> >Generally, no, you can't "force" an opponent to use a flaw as a negative
> >augment, but you *can* appeal to the narrator.
>
> This doesn't vary, really, from the use of any ability, though. Right? I
> mean, the narrator tacitly allows the ability use in a situation, or he
> penalizes it, or disallows it with an automatic failure improv mod. So
this
> is all part of the same process it seems to me.
>
> There are no automatic uses of any ability in any circumstance. Just ones
> that the narrator is more or less likely to OK.
Absolutely correct.
But while most narrators are probably inclined to allow you to use your *own* abilities as augments, many might not automatically think of allowing you to use your opponent's flaws against him. (Sure, you can augment your Sword combat with Strength, that just makes sense. But augment Sword combat with your opponent's "Fear of being hurt"?).
Of course, to be fair, the player should be sure to point out his *own* flaws if the Narrator forgets that he has ""Fear of large animals"...
It comes down to the players and narrators creating a story together, instead of acting as opponents. And that is way beyond Rules.
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