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Gpe: /* What to Read */

2026-10-08T08:55:45Z

What to Read

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	## {{L\|Core\|Resting\|u=1}}		## {{L\|Core\|Resting\|u=1}}
	## {{L\|Core\|Death Bag\|u=1}}		## {{L\|Core\|Death Bag\|u=1}}
			## {{L\|Core\|Agency Sparks\|u=1}}
	# Converting or Building a Character		# Converting or Building a Character
	## {{L\|Core\|Leveling Up\|u=1}}		## {{L\|Core\|Leveling Up\|u=1}}

Gpe: /* What to Read */

2026-09-19T17:56:42Z

What to Read

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	## {{L\|Category\|Drain types\|u=1}}		## {{L\|Category\|Drain types\|u=1}}
	## {{L\|Category\|Creatures\|u=1}}		## {{L\|Category\|Creatures\|u=1}}
			## {{L\|Category\|Power sources\|u=1}}
	## {{L\|Category\|Keywords\|Other keywords\|u=1}}		## {{L\|Category\|Keywords\|Other keywords\|u=1}}

Gpe: /* Namespaces */

2026-09-19T17:53:22Z

Namespaces

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	; {{L\|Category\|Properties\|Property\|u=1}}		; {{L\|Category\|Properties\|Property\|u=1}}
	: Static properties than an item could have.		: Static properties than an item could have.
			; {{L\|Category\|Power sources\|Source\|u=1}}
			: The different power sources that an {{L\|Category\|Powered abilities\|ability}} or other effect could rely on.
	; {{L\|Category\|Tradecrafts\|Tradecraft\|u=1}}		; {{L\|Category\|Tradecrafts\|Tradecraft\|u=1}}
	: All the tradecrafts in the game.		: All the tradecrafts in the game.

