new Assess Skill added: We implemented a new Basic Skill called, Assess. This new skill is an all-purpose capability that allows characters to watch, observe and notice things about creatures and things in the world. Then the Character can use that information to their benefit in the world.

We have tied the Assess Skill into Atriarch's Character Knowledge System. It basically allows a character to gain Knowledge of the target by "assessing" an object or creature or plant. The Knowledge gained may be helpful in specializing or in gaining other types of skills. In some cases, gaining Knowledge through Assessment may be required to gain access to a new skill.

For example, if a player Assesses a Dubo Plant, then under the proper circumstances the character's knowledge about that Dubo Plant may increase which in turn could help the player Specialize in Dubos. Perhaps Knowledge of the Dubo is required for another skill. It is a Basic Skill that is applied and useful all over the world.