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Dice mechanics

Modifiers in Hunter: The Reckoning 5th Edition

Bonuses, penalties, and situational adjustments.

Explanation

Use modifiers as a clarity tool: adjust difficulty only when it meaningfully changes the decision, and keep outcomes story-forward.

Examples
Example: position over +1/-1

Instead of tiny modifiers, change position: better cover, better tools, better information.

Example: keep it consistent

Pick one primary difficulty lever for your table (DV/DC, threshold bands, required successes) and stick to it.

Common mistakes (smallest fix)
  • Mistake: Stacking many small modifiers. Fix: Use one clear difficulty lever and keep the decision readable.
  • Mistake: Applying modifiers without stakes. Fix: Define what success changes and what failure costs before rolling.
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Use quick references, then jump back into the scene.