Non-technical descriptions of the CR2 Attributes (Stats) for new players:
BELIEF
"Belief in one's self is necessary to be an accurate martial artist; it aids in resisting physical damage and also helps defend against the viral attacks of others while increasing the viral damage of your own attacks. Belief also increases normal movement speed."
PERCEPTION
"Perception is indispensable for accurate knife-throwing, aids in resisting damage from hurled blades, increases the damage done by your firearms and helps you defend against gunshots fired by enemies. Avoiding close combat and moving more quickly when using stealth are aided by a high Perception as well."
REASON
"Reason is one way to resist damage from viral attacks, while allowing you to accurately launch your own. It increases the damage you deal from knife-throwing and also helps to defend against the thrown blades of others. Reasonable individuals use their Inner Strength more efficiently than others."
FOCUS
"Those with good Focus will have a steady aim with firearms, be more resistant to damage from gunshots, and will be able to defend well against martial attacks while having increased damage dealt by their own martial arts attacks. Forcing an unwilling opponent in to close combat is easier with higher Focus, and healers will find their cures more effective as well."
VITALITY
"Health and Inner Strength are the hallmarks of a high vitality, increasing them and reducing recovery time. Vital individuals attack first more often and have less trouble breaking away from close combat; they also have less chance of their abilities being interrupted when taking damage from an attack."
[yes, there has been some confusion with the old nomenclature and the new, but the interface still calls these "Attributes" and it's OK to call them that or "Stats" if you prefer. "Attribute" is also used to describe the effect of an Ability which can then have an Influence (bonus) applied to it.]
BELIEF
"Belief in one's self is necessary to be an accurate martial artist; it aids in resisting physical damage and also helps defend against the viral attacks of others while increasing the viral damage of your own attacks. Belief also increases normal movement speed."
PERCEPTION
"Perception is indispensable for accurate knife-throwing, aids in resisting damage from hurled blades, increases the damage done by your firearms and helps you defend against gunshots fired by enemies. Avoiding close combat and moving more quickly when using stealth are aided by a high Perception as well."
REASON
"Reason is one way to resist damage from viral attacks, while allowing you to accurately launch your own. It increases the damage you deal from knife-throwing and also helps to defend against the thrown blades of others. Reasonable individuals use their Inner Strength more efficiently than others."
FOCUS
"Those with good Focus will have a steady aim with firearms, be more resistant to damage from gunshots, and will be able to defend well against martial attacks while having increased damage dealt by their own martial arts attacks. Forcing an unwilling opponent in to close combat is easier with higher Focus, and healers will find their cures more effective as well."
VITALITY
"Health and Inner Strength are the hallmarks of a high vitality, increasing them and reducing recovery time. Vital individuals attack first more often and have less trouble breaking away from close combat; they also have less chance of their abilities being interrupted when taking damage from an attack."
[yes, there has been some confusion with the old nomenclature and the new, but the interface still calls these "Attributes" and it's OK to call them that or "Stats" if you prefer. "Attribute" is also used to describe the effect of an Ability which can then have an Influence (bonus) applied to it.]
