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[pathfinder] thinking about the Curse of Nivi
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from a mechanic added later where you can get blessings and curses from gods based on how much they like or dislike you
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the minor curse for Nivi is the ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
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its effect is
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once, at a time decided by the GM
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a natural 20 you roll will be changed to a natural 1
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and I think the power of this curse isn't just the roll changing
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it's knowing you have it
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and knowing the GM has full control over when to use it
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for maximum suffering
Princess Emily
I like how it doesn't specify in battle,
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roll to catch your friend as he falls off a cliff,
Princess Emily
nat 20? well, not any more
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yep
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the book says Nivi prefers to use it for maximum poetic justice
Echo
Oh, that's terrifying.
Cyouni
my favourite one will forever be major Achaekek
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is that the one who comes out of a portal and instantly kills you
Cyouni
yes
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it's very funny to have but I can't imagine any circumstnace where I'd ever use it in a game
Cyouni
oh definitely, it's just hilarious to have written into the lore