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Old 02-01-2011, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Legbreaker View Post
A tactics skill might be used when the player makes a bonehead decision. The GM rolls against the skill, and if it's a success, informs the player of the likely outcome of their planned action. It might also be useful during the planning stages of an engagement - a successful roll means the GM gives the player some additional insight into the enemy's likely reactions to ideas put forward.
That sounds like a reasonable application of a tactics skill.
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