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(Date Posted:01/19/2004 07:05:39)
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let sayplayer "a" is trying to taunt player "b" both having a panache of 3"a" calls for2 raises and roll 32"b" roll to resist and roll 30Does "a" succed ? and if yes how many raises does "b" have to make on is next action to affect "a" 2 or 3 ?
The way the rules in the book stand, "B" will not roll to oppose (it is not a contested roll). Instead, "A" rolls his 32. His TN to Taunt "B" was 15 (Panache X 5). He called two Raises, bringing the TN to 25. 32 is greater than 25, so "A" succeeds in taunting "B," who must now call two Raises on his next Action against "A."
A House rule used here at Casa del Thwak allows you to make an "Active Defense" (you don't have to have a current Action to do it; just burn a remaining Action) to resist your opponent's Taunt.
For example, Patricio and Lupo are duelling. On Phase 3, Lupo Taunts Patricio, who has a Panache of 4. He calls 3 Raises, and rolls a 36, just making it. Patricio has Actions remaining on Phases 3, 7, and 10. Patricio decides to burn his Action on 7 to resist. If Patricio rolls at least a 37 (any Active Defense must beat the Attack roll), he may then attack on Phase 3 as normal; if he fails, he must call at least three Raises before attacking Lupo. Again, this is a HOUSE RULE, offered as a suggestion. It is in no way, shape or form intended to be misinterpretted as OFFICIAL. Lots of people have come up with much better Repartee systems (several on this board), but this "fast and loose" system seems to work just fine for my players. Use or ignore as you see fit. Game on!
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(Date Posted:01/19/2004 07:10:11)
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Would a Vendel Astrologer or a Vesten Sympathetic Healer set off a Glamourist's Thomas Knack?
THWAK - Yes, as would shamanism, if actively used around the Glamourist in question.
We've determined in canon about whether or not the O'Bannon & Koschei have bred/are capable of breeding. How about another long-lived PC, namely Louis-Claude du Sinjin?
THWAK - Sure, but the children would have none of his longevity or flair for fashion.
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(Date Posted:01/19/2004 07:18:35)
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hmm with regards to acquiring Knacks I was thinking after character creation. Is it possible to just learn a knack without spending 10xp on a skill. The rules are less than clear. after character creation - and as noted teh Specialty Advantage outlines how to do so in character creation
THWAK - That is an individual GM call. If your GM is willing to let you purchase the Specialty Knack after character generation, rock on.
After all this time I've finally taken a moment to look at the Repartee system on pg 192-193 of the 2E printing, and colour me confused.Ok Charm and Intimidate - are they Contested Rolls or Simple Rolls? The text both, sets a TN (Relevant Trait x5) then says it's a contested roll.What exactly is rolled? For example is using the Seduction knack a use of the Charm Repartee system or something entirely different? (Similarly with a whole range of the other Social Knacks)Someone please explain.
THWAK - Charm and Intimidate are contested Rolls (both roll the applicable Knack; the initiator must beat the TN and the target's opposing roll). Seduction would be a specific Charm Action; Knacks in Seduction would add Unkept Dice to the initiator's roll. Other applicable Knacks would include Sincerity, Diplomacy, and a bunch more. This is going to go as a case-by-case scenario, and the individual GMs are the final arbitrators on what is or is not an applicable trait (if it works for you, use it...).
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(Date Posted:01/19/2004 07:24:48)
Reply to : Preacher
In Eisen Nations book page 79, Ten of Swords what is the deal here ??It says that ither way your Past and Future is canceled, but ten of swords is the past, i dont get it it it it is a paradox aaaaaarrghhhhh melt and die, ohh well may to much drama, what is the idea ?
Okay, if you draw the Ten of Swords for your Past, you get variable effects depending on if you chose your Weakness (Hubris) or your Strength (Virtue) from the Destiny Spread. If you chose Weakness, you ignore your Future card, instead taking a 3-point Fear Background (forget about the Past card; it's just poorly explained). If you chose Strength, ignore the Future card, and gain a 2-point Crisis of Faith background and a 3-point Fear background. Is this any clearer? Hope so....
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(Date Posted:01/19/2004 17:29:42)
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Reply to : snootilet sayplayer "a" is trying to taunt player "b" both having a panache of 3"a" calls for2 raises and roll 32"b" roll to resist and roll 30Does "a" succed ? and if yes how many raises does "b" have to make on is next action to affect "a" 2 or 3 ?The way the rules in the book stand, "B" will not roll to oppose (it is not a contested roll). Instead, "A" rolls his 32. His TN to Taunt "B" was 15 (Panache X 5). He called two Raises, bringing the TN to 25. 32 is greater than 25, so "A" succeeds in taunting "B," who must now call two Raises on his next Action against "A."A House rule used here at Casa del Thwak allows you to make an "Active Defense" (you don't hav
Sorry i tough Taunt WAS a conttested roll same question but with Intimidation then ?
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(Date Posted:01/19/2004 19:44:02)
With the same rolls as the example above, I would rule failure. The intimidator has beaten the TN by more than enough but the contested check of the target was not beaten by 10 (the number needed for two raises). You tried to be too impressive and came off as a little bit of a ham and the target saw through your clever ruse.
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(Date Posted:01/19/2004 20:39:25)
Thank you for the reply sal ? Now all i need is Twak seal of aprouval
(boy do i HATE rule Lawers... she wouldn't be so bad if the rest of the group filed their jury duty))
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(Date Posted:01/19/2004 23:45:41)
Reply to : snooti
Sorry i tough Taunt WAS a conttested roll same question but with Intimidation then ?
Taunt is not (by the strict text of the book) an opposed action. As for Intimidation... the way I'm reading it, it comes down to a Contested Resolve roll (see page 183, Player's Guide, current edition). In the case of a Contested roll, both parties | | |
