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RandomChummer: /* Mechanics Threads */

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Mechanics Threads

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	Direct links to all Mechanics threads, with more rulings:		Direct links to all Mechanics threads, with more rulings:

	* [https://www.reddit.com/r/ShadowHavenBBS/comments/7fhhvl/mechanics_thread_i/ Mechanics Thread I]		* [https://www.reddit.com/r/ShadowHavenBBS/comments/7fhhvl/mechanics_thread_i/?limit=500 Mechanics Thread I]
	* [https://www.reddit.com/r/ShadowHavenBBS/comments/7xw0vr/mechanics_thread_ii/ Mechanics Thread II]		* [https://www.reddit.com/r/ShadowHavenBBS/comments/7xw0vr/mechanics_thread_ii/?limit=500 Mechanics Thread II]
	* [https://www.reddit.com/r/ShadowHavenBBS/comments/8bbh44/mechanics_thread_iii/ Mechanics Thread III]		* [https://www.reddit.com/r/ShadowHavenBBS/comments/8bbh44/mechanics_thread_iii/?limit=500 Mechanics Thread III]
			* [https://www.reddit.com/r/ShadowHavenBBS/comments/9141q9/mechanics_thread_iv/?limit=500 Mechanics Thread IV]
			* [https://www.reddit.com/r/ShadowHavenBBS/comments/ahsgto/mechanics_thread_v/?limit=500 Mechanics Thread V]

RandomChummer at 04:58, 11 July 2018

2018-07-11T04:58:27Z

RandomChummer: Added reference links and intiative rules.

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Dusk: /* Mechanics Threads */

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Mechanics Threads

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	Direct links to all Mechanics threads, that has more rulings:		Direct links to all Mechanics threads, that has more rulings:

	[[https://www.reddit.com/r/ShadowHavenBBS/comments/7fhhvl/mechanics_thread_i/ Mechanics Thread I]]		* [https://www.reddit.com/r/ShadowHavenBBS/comments/7fhhvl/mechanics_thread_i/ Mechanics Thread I]

Dusk at 19:25, 20 December 2017

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	* Synthskin masks provide bonus dice to disguise tests - this bonus is equal to the successes on a single Software + Logic [Rating] test. In this case, one cannot use edge or other means to get around the limit - it is a hard limitation of the equipment. If you are using a biometric scan of someone's face, you may take another +2, for the purposes of duplicating that face only. In the absence of a proper disguise test, the pool of bonus dice should be rolled on their own, simply for wearing the mask. In any case, the face it is mimicing and the bonus dice a mask provides should be noted on your sheet, and remember that they cannot be changed.		* Synthskin masks provide bonus dice to disguise tests - this bonus is equal to the successes on a single Software + Logic [Rating] test. In this case, one cannot use edge or other means to get around the limit - it is a hard limitation of the equipment. If you are using a biometric scan of someone's face, you may take another +2, for the purposes of duplicating that face only. In the absence of a proper disguise test, the pool of bonus dice should be rolled on their own, simply for wearing the mask. In any case, the face it is mimicing and the bonus dice a mask provides should be noted on your sheet, and remember that they cannot be changed.

			== Mechanics Threads ==

			Direct links to all Mechanics threads, that has more rulings:

			[[https://www.reddit.com/r/ShadowHavenBBS/comments/7fhhvl/mechanics_thread_i/ Mechanics Thread I]]

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	* Ritual Spell Formulae will have the availability and cost of Combat Spell Formulae.		* Ritual Spell Formulae will have the availability and cost of Combat Spell Formulae.

			* Spellblades will use the 'Spellblade' skill specialization which may be applied to either Clubs or Blades (or both.) Note the normal rules on skill specializations. Neither Powerblade nor Manablade will bypass armor entirely, however, they will both have AP equal to the hits on the spellcasting test, not to exceed half the force. This is not a mechanical limit that can be bypassed by Pushing the Limit with edge, or with reagents. This is subject to change at a future date, but will likely become more permissive, not less, if that occurs.

