> Rob:
>
> > We all do that all the time. ....
>
> > What I would be wary of is using the contest results
> > to interperet
> > things about the characters that I prefer to be the
> > basis of choices for the player character.
>
> Jane:
> Sure. You can always, always, ignore the dice roll.
> But if the dice roll gives you no information, you
> have no choice, you *have* to make it up.
>
> If the rules are there, the dice can suggest a
> possibility, which you are free to ignore. Suggestions
> are good... not everyone is happy with having
> creativity running at 110% all the time. It's hard
> work.
I completely agree. What I am talking about is a thematic choice. The battle of good and evil...what side will you choose. Will Luke turn to the dark side? A player has to make that choice.
If Branbrig is being tempted by Luana, the chiefs wife then the player might choose to roll on his Lustful, Chaste, Loyalty to Chief or whatever if he is ambivalent as to what to choose.
Its fine line.
Regards
Rob
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