Domains

The game features three Attribute Domains: Body, Mind, and Spirit, each representing different aspects of a character’s abilities.

• Body: Physical prowess (e.g., Strength, Agility).
• Mind: Mental acuity (e.g., Intelligence, Perception).
• Spirit: Emotional resilience (e.g., Willpower, Charisma).

Characters have Domain Bonuses for Body, Mind, and Spirit. This number is your character’s base Effort for each Domain and the Action Points come from the Domain associated with the Character Archetype. New characters have only two Effort and two Actions associated with their Archetype Domain.

The Role of Each Domain

• Body: Reflects the physical potential and limits of the character, influencing how they interact with and impact the physical world. Vitalix is associated with the Domain of Body. Players use Stamina Effort to perform physical abilities.
• Mind: Represents cognitive abilities, shaping how the character processes information and intellectual challenges. Vidhix is associated with the Domain of Mind. Players use Focus Effort to perform abilities associated with mental attributes.
• Spirit: Acts as a bridge between Body and Mind, guiding social dynamics, emotional depth, and the energetic natural forces. Manix is the Form of Ix associated with the Spirit Domain. Players use Resolve Effort to perform abilities associated with Spirit Domain attributes.

Role of Attributes

Attributes are more than just a simple game mechanic—they transcend being a mere measure of a character’s power, although they still do that. Attributes are your character’s story. They show where your character came from, how they see the world, where they might be going, and how they might respond to aggression or kindness. Death Mesa characters don't have the luxury of choosing moral or ethical alignment; they make choices based on their personas.

Attributes