for all your Spacing needs https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/ 2026-08-24T01:42:07+00:00 https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/ https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/_media/wiki:logo.svg text/html 2026-06-24T08:54:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:adjacent?rev=1782291246&do=diff Adjacent Adjancency is a mechanical term that is used to describe close quarters attacks or the distance between two Entities or objects. Anything up to and including 3 Units away is considered Adjacent. text/html 2026-06-27T05:19:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:ammo?rev=1782537561&do=diff Ammo Ammo is a mechanical and diagetic term. It is the total number of times an Item can be used before needing to be replenished, be it through bullets, arrows or energy cells. Once an Item's Ammo has been reduced to 0, it can no longer be used for Actions that require spending text/html 2026-06-12T00:54:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:armour_ward?rev=1781225657&do=diff Armour / Ward When found on Items, describes the Amount of Armour and/or Ward gained by a Character while the Item is Equipped text/html 2026-06-12T00:54:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:augmenting?rev=1781225656&do=diff Augmenting Augmenting is the act of increasing the Mk of an object, including but not limited to: [Mods], [Components], Items and Cyberware. To begin Augmenting you must first obtain the raw materials and parts for the Augmentation. To do so you may pay a vendor the difference in Value between the text/html 2026-06-12T00:54:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:bonus?rev=1781225655&do=diff Bonus Bonus is a categorical term that refers to any Bonus Die or Static Modifiers (such as Skills and Masteries) added to a Dice Pool. text/html 2026-06-12T00:54:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:budget?rev=1781225654&do=diff Budget A Budget refers to the initial [Credits] a Character gains from their Starting Job. A Character's Budget is used during [Character Creation] to purchase Items and [Cyberware] as well as construct a [Vehicle]. Each Budget has two parts, the Personal Budget and the Vehicular Budget described below. 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Please Note: When Characters are reffered to it is most often a [Sapient] text/html 2026-06-16T23:37:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:credits?rev=1781653079&do=diff Credits Credits are the standard currency exhanged for goods and services everywhere in the Meat Space. text/html 2026-06-30T07:18:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:dc?rev=1782803903&do=diff DC The DC or Difficulty is the number that must be equalled or exceeded on a given Attack, Check or Save to Succeed. In the case of Attacks the DC is usually equal to the Target's Defence or Ego. text/html 2026-06-28T01:31:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:determination_die?rev=1782610265&do=diff Determination Die Determination Die is a mechanical term. It refers to any Die used to determine a Total that is not for a Check, Attack, Save or Test. Example: Crafting D4 Med-Pacs or taking your first instance of Exhaustion would use a Determination Die of D4. Dealing 2D6 Damage would use Determination Die of 2D6. text/html 2026-08-11T22:54:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:dice?rev=1786488882&do=diff Dice Dice is a definitional term. A Die refers to any of the polyhedral objects used to determine Totals and outcomes in Meat Space. Meat Space uses a set of commonly available polyhedral Dice that includes: * A D4. A pyramid with Results 1 to 4. * A D6. A cube with text/html 2026-06-27T06:41:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:distant?rev=1782542468&do=diff Distant Distant is mechanical term describing a distance between two [Entities] or objects. Anything 4 Units or more away from an [Entity] is considered Distant. text/html 2026-07-21T03:45:40+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:do_over?rev=1784605540&do=diff Do Over Do Over is a mechanical term. It is a unique method of generating different Results from an already rolled Dice Pool. A Do Over allows you to pick up an amount of Dice from a Pool, as determined by the source of the Do Over, and roll them again for different Results. In addition a Do Over allows you to roll text/html 2026-06-12T00:54:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:effect?rev=1781225641&do=diff Effect AAAXW The Effect gained when using the Item, the Item's description will state you gain this effect. text/html 