Gpe at 20:56, 15 September 2026

2026-09-15T20:56:00Z

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	And these were things that were ''not'' goals of the design process.		And these were things that were ''not'' goals of the design process.
	* No regard was given to simulating {{LARP}}.		* No regard was given to simulating {{LARP}}.
	* No regard was given to replicating the precise balance of {{LARP}}. This means some of the live action design goals were not important here. For instance, FanWar LARP requires that baddies be quick to setup and play and must operate more-or-less consistently no matter who is playing them. This means they operate very similarly to player characters (some simple base stats, slap a standard class on there, give them a magic item, and go). That's not required for an online system. So, while I have some rules describing how to convert existing baddies, this system is asymmetrically designed around ''player characters''.		* No regard was given to replicating the precise balance of {{LARP}}. This means some of the live action design goals were not important here. For instance, {{FanWar\|FanWar LARP}} requires that baddies be quick to setup and play and must operate more-or-less consistently no matter who is playing them. This means they operate very similarly to player characters (some simple base stats, slap a standard class on there, give them a magic item, and go). That's not required for an online system. So, while I have some rules describing how to convert existing baddies, this system is asymmetrically designed around ''player characters''.
	* The game engine doesn't need to operate in real time. In live action combat, you can't have dice rolling or arithmetic beyond adding/subtracting ones and fives. This makes a lot of abilities essentially turn into "no effect" mechanics. But online systems can have more nuance. So I've changed how resistances work, removed "20 count" timers, etc.		* The game engine doesn't need to operate in real time. In live action combat, you can't have dice rolling or arithmetic beyond adding/subtracting ones and fives. This makes a lot of abilities essentially turn into "no effect" mechanics. But online systems can have more nuance. So I've changed how resistances work, removed "20 count" timers, etc.
	== Random Patch Notes ==		== Random Patch Notes ==
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	* Reaction/resistance meta will likely be ''substantially'' less powerful due to limited {{L\|Category\|Reaction abilities\|reaction economy}} and {{L\|Keyword\|Resistance\|resistances}} not being absolute.		* Reaction/resistance meta will likely be ''substantially'' less powerful due to limited {{L\|Category\|Reaction abilities\|reaction economy}} and {{L\|Keyword\|Resistance\|resistances}} not being absolute.
	* I've removed all references to levels/ranks ''in'' something (ranks in {{L\|Class\|Flame Mage}}, levels in {{L\|Tradecraft\|Historian}}, and so on). Things scale off absolute factors like your total level, your {{L\|Core\|Proficiency Bonus\|Proficiency}}, etc. This will make some things much better defined. ("How many ranks in {{L\|Class\|Nature Mage}} do I have for {{L\|Ability\|Polymorph}} if I got the {{L\|Category\|Blessing granting abilities\|ability}} as a {{L\|Keyword\|Blessing}} from my deity? Does it use ranks in {{L\|Class\|Paladin}} instead???") And in other cases, it will keep the "scope" of things clearer (What does 1025 levels in {{L\|Tradecraft\|Blacksmith}} even mean? Am I 51.3 {{Times}} better at blacksmithing than a level 20 adventurer that put all their levels in {{L\|Tradecraft\|Blacksmith}}? What?)		* I've removed all references to levels/ranks ''in'' something (ranks in {{L\|Class\|Flame Mage}}, levels in {{L\|Tradecraft\|Historian}}, and so on). Things scale off absolute factors like your total level, your {{L\|Core\|Proficiency Bonus\|Proficiency}}, etc. This will make some things much better defined. ("How many ranks in {{L\|Class\|Nature Mage}} do I have for {{L\|Ability\|Polymorph}} if I got the {{L\|Category\|Blessing granting abilities\|ability}} as a {{L\|Keyword\|Blessing}} from my deity? Does it use ranks in {{L\|Class\|Paladin}} instead???") And in other cases, it will keep the "scope" of things clearer (What does 1025 levels in {{L\|Tradecraft\|Blacksmith}} even mean? Am I 51.3 {{Times}} better at blacksmithing than a level 20 adventurer that put all their levels in {{L\|Tradecraft\|Blacksmith}}? What?)
	* There's lots of "hidden" rituals/abilities that exist in FanWar that are referenced, but for which it's not clear how they work. How does one study an area for {{L\|Ability\|Teleport\|teleporting}}? Does the {{L\|Keyword\|Visions\|vision}} from {{L\|Ability\|Oracle}} happen during the ritual or after? Is it a ritual to get a {{L\|Ability\|Familiar Bond\|familiar}}? What about for a {{L\|Ability\|Divine Gift\|divine gift}}? A {{L\|Ability\|Spirit Pact\|pact}}?		* There's lots of "hidden" rituals/abilities that exist in {{FanWar}} that are referenced, but for which it's not clear how they work. How does one study an area for {{L\|Ability\|Teleport\|teleporting}}? Does the {{L\|Keyword\|Visions\|vision}} from {{L\|Ability\|Oracle}} happen during the ritual or after? Is it a ritual to get a {{L\|Ability\|Familiar Bond\|familiar}}? What about for a {{L\|Ability\|Divine Gift\|divine gift}}? A {{L\|Ability\|Spirit Pact\|pact}}?
	* Although "encounters" will still happen in gameplay, there's no reference to encounters in the rules themselves. Everything is "10 minutes" or "during a short rest" or "1 minute without combat" and whatnot. This gets rid of all the "are we in a new encounter yet?" ambiguity that we have in {{LARP}}.		* Although "encounters" will still happen in gameplay, there's no reference to encounters in the rules themselves. Everything is "10 minutes" or "during a short rest" or "1 minute without combat" and whatnot. This gets rid of all the "are we in a new encounter yet?" ambiguity that we have in {{LARP}}.

