So, a quick 30 seconds of reading answered my original question for me; Defense subtracts dice from the attack where as Dodge subtracts successes; more successful in clutch situations.
So, since I can't delete the topic, alternative Q is gave you as a player or ST used a Dodge action in game? How often, How effective is the tactic?
--Keeping the original portion for posterity only, found the answer--
Hi folks, I'm trying to do a deep dive of defense and offense numbers in Chronicles, hoping you could help me grok how effective the Dodge action really is.
So, you give up your guaranteed passive defense to instead roll x2 that defense, counting only successes against your opponents successes. You also sacrifice your turn for this opportunity.
Maybe it's just my risk aversion, but this seems patently worse. I could see the dodge action as a variant rule instead of standard defense; but to also give up your action for the round?
So.. what am I missing here?
So, since I can't delete the topic, alternative Q is gave you as a player or ST used a Dodge action in game? How often, How effective is the tactic?
--Keeping the original portion for posterity only, found the answer--
Hi folks, I'm trying to do a deep dive of defense and offense numbers in Chronicles, hoping you could help me grok how effective the Dodge action really is.
So, you give up your guaranteed passive defense to instead roll x2 that defense, counting only successes against your opponents successes. You also sacrifice your turn for this opportunity.
Maybe it's just my risk aversion, but this seems patently worse. I could see the dodge action as a variant rule instead of standard defense; but to also give up your action for the round?
So.. what am I missing here?
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