[HOE] New Marshal with a Question

[Bob Fletcher <bobfletch@erols.com>]

Howdy all,
    I'm a long-time player of Deadlands, and I'm just about to start up a Hell
on Earth campaign for my gaming group.  I've bought every book I can get my
hands on (my checkbook is screaming in protest ;-), except Road Warriors,
Brainburners and Iron Oasis.  I've got a couple weeks to prepare for the
introductory adventure, and I'm really looking forward to it.
    Anyway, on to my question.  It's a Marshals Only question, so let's have
some spoiler space:












    In Monsters, Muties & Misfits, the description of the Fate Eater is a
little unclear.  I understand that the Fate Eater steals the character's Fate
Chips, but how many does it take?  All, or just one or two per session?  And
what happens to the chips?  Does the Marshal get to use them (doesn't seem
likely to me), or do I just keep track of them and the character gets them back
once he/she accomplishes the assigned task?  Any help/opinions you can offer is
appreciated.
--
Bob Fletcher
bobfletch@erols.com

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