Gpe: Text replacement - "{{L|Core|MP}}" to "{{MP}}"

2026-08-04T20:35:54Z

Text replacement - "{{L|Core|MP}}" to "{{MP}}"

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	: Any damage type. Think of this as types of harm that reduce {{HP}} and related effects.		: Any damage type. Think of this as types of harm that reduce {{HP}} and related effects.
	; {{L\|Category\|Drain types\|Drain\|u=1}}		; {{L\|Category\|Drain types\|Drain\|u=1}}
	: Any drain type. Think of this as types of harm that reduce {{~~L\|Core\|~~MP}} and related effects. This means we can have {{L\|Drain\|Mana\|Mana Drain}} and {{L\|Drain\|Memory\|Memory Drain}} listed separately. It is also where things like {{L\|Drain\|Wither\|Wither}} are located.		: Any drain type. Think of this as types of harm that reduce {{MP}} and related effects. This means we can have {{L\|Drain\|Mana\|Mana Drain}} and {{L\|Drain\|Memory\|Memory Drain}} listed separately. It is also where things like {{L\|Drain\|Wither\|Wither}} are located.
	; {{L\|Category\|Equipment\|u=1}}		; {{L\|Category\|Equipment\|u=1}}
	: Any type of standard equipment in the game.		: Any type of standard equipment in the game.
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	* Mechanics (especially combat mechanics) should be "crisp" and well defined (''much'' better defined than in {{LARP}}).		* Mechanics (especially combat mechanics) should be "crisp" and well defined (''much'' better defined than in {{LARP}}).
	* There should be a robust (if simple) system for non-combat mechanics as well.		* There should be a robust (if simple) system for non-combat mechanics as well.
	* Resource management, including {{HP}} and {{~~L\|Core\|~~MP}} should matter.		* Resource management, including {{HP}} and {{MP}} should matter.
	* Combat should be dynamic, interesting, and not entirely predictable.		* Combat should be dynamic, interesting, and not entirely predictable.
	* For now, I've retained the "junior league" rank system and added some items at intermediate levels. This is for conversion and playtest purposes. However, {{L\|Core\|Leveling Up\|leveling up}} will not operate on a "set" or "three hour" basis. It will be more milestone style (up to {{GM}} discretion). I've added additional level up bonuses between ranks to accommodate for this.		* For now, I've retained the "junior league" rank system and added some items at intermediate levels. This is for conversion and playtest purposes. However, {{L\|Core\|Leveling Up\|leveling up}} will not operate on a "set" or "three hour" basis. It will be more milestone style (up to {{GM}} discretion). I've added additional level up bonuses between ranks to accommodate for this.

Gpe: Text replacement - "{{L|Core|HP}}" to "{{HP}}"

2026-08-04T20:35:39Z

Text replacement - "{{L|Core|HP}}" to "{{HP}}"

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	: The statistics for all the creature types in the game.		: The statistics for all the creature types in the game.
	; {{L\|Category\|Damage types\|Damage\|u=1}}		; {{L\|Category\|Damage types\|Damage\|u=1}}
	: Any damage type. Think of this as types of harm that reduce {{~~L\|Core\|~~HP}} and related effects.		: Any damage type. Think of this as types of harm that reduce {{HP}} and related effects.
	; {{L\|Category\|Drain types\|Drain\|u=1}}		; {{L\|Category\|Drain types\|Drain\|u=1}}
	: Any drain type. Think of this as types of harm that reduce {{L\|Core\|MP}} and related effects. This means we can have {{L\|Drain\|Mana\|Mana Drain}} and {{L\|Drain\|Memory\|Memory Drain}} listed separately. It is also where things like {{L\|Drain\|Wither\|Wither}} are located.		: Any drain type. Think of this as types of harm that reduce {{L\|Core\|MP}} and related effects. This means we can have {{L\|Drain\|Mana\|Mana Drain}} and {{L\|Drain\|Memory\|Memory Drain}} listed separately. It is also where things like {{L\|Drain\|Wither\|Wither}} are located.
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	* Mechanics (especially combat mechanics) should be "crisp" and well defined (''much'' better defined than in {{LARP}}).		* Mechanics (especially combat mechanics) should be "crisp" and well defined (''much'' better defined than in {{LARP}}).
	* There should be a robust (if simple) system for non-combat mechanics as well.		* There should be a robust (if simple) system for non-combat mechanics as well.
	* Resource management, including {{~~L\|Core\|~~HP}} and {{L\|Core\|MP}} should matter.		* Resource management, including {{HP}} and {{L\|Core\|MP}} should matter.
	* Combat should be dynamic, interesting, and not entirely predictable.		* Combat should be dynamic, interesting, and not entirely predictable.
	* For now, I've retained the "junior league" rank system and added some items at intermediate levels. This is for conversion and playtest purposes. However, {{L\|Core\|Leveling Up\|leveling up}} will not operate on a "set" or "three hour" basis. It will be more milestone style (up to {{GM}} discretion). I've added additional level up bonuses between ranks to accommodate for this.		* For now, I've retained the "junior league" rank system and added some items at intermediate levels. This is for conversion and playtest purposes. However, {{L\|Core\|Leveling Up\|leveling up}} will not operate on a "set" or "three hour" basis. It will be more milestone style (up to {{GM}} discretion). I've added additional level up bonuses between ranks to accommodate for this.

