Classpects

Classpects are a perennially complex discussion as to who is which classpect (especially why) and what a player should expect from it. Given there are 144 classpect combinations (master classes, which are a whole nother conversation, are not included in this count), RPGStuck has opted to use a one size fits all approach.

The following is a basic set of classpect abilities and rules that ought to get you through your session. Your SM may add to it at their discretion (or replace it entirely with a system of their own making), but this is meant to be a baseline that can be adapted to just about any session’s players.

You unlock these abilities at a narratively appropriate time at your SM’s discretion, when it seems right that your character would start awakening to their latent powers.

Aspect Points

Aspect Points are a resource equal to your Proficiency bonus by which you can leverage their aspect. They restore fully on a long rest. Your maximum AP increases by 1 per odd numbered gate completed (1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th).

God Tiered players are able to restore 1 AP on a short rest.

AP will typically be reworded to fit the player’s aspect, e.g. Breath players will use Breath Points, Light players have Light Points, etc.

Abilities

Players with access to their classpect start with the following two abilities:

• Empower: When the player makes an attack roll or skill check, they may spend 1 AP to roll with advantage. If making an attack roll, they add two d8 Aim dice. If making a skill check, they add two d8 Stakes dice. This can be used retroactively on a roll.
  • The player should explain, in-character, how their aspect helps them.
• Afflatus: The player may spend 1 AP to ask a question about the scene, and the aspect answers back, in that aspect’s unique way.

You may unlock more abilities as they progress through your session, at narratively appropriate times: the conclusion of odd-numbered gates (like max AP increases) would be appropriate, if nothing else comes to mind.

More information on this topic, as well as additional abilities you might gain in the future and what you gain after God Tiering, can be found in the Session Master’s Assistant.