Example: Mechanics being controlled by Strength. What?! I want some of what you're smoking!!
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So to make skills make more sense to me I went ahead and remade my own Skill & Controlling Attributes list. First I compiled a list of skills from all the Careers in the first edition book, the PC Booster Kit, and several Demonground Articles that introduced new careers. Next, I tried to think of what attributes strongly influenced the skill. My list is not perfect, but for my individual game I found this works best for me as a GM. I tried to make it so that all attributes are important.
Acrobatics------------ AGI
Acting / Bluff---------- CHA
Archery---------------- ( STR + AGI ) / 2
Bargain------------------ CHA
Biology------------------ EDU
Business---------------- EDU
Chemistry ------------- EDU
Climbing ------------ ( STR + AGI + CON) / 3
Computer Programming---- EDU
Computer Hacking--------- ( INT + EDU ) / 2
Computer Operation-------- INT
Demolitions ----- ( INT + AGI ) / 2
Disguise----------- ( CHA + AGI + INT ) / 3
Electronics ------- ( INT + EDU ) / 2
Engineer------------- ( INT + EDU ) / 2
Forgery--------------- AGI
Heavy Weapons---- ( STR + AGI ) / 2
Horse Riding----- ( STR + AGI + CON ) / 3
Instruction -------- ( INT + CHA ) / 2
Interrogation------ ( INT + CHA ) / 2
Language ---------- INT
Leadership ---------- CHA
Lock Pick ----------- AGI
Mechanic ---------- INT
Medical -------- ( INT + AGI ) / 2
Melee Combat : Armed / Unarmed------- ( STR + AGI ) / 2
Navigation ------- INT
Observation------ ( INT + EMP + 3 ) / 2
Parachute -------- ( AGI + CON ) / 2
Persuasion ---------- CHA
Pick Pocket ------------ AGI
Pilot: Fixed wing / Rotary / Space Craft-------- ( INT + AGI ) / 2
Psychology ------------- ( INT + EDU ) / 2
Small Arms: Pistol / Rifle------ ( STR + AGI ) / 2
Specialty Skill-------- EDU
Stalking---------- ( INT + AGI ) / 2
Stealth------------ AGI
Streetwise--------- INT
Swimming-------- ( STR + CON ) / 2
Thrown Weapon------- ( STR + AGI ) / 2
Tracking -------------- ( INT + EMP + 3 ) / 2
Vehicle Use: Car / Motorcycle / Heavy--------- ( INT + AGI ) / 2
Vessel Use: Small Boat / Ship------------------ ( INT + AGI ) / 2