Gpe at 19:57, 29 June 2026

2026-06-29T19:57:34Z

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	* Reaction/resistance meta will likely be ''substantially'' less powerful due to limited {{L\|Category\|Reaction abilities\|reaction economy}} and {{L\|Keyword\|Resistance\|resistances}} not being absolute.		* Reaction/resistance meta will likely be ''substantially'' less powerful due to limited {{L\|Category\|Reaction abilities\|reaction economy}} and {{L\|Keyword\|Resistance\|resistances}} not being absolute.
	* I've removed all references to levels/ranks ''in'' something (ranks in {{L\|Class\|Flame Mage}}, levels in {{L\|Tradecraft\|Historian}}, and so on). Things scale off absolute factors like your total level, your {{L\|Core\|Proficiency Bonus\|Proficiency}}, etc. This will make some things much better defined. ("How many ranks in {{L\|Class\|Nature Mage}} do I have for {{L\|Ability\|Polymorph}} if I got the {{L\|Category\|Blessing granting abilities\|ability}} as a {{L\|Keyword\|Blessing}} from my deity? Does it use ranks in {{L\|Class\|Paladin}} instead???") And in other cases, it will keep the "scope" of things clearer (What does 1025 levels in {{L\|Tradecraft\|Blacksmith}} even mean? Am I 51.3 {{Times}} better at blacksmithing than a level 20 adventurer that put all their levels in {{L\|Tradecraft\|Blacksmith}}? What?)		* I've removed all references to levels/ranks ''in'' something (ranks in {{L\|Class\|Flame Mage}}, levels in {{L\|Tradecraft\|Historian}}, and so on). Things scale off absolute factors like your total level, your {{L\|Core\|Proficiency Bonus\|Proficiency}}, etc. This will make some things much better defined. ("How many ranks in {{L\|Class\|Nature Mage}} do I have for {{L\|Ability\|Polymorph}} if I got the {{L\|Category\|Blessing granting abilities\|ability}} as a {{L\|Keyword\|Blessing}} from my deity? Does it use ranks in {{L\|Class\|Paladin}} instead???") And in other cases, it will keep the "scope" of things clearer (What does 1025 levels in {{L\|Tradecraft\|Blacksmith}} even mean? Am I 51.3 {{Times}} better at blacksmithing than a level 20 adventurer that put all their levels in {{L\|Tradecraft\|Blacksmith}}? What?)
	* There's lots of "hidden" rituals/abilities that exist in FanWar that are referenced, but for which it's not clear how they work. How does one study an area for {{L\|Ability\|Teleport\|teleporting}}? Does the {{L\|Ability\|~~oracle~~}} happen during the ritual or after? Is it a ritual to get a {{L\|Ability\|Familiar Bond\|familiar}}? What about for a {{L\|Ability\|Divine Gift\|divine gift}}? A {{L\|Ability\|Spirit Pact\|pact}}?		* There's lots of "hidden" rituals/abilities that exist in FanWar that are referenced, but for which it's not clear how they work. How does one study an area for {{L\|Ability\|Teleport\|teleporting}}? Does the {{L\|Keyword\|Visions\|vision}} from {{L\|Ability\|Oracle}} happen during the ritual or after? Is it a ritual to get a {{L\|Ability\|Familiar Bond\|familiar}}? What about for a {{L\|Ability\|Divine Gift\|divine gift}}? A {{L\|Ability\|Spirit Pact\|pact}}?
	* Although "encounters" will still happen in gameplay, there's no reference to encounters in the rules themselves. Everything is "10 minutes" or "during a short rest" or "1 minute without combat" and whatnot. This gets rid of all the "are we in a new encounter yet?" ambiguity that we have in {{LARP}}.		* Although "encounters" will still happen in gameplay, there's no reference to encounters in the rules themselves. Everything is "10 minutes" or "during a short rest" or "1 minute without combat" and whatnot. This gets rid of all the "are we in a new encounter yet?" ambiguity that we have in {{LARP}}.