	===Magical Objects===		===Magical Objects===
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	* Nerve Strike is a valid skill specialization for Unarmed. Incidentally, so are "Shock Gloves" and "Knucks." Note the normal rules regarding specializations		* Nerve Strike is a valid skill specialization for Unarmed. Incidentally, so are "Shock Gloves" and "Knucks." Note the normal rules regarding specializations

	==Drugs==		==Gear==

			===Drugs===

	* Chemical Glands may not take the Gradual Release option.		* Chemical Glands may not take the Gradual Release option.
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	* Pretty much every entry a drug has will cause an overdose. Init dice and init score are distinct, but high pain tolerance and limit changes both overlap with themselves (not each other!) and cause overdose. If there are more specific questions, contact Mechanics Team.		* Pretty much every entry a drug has will cause an overdose. Init dice and init score are distinct, but high pain tolerance and limit changes both overlap with themselves (not each other!) and cause overdose. If there are more specific questions, contact Mechanics Team.

			===Containers and Inventory===

			* Only one weapon may be fitted into any given holster. However, it does not have to be a firearm. It simply must be the appropriate size. In this case, you can put a singular knife into a quickdraw holster.

	==Specific Books==		==Specific Books==

			===Run And Gun===

			* The PPP Vitals kit cannot stack with armor vests and armor jackets of most varieties. Ultimately, it is up to GM fiat, however, as I do not wish to have to maintain a comprehensive list. That said, both the Wild Hunt and the Big Game Hunter would definitely not stack with PPP Vitals.

	===Hard Targets===		===Hard Targets===

	* Synthskin masks provide bonus dice to disguise tests - this bonus is equal to the successes on a single Software + Logic [Rating] test. In this case, one cannot use edge or other means to get around the limit - it is a hard limitation of the equipment. If you are using a biometric scan of someone's face, you may take another +2, for the purposes of duplicating that face only. In the absence of a proper disguise test, the pool of bonus dice should be rolled on their own, simply for wearing the mask. In any case, the face it is mimicing and the bonus dice a mask provides should be noted on your sheet, and remember that they cannot be changed.		* Synthskin masks provide bonus dice to disguise tests - this bonus is equal to the successes on a single Software + Logic [Rating] test. In this case, one cannot use edge or other means to get around the limit - it is a hard limitation of the equipment. If you are using a biometric scan of someone's face, you may take another +2, for the purposes of duplicating that face only. In the absence of a proper disguise test, the pool of bonus dice should be rolled on their own, simply for wearing the mask. In any case, the face it is mimicing and the bonus dice a mask provides should be noted on your sheet, and remember that they cannot be changed.

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 '''''Questions by the community may be posed in the Mechanics Threads on /r/shadowhavenBBS''''' The Mechanics Team, under Voro, will formulate a response, then post it to both this page and the reddit comment. While nominally no question is too small, some questions may not be deemed important enough by Mechanics team to make it over to this page. Categorization is a work in progress, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.
-= Answers =
+==Magic==
-== Magic ==
+===The Astral Plane===

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	'''''Questions by the community may be posed in the Mechanics Threads on /r/shadowhavenBBS''''' The Mechanics Team, under Voro, will formulate a response, then post it to both this page and the reddit comment. While nominally no question is too small, some questions may not be deemed important enough by Mechanics team to make it over to this page. Categorization is a work in progress, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.		'''''Questions by the community may be posed in the Mechanics Threads on /r/shadowhavenBBS''''' The Mechanics Team, under Voro, will formulate a response, then post it to both this page and the reddit comment. While nominally no question is too small, some questions may not be deemed important enough by Mechanics team to make it over to this page. Categorization is a work in progress, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.

