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You can do Conflict resolution with binary pass/fail rolls (see: the way some people run 4e, or Baker talking about how to frame that...

Interesting! When I read p16 it asks: "What are you trying to do?" "Why can you do this/what makes it possible?" (if you don't have...

Even if it stands zero chance of making changes? I think older players consistently underestimate how many new fans 5E brought in. Even...

And yet, WotC is still not going to give them what they want. Sorry, that’s just how it is. Good. Don’t buy it if it isn’t what you...

I always view them as those poor souls stuck between worlds. One parent and all your family on that side probably have so much time...

Doesn't MB follow the same as BW? Intent/Stakes -> Risk -> Roll?

Okay, if it's only a mild annoyance, then hey, keep on keeping on. But I would say when discussing the game, just keep in mind that what...

That's interesting. I'm the opposite. I can't stand D&D-type stat-skill binaries. I hate it. It creates all manner of issues (perhaps...

Well, we're back to pondering. If that's how the system hits you then it's probably not going to be as much fun as other systems. I...

Oh, and for completeness, roughly how I run Threat Roll: GM: "You see Vader standing there as the door opens, his lightsaber humming...

Just to belabor this, using the fun Vader example (which might even show up in S&V!): Player "oh crap, Vader is standing there? Um...

YES!!!! You know how we figure out if there's ever ambiguity? ASK! That's why each Action rating actually has a very distinct first bit...

No, not at all. I also don't think it's necessary, and I'm making suggestions to you to alleviate it since you seem frustrated by it...

“I want to wreck Vader in a skirmish with finesse after hunting him down.”

Then don't be a Weasel, and have a GM who lets you know how they read position/effect well based on the Action you're saying you're...