Re: [DL] Re: deadlands-digest.20010202

[Allan Seyberth <darious@darious.com>]

 >this sounds a bit funny, but it still doesn't address the issue of
 >complicated gizmos (eg a submersible) having high reliability most/all of
 >the time, due to the high roll required in order to get the cards. I know
 >that  labs and books etc etc help, but I consider them separate from the
 >main 'system'.

Think of it this way - any two-bit tinker can put a gatling pistol 
together, but it takes pure GENIUS to build a time travel device.

There is nothing excluding the easier items from achieving the higher 
reliability rolls - it's just that sloppier work can "make do" and still 
get results.

And ultimately, the higher rolls only increase the chance of getting the 
higher hands - it's not guaranteed. While it's not the way to bet, a 
straight five card draw could possibly get a royal flush.


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