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	* You play:		* You play:
	** One '''character''' (Karn, Tec, Pteryx, Osteon)		** One '''character''' (Karn, Tec, Pteryx, Osteon)
	** One '''companion''' (played by ~~another~~ player)		** One '''companion''' (played by any player)

	== Experience Points (XP) and Advancement ==		== Experience Points (XP) and Advancement ==

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	* No additional XP is spent on companions after character creation.		* No additional XP is spent on companions after character creation.

	~~== Companion (Dino) Advancement ==~~		*

	* ~~Companions start at Level 2 at character creation.~~
	* Companion advancement after creation is automatic, tied to the character’s Tier:
	** Level 3 when character reaches Tier 3.
	** Level 4 when character reaches Tier 4.
	** Level 5 (maximum) when character reaches Tier 5.
	* Companion level affects their stats, abilities, and effectiveness.
	* No additional XP is spent on companions after character creation.

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	== Experience Points (XP) and Advancement ==		== Experience Points (XP) and Advancement ==

	* Characters start with 10 XP at character creation. This XP can be spent on:		* Characters start with '''10 XP at character creation'''. This XP can be spent on:
	** Advancements for the character (4 XP each).		** Advancements for the character (4 XP each).
	** Companion (Dino) advancements during character creation only.		** Companion (Dino) advancements during character creation only.
	* After character creation, companions level up automatically and no further XP may be spent on them.		* After character creation, companions level up automatically and no further XP may be spent on them.
	* Characters regain XP up to their 10 XP cap only after completing a full 10-hour rest (typically 10 hours sleep plus optional downtime). Without this rest, XP does not replenish.		* Characters regain XP up to their 10 XP cap '''only after completing a full 10-hour rest''' (typically 10 hours sleep plus optional downtime). Without this rest, XP does not replenish.
	* Characters may take one advancement per 10-hour rest period.		* Characters may take '''one advancement per 10-hour rest''' period.
	* Each advancement costs 4 XP.		* Each advancement costs '''4 XP'''.
	* Remaining XP can be spent on narrative bonuses or temporary abilities, such as:		* Remaining XP can be spent on narrative bonuses or temporary abilities, such as:
	** 2 XP for a temporary skill.		** 2 XP for a temporary skill.
	** 3 XP to treat one roll as an automatic 18 (success).		** 3 XP to treat one roll as an automatic 18 (success).
	* This rule encourages strategic camp building and prioritizing rest in the narrative.		* This rule encourages strategic camp building and prioritizing rest in the narrative.

			== Companion (Dino) Advancement ==

			* Companions start at '''Level 2''' at character creation.
			* Companion advancement after creation is automatic, tied to the character’s Tier:
			** Level 3 when character reaches Tier 3.
			** Level 4 when character reaches Tier 4.
			** Level 5 (maximum) when character reaches Tier 5.
			* Companion level affects their stats, abilities, and effectiveness.
			* No additional XP is spent on companions after character creation.

	== Companion (Dino) Advancement ==		== Companion (Dino) Advancement ==

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	** One '''companion''' (played by another player)		** One '''companion''' (played by another player)

	== Experience (XP) ~~Rules~~ ==		== Experience Points (XP) and Advancement ==

	~~=== Earning~~ XP ~~===~~		* Characters start with 10 XP at character creation. This XP can be spent on:
	* Characters ~~gain '''~~10 XP~~''' upon~~ completing a ~~'''~~10-hour rest~~'''~~ (typically 8 hours sleep ~~and 2 hours~~ downtime).		** Advancements for the character (4 XP each).
	*: This rest ~~must be uninterrupted and safe~~, ~~requiring the party to prioritize establishing a proper camp~~.		** Companion (Dino) advancements during character creation only.
	*~~: In high~~-~~pressure situations,~~ rest ~~may~~ be ~~delayed~~ or ~~risky~~, ~~introducing tension and narrative weight to downtime decisions~~.		* After character creation, companions level up automatically and no further XP may be spent on them.
	* ~~A character may gain this~~ XP ~~multiple times across the campaign, but only when the 10-hour rest is achieved~~.		* Characters regain XP up to their 10 XP cap only after completing a full 10-hour rest (typically 10 hours sleep plus optional downtime). Without this rest, XP does not replenish.
	* ~~'''Note:''' XP is '''not''' awarded automatically at~~ the ~~start of each session~~.		* Characters may take one advancement per 10-hour rest period.
			* Each advancement costs 4 XP.
			* Remaining XP can be spent on narrative bonuses or temporary abilities, such as:
			** 2 XP for a temporary skill.
			** 3 XP to treat one roll as an automatic 18 (success).
			* This rule encourages strategic camp building and prioritizing rest in the narrative.