			= Answers =

			== Magic ==

VoroSR at 22:49, 1 December 2017

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	This is not an alternative to the Player Rules, which should include all house rules - those things that deviate from RAW and likely involved the full breadth of Council. Instead, this is the place for those little things.		This is not an alternative to the Player Rules, which should include all house rules - those things that deviate from RAW and likely involved the full breadth of Council. Instead, this is the place for those little things.

	'''''Questions by the community may be posed on ~~the Discussion page for this entry.~~''''' The Mechanics Team, under Voro, will formulate a response, post it to this page, and ~~note that~~ the ~~question has been answered~~. While nominally no question is too small, some questions may not be deemed important enough by Mechanics team to make it over to ~~the primary~~ page. Categorization is a work in progress, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.		'''''Questions by the community may be posed in the Mechanics Threads on /r/shadowhavenBBS''''' The Mechanics Team, under Voro, will formulate a response, then post it to both this page and the reddit comment. While nominally no question is too small, some questions may not be deemed important enough by Mechanics team to make it over to this page. Categorization is a work in progress, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.

VoroSR at 04:54, 17 November 2017

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	This is not an alternative to the Player Rules, which should include all house rules - those things that deviate from RAW and likely involved the full breadth of Council. Instead, this is the place for those little things.		This is not an alternative to the Player Rules, which should include all house rules - those things that deviate from RAW and likely involved the full breadth of Council. Instead, this is the place for those little things.

	~~[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Large\|~~'''''Questions by the community may be posed on the Discussion page for this entry.''''']] The Mechanics Team, under Voro, will formulate a response, post it to this page, and note that the question has been answered. While nominally no question is too small, some questions may not be deemed important enough by Mechanics team to make it over to the primary page. Categorization is a work in progress, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.		'''''Questions by the community may be posed on the Discussion page for this entry.''''' The Mechanics Team, under Voro, will formulate a response, post it to this page, and note that the question has been answered. While nominally no question is too small, some questions may not be deemed important enough by Mechanics team to make it over to the primary page. Categorization is a work in progress, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.

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	===The Astral Plane===		===The Astral Plane===

	<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa0"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#~~ruling-~~ruling-aaaaaa0]]		<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa0"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#ruling-aaaaaa0]]
	Martial Arts do not function in any capacity on the Astral Plane.</p>		Martial Arts do not function in any capacity on the Astral Plane.</p>

	===Spells and Spellcasting===		===Spells and Spellcasting===

	<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa1"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#~~ruling-~~ruling-aaaaaa1]]		<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa1"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#ruling-aaaaaa1]]
	Ritual Spell Formulae will have the availability and cost of Combat Spell Formulae.</p>		Ritual Spell Formulae will have the availability and cost of Combat Spell Formulae.</p>

	<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa2"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#~~ruling-~~ruling-aaaaaa2]]		<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa2"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#ruling-aaaaaa2]]
	Spellblades will use the 'Spellblade' skill specialization which may be applied to either Clubs or Blades (or both.) Note the normal rules on skill specializations. Neither Powerblade nor Manablade will bypass armor entirely, however, they will both have AP equal to the hits on the spellcasting test, not to exceed half the force. This is not a mechanical limit that can be bypassed by Pushing the Limit with edge, or with reagents. This is subject to change at a future date, but will likely become more permissive, not less, if that occurs.</p>		Spellblades will use the 'Spellblade' skill specialization which may be applied to either Clubs or Blades (or both.) Note the normal rules on skill specializations. Neither Powerblade nor Manablade will bypass armor entirely, however, they will both have AP equal to the hits on the spellcasting test, not to exceed half the force. This is not a mechanical limit that can be bypassed by Pushing the Limit with edge, or with reagents. This is subject to change at a future date, but will likely become more permissive, not less, if that occurs.</p>