Gpe: /* Random Patch Notes */

2026-06-29T19:56:53Z

Random Patch Notes

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	* Most 20 count timers have been turned into {{Dice\|d4}}s.		* Most 20 count timers have been turned into {{Dice\|d4}}s.
	* There's no concept of "called" abilities, since that's something that descends from having to physically call out the names of abilities that you use.		* There's no concept of "called" abilities, since that's something that descends from having to physically call out the names of abilities that you use.
	* There's no concept of "standards" abilities or skills. I've left tags for them as a legacy things, but there should be zero mechanical interaction with them.		* There's no concept of "standards" abilities or skills. I've left {{L\|Category\|Standard abilities\|tags}} for them as a legacy things, but there should be zero mechanical interaction with them.
	* I've just completely axed the keyword "prevention" from the game. It's redundant. Everything's been rewritten without it and it ~~wsa~~ easy.		* I've just completely axed the keyword "prevention" from the game. It's redundant. Everything's been rewritten without it and it was easy.
	* Reaction/resistance meta will likely be ''substantially'' less powerful due to limited {{L\|Category\|Reaction abilities\|reaction economy}} and {{L\|Keyword\|Resistance\|resistances}} not being absolute.		* Reaction/resistance meta will likely be ''substantially'' less powerful due to limited {{L\|Category\|Reaction abilities\|reaction economy}} and {{L\|Keyword\|Resistance\|resistances}} not being absolute.
	* I've removed all references to levels/ranks ''in'' something (ranks in Flame Mage, levels in Historian, and so on). Things scale off absolute factors like your total level, your {{L\|Core\|Proficiency Bonus\|Proficiency}}, etc. This will make some things much better defined. ("How many ranks in ~~nature mage~~ do I have for ~~polymorph~~ if I got the ability as a ~~blessing~~ from my deity? Does it use ranks in ~~paladin~~ instead???") And in other cases, it will keep the "scope" of things clearer (What does 1025 levels in Blacksmith even mean? Am I 51.3 {{Times}} better at blacksmithing than a level 20 adventurer that put all their levels in Blacksmith? What?)		* I've removed all references to levels/ranks ''in'' something (ranks in {{L\|Class\|Flame Mage}}, levels in {{L\|Tradecraft\|Historian}}, and so on). Things scale off absolute factors like your total level, your {{L\|Core\|Proficiency Bonus\|Proficiency}}, etc. This will make some things much better defined. ("How many ranks in {{L\|Class\|Nature Mage}} do I have for {{L\|Ability\|Polymorph}} if I got the {{L\|Category\|Blessing granting abilities\|ability}} as a {{L\|Keyword\|Blessing}} from my deity? Does it use ranks in {{L\|Class\|Paladin}} instead???") And in other cases, it will keep the "scope" of things clearer (What does 1025 levels in {{L\|Tradecraft\|Blacksmith}} even mean? Am I 51.3 {{Times}} better at blacksmithing than a level 20 adventurer that put all their levels in {{L\|Tradecraft\|Blacksmith}}? What?)
	* There's lots of "hidden" rituals/abilities that exist in FanWar that are referenced, but for which it's not clear how they work. How does one study an area for {{L\|Ability\|Teleport\|teleporting}}? Does the {{L\|Ability\|oracle}} happen during the ritual or after? Is it a ritual to get a {{L\|Ability\|Familiar Bond\|familiar}}? What about for a {{L\|Ability\|Divine Gift\|divine gift}}? A {{L\|Ability\|Spirit Pact\|pact}}?		* There's lots of "hidden" rituals/abilities that exist in FanWar that are referenced, but for which it's not clear how they work. How does one study an area for {{L\|Ability\|Teleport\|teleporting}}? Does the {{L\|Ability\|oracle}} happen during the ritual or after? Is it a ritual to get a {{L\|Ability\|Familiar Bond\|familiar}}? What about for a {{L\|Ability\|Divine Gift\|divine gift}}? A {{L\|Ability\|Spirit Pact\|pact}}?
	* Although "encounters" will still happen in gameplay, there's no reference to encounters in the rules themselves. Everything is "10 minutes" or "during a short rest" or "1 minute without combat" and whatnot. This gets rid of all the "are we in a new encounter yet?" ambiguity that we have in {{LARP}}.		* Although "encounters" will still happen in gameplay, there's no reference to encounters in the rules themselves. Everything is "10 minutes" or "during a short rest" or "1 minute without combat" and whatnot. This gets rid of all the "are we in a new encounter yet?" ambiguity that we have in {{LARP}}.

