait - simply returns the level of the trait.
- <Modifier> is a number added or subtracted to the Value.
- <Character> is an admin-only option which allows you to roll another player's trait, rather than your own.
- <Label> is similar to <Character>, but only works when rolling a number. It can be used by any player.
Examples
- Rolling a Number
+test 1 [Skill System] <Your Name> rolls a 1 at a modifier of 0. The result is <N>.
- Testing a Skill
+test Computer [Skill System] <Your Name> tests his Computer skill at a modifier of <N>. The result is 3.
- Testing a Specialty
+test Edged (Specialty) [Skill System] <Your Name> tests his Melee + Edged at a modifier of <N>. The result is 1.
- Testing a Trait
+test Telepathic Potential [Skill System] <Your Name> tests his Telepathic Potential. The level is <N>.
- Testing with a Modifier
+test Vehicles at +1 [Skill System] <Your Name> tests his Vehicles skill at a modifier of +1. The result is <N>.
- Testing another Character (Admin-Only)
+test John the PC's Agility [Skill System] <Your Name> tests John the PC's Agility skill at a modifier of 0. The result is <N>.
- Labeling a Roll (Anybody)
+test Bob the NPC's 1 [Skill System] <Your Name> rolls a 1 for Bob the NPC at a modifier of 0. The result is <N>.