	===Magical Objects===		===Magical Objects===

	<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa2"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#~~ruling-~~ruling-aaaaaa2]]		<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa2"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#ruling-aaaaaa2]]
	Magical Lodges will have no direct impact on the background count of an area during downtime. If it is in-run, I suggest GMs have the background count of the area covered by a lodge be 1 for every 4 full points of force it possesses, with the points being aligned to the tradition of the lodge. The GM, however, has ultimate say. They are not active during downtime to avoid certain possible shenanigans with how background counts work.</p>		Magical Lodges will have no direct impact on the background count of an area during downtime. If it is in-run, I suggest GMs have the background count of the area covered by a lodge be 1 for every 4 full points of force it possesses, with the points being aligned to the tradition of the lodge. The GM, however, has ultimate say. They are not active during downtime to avoid certain possible shenanigans with how background counts work.</p>

	===Mentor Spirits===		===Mentor Spirits===

	<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa3"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#~~ruling-~~ruling-aaaaaa3]]		<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa3"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#ruling-aaaaaa3]]
	'''''Regarding Oracle''''' - Adepts, Magicians, Aspected Magicians, and Mysads following Oracle both may and must take the Divination art and the Augury and Sortilege ritual for the next initiation if they do not already possess it. Adepts and Mystic Adepts without the Magician's Way, as well as any Aspected Conjurers or Aspected Enchanters may still use the Augury and Sortilege ritual, completing the ritual with a straight Magic check (rolling their Magic attribute only in d6) instead of Ritual Spellcasting + Magic, and interpreting the answer to the Question with an Arcana + Logic check. Mystic Adepts who are not locked out of Sorcery and who are following the Magician's Way, and any Magician or Aspected Sorcerer, will use Ritual Spellcasting to complete the ritual as per the usual rules. As usual, the Augury and Sortilege ritual is highly dependent on factors that are not actually within the GM's control, and I encourage you to be cautious even in the face of a seemingly definitive answer. The future is, after all, very tricky. If a character who does not have Ritual Spellcasting is no longer following Oracle, they may not make use of these rules in order to utilize Augury and Sortilege. They are only available to those who stick with Oracle's Gifts.</p>		'''''Regarding Oracle''''' - Adepts, Magicians, Aspected Magicians, and Mysads following Oracle both may and must take the Divination art and the Augury and Sortilege ritual for the next initiation if they do not already possess it. Adepts and Mystic Adepts without the Magician's Way, as well as any Aspected Conjurers or Aspected Enchanters may still use the Augury and Sortilege ritual, completing the ritual with a straight Magic check (rolling their Magic attribute only in d6) instead of Ritual Spellcasting + Magic, and interpreting the answer to the Question with an Arcana + Logic check. Mystic Adepts who are not locked out of Sorcery and who are following the Magician's Way, and any Magician or Aspected Sorcerer, will use Ritual Spellcasting to complete the ritual as per the usual rules. As usual, the Augury and Sortilege ritual is highly dependent on factors that are not actually within the GM's control, and I encourage you to be cautious even in the face of a seemingly definitive answer. The future is, after all, very tricky. If a character who does not have Ritual Spellcasting is no longer following Oracle, they may not make use of these rules in order to utilize Augury and Sortilege. They are only available to those who stick with Oracle's Gifts.</p>

	<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa4"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#~~ruling-~~ruling-aaaaaa4]]		<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa4"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#ruling-aaaaaa4]]
	The Chaos Mentor spirit allows one to take two levels of Improved Potential in the same limit. You are still limited to 3 total ranks. This is an exception to the normal rules relating to Improved Potential.</p>		The Chaos Mentor spirit allows one to take two levels of Improved Potential in the same limit. You are still limited to 3 total ranks. This is an exception to the normal rules relating to Improved Potential.</p>

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	===Technomancers===		===Technomancers===

	<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa5"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#~~ruling-~~ruling-aaaaaa5]]		<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa5"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#ruling-aaaaaa5]]
	The Editor Complex Form does not trigger data bombs, nor is it blocked by encryption on a file.</p>		The Editor Complex Form does not trigger data bombs, nor is it blocked by encryption on a file.</p>

