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Old 03-26-2021, 07:16 AM   #21
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So here's a thought. Maybe make a Talent that only kicks in during emergencies?
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Old 03-26-2021, 07:46 AM   #22
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So here's a thought. Maybe make a Talent that only kicks in during emergencies?
That's what I thought as well, along with some Daredevil.
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Old 03-26-2021, 12:16 PM   #23
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Talents with Emergencies Only works.
also maybe something like...

Anti-Talent 1 [-10]
Not Anti-Talent 1 (Emergencies Only -30%) [7]

net -3
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Old 03-26-2021, 12:33 PM   #24
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That seems to me to be open to abuse. Anti-Talents are tricky, limiting disadvantages is tricky, combining the two... I would advise against it.
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Old 03-26-2021, 05:17 PM   #25
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This kind of sounds like some form of Higher Purpose, honestly - your character normally doesn't have very high skill, but when the Higher Purpose kicks in, they get a sizable bonus that turns them from Zero to Hero. It may be a bit too broad, however.
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That's what I thought as well, along with some Daredevil.
I could easily see both being changed to leveled advantages, or basically very odd talents.
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Old 03-26-2021, 08:48 PM   #26
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also maybe something like...

Anti-Talent 1 [-10]
Not Anti-Talent 1 (Emergencies Only -30%) [7]

net -3
Ugh. Too kludgey.
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Old 03-27-2021, 12:35 AM   #27
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I wouldn't allow a definition of 'emergency' that's anywhere near that broad if you want -30%. Maybe if you want -5%. For example, you're not even going to roll driving unless it's a high pressure situation.
I believe for a character with such a trait I would require a roll even for routine situations.

An alternate mechanic could be something like "bonuses for routine use become penalties instead."
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Old 03-27-2021, 04:16 PM   #28
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Ugh. Too kludgey.
I figure in the sense that competence means "not incompetent" it makes more sense, with anti-talent being tiered multi-skill incompetence
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Old 03-27-2021, 05:14 PM   #29
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I believe for a character with such a trait I would require a roll even for routine situations.
A player of mine made a character along these line. 20 in all attributes, then took a disadvantage that they never got positive TDMs. Sadly I don't remember what I costed that at, but considering how painful losing the +10 for routine tasks is, I'd probably put it at -50pts, at least.
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