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Re: GM Questions

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:53 pm
by 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?

Re: GM Questions

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:01 pm
by Saru Ranmaru
I assume Benten's Blessing doesn't affect the social rolls for the sleep event but I figured I'd ask.

Re: GM Questions

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:06 pm
by Togashi Satsuki
Togashi Satsuki wrote:
Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:36 am
Also, at what point does the moon rise (and some of us have to make certain rolls)? :D
Might have gotten lost in the shuffle of all the questions. :)

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

Re: GM Questions

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:07 pm
by Wu Zhe
Can craft be used in the second step of dream event on lieu of artisan or Lore?

Re: GM Questions

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:11 pm
by 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?

Re: GM Questions

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:16 pm
by Nanzi Ai
Do Emphasis apply for the Dream rolls if we can work that Emphasis into the description?

Re: GM Questions

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:26 pm
by Matsu
If we choose to attack the darkness to wake up - can we FULL ATTACK the darkness?

Re: GM Questions

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:44 pm
by Makime
Can we Tactician the Darkness?

If we are using the Battle skill.

Re: GM Questions

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:54 pm
by Jiyo Sora
If Sakkaku is utterly failing to load for me.... can I get someone else to make my rolls?

Re: GM Questions

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:00 pm
by 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? :D

Thanks!

Re: GM Questions

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:53 pm
by 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?

Re: GM Questions

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 12:26 am
by Ryoshun Yukara
Does ToTVD wear off when you fall asleep?

Re: GM Questions

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:41 am
by Canary
Sugri wrote:
Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:45 pm
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.
Akodo Kenji wrote:
Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:53 pm
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.
Saru Ranmaru wrote:
Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:01 pm
I assume Benten's Blessing doesn't affect the social rolls for the sleep event but I figured I'd ask.
Correct.
Togashi Satsuki wrote:
Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:06 pm
Togashi Satsuki wrote:
Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:36 am
Also, at what point does the moon rise (and some of us have to make certain rolls)? :D
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.
Wu Zhe wrote:
Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:07 pm
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.
Hantei Genji wrote:
Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:11 pm
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.
Nanzi Ai wrote:
Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:16 pm
Do Emphasis apply for the Dream rolls if we can work that Emphasis into the description?
Yes.
Matsu wrote:
Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:26 pm
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.)
Makime wrote:
Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:44 pm
Can we Tactician the Darkness?

If we are using the Battle skill.
Yes, if it's a battle.
Jiyo Sora wrote:
Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:54 pm
If Sakkaku is utterly failing to load for me.... can I get someone else to make my rolls?
you should talk to Kaijarisuigyo.
Haka Tae-soo wrote:
Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:00 pm
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? :D

Thanks!
You can stop at Roll 2 if you want. If you stop at Roll 2, you're Cursed.
Jiyo Sora wrote:
Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:53 pm
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.
Ryoshun Yukara wrote:
Tue Nov 07, 2023 12:26 am
Does ToTVD wear off when you fall asleep?
Yes.

Re: GM Questions

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:49 am
by 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

Re: GM Questions

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:50 am
by Yumi
As we are relying on social skills, but this is not a social encounter; would the first roll be affected by antisocial?

Re: GM Questions

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:53 am
by Wu Zhe
Canary wrote:
Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:41 am
Wu Zhe wrote:
Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:07 pm
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

Re: GM Questions

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 2:31 am
by Canary
Makime wrote:
Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:49 am
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.
Yumi wrote:
Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:50 am
As we are relying on social skills, but this is not a social encounter; would the first roll be affected by antisocial?
No.
Wu Zhe wrote:
Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:53 am
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.

Re: GM Questions

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 2:44 am
by 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?

Re: GM Questions

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 3:22 am
by 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)

Re: GM Questions

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 3:39 am
by 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?