Here's the gender related changes for the Skills & Tasks chapter. In some cases, the changes are more than just pronouns; have a look and let me know what you think of these. Any suggestions for alternative changes are welcome, I suspect. Hopefully not too many errors on my part.
p56 Skills & Tasks
Para 1
"Every Traveller will acquire a variety of skills during creation that will indicate the tasks he is good at performing."
"Every Traveller will acquire a variety of skills during creation that will indicate the tasks they are good at performing."
Para 2
"If a Traveller has no level in a skill at all (Skill -), then he is untrained and will suffer DM-3 when trying to use that skill."
"If a Traveller has no level in a skill at all (Skill -), then they are untrained and will suffer DM-3 when trying to use that skill."
Para 3
"If a Traveller has zero level in a skill (Skill 0), then he is competent in using that skill, but probably has had little experience in actually using it. He does not get any bonus from his skill ranks when using that skill from his rank, but at least avoids the penalty for being untrained."
"If a Traveller has zero level in a skill (Skill 0), then they are competent in using that skill, but probably have had little experience in actually using it. They do not get any bonus from their skill ranks when using that skill, but at least avoids the penalty for being untrained."
NB., Additional typo here - duplicate of "from their [skill] rank"
Para 4 - Sentence 1
"If a Traveller has one or more levels in a skill (Skill 1, Skill 2, and so on etc.) then he is trained in that skill."
"If a Traveller has one or more levels in a skill (Skill 1, Skill 2, and so on etc.) then they are trained in that skill."
Para 4 - Last Sentence
"A Traveller with level 4 or 5 is probably both well-respected and well-known in his field."
"A Traveller with level 4 or 5 is probably both well-respected and well-known in the field."
NB., Could be "their", but why not "the"?
Para 5 - Last Sentence
"A Traveller with Medic 4 or 5 would be at least world-renowned, and may well be known across several star systems for his expertise."
"A Traveller with Medic 4 or 5 would be at least world-renowned, and may well be known across several star systems for their expertise."
p 56 Specialities
Para 1 - Sentence 2
"A Traveller picks a speciality when he gains level 1 in a skill that has two or more specialities."
"A Traveller picks a speciality when they gain level 1 in a skill that has two or more specialities."
Para 2 - Sentence 1 & 2
"For example, a Traveller might have Engineer 0, allowing him to make Engineer skill checks without the unskilled penalty. He might then gain a level in Engineer, at which point he would need to choose a speciality."
"For example, a Traveller might have Engineer 0, allowing them to make Engineer skill checks without the unskilled penalty. They might then gain a level in Engineer, at which point they would need to choose a speciality."
Para 3 - All
"If he choose jump drives, he would record this on his character sheet as Engineer (jump drive) 1. He would then make all Engineer checks involving jump drives at DM+1, but would still make all other Engineer checks at DM+0 (in other words, with no penalty). A Traveller can have multiple specialities in a skill – he might have Engineer (jump drive) 1 and Engineer (power plant) 2. He would therefore make checks related to jump drives with DM+1, checks related to power plants with DM+2, and all other Engineer checks with DM+0."
"If they choose jump drives, they would record this on their character sheet as Engineer (jump drive) 1. They would then make all Engineer checks involving jump drives at DM+1, but would still make all other Engineer checks at DM+0 (in other words, with no penalty). A Traveller can have multiple specialities in a skill – they might have Engineer (jump drive) 1 and Engineer (power plant) 2. They would therefore make checks related to jump drives with DM+1, checks related to power plants with DM+2, and all other Engineer checks with DM+0."
p56 Characteristic Checks
Para 1 - Sentence 1
"The Traveller adds his characteristic DM."
"The Traveller adds their characteristic DM."
Para 1 - Bullet 1
"When forcing open a sealed door on a derelict ship, a Traveller would use his STR Dice Modifier."
"When forcing open a sealed door on a derelict ship, a Traveller would use their STR Dice Modifier."
Para 1 - Bullet 2
"When balancing on a narrow beam, a Traveller would use his DEX Dice Modifier."
"When balancing on a narrow beam, a Traveller would use their DEX Dice Modifier."
