Great White Games/Pinnacle Entertainment Group

[Nimblegrund]

I recently realized that damage rolls in SW are supposed to be added together, rather than taken separately like most rolls are. The paragraph in my copy of Savage Worlds describing damage doesn't seem to make this abundantly clear... It's actually more clear in the quick start rules than in the main rulebook.

So I was just wondering if there was anything else I should keep an eye out for?

[Enno]

Mastering the system is a task every player and GM has to manage on his own, and in his own pace.

Depending on the genres you prefer to play concentrate on the basics: Tricks, trappings, tests of will, bennies (from use to a good bennie flow in play), wounds/shaken, soaking, combat options, special maneuvres, etc

Then go onward from there.

Always remember, that mastering the game is a continous process. Even after a decade i'm still honing my skills in the game, as there are many interconnections between the rules you only notice after a long time playing.

For the beginning it is always a good idea, that EVERY player has a printed copy of the Combat Survival Guide available.

The rest is practice. And change the genres from time to time. Pinnacle and the licensees host many small and one-sheet adventures, that are ideal for this purpose.

Have fun!
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[amerigoV]

Keep an eye out that people are not adding the Wild Die to the Trait die - its an easy thing to do.

Running die does not get a Wild Die, nor does the running die Ace

As GM, resist making too many Wild Card / high toughness / high parry monsters. Your game will grind to a halt very quickly.

Don't be afraid to spend your Bennies - its better to succeed at what you are doing instead of waiting to be hit.

As GM, horde your Bennies and generally only use them to reroll to succeed. Everytime the GM spends a Bennie to Soak, you are trying to nullify something good the Player/PC did (I'm not saying don't soak, but think before you do)
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[Thunderforge]

[sablemage]

The things that still occasionally cause trouble in my group are:

1. Adding the Trait die and the Wild die together when making a Trait roll.

2. How many Wounds are inflicted by a hit when a target is already Shaken.
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Andy
Halfway Station

[Lord Inar]

Ties.

If the roll is against a target number, a tie is in favor of the roller.
If both sides are rolling (i.e., opposed rolls), a tie is usually a failure (or something unique, like both characters acting simultaneously when trying to interrupt).
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SharkBytes

[ValhallaGH]

[newForumNewName]

Shaken. If you think you know how it works, search it and see for sure.
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[tigerguy786]

[sablemage]

[Nimblegrund]

Thanks for all of these!

[Crumbs]

Reloading isn't explained that well in the rules. I had to come here just to make sure I was doing it right.

[catalac]

[Yondalor]

[catalac]

[Crumbs]

Reloading in the core rules is 1 "shot" for anything without a listed reload time is a free action. More than 1 "shot" is a regular action. Switching an empty magazine for one a full one is a regular action same applies to using a speedloader for a revolver.

I don't see how that is saying reloading doesn't exist.

[ValhallaGH]

Reloading in the core rules: http://www.peginc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21747

Unless the weapon indicates otherwise, reloading is a free action. Popping in a new clip, using a speed loader (modern revolvers), or nocking an arrow is no big deal.

Reloading is a thing, you have to do it, and circumstances may require you to make trait rolls / expend actions to do it (especially when you are limited to a single hand). By default, it is as easy as hustling in combat, but circumstances can make anything difficult.
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[tigerguy786]

[Nimblegrund]

[Yondalor]