2026-06-12T00:53:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:evasion_cost?rev=1781225638&do=diff Evasion Cost While Equipped, this is the amount lost from a Character's Evasion text/html 2026-06-24T06:32:39+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:experience?rev=1782282759&do=diff Experience Experience, commonly referred to as Exp or XP is a mechanical term. It is how Characters grow in skill and power from their accrued knowledge and exposure to the greater universe of Meat Space. Exp is given to Cast Characters at the end of Encounters by the GM for accomplishing goals, progessing the story, participating in notable roleplay or for any other reason deemed text/html 2026-06-12T00:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:fault?rev=1781225636&do=diff Fault A Fault is permanent structural damage a [Vehicle] has accrued over time. Faults unlike normal Malfunction Conditions cannot be repaired or removed. Each Fault a [Vehicle] has adds a +10 Modifier to any Malfunction [Tests] it generates. Faults Stack. text/html 2026-06-12T00:53:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:hardpoint_tax?rev=1781225634&do=diff Hardpoint Tax The Hardpoint Tax is the amount of Hardpoints required to [Install] a [Mod], Cyberware, or [Component]. To [Install] the [Mod], [Cyberware] or [Component], you must spend the amount of [Hardpoints] listed under the Hardpoint Tax from the Item, Character, or [Vehicle's] Hardpoints. Should a [Mod], Cyberware, or [Component] be removed, any text/html 2026-06-12T00:53:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:hardpoints?rev=1781225634&do=diff Hardpoints Hardpoints are how Mods, Cyberware and [Components] can be installed on Items, Characters and [Vehicles] respectively. Items, Characters and [Vehicles] each have an amount of Hardpoints that can be spent on the Hardpoint Tax of Mods, Cyberware and [Components]. Hardpoints for each are gained in the following ways: * Items: Items have an inherent amount of text/html 2026-07-02T00:35:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:income?rev=1782952559&do=diff Income Income is a mechanic and diegetic term. It is a general representation of the various sources of regular Credit gain a Character may have. Income is the amount of Credits that are gained at the end of a [Cycle] representing gainful employment, business ownership, stock dividends or any other text/html 2026-06-26T02:22:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:job_die?rev=1782440544&do=diff Job Die A Job Die is the Bonus Die gained from ranking up in a Job that is then added when Proficient in Checks and Attacks or Resistant in Saves. text/html 2026-06-27T02:34:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:knowledge?rev=1782527697&do=diff Knowledge Knowledge is a categorical term. It refers to any of the Knowledge Skills available, such as Knowledge - Astral, Knowledge - Material and Knowledge - Social. text/html 2026-06-27T05:32:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:mana_tax?rev=1782538372&do=diff Mana Tax You lose Mana equal to the total Mana Tax of all of your installed Cyberware. If you would have more Mana Tax than Mana, then you have 0 Mana. You can't go into negatives, however, for every Mana Tax that isn't paid upon installation, gain a Scar. text/html 2026-06-12T00:53:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:mastery?rev=1781225629&do=diff Mastery The primary Mastery used when the Item is involved in a Check or Attack. See Masteries for more info. text/html 2026-06-12T00:53:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:mk?rev=1781225628&do=diff Mk Mk refers to the quality level of Items, [Components], Cyberware, [Mods], and other objects. The Mk of an Item, [Component], Cyberware, or [Mod] determines the effects you recieve as well as the Value and Upkeep costs you must pay when purchasing and using them. Example: Purchasing a text/html 2026-08-12T00:54:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:modding?rev=1786496092&do=diff Modding Modding is the act of installing a [Mod] on an Item. To install a [Mod] on an Item you must obtain or have in your possession both an Item and the [Mod] you wish to install on it. The Item must also have Hardpoints available equal to or greater than the Hardpoint Tax of the [Mod] you wish to install. text/html 2026-06-27T00:16:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:movement_points?rev=1782519367&do=diff Movement Points Movement Points also referred to as MP are a mechanic. MP allows a Target to traverse Meat Space. At anypoint a Target has MP, which can be gained from Abilities such as the Move Action, they may spend one as a Free Action to move one Unit. MP can't be spent in response