Para 1 - Bullet 3
"When trying to endure a long trek through the desert, a Traveller would use his END Dice Modifier."
"When trying to endure a long trek through the desert, a Traveller would use their END Dice Modifier."
Para 1 - Bullet 4
"When trying to decipher an alien puzzle-box, a Traveller uses his INT Dice Modifier."
"When trying to decipher an alien puzzle-box, a Traveller uses their INT Dice Modifier."
Para 1 - Bullet 5
"When attempting to remember some trivia or piece of common knowledge, a Traveller uses his EDU Modifier."
"When attempting to remember some trivia or piece of common knowledge, a Traveller uses their EDU Modifier."
(p57) Para 1 - Bullet 6
"When trying to impress a guard with his wealth or position, a Traveller uses his SOC Dice Modifier."
"When trying to impress a guard with their wealth or position, a Traveller uses their SOC Dice Modifier."
p57 Skills Checks
Para 1 - Sentence 1
"For a skill check, the Traveller adds both their skill level and an appropriate characteristic DM."
"For a skill check, the Traveller adds both his skill level and an appropriate characteristic DM."
Para 2 (after bullets)
"If a Traveller does not have any levels in a skill used in a check, he suffers DM-3 on the check for being unskilled."
"If a Traveller does not have any levels in a skill used in a check, they suffer DM-3 on the check for being unskilled."
p58 Task Difficulties
Para 1 - Sentence 2
"When the referee decides a task should be either easier or harder, he may change the target number needed for the check."
"When the referee decides a task should be either easier or harder, they may change the target number needed for the check."
p59 Boon And Bane
Para 2 - All
"If a Traveller has help, such as good tools, competent aids or other beneficial circumstances, he receives a Boon. This means he rolls an extra dice during a check and discards the lowest."
"If a Traveller has help, such as good tools, competent aids or other beneficial circumstances, they receive a Boon. This means they roll an extra dice during a check and discards the lowest."
Para 3 - All
"If a Traveller is hindered in a check, such as with poor tools, a dimly lit environment or other negative circumstances, he receives a Bane. This means he rolls an extra dice during a check and discards the highest."
"If a Traveller is hindered in a check, such as with poor tools, a dimly lit environment or other negative circumstances, they receive a Bane. This means they roll an extra dice during a check and discards the highest."
Para 4 - Last 2 Sentences
"If he receives both a Boon and a Bane for the same check, they will cancel out and he will roll no extra dice. At the same time, if he receives multiple Boons or Banes, he will only be subject to one."
"If the Traveller receives both a Boon and a Bane for the same check, they will cancel out and no extra dice will be rolled. At the same time, if multiple Boons or Banes are received, the Traveller will only be subject to one."
Re-wording slightly to avoid "they" referring to both Traveller and boon/bane dice
p59 Effect
Para 1 - Last 2 Sentences
[...]"he succeeds. If it is less, he fails."
[...]"they succeed. If it is less, they fail."
Para 2 - All
"For example, if a Traveller rolls a 4 and a 3 for an Average (8+) check, then applies DM+3 for a total of 10, his Effect is (10 – 8) 2."
"For example, if a Traveller rolls a 4 and a 3 for an Average (8+) check, then applies DM+3 for a total of 10, their Effect is (10 – 8) 2."
p59 Effect Results Table
Marginal Failure - Sentences 1 & 2
"The Traveller has almost, almost succeeded, and the referee may permit him to scrape a success if he takes a significant consequence. A Traveller trying to jump across a chasm hangs onto the far side by his fingernails but can only pull himself up if he drops his backpack."
"The Traveller has almost, almost succeeded, and the referee may permit them to scrape a success if they take a significant consequence. A Traveller trying to jump across a chasm hangs onto the far side by their fingernails but can only pull themself up if they drop their backpack."
Marginal Failure - Sentence 4
"A Traveller hacking a computer gets in but the security programs can trace his location."
"A Traveller hacking a computer gets in but the security programs can trace their location."
Marginal Success - All
"The Traveller barely succeeds at the task, and may have to accept a condition on his success. He fixes the engine but it will overheat. He finds a buyer for the goods but the buyer is an untrustworthy criminal."
