Can you burn Luck on Luck rolls?
The rules say burning Luck is usually for other kinds of rolls, but it doesn't seem to expressly forbid it.
I know I could just houserule it one way or the other, but wondering what others thought.
Simple rules question (sorry if it's a dumb one)
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Re: Simple rules question (sorry if it's a dumb one)
Normally, there is no point. Burning Luck would adjust your Luck on a 1-to-1 basis if the roll is a standard "roll under your Luck" type roll. I.e., if you had a 13 Luck and rolled a 14, burning 1 point of Luck could reduce your roll to a 13, but now you need a 12.
Thieves and halflings may find that their mileage varies considerably.
So, my short answer is, Yes, I do allow it. It is not always useful, however. Having the halfling watch as you are rolled over is a smart move in my games.
Thieves and halflings may find that their mileage varies considerably.
So, my short answer is, Yes, I do allow it. It is not always useful, however. Having the halfling watch as you are rolled over is a smart move in my games.
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Re: Simple rules question (sorry if it's a dumb one)
Thanks for the reply!
That was the heart of my question, I guess: whether you burn the Luck point first, and then roll, or you make the choice to burn Luck, roll, and then the point is burned.
I agree if burning Luck instantly reduces your Luck, there'd be absolutely no point to doing it.
That was the heart of my question, I guess: whether you burn the Luck point first, and then roll, or you make the choice to burn Luck, roll, and then the point is burned.
I agree if burning Luck instantly reduces your Luck, there'd be absolutely no point to doing it.
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Re: Simple rules question (sorry if it's a dumb one)
Mind you, in general, Luck can be spent after you make a roll. I don't recall the page number off the top of my head...
And of course and Halfling could burn Luck for you to make your Luck check!
And of course and Halfling could burn Luck for you to make your Luck check!
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