to other Abilities or effects. They can only be spent when nothing is being resolved, during the active text/html 2026-07-13T05:11:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:perceived?rev=1783919519&do=diff Perceived Perceived is a mechanical term. It is the act of using a Perception to discern if an object or Entity is near or present. An object or Entity is Perceived when another Entity is able to use a primary Perception to observe them, as Appropriate. Please Note: Objects and Entities can be Perceived at Dull Visual, based on [Light Level], as well as text/html 2026-06-26T01:31:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:perception?rev=1782437471&do=diff Perception The Perception your [Character] sets theirs to after succesful use of that Mk of Item's Ability. (See Perceptions for more info.) text/html 2026-06-26T01:22:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:physiology?rev=1782436968&do=diff Physiology Physiology is a mechanical term. It reflects the physical nature and essential requirements of a Target. Whether they are made of bone, muscle and blood, with a need for food and sleep; a coalescence of magical forces sustained by sunlight, electricity or mystical energies; or a framework of circuitry, pistons and artificial systems requiring maintenance and fuel, a text/html 2026-06-12T00:53:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:property?rev=1781225623&do=diff Property Properties are modifiers that specifically impact Dice Pools. This adds additional effects, both positive and negative, based on the Results generated and if they meet the specific requirements of the Property in question. This can cause effects such as Rerolling Die, adding and subtracting text/html 2026-06-27T05:39:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:range?rev=1782538766&do=diff Range Range is a mechanical and diagetic term. It is the effective distance an Ability or Item can be used at. Abilities and Items have a lower and upper bracket of Range determing where they are most effective. Attacks made with Abilities and Items outside of this bracket suffer the effects of the Disadvantage Property. text/html 2026-06-30T22:48:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:rank?rev=1782859696&do=diff Rank Ranks are the numerical value representing how progressed you are in a given Job, Mastery, Skill or other form of progression. When gaining Ranks through any means, each Rank is gained one at a time. This means any costs are paid and any benefits gained for each individual text/html 2026-06-28T00:50:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:rerolling?rev=1782607858&do=diff Rerolling Rerolling is a mechanical term. It is the act of taking Die that have already been rolled and rolling them again to generate different Results. A Reroll allows you to pick up an amount of Dice from a Pool, as determined by the source of the Reroll, and roll them again for different text/html 2026-07-17T01:14:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:roll?rev=1784250840&do=diff Roll Roll is a categorical term. It is the general phrase used to refer to either Checks, Attacks, Saves or Tests. Roll is used when a rule or Ability can apply to a Check, Attack, Save or Test. Otherwise rules or Abilities while specify which of the four it may affect. The following are brief descriptions of each type of text/html 2026-06-12T00:53:39+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:scar?rev=1781225619&do=diff Scar A Scar is permanent psychological damage a Character has accrued over time. Scars unlike normal Panic Conditions cannot be healed or removed. For each Scar a Character has the outcome of any Panic Test they generate is Upgraded. Scars Stack. Changelog Version 0.5b - April 2026 * Flat integer Bonus changed to Upgrade. text/html 2026-07-01T01:59:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:situation?rev=1782871194&do=diff Situation A Situation is a mechanical term that describes the current theme or context of a moment within a Scene or Encounter. Many Abilities, Items, Cyberware and other effects only function, or function differently, during particular Situations. There is no exhaustive list of Situations. Instead, all Players should discuss the current circumstances and determine which themes apply to the text/html 2026-06-12T00:53:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:size?rev=1781225617&do=diff Size Biggah tha size, tha bigguh the problems. - Nethel Fog, Troll Sage, Mark 4456. The Size Stat reflects how large you are. For each point of Size you have your Speed and Defence is reduced by 1 to a minimum of 1. In addition, for every 10 Size you have, you may also