Power Tiers
In "Paradigm Found", power levels are grouped into Power Tiers, each associated with specific dice types and dice quality. These Power Tiers correspond to the degree of difficulty a character can comfortably handle when attempting tasks or engaging in combat.
- Untrained: Represents basic attempts at tasks with minimal skill. Success is more reliant on luck than expertise.
- Apprentice: Indicates foundational knowledge and some skill, useful for more complicated tasks that exceed untrained capabilities.
- Journeyman: Describes a competent level of proficiency with honed skills appropriate for challenging scenarios.
- Expert: Suggests a high degree of skill and finesse, capable of overcoming complex and difficult challenges.
- Master: Denotes pinnacle skill level, where characters face and potentially conquer the most formidable tasks and opponents.
| Power Tier | Dice Sides | Dice Quantity | Dice Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untrained | d4 | 0-5 | 0 |
| Apprentice | d6 | 6-7 | 1 |
| Apprentice | d8 | 8-9 | 2 |
| Journeyman | d10 | 10-11 | 3 |
| Journeyman | d12 | 12-19 | 4 |
| Expert | d20 | 20-35 | 5 |
| Expert | d36 | 36-59 | 6 |
| Expert | d60 | 60-99 | 7 |
| Master | d100 | 100+ | 8 |
Other aspects of the game (missions, gear, etc.) use the same Power Tier system for consistency.