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| Once per [[:Game_Mechanics:Scene]], when you perform the [[:Basic Abilities:Lucky Break]] [[:Game Mechanics:Actions|Action]] you may [[:Jobs:Gambler#Double Down]] instead:\\ | Once per [[:Game_Mechanics:Scene]], when you perform the [[:Basic Abilities:Lucky Break]] [[:Game Mechanics:Actions|Action]] you may [[:Jobs:Gambler#Double Down]] instead:\\ |
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| Spend 1 [[ratings:grit_points|GP]] and [Flip A Coin]. If [Heads], the [[:Game_Mechanics:Check]] is considered [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure:Success]]. If [Tails], the [[:Game Mechanics:Check]], [[:Game Mechanics:Attack]] or [[:Game Mechanics:Save]] is considered a [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure:Critical Failure]]. Not only is this a [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure:Critical Failure]], but it will be a spectacular [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure:Critical Failure]], the worst possible result. You may not [Reflip] this [Flip].\\ | Spend 1 [[ratings:grit_points|GP]] and [[:Game Mechanics:Flip a Coin]]. If [[:Game Mechanics:Flip a Coin#Heads]], the [[:Game Mechanics:Check]] is considered [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure:Success]]. If [[:Game Mechanics:Flip a Coin#Tails]], the [[:Game Mechanics:Check]], [[:Game Mechanics:Attack]] or [[:Game Mechanics:Save]] is considered a [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure:Critical Failure]]. Not only is this a [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure:Critical Failure]], but it will be a spectacular [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure:Critical Failure]], the worst possible result. You may not [[:Game Mechanics:Flip a Coin#Reflip]] this [[:Game Mechanics:Flip a Coin#Reflip|Flip]].\\ |
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| A spectacular [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure:Critical Failure]] is the dramatic negative consequences of a [[:Jobs:Gambler#Double Down]]. These consequences should usually adversely affect the [[:Jobs:Gambler#Gambler]] and the party, but often in unexpected ways that does something exciting, not only punitive.\\ | A spectacular [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure:Critical Failure]] is the dramatic negative consequences of a [[:Jobs:Gambler#Double Down]]. These consequences should usually adversely affect the [[:Jobs:Gambler#Gambler]] and the party, but often in unexpected ways that does something exciting, not only punitive.\\ |
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| **Example**: If Gamblin' Greg attempts to open a safe, [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure:Critical Failure]|Fails]] and [[:Jobs:Gambler#Doubles Down]], then [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure:Critical Failure|Fails]] the [Flip], the [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure:Failure]] means the safe stays locked. However, the new spectacular [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure:Critical Failure]] might mean that in addition to the remaining firmly shut tight, Gregor set off all alarm, and now, there is a combat against security bots or Fed. Sec. forces are on their ways and the party only has 5 Turns to get out before they arrive.\\ | **Example**: If Gamblin' Greg attempts to open a safe, [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure:Critical Failure]|Fails]] and [[:Jobs:Gambler#Doubles Down]], then [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure:Critical Failure|Fails]] the [[:Game Mechanics:Flip a Coin#Reflip|Flip]], the [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure:Failure]] means the safe stays locked. However, the new spectacular [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure:Critical Failure]] might mean that in addition to the safe remaining firmly shut tight, Gregor sets off an alarm, and now, there is a combat against security bots or Fed. Sec. forces are on their way and the party only has 5 [[:Game Mechanics:Turn Order:Turn|Turns]] to get out before they arrive.\\ |
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| <WRAP Notice> **Ash's Aside** \\ | <WRAP Notice> **Ash's Aside** \\ |
| [[:Traits|Trait]].\\ | [[:Traits|Trait]].\\ |
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| Once per [[:Game Mechanics:Encounter]], instead of spending [[:Ratings:Mana]] to cast a [[:Game Mechanics:Spell]], you can [[:Jobs:Gambler#Mana Gamble]] instead. If you do so, [Flip A Coin]: | Once per [[:Game Mechanics:Encounter]], instead of spending [[:Ratings:Mana]] to cast a [[:Game Mechanics:Spell]], you can [[:Jobs:Gambler#Mana Gamble]] instead. If you do so, [[:Game Mechanics:Flip a Coin]]: |
| * If [Heads], the [[:Game Mechanics:Spell]] is cast [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure|Successfully]], as if you had paid the [[:Ratings:Mana]] cost. | * If [[:Game Mechanics:Flip a Coin#Heads]], the [[:Game Mechanics:Spell]] is cast [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure|Successfully]], as if you had paid the [[:Ratings:Mana]] cost. |
| * If [Tails], the [[:Game Mechanics:Spell]] is cast [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure|Successfully]], as if you had paid the [[:Ratings:Mana]] cost, however, you immediately suffer a [[:Game Mechanics:Miscast]]. | * If [[:Game Mechanics:Flip a Coin#Tails]], the [[:Game Mechanics:Spell]] is cast [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure|Successfully]], as if you had paid the [[:Ratings:Mana]] cost, however, you immediately suffer a [[:Game Mechanics:Miscast]]. |
| [[:Jobs:Gambler#Mana Gamble]] can't be used to pay for [[Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability|Abilities]] with variable [[:Ratings:Mana]] costs.\\ | [[:Jobs:Gambler#Mana Gamble]] can't be used to pay for [[Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability|Abilities]] with variable [[:Ratings:Mana]] costs.\\ |