	==Skills==		==Skills==

	<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa6"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#~~ruling-~~ruling-aaaaaa6]]		<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa6"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#ruling-aaaaaa6]]
	Nerve Strike is a valid skill specialization for Unarmed. Incidentally, so are "Shock Gloves" and "Knucks." Note the normal rules regarding specializations.</p>		Nerve Strike is a valid skill specialization for Unarmed. Incidentally, so are "Shock Gloves" and "Knucks." Note the normal rules regarding specializations.</p>

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	===Drugs===		===Drugs===

	<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa7"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#~~ruling-~~ruling-aaaaaa7]]		<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa7"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#ruling-aaaaaa7]]
	Chemical Glands may not take the Gradual Release option.</p>		Chemical Glands may not take the Gradual Release option.</p>

	<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa8"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#~~ruling-~~ruling-aaaaaa8]]		<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa8"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#ruling-aaaaaa8]]
	Permitted drugs for use in Chemical Glands are:</p>		Permitted drugs for use in Chemical Glands are:</p>
	<p>All drugs in the Core Rulebook are permitted. BTLs, as noted below, are not permitted.</p>		<p>All drugs in the Core Rulebook are permitted. BTLs, as noted below, are not permitted.</p>
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	===Containers and Inventory===		===Containers and Inventory===

	<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa9"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#~~ruling-~~ruling-aaaaaa9]]		<p><span id="ruling-aaaaaa9"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#ruling-aaaaaa9]]
	Only one weapon may be fitted into any given holster. However, it does not have to be a firearm. It simply must be the appropriate size. In this case, you can put a singular knife into a quickdraw holster.</p>		Only one weapon may be fitted into any given holster. However, it does not have to be a firearm. It simply must be the appropriate size. In this case, you can put a singular knife into a quickdraw holster.</p>

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	===Run And Gun===		===Run And Gun===

	<p><span id="ruling-aaaaab0"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#~~ruling-~~ruling-aaaaab0]]		<p><span id="ruling-aaaaab0"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#ruling-aaaaab0]]
	The PPP Vitals kit cannot stack with armor vests and armor jackets of most varieties. Ultimately, it is up to GM fiat, however, as I do not wish to have to maintain a comprehensive list. That said, both the Wild Hunt and the Big Game Hunter would definitely not stack with PPP Vitals.</p>		The PPP Vitals kit cannot stack with armor vests and armor jackets of most varieties. Ultimately, it is up to GM fiat, however, as I do not wish to have to maintain a comprehensive list. That said, both the Wild Hunt and the Big Game Hunter would definitely not stack with PPP Vitals.</p>

	===Hard Targets===		===Hard Targets===

	<p><span id="ruling-aaaaab1"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#~~ruling-~~ruling-aaaaab1]]		<p><span id="ruling-aaaaab1"></span>[[File:LinkSymbol.png\|20px\|link=http://www.shadowhaven.info/ShadowHaven_Rules_Interpretations#ruling-aaaaab1]]
	Synthskin masks provide bonus dice to disguise tests - this bonus is equal to the successes on a single Software + Logic [Rating] test. In this case, one cannot use edge or other means to get around the limit - it is a hard limitation of the equipment. If you are using a biometric scan of someone's face, you may take another +2, for the purposes of duplicating that face only. In the absence of a proper disguise test, the pool of bonus dice should be rolled on their own, simply for wearing the mask. In any case, the face it is mimicing and the bonus dice a mask provides should be noted on your sheet, and remember that they cannot be changed.</p>		Synthskin masks provide bonus dice to disguise tests - this bonus is equal to the successes on a single Software + Logic [Rating] test. In this case, one cannot use edge or other means to get around the limit - it is a hard limitation of the equipment. If you are using a biometric scan of someone's face, you may take another +2, for the purposes of duplicating that face only. In the absence of a proper disguise test, the pool of bonus dice should be rolled on their own, simply for wearing the mask. In any case, the face it is mimicing and the bonus dice a mask provides should be noted on your sheet, and remember that they cannot be changed.</p>