Perfect example:MikeM wrote:Hi
That's correct - a pushed roll is a second attempt - not merely another go attempt, but that you are doing something extra, something more than the first attempt, throwing yourself at the task completely, and so the result of failure is all the worse.
The mechanic plays in the horror trope as it increases tension, increases the consequences of failure, and essentially builds upon the overall horror. In practice, once players are used to the idea, after a few uses of pushing rolls, it becomes second nature and does not impede play - in fact the overwhelming response to the rule has been that it streamlines play and works well in the game, without drawing players out the experience - with many players saying it actually draws them in closer to the story.
But if it doesn't feel right in your game then leave it out.
Mike
Survivor Girl, being chased by a crazed axe wielding, hillbilly maniac fails her Dex roll to open the car door before she gets chopped. She can try again with a push roll....if she makes it, she opens the door....if she fails...she snaps the key off in the door lock...
