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Ian: Updated example graphic with the correct modifier values.

2025-10-30T16:09:34Z

Updated example graphic with the correct modifier values.

Ian: PDF N5.2 update. Mods template updated.

2025-10-22T10:50:22Z

PDF N5.2 update. Mods template updated.

Ian: Fixed some spacing and link issues.

2025-05-19T15:08:08Z

Fixed some spacing and link issues.

Ian at 15:39, 25 April 2025

2025-04-25T15:39:33Z

Ian at 09:51, 25 April 2025

2025-04-25T09:51:20Z

Ian: Added full Modifiers Explained block.

2025-04-01T09:25:35Z

Added full Modifiers Explained block.

Ian: N5 first version. FtF Rolls moved to a separate page.

2025-03-24T10:23:22Z

N5 first version. FtF Rolls moved to a separate page.

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Ian: Errata 1.3

2023-01-11T12:02:17Z

Errata 1.3

Ian: /* Modifiers (MOD) */

2022-08-31T08:44:18Z

Modifiers (MOD)

Ian: /* Modifiers (MOD) */

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Modifiers (MOD)

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 === Maximum Modifier Example ===
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 {{n5_weapon_single}}
-{{n5_weaponrow|Combi Rifle|+3|+3|-3|-3|-6|-6|--|7|3|N|ARM|1|[[Suppressive Fire]]}}
+{{n5_weaponrow|Combi Rifle|+3|+3|-3|-3|-6|-6|--|7|3|N|ARM|1|[[Suppressive Fire Trait | Suppressive Fire]]}}
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 * -3 for [[Cover]].
 * -6 for [[Range]].
 The total sum of Modifiers is -15.
 Given that the maximum MOD is -12, the Success Value (SV) will be 13 - 12 = 1.
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 == Normal Roll ==
-Normal Rolls are the most common, basic dice rolls in Infinity. This roll is used when a Trooper is not facing off against an enemy, but instead must check if they successfully use an uncontested or passively contested Skill (such as trying to [[Discover]] a [[camouflaged]] [[enemy]] or healing an [[ally]] by means of the [[Doctor]] Special Skill).
+Normal Rolls are the most common, basic dice rolls in Infinity. This roll is used when a Trooper is not facing off against an enemy, but instead must check if they successfully use an uncontested or passively contested Skill (such as trying to [[Discover]] a [[camouflaged]] [[enemy]] or healing an [[allied | ally]] by means of the [[Doctor]] Special Skill).
 To make a '''Normal Roll''' and find out if '''a Trooper is successful''' when performing a Skill, simply roll one d20 and compare the result against the Success Value of the relevant [[Attribute]] of the Trooper performing the action. If the '''result''' on the die is '''equal to or lower than the Success Value''', the Skill is successful, and the Trooper achieves its goal.

