Fantasy Express version 1.02 Errata/FAQ
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Character Generation Overview
It reads:
Distribute 14 points between your Stats (minimum of 0, maximum of 5).
It should read:
Distribute 14 points between your Stats (minimum of 0, maximum of 4 from the Point Buy option).
Stats Chapter
It reads:
You can use one of the examples given, or split the 12 points however you like, so long as you put no more than 5 points into a given stat.
It should read:
You can use one of the examples given, or split the 12 points however you like, so long as you put no more than 4 points into a given stat.
Vocations Chapter
For each Vocational Kit it reads:
† = Only Spells from the Universal Folio & [School of Magic's Name] Codex belong to this Vocation’s Spellcraft skill category.
It should read:
† = Only Spells from the Universal Folio & 15 Spells from the [School of Magic's Name] Codex (player's choice) belong to this Vocation’s Spellcraft skill category.
For each Vocational Kit it reads:
† = Only Spells from the Universal Folio & [the Vocation's Name]'s Folio belong to this Vocation’s Spellcraft skill category.
It should read:
† = Only Spells from the Universal Folio & 6 Spells (player's choice) from the [the Vocation's Name]'s Folio belong to this Vocation’s Spellcraft skill category.
Skills Chapter
It reads:
For example, a set of masterwork lock picks could grant a +2 to the Locks & Traps skill, while an old rusty sword might impose a -1 to your Blades skill while it is being used.
It should read:
For example, a set of masterwork lock picks could grant a +2 to the Gimmickry skill, while an old rusty sword might impose a -1 to your Blades skill while it is being used.
It reads:
Sw+ords
It should read:
Swords
Second paragraph reads:
You gain a special +1 bonus for casting this spell. You are also treated as if you have 2 ranks more than you actually have, but solely Abnormal Spell Failure and Spell Fumbles.
It should read:
You gain a special +1 bonus for casting this spell. You are also treated as if you have 2 ranks more than you actually have, but solely for Abnormal Spell Failure and Spell Fumbles.
Equipment Chapter
Removed:
The user gains a +2 to his attacks when using this weapon against a foe that is using a shield
Because:
It was redundant because of the Weapon Quality: Flexible and could be mistaken to mean that the bonus was +4 in total when that is not the case.
Add:
May be used with the Blunt skill at a -2.
It reads:
Skill: Blunt
Size: Long
It should read:
Skill: Polearm
Size: Longest
It reads:
Size: Long
It should read:
Size: Longest
It reads:
DR: 10b/8g
It should read:
DR: 10b/8gb
It reads:
Hands: 1H
CF: 5
It should read:
Hands: 2H
CF: 4
It reads:
DR: 6s/8p/6g
It should read:
DR: 6s/8p/6gb
It reads:
Although the skill normally used with this weapon is Blunt, you can also used this weapon with your Blades skill with a -4 modifier.
It should read:
Although the skill normally used with this weapon is Blunt, you can also used this weapon with your Blades skill with a -2 modifier.
It reads:
The user gains a +1 to his attacks when using a Tabak against a foe that is using a shield, but its base damage is only 9b.
It should read:
The user gains a +1 to his attacks, in addition to the bonus from the Weapon Quality: Flexible, when using a Tabak against a foe that is using a shield, but its base damage is only 9b.
Resolving Actions Chapter
It reads:
Saves against the skill just used reecive a -2 modifier. This does not apply against Conflicting Actions.
It should read:
Saves against the skill just used receive a -2 modifier. This does not apply against Conflicting Actions.
Combat Chapter
It reads:
The types of damage dealt are as follows: bash (b), slash (s), pierce (p), elemental (e), or grapple/grab (g). If an attack lists more than 1 letter, that means it does both types of damage, and when checking against the target’s Armor Rating, you use the higher rating for reducing the number of hits delivered.
It should read:
The types of damage dealt are as follows: bash (b, includes ma for martial arts), slash (s), pierce (p), elemental (eh = elemental heat, ec = elemental cold, ee = elemental electrical), or grapple/grab (g). If an attack lists more than 1 letter, that means it does both types of damage, and when checking against the target’s Armor Rating, you use the higher rating for reducing the number of hits delivered.
It reads:
This means that the character is Incapacitated as decribed in the Condition section. Refer to p. 129 for more information on this Condition.
It should read:
This means that the character is Incapacitated as described in the Condition section. Refer to p. 129 for more information on this Condition.
The third paragraph reads:
If the foe’s attack is unsuccessful (does no Critical Damage), the Riposting character then may make his attack, and he gains a special bonus to that attack. This
It should read:
If the foe’s attack is Unsuccessful (earns no Success Levels), the Riposting character then may make his attack, and he gains a special bonus to that attack.
Magic Chapter
The first sentence reads:
There are several different elements involves in casting a spell.
It should read:
There are several different elements involved in casting a spell.
The Example reads:
Example: A Wizard casts a Word of Warding spell that creates a Circle of Protection against Elves, and an Elf fails his Save against it. This means that the Elf who failed his Save, nor any weapon he is holding, can pass through the circle.
It should read:
Example: A Wizard casts a Word of Warding spell that creates a Circle of Protection against Elves, and an Elf fails his Save against it. This means that neither the Elf who failed his Save, nor any weapon he is holding, can pass through the circle.
It reads:
Level of spell being cast
It should read:
Tier of spell being cast
Bestiary Chapter
It reads:
Armor Ratings are for unarmored being.
It should read:
Armor Ratings are for unarmored beings.