count as a [Class] of [Vehicle], for the purposes of text/html 2026-06-12T00:53:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:skill?rev=1781225617&do=diff Skill The primary Skill used when the Item is involved in a Check or Attack. See Skills for more info. text/html 2026-06-27T02:48:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:spectrum?rev=1782528500&do=diff Spectrum Spectrum is an umbrella term. A Spectrum refers to any of the methods in which a Target Perceives. text/html 2026-06-12T00:53:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:speed_cost?rev=1781225615&do=diff Speed Cost While an Item with a Speed Cost is Equipped, this is the amount lost from a Character's Speed. text/html 2026-06-12T00:53:34+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:stack?rev=1781225614&do=diff Stack A Stack or Stacking is a mechanical term. It refers to multiple instances of the same or similar effects combining together. If two effects can Stack, you gain the benefits of both. Whereas, if something does not Stack, you gain the benefits of only one effect, not both. The [Active Player] chooses which of these effects apply. text/html 2026-06-12T00:53:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:starter_abilities?rev=1781225613&do=diff Starter Abilities Starter Abilities are Job Abilities that are only gained when that Job is chosen during [Character Creation] as a Starting Job. text/html 2026-06-24T07:31:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:starting_job?rev=1782286268&do=diff Starting Job A Starting Job refers to the Job a Player chooses for their Character during Character Creation. A Starting Job offers a number of benefits gained only when it is selected during Character Creation and at no other time. These benefits include: * Health, Mana and Strain Bonuses * A number of Proficiencies * A number of Resistances * A number of text/html 2026-06-12T00:53:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:trade_goods?rev=1781225608&do=diff Trade Goods Trade Goods are a representation of any valuable commodity that can be bought and sold such as ores, produce and luxury goods. Trade Goods are stored and traded in [Units] cubed, often seen as [U³]. Each [U³] of Trade Goods is assigned a value in [Credits] deemed Appropriate by the [Players]. text/html 2026-06-27T00:27:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:unit?rev=1782520044&do=diff Unit A Unit is both a mechanical and diegetic term. It is the Federation standard unit of measurement. There are many different types of Unit, such as distance Units, heat Units, sound Units, pressure Units and so on. They colloquially get refereed to as Units, until a distinction is needed, however the most common is distance text/html 2026-07-01T23:49:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:upkeep?rev=1782949784&do=diff Upkeep Upkeep represents the ongoing costs of keeping your Equipment, Cyberware, [Vehicles], ammunition and other purchased goods and services operational. Fuel must be bought, licences renewed, software updated, ammunition replaced and moving parts maintained. Nothing lasts forever, and in the [Federation], somebody always sends the bill. text/html 2026-06-12T00:53:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:value?rev=1781225606&do=diff Value The cost of a given Item in [IFSS] standard [Credits]. The Value listed is the Item's standard price and may be modified by racial abilities, vendor markups, or bartering. text/html 2026-06-12T00:53:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:ward_tax?rev=1781225606&do=diff Ward Tax You lose Ward equal to the total Ward Tax of all of your installed Cyberware. If you would have more Ward Tax than Ward, then you have 0 Ward. You can't go into negatives. text/html 2026-06-12T00:53:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:weapon_jam?rev=1781225604&do=diff Weapon Jam Should you achieve Critical_Failure on an Attack with a Dangerous [Weapon], a Weapon Jam occurs, in addition to Automatic Failure. A Weapon Jam causes the current Ammo of the [Weapon] to be reduced to zero and thus unable to be used until a Reload [Action] is performed. This does not affect [Weapons] without Ammo. text/html 2026-06-12T00:53:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://meatspacettrpg.com.au/game_mechanics:definitions:wound?rev=1781225604&do=diff Wound A Wound is permanent physical damage a Character has accrued over time. Wounds unlike normal Injury Conditions cannot be healed or removed. For each Wound a Character has the outcome of any Injury Test they generate is Upgraded. Wounds Stack. Changelog Version 0.5b - April 2026 * Flat integer Bonus changed to Downgrade.