Red Deck: Failure Cards with Emphasis on “Capable”
Card: Squandered Proficiency
Effect: Your failed attack results in a momentary lapse in skill for an ally. One randomly selected ally loses the benefit of any proficiency bonuses to their next attack roll.
Roleplay Element: The sound of your misplaced attack resonates across the battlefield, causing an ally to second-guess their own capabilities for a moment, resulting in an imprecise subsequent attack.
Card: Capable Foe
Effect: Your missed attack empowers a targeted enemy, bolstering their self-assurance. The next attack roll made by this enemy has advantage.
Roleplay Element: Your miss instills a surge of confidence in the enemy you aimed at. Sensing your weakness, they seize the opportunity to exploit it, attacking more capably next time.
Card: Tactical Blunder
Effect: Your attack not only misses but also reveals a flaw in your strategy. One enemy of your choice becomes aware of an ally’s weak point, granting them a +2 to their next attack against that ally.
Roleplay Element: The inadequacy of your assault exposes more than just your own shortcomings; it betrays the vulnerability of an ally, allowing an enemy to adapt their tactics more capably.
Green Deck: Crit Cards with Emphasis on “Capable”
Card: Surge of Capability
Effect: The success of your attack fills you with a sense of capability. You gain a +2 bonus to any skill check of your choice before the end of your next turn.
Roleplay Element: The strike lands with such precision that you feel a boost in your abilities, making you more adept at your next task, whether it’s scaling a wall or deciphering a coded message.
Card: Enabled Ally
Effect: Your critical hit not only damages the enemy but also bolsters an ally’s confidence. One ally of your choice gains a +2 bonus to their next damage roll.
Roleplay Element: Witnessing your excellent attack, an ally feels invigorated and more capable. This newfound confidence manifests as a more powerful subsequent attack.
Card: Weakening Precision
Effect: Your impeccable strike weakens the enemy’s resolve, making them question their own capabilities. The enemy receives a -2 penalty to their next saving throw.
Roleplay Element: The accuracy of your attack leaves a psychological impact on the enemy. Doubting their own capabilities, they find it harder to resist debilitating effects in the near future.
Each card in both decks has a particular focus on the theme of “capability,” either highlighting the limitations that come with failure or the empowerment that accompanies success. Whether it’s undermining the abilities of an ally through a missed attack or elevating your own skill set through a successful strike, these cards introduce various ways to interact with the theme of capability on the battlefield.