>I hate (with a deep hate) the Pendragon Character Trait rules. I realise
>that they are probably necessary in some form when running HeroQuests but
>they are too often used as straitjackets for the players: "You have fumbled
>your Chaste roll: you *must* try to seduce the Countess." or "You have failed
>your Piety roll: No sight of the Holy Grail for you!"
Mike, it's been a LONG time since I looked at Pendragon, but I don't think that's exactly how they work. I don't think you're ever REQUIRED to play by those rolls, but the system rewards you if you do. You still have free will no matter if you blow your Trait roll.
I may be wrong, though.
Guy Hoyle (guyhoyle_at_chrysalis.org)
"He beats his fists against the posts, and still insists he sees no ghosts"
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