The Day of Thunder

[Akodo Kenji]

This is unlikely but I figured I might as well ask, since it's a bit different from your average event. We are using our will to change the dreams to our liking. So, if I'm changing my dream into a battle during the first part of the event. Could I benefit from Akodo rank 2 on the battle/willpower roll?"

Next question on the 3rd roll. Are bushi techs useable on the attack rolls?

[Saru Ranmaru]

I assume Benten's Blessing doesn't affect the social rolls for the sleep event but I figured I'd ask.

[Togashi Satsuki]

Also, at what point does the moon rise (and some of us have to make certain rolls)?

Might have gotten lost in the shuffle of all the questions.

EDIT: Also need to know if it interferes with the Sleep Event.

[Wu Zhe]

Can craft be used in the second step of dream event on lieu of artisan or Lore?

[Hantei Genji]

You may make any roll to break free of the dream that makes sense with the form you chose in The Dream Shapes the Form

When it says any roll, does it mean any skill/trait combo, or ANY roll (e.g. damage, honor, intiative, ring etc...)

Also, is it an attack roll if we choose it, for techs that apply specifically to attack rolls via weapons and stuff, like Stag bushi 1?

[Nanzi Ai]

Do Emphasis apply for the Dream rolls if we can work that Emphasis into the description?

[Matsu]

If we choose to attack the darkness to wake up - can we FULL ATTACK the darkness?

[Makime]

Can we Tactician the Darkness?

If we are using the Battle skill.

[Jiyo Sora]

If Sakkaku is utterly failing to load for me.... can I get someone else to make my rolls?

[Haka Tae-soo]

More general question on the Sleep Event:

Rolls:
The Will Shapes the Dream:
Success allows the character to move on to The Dream Shapes the Form, and each successful raise grants a Free Raise to The Form Shapes the Will.
Failure results in the character being lost in nightmares, and will suffer from the effects of Cursed by the Realm: Yume-do for the remainder of the game.

So basically: Failing Roll 1 gives you a disadvantage AND prevents you from continuing. That much seems clear! Then:

The Dream Shapes the Form:
A Success here adds a Free Raise to The Form Shapes the World, plus an additional Free Raise for each Called or Free Raise made.
Failure means you do not get this bonus, but may move on to The Form Shapes the World.

This one I'm unsure about. With the may wording, I've originally thought you MAY decide to continue even if you fail, but ARE NOT REQUIRED to do so. Like... 'may', not 'must'.

With that reading, the "event map" would look like:

Roll 1
Fail = Cursed
Success => Go to Roll 2

Roll 2
Fail = Choose: Stop here OR go to Roll 3
Success = Go to Roll 3 with a bonus (or stop here? not sure)

Roll 3
Fail = Cursed
Success = Gain advantage.

So you'd basically have a way to be neither cursed nor get the advantage (if you stopped at Roll 2).

But others have read this as you 'having' to go on to the third roll even if you fail (reding 'may' as 'must', basically). So basically you'd either get cursed (if you failed roll 1 or roll 3) or get the advantage (if you succeed both roll 1 and roll 3).

So... which one is it?

Thanks!

[Jiyo Sora]

Oh, and assuming I ever get near Sakkaku again, does Disturbing countenance apply to the use of a social skill in the dream roll?

EDIT: And since we're all throwing out techs and advantages willy-nilly, even if it's a long shot, does Clear Thinker apply at any stage?

[Ryoshun Yukara]

Does ToTVD wear off when you fall asleep?

[Canary]

I'm guessing using social skills to impose will on the dream probably doesn't count as resisting a contested social skill/technique? Or a Fear effect?

(Pretty sure it's a no but you can't get what you don't ask for)

No, sadly.

This is unlikely but I figured I might as well ask, since it's a bit different from your average event. We are using our will to change the dreams to our liking. So, if I'm changing my dream into a battle during the first part of the event. Could I benefit from Akodo rank 2 on the battle/willpower roll?"

Next question on the 3rd roll. Are bushi techs useable on the attack rolls?

If you're creating a fight, sure, no reason you can't.

I assume Benten's Blessing doesn't affect the social rolls for the sleep event but I figured I'd ask.

Correct.

Also, at what point does the moon rise (and some of us have to make certain rolls)?

Might have gotten lost in the shuffle of all the questions.

EDIT: Also need to know if it interferes with the Sleep Event.

Sorry about that. Moon rises in the early evening, as the sun sets. Yes, it probably will.

Can craft be used in the second step of dream event on lieu of artisan or Lore?

If it's a craft that can be an artisan skill also, like cooking or something, yes. If it's something like farming or fishing, no.

