Help System

NAME
saving throws - chance you have to resist certain types of effects

DESCRIPTION
Saving throws are the chance that a player has when certain
spells and effects are used on the player. There are five different
saving throw types, namely:

saving vs. spells and magic in general
     This saving throw is invoked for spells that produce magical
     effects directly against the victim, such as 'fireball'.

saving vs. petrification
     This saving throw is invoked for spells or attacks which
     have a chance of petrifying (turning to stone, or just
     freezing in place) the victim.

saving vs. paralyzation
     This saving throw is invoked against attacks that can
     temporarily paralyze the victim, making him unable to move
     or do much of anything else.

saving vs. breath
     This saving throw is invoked against breath attacks, such
     as fire breathing.

saving vs. rods
     This saving throw is invoked against attacks that are
     generated by a magical item such as a wand, rod, or staff.

Saving throws may be increased through the use of magical
items and enchantments.

SEE ALSO
Skills, Complexity