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The book states that when a side during Ark combat rolls a 1, their "Battle Level is reduced one step." What does this actually mean? Does it have any effect outside of not being able to reroll that die, just like a 6? If not, why wouldn't both sides just keep rerolling until they have all...

That makes sense. Is that in the book somewhere? I don't recall seeing that. Thanks! You're always so quick to respond.

When you have a negative dice modifier to a roll (like identifying something obscure with Know the Zone), which "pool" do you take them out of first? Skill, Gear, or Attribute? I would assume Skill, but if you don't have enough Skill dice to remove, do you still reduce your attribute dice ...

Would you rule that taking cover negates the rot point? I assume for the normal blast, you'd just roll gear dice based on the type of cover.

Sorry, I think I've confused myself even further now. I understand the taking cover aspect of things, but I don't understand the range increments for this. The card says it's short range, meaning you can throw it at someone up to short range away. But then it says it lands at near range on a success...

Are you able to take a maneuver before the grenade explodes? I guess I didn't think of doing that. Also, could you use that maneuver to move out of range instead of taking cover?

Can someone explain how the energy grenade artifact from Genlab Alpha works? By the description, it sounds like you'll always risk taking damage from it due to the high blast rating. What am I missing?

Topic. I think so, but want to confirm.

Unrelated, do heavy weapons (2 inventory slots) take two hands to wield, meaning you can't also have a shield?

Our session 0 went well, but didn't have time to actually start playing. Got all of the characters and arc built though. The PCs consist of: A chronicler that wants to solve the infertility crisis, a gearhead who wants to become indispensable around the Ark by being the best at building things, an e...

I'm going to be starting my first campaign this Sunday. I'm using the Orlando/Disney Zone, but I created my own map so I could fill in notable locations from scratch. I don't have a lot of experience GMing, so I'm a little nervous. It's a custom campaign (I'm ignoring Eden). I've got a plot hook in ...