	==~~= Spending XP ===~~		== Companion (Dino) Advancement ==
	* '''1 XP''' – Reroll any roll
	* '''1 XP''' – Cancel a GM Intrusion (~~if uninvited~~)
	* '''4 XP''' – One Advancement ~~(4 needed to Tier up)~~
	* '''4 XP''' – Gain an additional Cypher Slot (''Cypher System'' p. 226)
	* '''Variable''' – Story-based permissions, subject to '''GM approval'''
	* Other ''Cypher System'' uses (per core rules) include:
	*: '''2 XP''' – Gain a temporary skill
	*: '''3 XP''' – Treat one roll as if you rolled an 18

	~~=== Advancement Limitations ===~~		* Companions start at Level 2 at character creation.
	* ~~Players may apply '''only one~~ advancement ~~per session'''~~, ~~regardless of how much XP they possess~~.		* Companion advancement after creation is automatic, tied to the character’s Tier:
	* ~~XP may still be earned or spent on other options~~ (~~e.g~~., ~~rerolls~~, ~~temporary effects) even if an advancement has already been applied that session~~.		** Level 3 when character reaches Tier 3.
			** Level 4 when character reaches Tier 4.
	~~=== Notes from GM (Charlie) ===~~		** Level 5 (maximum) when character reaches Tier 5.
	~~This~~ XP ~~system~~ is ~~designed to reinforce the importance of safe, deliberate rest in a dangerous world. Making camp and securing downtime is essential not just for survival, but for~~ character ~~progression~~.		* Companion level affects their stats, abilities, and effectiveness.
			* No additional XP is spent on companions after character creation.

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	=== Earning XP ===		=== Earning XP ===
	* Characters gain 10 XP upon completing a 10-hour rest (typically 8 hours sleep and 2 hours downtime).		* Characters gain '''10 XP''' upon completing a '''10-hour rest''' (typically 8 hours sleep and 2 hours downtime).
	** This rest must be uninterrupted and safe, requiring the party to prioritize establishing a proper camp.		*: This rest must be uninterrupted and safe, requiring the party to prioritize establishing a proper camp.
	** In high-pressure situations, rest may be delayed or risky, introducing tension and narrative weight to downtime decisions.		*: In high-pressure situations, rest may be delayed or risky, introducing tension and narrative weight to downtime decisions.
	* A character may gain this XP multiple times across the campaign, but only when the 10-hour rest is achieved.		* A character may gain this XP multiple times across the campaign, but only when the 10-hour rest is achieved.
	* Note: XP is not awarded automatically at the start of each session.		* '''Note:''' XP is '''not''' awarded automatically at the start of each session.

	=== Spending XP ===		=== Spending XP ===
	* 1 XP – Reroll any roll		* '''1 XP''' – Reroll any roll
	* 1 XP – Cancel a GM Intrusion (if uninvited)		* '''1 XP''' – Cancel a GM Intrusion (if uninvited)
	* 4 XP – One Advancement (4 needed to Tier up)		* '''4 XP''' – One Advancement (4 needed to Tier up)
	* 4 XP – Gain an additional Cypher Slot (Cypher System p. 226)		* '''4 XP''' – Gain an additional Cypher Slot (''Cypher System'' p. 226)
	* Variable – Story-based permissions, subject to GM approval		* '''Variable''' – Story-based permissions, subject to '''GM approval'''
	* Other Cypher System uses (per core rules) include:		* Other ''Cypher System'' uses (per core rules) include:
	~~ ~~2 XP – Gain a temporary skill		*: '''2 XP''' – Gain a temporary skill
	~~ ~~3 XP – Treat one roll as if you rolled an 18		*: '''3 XP''' – Treat one roll as if you rolled an 18

	=== Advancement Limitations ===		=== Advancement Limitations ===
	* Players may apply only one advancement per session, regardless of how much XP they possess.		* Players may apply '''only one advancement per session''', regardless of how much XP they possess.
	* XP may still be earned or spent on other options (e.g., rerolls, temporary effects) even if an advancement has already been applied that session.		* XP may still be earned or spent on other options (e.g., rerolls, temporary effects) even if an advancement has already been applied that session.

	=== Notes from GM (Charlie) ===		=== Notes from GM (Charlie) ===
	This XP system is designed to reinforce the importance of safe, deliberate rest in a dangerous world. Making camp and securing downtime is essential not just for survival, but for character progression.		This XP system is designed to reinforce the importance of safe, deliberate rest in a dangerous world. Making camp and securing downtime is essential not just for survival, but for character progression.

