Can Circles be Helped?

[donbaloo]

The system book specifies the use of Linked tests to help Circles test but I was wondering if it was possible to use ForKs or Help. Also, if two characters have a similar lifepath that they're drawing the Circles test from, could one simply use his to help the other as well?

On a relatively unrelated note....how do you decide when a Linked Test is more appropriate than a FoRK use?

[luke]

if two characters have a similar lifepath that they're drawing the Circles test from, could one simply use his to help the other as well?


You answered your own question. Circles can help when a secondary character's LP, reputation, or affiliation would apply to the test.


On a relatively unrelated note....how do you decide when a Linked Test is more appropriate than a FoRK use?

When, in order to bring the skill to bear on the situation, the character would have to DO something prior to the test at hand. For example, making a Rituals test to perform a holy rite in order to get a Linked test for Faith.

And, when, as the GM, you deem that the situation needs a bit more difficulty written into it: Linked tests are harder than a simple FoRK because they require two tests.

-L

[Thor Olavsrud]

And no, Circles tests can not use FoRKs. It's all about getting a Linked test and Help from comrades.

Wises are GREAT for these types of linked tests.