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Paradox tracker
Roll your magic with M20-accurate dice (1s cancel successes, paired 10s don't double). Project Paradox before you cast. Free, no sign-up.
Unawakened observers who would notice the effect.
Difficulty
5
3 + Sphere level (+1 vulgar, +2 vulgar with witnesses)
Dice pool
3d10
Equal to your Arete rating
Projected Paradox
0
No Paradox unless you botch
Paradox pool
0/20
Stored
Paradox accumulates silently. No immediate discharge.
Recent rolls
Roll once to see results.
Backlash thresholds
Paradox 0-4
Stored
Paradox accumulates silently. No immediate discharge.
Paradox 5-9
Minor backlash
Cosmetic effects, minor bashing damage, brief derangements.
Paradox 10-14
Moderate backlash
Lethal damage, Paradox Spirits, semi-permanent Flaws.
Paradox 15+
Catastrophic
Aggravated damage, Paradox Realms, possible banishment.
Paradox storage and discharge are ultimately ST discretion. Use this as a guideline, not a binding ruling, M20 Core p.526-529.
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