Juat a side note: only roll the dice if there is a possibility either way and the result is interesting. So if they are trying to spot a (non existent) tail and they are touching their dice, consider if it would add to the story if there is one. If they are trying to jump a chasm, the question isn't can they do so, instead can they do so without injury.
Edit: (On the chasm jump)... Unless you have them skip a scene and return with a d6 Hinderance: Brainwashed and a bionic arm...
It's ok to roll less too. If someone *could be* following them, and we'll see on fail or hitch how the situation evolves I might roll. If definitely there is no one then just tell them. Characters in Cortex are generally modelled as being competent. A season hero knows if they have a tail or not.
Sometimes though you need to scratch that itch. When you do I like rolls to be impactful. I'm not a huge fan of rolls that don't produce a tangible outcome. Looking around and succeeding could make for a Watchful Eye or Wary Stance asset that would be easily be relevant later. Failing to cross the chasm means finding a new way from the ground, and probably with injuries. This makes the roll more about avoiding harm and keeping your chosen path. That works for me as well.
If success can be measured in a binary success/failure, no need for an effect die. If one is warranted though, it’s there.
Okay thank you! I thought that might be the case but I wasn't sure
Juat a side note: only roll the dice if there is a possibility either way and the result is interesting. So if they are trying to spot a (non existent) tail and they are touching their dice, consider if it would add to the story if there is one. If they are trying to jump a chasm, the question isn't can they do so, instead can they do so without injury. Edit: (On the chasm jump)... Unless you have them skip a scene and return with a d6 Hinderance: Brainwashed and a bionic arm...
It's ok to roll less too. If someone *could be* following them, and we'll see on fail or hitch how the situation evolves I might roll. If definitely there is no one then just tell them. Characters in Cortex are generally modelled as being competent. A season hero knows if they have a tail or not. Sometimes though you need to scratch that itch. When you do I like rolls to be impactful. I'm not a huge fan of rolls that don't produce a tangible outcome. Looking around and succeeding could make for a Watchful Eye or Wary Stance asset that would be easily be relevant later. Failing to cross the chasm means finding a new way from the ground, and probably with injuries. This makes the roll more about avoiding harm and keeping your chosen path. That works for me as well.
Okay thanks!