Questions That Remain Unanswered

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drkdesire1
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Questions That Remain Unanswered

Post by drkdesire1 »

I had a question and I couldn't find the answer in other posts so here goes
can a player still roll their barrier ability in combat when a defense roll isn't allowed?

that is it for now
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Re: Questions That Remain Unanswered

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Well, considering that Barrier more or less replaces the Defense dice, I'd say no.

In fact, take Clay's word on the subject.
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Re: Questions That Remain Unanswered

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Barrier also states you can hold it up preemptively but may take no action while doing so... Since an action is defined as an act that requires concentration or brain power could a player be walking around with a barrier held? I just wanted to clarify this as one of my players tried to argue it in our last session
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Re: Questions That Remain Unanswered

Post by Clay »

Yes, you can move some distance without letting down the Barrier as long as it is not difficult to do so. Navigating rough or cluttered terrain, or attempting to move a long distance quickly, would be considered actions and would be impossible to complete simultaneously with the Barrier.

Of course, if you think it is more dramatically appropriate that a character must remain ABSOLUTELY FIXED IN PLACE—you can do that, but you need to discuss it with everyone first, or allow the player to take a Requirement Flaw to that effect.
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