thormagni
Explorer
Odovacar's Ghost said:
Yeah, it is a pretty interesting mechanic, really. Normal Tri-Stat (i.e., non superhero) is roll under a 2d6 roll with Stat+skill or Attack Combat Value+skill. In this, everybody draws a three card hand from a normal deck of cards (jokers included). When it comes time for an action you play one card, discard one card and hold one, drawing two more into your hand. Playing an aces through a 10 are the regular number. Jokers are a critical success. Face cards count as a 10 EXCEPT if all you have in your hand are face cards. Then a face card is a critical failure. (I think I would amend that to say that if you play and discard a face card, it is a critical failure, since otherwise you would have to show what you are holding in your hand, if you see what I mean.)
There are also bonuses and negatives depending on which of the suits you play compared to the stat you are checking agains. For example, if you were playing a Club card, it is a +1 penalty to Body and Soul checks but a -2 bonus to Mind checks.