"The Traveller barely succeeds at the task, and may have to accept a condition on their success. They fix the engine but it will overheat. They find a buyer for the goods but the buyer is an untrustworthy criminal."
p60 - Timeframes
Para 2 - Sentence 2
"The referee can use these examples for his own checks and actions."
"The referee can use these examples for their own checks and actions."
p61 - Difficult, Boon/Bane and DMs
Difficulty Para - Sentence 1
"Before any other factors are taken into account, the referee should set the difficulty of a task, based on how hard he believes the task should be without any exterior effects."
"Before any other factors are taken into account, the referee should set the difficulty of a task, based on how hard they believe the task should be without any exterior effects."
p62
Specialities Para
"If the skill has several specialities, they are listed here. When a Traveller reaches level 1 in a skill, they must take a speciality in that skill. When they gain another level in the skill, they may increase that speciality to level 2, or take a different speciality."
p63
Athletics - Dexterity - Climbing - Sentence 2
"So long as he succeeds, the Traveller’s Effect is usually irrelevant unless he is trying to do something while climbing, in which case the climbing is part of a task chain or multiple action."
"So long as they succeed, the Traveller’s Effect is usually irrelevant unless they are trying to do something while climbing, in which case the climbing is part of a task chain or multiple action."
Athletics - Dexterity - Sprinting - Sentence 2 & 3
"If the Traveller does nothing but sprint flat out he can cover 24 + Effect metres with every check. Avoiding obstacles while sprinting requires another Athletics (dexterity) check (Difficult, because he is performing a multiple action)."
"If the Traveller does nothing but sprint flat out they can cover 24 + Effect metres with every check. Avoiding obstacles while sprinting requires another Athletics (dexterity) check (Difficult, because they are performing a multiple action)."
Deception - Para 1 - Sentence 1
"Deception allows a Traveller to lie fluently, disguise himself" [...]
"Deception allows a Traveller to lie fluently, disguise themself" [...]
Gambler - Para 1 - Sentence 2
"Gambler increases the rewards from Benefit Rolls, giving the Traveller DM+1 to his cash rolls if he has Gambler 1 or better."
"Gambler increases the rewards from Benefit Rolls, giving the Traveller DM+1 to their cash rolls if they have Gambler 1 or better."
Jack-of-All-Trades - Para 1 - Sentence 2
"For example, if a Traveller does not have the Pilot skill, he suffers DM-3 to all Pilot checks."
"For example, if a Traveller does not have the Pilot skill, they suffer DM-3 to all Pilot checks."
p69 - Streetwise - Para 1 - Sentence 2 & 3
"On his homeworld and in related systems, he knows criminal contacts and fixers. On other worlds, he can quickly intuit power structures and can fit into local underworlds."
"On their own homeworld and in related systems, they will know criminal contacts and fixers. On other worlds, they can quickly intuit power structures and can fit into local underworlds."
Added more than just straight changes; seemed good for the flow.
Survival - Para 1 - Sentence 2
"He can recognise plants and animals of his homeworld and related planets, and can pick up on common clues and traits even on unfamiliar worlds."
"They can recognise plants and animals of their homeworld and related planets, and can pick up on common clues and traits even on unfamiliar worlds."
Vacc Suit - Para 1 - Sentence 3
"If the Traveller does not have the requisite Vacc Suit skill for the suit he is wearing, he suffers DM-2 to all skill checks made while wearing a suit for each missing level."
"If the Traveller does not have the requisite Vacc Suit skill for the suit they are wearing, they suffer DM-2 to all skill checks made while wearing a suit for each missing level."
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There was an exception case in this chapter, which is a specific example of an unnamed 'client'. Although the 'client' is unnamed they could be male or female. Just a suggestion, but this could be made to be female, just for the hell of it. All other such examples so far have been male (the marine in the Traveller Creation chapter - see previous discussion earlier in the week - however, this marine could be female instead?).
p58 Task Difficulties - Difficult Para - Sentence 2
"Examples might be making an accurate shot in the middle of a ferocious storm, defending a client in court when he is clearly guilty"[...]
"Examples might be making an accurate shot in the middle of a ferocious storm, defending a client in court when she is clearly guilty"[...]
