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In the 3rd Edition Gamemaster's Guide it has two different mechanics for deception: 1. Deceit: Char trying to deceive rolls Charisma vs Target's Social Defense 2. Insight (Detect Deception): Char trying to detect if she is being deceived rolls Charisma vs Target's Social Defense How does this work? ...

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The number of extra threads which can be woven is equal to their tier (Novice = 1, Journeyman = 2, etc.). Without a Circle, there is no tier. This needs to be more explicit in the book. That should probably be clearer in the "Additional Threads" paragraph -- "based on his Circle in t...

Firstly, a couple of spellcasting questions: Pg 282: “To weave a spell thread, the magician makes a Thread Weaving test against the spell’s Weaving Difficulty. One thread is woven for each success on the test.” So is this the same as previous editions? Basically, throw your dice to weave one thread,...

Hi again :) Regarding the Alchemy skill: it says under Creating Potions and Salves, "The character makes an Alchemy test against the appropriate Difficulty Number". In 3rd Edition it was the Enchanting Difficulty listed for the item in the Healing Aid table, but as far as I can tell Enchan...

I concur with Kosmit. Happy with the changes, just raising questions now so I don't have to scramble for answers when my players want to exploit be creative with the rules :D Discipline abilities like Size Up and Create Projectile – do they take an Free, Simple or Standard actions? First Impression ...

It applies to Forge Armor, Forge Weapon, Craftsman, and even creating thread items; everything listed about would narrow the use when it seems you are suing for improved usage? Ah! Okay. I didn't associate the use of Forge Weapon/Armor with the First Circle karma ability because of how it's written...

Thanks for answering my previous questions. You've inspired me to ask some more! :P Swordmaster ability – Size Up: Does it work like Creature Analysis? “one of that opponent’s traits” is a bit vague. It could use an example like “e.g. The opponent’s Mystic Defense or Physical Armor Rating”. Weaponsm...

Sorry to ask again but I didn't get an answer the first time :? 1. Combat Options - will they appear in GM's Guide or are they gone for good? 2. Direction Arrow - what was the reason for using this name for the Talent instead of Direction Sense, or one of the other suggestions made? Thanks! Sundahk.