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	=== Earning XP ===		=== Earning XP ===

	* Characters gain 10 XP upon completing a 10-hour rest (typically 8 hours sleep and 2 hours downtime).		* Characters gain 10 XP upon completing a 10-hour rest (typically 8 hours sleep and 2 hours downtime).
	** This rest must be uninterrupted and safe, requiring the party to prioritize establishing a proper camp.		** This rest must be uninterrupted and safe, requiring the party to prioritize establishing a proper camp.
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	=== Spending XP ===		=== Spending XP ===

	* 1 XP – Reroll any roll		* 1 XP – Reroll any roll
	* 1 XP – Cancel a GM Intrusion (if uninvited)		* 1 XP – Cancel a GM Intrusion (if uninvited)
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	=== Advancement Limitations ===		=== Advancement Limitations ===

	* Players may apply only one advancement per session, regardless of how much XP they possess.		* Players may apply only one advancement per session, regardless of how much XP they possess.
	* XP may still be earned or spent on other options (e.g., rerolls, temporary effects) even if an advancement has already been applied that session.		* XP may still be earned or spent on other options (e.g., rerolls, temporary effects) even if an advancement has already been applied that session.
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	=== Notes from GM (Charlie) ===		=== Notes from GM (Charlie) ===
	This XP system is designed to reinforce the importance of safe, deliberate rest in a dangerous world. Making camp and securing downtime is essential not just for survival, but for character progression.		This XP system is designed to reinforce the importance of safe, deliberate rest in a dangerous world. Making camp and securing downtime is essential not just for survival, but for character progression.

	~~=== Player Intrusions ===~~

	* At any time, you may spend '''1 XP''' to introduce a narrative twist in your favor.
	* Examples include:
	** A useful coincidence
	** A hidden object
	** A previously unknown ally
	** A new tactical advantage
	* All intrusions are subject to GM approval.

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	** One '''companion''' (played by another player)		** One '''companion''' (played by another player)

	=== XP Rules ===		== Experience (XP) Rules ==

	* ~~Gain '''~~10 XP at the start of each session~~'''~~		=== Earning XP ===
	* ~~'''Limit: One tier advancement per session'''~~
	* ~~Spend~~ XP ~~on:~~		* Characters gain 10 XP upon completing a 10-hour rest (typically 8 hours sleep and 2 hours downtime).
	** ~~Reroll: '''~~1 XP~~'''~~		** This rest must be uninterrupted and safe, requiring the party to prioritize establishing a proper camp.
	** Cancel GM Intrusion~~: '''1~~ XP~~'''~~		** In high-pressure situations, rest may be delayed or risky, introducing tension and narrative weight to downtime decisions.
	** ~~Advancement: '''~~4 XP ~~= 1 advancement'''~~		* A character may gain this XP multiple times across the campaign, but only when the 10-hour rest is achieved.
	** ~~Bonus~~ Cypher ~~Slot~~: ~~'''4~~ XP~~'''~~		* Note: XP is not awarded automatically at the start of each session.
	** ~~Story permission:~~ GM ~~approval~~
			=== Spending XP ===

			* 1 XP – Reroll any roll
			* 1 XP – Cancel a GM Intrusion (if uninvited)
			* 4 XP – One Advancement (4 needed to Tier up)
			* 4 XP – Gain an additional Cypher Slot (Cypher System p. 226)
			* Variable – Story-based permissions, subject to GM approval
			* Other Cypher System uses (per core rules) include:
			2 XP** – Gain a temporary skill
			3 XP** – Treat one roll as if you rolled an 18

			=== Advancement Limitations ===

			* Players may apply only one advancement per session, regardless of how much XP they possess.
			* XP may still be earned or spent on other options (e.g., rerolls, temporary effects) even if an advancement has already been applied that session.

			=== Notes from GM (Charlie) ===
			This XP system is designed to reinforce the importance of safe, deliberate rest in a dangerous world. Making camp and securing downtime is essential not just for survival, but for character progression.

	=== Player Intrusions ===		=== Player Intrusions ===

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== Rules Summary ==

* '''System''': Cypher System – Predation
* You play:
** One '''character''' (Karn, Tec, Pteryx, Osteon)
** One '''companion''' (played by another player)

=== XP Rules ===

* Gain '''10 XP at the start of each session'''
* '''Limit: One tier advancement per session'''
* Spend XP on:
** Reroll: '''1 XP'''
** Cancel GM Intrusion: '''1 XP'''
** Advancement: '''4 XP = 1 advancement'''
** Bonus Cypher Slot: '''4 XP'''
** Story permission: GM approval

=== Player Intrusions ===

* At any time, you may spend '''1 XP''' to introduce a narrative twist in your favor.
* Examples include:
** A useful coincidence
** A hidden object
** A previously unknown ally
** A new tactical advantage
* All intrusions are subject to GM approval.