Difference between revisions of "Manipulation"
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| − | |description=Manipulation measures a | + | |description=Manipulation measures a character's ability for self-expression in the interests of getting others to share her outlook or follow her whims. In short, it's getting others to do what she wants. Manipulation comes into play when a character tries to influence or subtly guide another's behaviour. Manipulation is used to trick, bluff, fast-talk, and railroad other characters. Whether or not the characters in question actually like the manipulator is irrelevant (this is why Manipulation differs from Charisma); a skilled motivator can even employ the talents of people who hate her. |
|onedot=A person of few (often ineffectual) words | |onedot=A person of few (often ineffectual) words | ||
|twodots=You can fool some of the people some of the time, just like anyone else. | |twodots=You can fool some of the people some of the time, just like anyone else. | ||
|threedots=You never pay full price. | |threedots=You never pay full price. | ||
|fourdots=You could be a politician or cult leader. | |fourdots=You could be a politician or cult leader. | ||
| − | |fivedots="Of course I'll tell the prince | + | |fivedots="Of course I'll tell the prince it was I who tried to stake him." |
|specialties=Persuasive, "Damn I'm Smooth", Seductive, Well-Reasoned | |specialties=Persuasive, "Damn I'm Smooth", Seductive, Well-Reasoned | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:41, 7 March 2014
| Category: | Attributes |
| Reference: | Vampire: the Masquerade (Revised edition/WW2300), page 117-118. |
Manipulation measures a character's ability for self-expression in the interests of getting others to share her outlook or follow her whims. In short, it's getting others to do what she wants. Manipulation comes into play when a character tries to influence or subtly guide another's behaviour. Manipulation is used to trick, bluff, fast-talk, and railroad other characters. Whether or not the characters in question actually like the manipulator is irrelevant (this is why Manipulation differs from Charisma); a skilled motivator can even employ the talents of people who hate her.
• Poor: A person of few (often ineffectual) words •• Average: You can fool some of the people some of the time, just like anyone else. ••• Good: You never pay full price. •••• Exceptional: You could be a politician or cult leader. ••••• Outstanding: "Of course I'll tell the prince it was I who tried to stake him."
| Example Specialties: | Persuasive, "Damn I'm Smooth", Seductive, Well-Reasoned |