You may make any roll to break free of the dream that makes sense with the form you chose in The Dream Shapes the Form

When it says any roll, does it mean any skill/trait combo, or ANY roll (e.g. damage, honor, intiative, ring etc...)

Also, is it an attack roll if we choose it, for techs that apply specifically to attack rolls via weapons and stuff, like Stag bushi 1?

It means skill/trait combo.

Yes.

Do Emphasis apply for the Dream rolls if we can work that Emphasis into the description?

Yes.

If we choose to attack the darkness to wake up - can we FULL ATTACK the darkness?

If you're going to attack the darkness, you have to use Magic Missile. (Yes, you can Full Attack.)

Can we Tactician the Darkness?

If we are using the Battle skill.

Yes, if it's a battle.

If Sakkaku is utterly failing to load for me.... can I get someone else to make my rolls?

you should talk to Kaijarisuigyo.

More general question on the Sleep Event:

Rolls:
The Will Shapes the Dream:
Success allows the character to move on to The Dream Shapes the Form, and each successful raise grants a Free Raise to The Form Shapes the Will.
Failure results in the character being lost in nightmares, and will suffer from the effects of Cursed by the Realm: Yume-do for the remainder of the game.

So basically: Failing Roll 1 gives you a disadvantage AND prevents you from continuing. That much seems clear! Then:

The Dream Shapes the Form:
A Success here adds a Free Raise to The Form Shapes the World, plus an additional Free Raise for each Called or Free Raise made.
Failure means you do not get this bonus, but may move on to The Form Shapes the World.

This one I'm unsure about. With the may wording, I've originally thought you MAY decide to continue even if you fail, but ARE NOT REQUIRED to do so. Like... 'may', not 'must'.

With that reading, the "event map" would look like:

Roll 1
Fail = Cursed
Success => Go to Roll 2

Roll 2
Fail = Choose: Stop here OR go to Roll 3
Success = Go to Roll 3 with a bonus (or stop here? not sure)

Roll 3
Fail = Cursed
Success = Gain advantage.

So you'd basically have a way to be neither cursed nor get the advantage (if you stopped at Roll 2).

But others have read this as you 'having' to go on to the third roll even if you fail (reding 'may' as 'must', basically). So basically you'd either get cursed (if you failed roll 1 or roll 3) or get the advantage (if you succeed both roll 1 and roll 3).

So... which one is it?

Thanks!

You can stop at Roll 2 if you want. If you stop at Roll 2, you're Cursed.

Oh, and assuming I ever get near Sakkaku again, does Disturbing countenance apply to the use of a social skill in the dream roll?

EDIT: And since we're all throwing out techs and advantages willy-nilly, even if it's a long shot, does Clear Thinker apply at any stage?

Sora's so used to the reactions to Disturbing Countenance that I don't think he would think of it not being a thing, so it applies. I don't think Clear Thinker applies.

Does ToTVD wear off when you fall asleep?

Yes.

[Makime]

Sorry I should have been more specific, what effect does Tactician provide if we do a Perception/Battle in the final fight?

The rule itself manipulates the Mass Battle table

[Yumi]

As we are relying on social skills, but this is not a social encounter; would the first roll be affected by antisocial?

[Wu Zhe]

Can craft be used in the second step of dream event on lieu of artisan or Lore?

If it's a craft that can be an artisan skill also, like cooking or something, yes. If it's something like farming or fishing, no.

Craft: Dairy?

It is not quite cooking abut artisanal cheese and dairy product are a thing

[Canary]

Sorry I should have been more specific, what effect does Tactician provide if we do a Perception/Battle in the final fight?

The rule itself manipulates the Mass Battle table

Right. Treat it as automatically providing a Heroic Opportunity and pick which one to use based on the circumstances already described.

As we are relying on social skills, but this is not a social encounter; would the first roll be affected by antisocial?

No.

Craft: Dairy?

It is not quite cooking abut artisanal cheese and dairy product are a thing

I'm tempted to say yes just because of the wild mental images of what using Craft: Dairy could mean. But sadly, not on this one.

[Ryoshun Yukara]

Should I use the exp spends I posted for the event or leave it as pending and roll without them?

Would only really impact the emphasis I think?

[Sugri]

"No person may have more than one Advantage/Disadvantage from a matched set"

Is this being waived for this event given the circumstances or are those of us already Cursed by a Realm just their normal cursed self if failed (and just don't get the Lucid Dreaming bennie)

[Togashi Satsuki]

Sorry, one more question for the Event to add in. ^^;;;

Rules: Magic is not allowed (because you are asleep).

Does that apply to Togashi Tattoos as well, as they're not so much magic (no spellcasting) but a part of your person and spirit?