tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77930912951047945432024-02-08T12:08:19.258-08:00HELLBOY - REACTION ROLLSAumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03719206793852132601noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793091295104794543.post-19888440599464136102008-07-28T06:44:00.001-07:002008-07-28T06:44:46.242-07:00REACTION ROLLSA reaction roll is a roll made by the GM to determine how NPCs react to the PCs. This roll is always optional; the GM may predetermine reactions. But (at least some of the time) it's more fun to let the dice control the reactions.<br /><br />To check reactions, the GM rolls 3 dice and consults the Reaction Table (below). The higher his roll, the better the NPCs will react, and the better treatment they will give the PCs.<br /><br />Reaction rolls are typically made in potential combat situations, during commercial transactions, in response to requests for aid or information, and to determine the attitude and loyalty of NPC hirelings.Aumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03719206793852132601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793091295104794543.post-81353329063850977442008-07-28T06:42:00.000-07:002008-07-28T06:44:06.076-07:00Reaction TableRoll 3 dice and apply any reaction modifiers.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">0 or less:</span> Disastrous. The NPC hates the characters and will act in their worst interest. Nothing is out of the question: assault, betrayal, public ridicule, or ignoring a life-or-death plea are all possible.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1 to 3:</span> Very Bad. The NPC dislikes the characters and will act against them if it's convenient to do so: attacking, offering grossly unfair terms in a transaction, and so on.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">4 to 6:</span> Bad. The NPC cares nothing for the characters and will act against them (as above), if he can profit by doing so.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">7 to 9:</span> Poor. The NPC is unimpressed. He may make threats, demand a huge bribe before offering aid, or something similar.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10 to 12:</span> Neutral. The NPC ignores the characters as much as possible. He is totally uninterested. Transactions will go smoothly and routinely, as long as protocol is observed.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">13 to 15:</span> Good. The NPC likes the characters and will be helpful within normal, everyday limits. Reasonable requests will be granted.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">16 to 18:</span> Very Good. The NPC thinks highly of the characters and will be quite helpful and friendly, freely offering aid and favorable terms in most things.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">19 or better: </span>Excellent. The NPC is extremely impressed by the characters, and will act in their best interests at all times, within the limits of his own ability I perhaps even risking his life, wealth, or reputation.Aumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03719206793852132601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7793091295104794543.post-29662292217088507362008-07-28T06:40:00.000-07:002008-07-28T06:42:38.548-07:00Reaction ModifiersA reaction bonus is a factor which makes the NPCs more friendly; a reaction penalty is something that will make them less friendly. There are several types of reaction modifiers:<br /><br />First, many PCs will have personal modifiers for appearance, social standing, etc., that add to (or subtract from) reaction rolls.<br /><br />Occasionally, the situation can also result in a reaction modifier. Offering someone a bad business deal, or trying to convince someone not to attack you when youJre badly outnumbered, might give you a penalty. Offering a good deal, or dealing with an old and trusted hireling, could give a bonus. This is left up to the GM.<br /><br />Finally, appropriate behavior by the players should always influence reaction rolls. A good approach should be worth a +1 modifier I or more! I while a wholly inappropriate approach might give a -1 or -2 penalty on the reaction roll.Aumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03719206793852132601noreply@blogger.com0