Heroic Knack - Target's Luck, contributed by
Pete Sears
::Crack:: "Jeezus! Tommy! Punch it! It's a hit!"
Mafia history is filled with many abortive attempts on mobster's lives. Many
times these attempts have failed not because of canniness on the target's part
but because of sheer dumb luck. The target often seems to be asleep when he's
actually not and often bends over to pick up a silver dollar when a snipers
bullet would have taken his head off.
System: The user adds his Intuitive facet score as a difficulty penalty
to the first attack in any scene that is directed at him. This means that he
is rarely hit by the first shot. and may seek cover or return fire as appropriate.
This operates even if the character is completely unaware of his assailant.
Snipers and Mesmerists with Cloud the Mind will still have trouble hitting him
with their first attack.
Prerequisite: Characters must have an awareness of 3 or better. Gm's
should note that characters with this knack and a middling amount Intuitive
facet are virtually impossible to Ambush or surprise.
