Shticks

Shticks

A Shtick is a cool move or slick feature that occasionally gives minor benefits in play. It isn't exactly physical or mental, and while a flashy Shtick might seem exotic, it could be entirely mundane in a cinematic game. It's up to the GM whether a given Shtick suits his campaign.

• Clothing Shticks†
• Combat Shticks†
• Influence Shticks†
• Standard Operating Procedure Shticks†

Martial Arts

A "cool move" that provides no combat bonuses is a valid perk if it might occasionally be useful. Styles with Combat Art skills often teach such flourishes. An example is chiburi: flicking blood off a sword blade. Such Shticks require a combat skill roll to perform. Most either allow an Intimidation attempt as a free action (chiburi works this way) or give the maximum +4 for "displays of strength" listed for Intimidation if you use your entire next turn to make a deliberate attempt.