I feel somewhat the same way about augmentation. So let's look at some
numbers. Take a typical disciple of a warrior deity, with 5w or less in
the Combat affinity, who wants to get a simple +1 bonus to a weapon skill. Turns out the chances of getting a -1 (or worse) instead are better than 20%. So at least 1 in 5 theistic warriors preparing for a fight will actually be struck with the punishment of the gods and have to go into battle with a sub-par fighting ability. (BTW, if you dare try for a +2, the chances of getting -2 or worse are 30% and up, depending on your magic skills) Does this seem like a reasonable representation of Gloranthan reality? And how on earth was it missed in playtesting? _____________ Jonas Schiött Göteborg
I do not agree ( it seems to become a habit ;-)² , cause as I remeber it,
getting a +1 augmentation is only Resistance 5.
So if you have a 5w Sword affinity in Combat and want to augment it by +1
with your Strength ability at 17, trying to put all your guts in this shot,
you have good chance of success.
And if you fail, well that's logic in the narrative:
An augmentation with your strength is not an edge, so you do not try to deal
more damage, instead you try to be more impressive for example, and to make
your opponent clumsy in his parry, if you fail then for this action, your
opponent is not impressed, and acts with calm, having an more easy time
because he knows the danger is no greater, and just have do it as normal.
Concerning a magic augmentation, it's all about the same thing.
Ok, you want to gain it because you are a theistic warrior. Still you deity
is not at your beck and call to give you his attention full time at every
combat. More, the augmentation may not be a bless from the deity, but the
result of the fear of your opponent when you charge on him shouting the
deity name. You failed, well sorry, you do not look impressive, try to be
more convinced of your own faith ( after all perhaps you know the task at
hand was not worthy enough for you to call the attention of the deity )
When you will have augmented Strength or Divine Strike to 15w1, instead of
your 17, you won't have such a hard time.
You really look impressive , or you have performed such deeds for your deity
thet she considers worth it to give you some attention.
Of course that's just my point of view, but I like it this way in HW...
The Frenchy ;-)²
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