 When must you declare Edge usage in an opposed test? |
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 Mar 11 2008, 04:10 AM
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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 256 Joined: 11-March 08 Member No.: 15,759  |
In an opposed test, if you are using Edge to reroll any dice that resulted in a miss, do you have to declare that you are rerolling before you know the results of your opponent's test, or can you declare that you are rerolling after you know the results of your opponent's test?
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Mar 11 2008, 05:14 AM
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Grand Master of Run-Fu Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,840 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Tir Tairngire Member No.: 178 |
Generally, you get to see the results of the test before you spend Edge after the fact.
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Mar 11 2008, 05:37 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 811 Joined: 30-January 07 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 10,845 |
Well to be honest, I guess both ways really. Depends on your GM. If I totally blow a roll and I am pretty sure it is a no go, I spend Edge then and there (Infiltration tests are a good example).
In some circumstances the GM may allow you to spend Edge after the roll to allow you a second chance. This may not always be the case though, and some tests I'd want the roll upfront. Really depends on the situation. If the players life is really in danger, let them spend edge after the outcome is known, otherwise I'd say no. |
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Mar 11 2008, 05:37 AM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 7,089 Joined: 4-October 05 Member No.: 7,813 |
QUOTE (Ranger @ Mar 10 2008, 11:10 PM)  In an opposed test, if you are using Edge to reroll any dice that resulted in a miss, do you have to declare that you are rerolling before you know the results of your opponent's test, or can you declare that you are rerolling after you know the results of your opponent's test? handle it the same way you handle any other test. depends on how you want to use your edge, really. |
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Mar 11 2008, 05:45 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 256 Joined: 11-March 08 Member No.: 15,759 |
Thanks for the replies. Due to the varied answers, it's clear that the book is not clear. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Since I'm the GM, I think I'll let the players use Edge even after they find out the result of the opponent's test. |
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