Manipulation
The ability to steer another person through deception or indirect pressure.
Overview
Manipulation measures indirect influence: shaping a choice through misdirection, selective information, or an appeal calculated for the listener. It concerns how a character directs another person toward an intended result. The relevant Skill determines whether the method is negotiation, a convincing deception, or another social approach.
Using the ratings
The examples below are original illustrations of relative capability, not automatic successes or new Difficulty rules. The pool, opposition, equipment, and circumstances still matter.
Ratings
| Rating | Example of capability |
|---|---|
| 1 dot | Make a straightforward request with little subtlety. |
| 2 dots | Present a simple misleading explanation to an unsuspecting listener. |
| 3 dots | Negotiate around another person’s priorities to improve a deal. |
| 4 dots | Coordinate competing interests so others support a concealed objective. |
| 5 dots | Construct a persuasive proposal despite powerful reasons to reject it. |
References
Entry information
Revision 2 · Published
Reference rules; not automatically enforced on character sheets.