Gpe: /* What to Read */

2026-02-07T09:16:31Z

What to Read

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	## {{L\|Core\|Combat\|u=1}}		## {{L\|Core\|Combat\|u=1}}
	## {{L\|Core\|Interactions\|u=1}}		## {{L\|Core\|Interactions\|u=1}}
			## {{L\|Core\|Hit Points and Mana Points\|u=1}}
	## {{L\|Core\|Tradecrafts\|u=1}}		## {{L\|Core\|Tradecrafts\|u=1}}
	## {{L\|Core\|Resting\|u=1}}		## {{L\|Core\|Resting\|u=1}}

Gpe: /* Namespaces */

2025-11-23T09:04:02Z

Namespaces

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	; {{L\|Category\|Properties\|Property\|u=1}}		; {{L\|Category\|Properties\|Property\|u=1}}
	: Static properties than an item could have.		: Static properties than an item could have.
	~~; {{L\|Category\|Specializations\|Spec\|u=1}}~~
	~~: All the prestige specializations in the game. This namespace is currently empty.~~
	; {{L\|Category\|Tradecrafts\|Tradecraft\|u=1}}		; {{L\|Category\|Tradecrafts\|Tradecraft\|u=1}}
	: All the tradecrafts in the game.		: All the tradecrafts in the game.

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	## {{L\|Core\|Resting\|u=1}}		## {{L\|Core\|Resting\|u=1}}
	## {{L\|Core\|Death Bag\|u=1}}		## {{L\|Core\|Death Bag\|u=1}}
			## {{L\|Core\|Agency Sparks\|u=1}}
	# Converting or Building a Character		# Converting or Building a Character
	## {{L\|Core\|Leveling Up\|u=1}}		## {{L\|Core\|Leveling Up\|u=1}}

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	## {{L\|Category\|Drain types\|u=1}}		## {{L\|Category\|Drain types\|u=1}}
	## {{L\|Category\|Creatures\|u=1}}		## {{L\|Category\|Creatures\|u=1}}
			## {{L\|Category\|Power sources\|u=1}}
	## {{L\|Category\|Keywords\|Other keywords\|u=1}}		## {{L\|Category\|Keywords\|Other keywords\|u=1}}

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	## {{L\|Core\|Combat\|u=1}}		## {{L\|Core\|Combat\|u=1}}
	## {{L\|Core\|Interactions\|u=1}}		## {{L\|Core\|Interactions\|u=1}}
			## {{L\|Core\|Hit Points and Mana Points\|u=1}}
	## {{L\|Core\|Tradecrafts\|u=1}}		## {{L\|Core\|Tradecrafts\|u=1}}
	## {{L\|Core\|Resting\|u=1}}		## {{L\|Core\|Resting\|u=1}}