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 Infinity uses 20-sided dice (commonly known as '''d20''') to determine whether specific actions are successful. For example, players roll dice to find out whether their Troopers succeed in hitting their target in ranged combat, hacking into enemy systems, discovering a hidden enemy, etc.
-Infinity's game mechanics revolve around two types of d20 rolls: '''Normal''' Rolls and '''Face to Face''' Rolls.
+Infinity's game mechanics revolve around two types of d20 rolls: '''[[#Normal Rolls | Normal Rolls]]''' and '''[[Face to Face Rolls]].
 === Successful Roll ===
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 == Modifiers (MOD) ==
-In most cases, the circumstances of an action apply Modifiers ('''MODs''') to the relevant Attribute before a roll is made. MODs, by increasing or decreasing the numeric value of an Attribute, denote the difficulty of the Skill at hand. A positive MOD applies when the Skill performed is easier than usual, and a negative MOD makes the Skill harder than usual.
+In most cases, the circumstances of an action apply [[Modifiers Explained | Modifiers ('''MODs''')]] to the relevant Attribute before a roll is made. MODs, by increasing or decreasing the numeric value of an [[Attribute]], denote the difficulty of the Skill at hand. A positive MOD applies when the Skill performed is easier than usual, and a negative MOD makes the Skill harder than usual.
 {{important-start}}
-Whenever a rule mentions the value of an Attribute, consider it to mean the Success Value, obtained after applying all MODs.{{important-end}}
+Whenever a rule mentions the value of an [[Attribute]], consider it to mean the Success Value, obtained after applying all MODs.{{important-end}}
 {{greybox-start | Maximum Modifier}}
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 * '''[[Range]]:''' can modify the [[BS]], [[PH]], and [[WIP]] Attributes.
 * '''[[Cover]]:''' can modify [[BS]], [[PH]], [[WIP]], and [[Saving Rolls]].
-* '''[[Skills]], [[Weapons]] and [[Equipment]]:''' can modify several different Attributes.
+* '''[[Skills]], [[Weapons]] and [[Equipment]]:''' can modify several different [[Attributes]].
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 Rounding:
-In Infinity, any time a number (a result on a die, an Attribute, a MOD...) is divided and rounded to an integer, it is always rounded up. For example, half of 5 (5 / 2 = 2.5) would be 3.
+In Infinity, any time a number (a result on a die, an [[Attribute]], a MOD...) is divided and rounded to an integer, it is always rounded up. For example, half of 5 (5 / 2 = 2.5) would be 3.
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-Trooper A declares: Move + BS Attack with his Combi Rifle. His BS Attack will apply the following MODs:
+Trooper A declares: [[Move]] + [[BS Attack]] with his Combi Rifle. His BS Attack will apply the following MODs:
-* -6 for Trooper B's Mimetism.
+* -6 for Trooper B's [[Mimetism]].
-* -3 for Cover.
+* -3 for [[Cover]].
-* -6 for Range.
+* -6 for [[Range]].
 The total sum of Modifiers is -15.
 Given that the maximum MOD is -12, the Success Value (SV) will be 13 - 12 = 1.
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 '''Criticals''' represent the improved outcomes of actions that resulted in an exceptional success. When the result on the die matches the Success Value (remember: the value of the Attribute with all MODs applied), the action is a Critical success. The goal of the action was achieved in the best possible way. A perfect success, congratulations!
-In Face to Face Rolls, '''Criticals''' always win, regardless of the rival's results. If both players get one or more Criticals, the Face to Face Roll is a tie and both Troopers are considered to have failed
+In [[Face to Face Rolls]], '''Criticals''' always win, regardless of the rival's results. If both players get one or more Criticals, the Face to Face Roll is a tie and both Troopers are considered to have failed
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 == Attributes and Success Value Above 20 ==
-IIn other cases, an Attribute can be higher than 20, or the total positive MOD added to the Attribute can make the Success Value exceed 20.
+IIn other cases, an [[Attribute]] can be higher than 20, or the total positive MOD added to the Attribute can make the Success Value exceed 20.
 A Success Value over 20 increase the chances of rolling a Critical success. The amount over 20 indicates the possible results on the die roll that, in addition to a 20, will give a Critical success. For instance, with a Success Value of 23, a Critical success is achieved when rolling a 20, but also when rolling a 1, 2, or 3 on the die.
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 === Example of an Attribute and Success Value Over 20 ===
 {{greybox-start | Example of an Attribute and Success Value Over 20}}
-A Trooper has a Close Combat (CC) Attribute value of 24. Therefore, as their Success Value is 24, any result in a Normal Roll is a success. In addition, any roll of 20, 1, 2, 3, or 4 on the die is a Critical success.
+A Trooper has a Close Combat ([[CC]]) Attribute value of 24. Therefore, as their Success Value is 24, any result in a Normal Roll is a success. In addition, any roll of 20, 1, 2, 3, or 4 on the die is a Critical success.
 {{greybox-end}}
 == Normal Roll ==
-Normal Rolls are the most common, basic dice rolls in Infinity. This roll is used when a Trooper is not facing off against an enemy, but instead must check if they successfully use an uncontested or passively contested Skill (such as trying to [[Discover]] a camouflaged enemy or healing an ally by means of the [[Doctor]] Special Skill).
+Normal Rolls are the most common, basic dice rolls in Infinity. This roll is used when a Trooper is not facing off against an enemy, but instead must check if they successfully use an uncontested or passively contested Skill (such as trying to [[Discover]] a [[camouflaged]] [[enemy]] or healing an [[ally]] by means of the [[Doctor]] Special Skill).
-To make a '''Normal Roll''' and find out if '''a Trooper is successful''' when performing a Skill, simply roll one d20 and compare the result against the Success Value of the relevant Attribute of the Trooper performing the action. If the '''result''' on the die is '''equal to or lower than the Success Value''', the Skill is successful, and the Trooper achieves its goal.
+To make a '''Normal Roll''' and find out if '''a Trooper is successful''' when performing a Skill, simply roll one d20 and compare the result against the Success Value of the relevant [[Attribute]] of the Trooper performing the action. If the '''result''' on the die is '''equal to or lower than the Success Value''', the Skill is successful, and the Trooper achieves its goal.
 === Normal Roll Example ===
 {{greybox-start | Normal Roll Example}}
-The Fennec Fusilier’s BS Attribute is 12 and he has to make a Normal BS Roll with a -3 MOD, with a BS Success Value of 9, so he rolls a d20 and gets an 8. Since the Fennec’s Success Value is 9, the roll is a success. Later on, this Fusilier tries another Normal BS Roll, but this time he gets a 12. As the Success Value is 9, the Fennec fails the roll.
+The Fennec Fusilier’s [[BS]] Attribute is 12 and he has to make a Normal BS Roll with a -3 MOD, with a BS Success Value of 9, so he rolls a d20 and gets an 8. Since the Fennec’s Success Value is 9, the roll is a success. Later on, this Fusilier tries another Normal BS Roll, but this time he gets a 12. As the Success Value is 9, the Fennec fails the roll.
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−	Different Modifiers (MOD) may appear in the '''Unit Profiles~~'''.~~	+	Different Modifiers (MOD) may appear in the '''[[Unit Profiles]]'''.
−	* Any MOD or value in round brackets next to a Special Skill, Weapon, or Equipment such as [[CC Attack]] (+3), [[Combat Jump]] (PH=10), CC Weapon (PS=6), Combi Rifle (+1B), etc. '''only applies when using''' the Skill, Weapon, or Equipment.
−	* '''Positive MODs''' only apply to the user.
−	* '''Negative MODs''' only apply to enemies.
−	** Negative MODs for Automatic Skills and Equipmentsuch as [[Mimetism]] (-6), or [[Surprise Shot]] ~~(-3)always apply the MOD as specified in their rules.~~
−	** Negative MODs for other Skills, Weapons, and Equipment such as [[Dodge]] (-3), or CC Attack (-3)only apply during Face to Face Rolls.
−	* '''"ReRoll"''' in round brackets next to a Skill, Weapon, or Equipment will allow the user to reroll one die from the Roll, only when using that Skill, Weapon, or Equipment.
−	* '''"+1 SD"''' or "+1 Special Die" in round brackets next to a Skill, Weapon, or Equipment allows the player to roll one extra die, and then select and discard one die from the Roll. This extra die does not increase the Burst value of the Special Skill, Weapon, or Equipment, and does not expend additional Disposable uses. If distributing Burst between several targets, the extra die must be allocated to one of those targets, and a die discarded from the Roll against that target.<br><br>If used in a Face to Face roll, a die is selected and discarded after both players have rolled. If both players have to select and discard a die, the Active Player selects first. This MOD applies in both Active and Reactive Turns. <br><br>This MOD cannot be applied to Long Skills. Also, it cannot be applied to Skills, Weapons, or Equipment that do not require a Roll, for example, Direct Template Weapons.