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| At [[:Jobs:Gambler]] rank 6, you gain another use of your [[:Jobs:Gambler#Mana Gamble]] [[Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability]] per [[:Game Mechanics:Encounter]].\\ | At [[:Jobs:Gambler]] rank 6, you gain another use of your [[:Jobs:Gambler#Mana Gamble]] [[Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability]] per [[:Game Mechanics:Encounter]].\\ |
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| In addition, you can spend one of your uses to perform a [[:Jobs:Gambler#Mana Gamble]] as a [[Game Mechanics:Actions:Quick Action]], when an [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Enemy]] casts a [[:Game Mechanics:Spell]] you can [[Game Mechanics:Definitions:Perceived|Perceive]]. If you do so, [Flip A Coin]: | In addition, you can spend one of your uses to perform a [[:Jobs:Gambler#Mana Gamble]] as a [[Game Mechanics:Actions:Quick Action]], when an [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Enemy]] casts a [[:Game Mechanics:Spell]] you can [[Game Mechanics:Definitions:Perceived|Perceive]]. If you do so, [[:Game Mechanics:Flip a Coin]]: |
| * If [Heads], the [[:Game Mechanics:Spell]] is [Countered]. | * If [[:Game Mechanics:Flip a Coin#Heads]], the [[:Game Mechanics:Spell]] is [Countered]. |
| * If [Tails], nothing happens and the use is wasted. | * If [[:Game Mechanics:Flip a Coin#Tails]], nothing happens and the use is wasted. |
| At [[:Jobs:Gambler]] rank 8, you gain another use of your [[:Jobs:Gambler#Mana Gamble]] [[Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability]] per [[:Game Mechanics:Encounter]].\\ | At [[:Jobs:Gambler]] rank 8, you gain another use of your [[:Jobs:Gambler#Mana Gamble]] [[Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability]] per [[:Game Mechanics:Encounter]].\\ |
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| In addition, whenever you cast a [[:Game Mechanics:Spell]] with your [[:Jobs:Gambler#Mana Gamble]] [[Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability]], from a [[:Game Mechanics:Dice Pool:Result]] of [Heads], the [[:Game Mechanics:Spell]] gains the [Absolute] [[Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability]].\\ | In addition, whenever you cast a [[:Game Mechanics:Spell]] with your [[:Jobs:Gambler#Mana Gamble]] [[Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability]], from a [[:Game Mechanics:Dice Pool:Result]] of [[:Game Mechanics:Flip a Coin#Heads]], the [[:Game Mechanics:Spell]] gains the [Absolute] [[Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability]].\\ |
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| At [[:Jobs:Gambler]] rank 10, you gain another use of your [[:Jobs:Gambler#Mana Gamble]] [[Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability]] per [[:Game Mechanics:Encounter]].\\ | At [[:Jobs:Gambler]] rank 10, you gain another use of your [[:Jobs:Gambler#Mana Gamble]] [[Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability]] per [[:Game Mechanics:Encounter]].\\ |
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| In addition, instead of performing a [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability:Ritual]] to cast an [[:Game Mechanics:Invocation]], you can spend one of your uses to perform a [[:Jobs:Gambler#Mana Gamble]] as an [[Game Mechanics:Actions:Action]]. If you do so, [Flip A Coin]: | In addition, instead of performing a [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability:Ritual]] to cast an [[:Game Mechanics:Invocation]], you can spend one of your uses to perform a [[:Jobs:Gambler#Mana Gamble]] as an [[Game Mechanics:Actions:Action]]. If you do so, [[:Game Mechanics:Flip a Coin]]: |
| * If [Heads], the [[:Game Mechanics:Invocation]] is cast immediately, as if the [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability:Ritual]] was performed [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure|Successfully]], ignoring the [[:Ratings:Mana]] cost. | * If [[:Game Mechanics:Flip a Coin#Heads]], the [[:Game Mechanics:Invocation]] is cast immediately, as if the [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability:Ritual]] was performed [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure|Successfully]], ignoring the [[:Ratings:Mana]] cost. |
| * If [Tails], the [[:Game Mechanics:Invocation]] is cast immediately, as if the [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability:Ritual]] was performed [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure|Successfully]], ignoring the [[:Ratings:Mana]] cost. However, the [[:Game Mechanics:Invocation]] is resolved by the [[Game Mechanics:Definitions:Game Master|GM]], however they please, against yourself and your [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ally|Allies]]. Once the [[:Game Mechanics:Invocation]] is resolved, you immediately suffer a [[:Game Mechanics:Miscast]]. | * If [[:Game Mechanics:Flip a Coin#Tails]], the [[:Game Mechanics:Invocation]] is cast immediately, as if the [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ability:Ritual]] was performed [[:Game Mechanics:Success And Failure|Successfully]], ignoring the [[:Ratings:Mana]] cost. However, the [[:Game Mechanics:Invocation]] is resolved by the [[Game Mechanics:Definitions:Game Master|GM]], however they please, against yourself and your [[:Game Mechanics:Definitions:Ally|Allies]]. Once the [[:Game Mechanics:Invocation]] is resolved, you immediately suffer a [[:Game Mechanics:Miscast]]. |
| ==== Upgrade Job Die ==== | ==== Upgrade Job Die ==== |
| [[:Traits|Trait]].\\ | [[:Traits|Trait]].\\ |
| [[:Traits|Trait]]\\ | [[:Traits|Trait]]\\ |
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| Whenever you [Flip] a [Coin], you [Flip] two instead and choose either [[Game Mechanics:Dice Pool:Result]].\\ | Whenever you [[:Game Mechanics:Flip a Coin|Flip]] a [[:Game Mechanics:Flip a Coin|Coin]], you [[:Game Mechanics:Flip a Coin|Flip]] two instead and choose either [[Game Mechanics:Dice Pool:Result]].\\ |
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| ==== Lady Luck ==== | ==== Lady Luck ==== |