−		+	{{modifiers-explained}}
−	{{~~see~~-~~also-start}}~~
−	~~'''[[Modifiers Explained]]'''~~
−	~~{{see-also-end~~}}

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 Positive [+] or negative [-] Modifiers (MOD) may appear in the Unit Profiles:
-* A '''positive MOD [+]''' in round brackets next to a Special Skill, Weapon, or Equipment will be applied only to the '''user''' of that Special Skill, Weapon, or Equipment.
+{{update | 1.3, Nov 2022}}
-* A '''negative MOD [-]''' in round brackets next to a Special Skill, Weapon, or Equipment will be applied only to '''enemies'''.
+{{erratahighblock}}
 {{c1}}
 * The value of an [[Attribute]], [[Burst]], [[Damage]], etc. in round brackets next to a Special Skill, Weapon, or Equipment will be applied only when using that Special Skill, Weapon or Equipment.
 {{c1end}}
 {{n4list}}
-* The value of an [[Attribute]], [[Burst]], [[Damage]], [[Ammunition]], number of uses... in round brackets next to a Special Skill, Weapon, or Equipment will be applied only when using that Special Skill, Weapon or Equipment.
+* The value of an [[Attribute]], [[Burst]], [[Damage]], [[Ammunition]], number of uses... in round brackets next to a Special Skill, Weapon, or Equipment will be used, applying its effects if necessary, only when using that Special Skill, Weapon or Equipment.
 {{n4end}}
 === See Also ===

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 Whenever a rule mentions the value of an Attribute, consider it to mean the Success Value, obtained after applying all MODs.
 {{important-end}}
 {{greybox-start | Maximum Modifier}}
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 Any Modifier that adds up to more than +12 or less than -12 is ignored and replaced by the maximum MOD of +12 or -12, as appropriate.
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 The most commonly used MODs are:
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 * “ReRoll” in round brackets next to a Special Skill, Weapon, or Equipment will allow the user to reroll one die from the Roll, only when using that Special Skill, Weapon, or Equipment.
 {{n4end}}
 {{remember-start}}

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 === See Also ===
-[[Skills_and_Equipment_in_Infinity#MODIFIERS_.28MODS.29 | Skill and Equipment MODs]]
+'''[[Skills_and_Equipment_in_Infinity#MODIFIERS_.28MODS.29 | Skill and Equipment MODs]]'''
 === Maximum Modifier ===