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Your body language betrays your true intentions. This is not the same as [[Truthfulness]]. You have no moral problem with lying, and may even possess [[Fast-Talk]] at a high level, but your face or stance gives the game away. | Your body language betrays your true intentions. This is not the same as [[Truthfulness]]. You have no moral problem with lying, and may even possess [[Fast-Talk]] at a high level, but your face or stance gives the game away. | ||
Easy to Read gives others +4 on all [[Empathy]], [[Body Language], and [[Psychology]] rolls to discern your intentions or the truth of your words. As well, they get +4 to their [[IQ]], [[Detect Lies]], and [[Gambling]] rolls in any [[Quick Contest]] with your [[Acting]], [[Fast-Talk]], or [[Gambling]] skill when you try to lie or bluff. (If you ''also'' have [[Truthfulness]], your [[Fast-Talk]] skill is at -5 on top of this.) This is a crippling disadvantage for a would-be spy, con man, or gambler! | Easy to Read gives others +4 on all [[Empathy]], [[Body Language]], and [[Psychology]] rolls to discern your intentions or the truth of your words. As well, they get +4 to their [[IQ]], [[Detect Lies]], and [[Gambling]] rolls in any [[Quick Contest]] with your [[Acting]], [[Fast-Talk]], or [[Gambling]] skill when you try to lie or bluff. (If you ''also'' have [[Truthfulness]], your [[Fast-Talk]] skill is at -5 on top of this.) This is a crippling disadvantage for a would-be spy, con man, or gambler! | ||
This ''is'' a mental disadvantage, despite its physical manifestations; with enough practice, you can "buy it off." | This ''is'' a mental disadvantage, despite its physical manifestations; with enough practice, you can "buy it off." | ||
Latest revision as of 12:49, 25 May 2010
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Your body language betrays your true intentions. This is not the same as Truthfulness. You have no moral problem with lying, and may even possess Fast-Talk at a high level, but your face or stance gives the game away.
Easy to Read gives others +4 on all Empathy, Body Language, and Psychology rolls to discern your intentions or the truth of your words. As well, they get +4 to their IQ, Detect Lies, and Gambling rolls in any Quick Contest with your Acting, Fast-Talk, or Gambling skill when you try to lie or bluff. (If you also have Truthfulness, your Fast-Talk skill is at -5 on top of this.) This is a crippling disadvantage for a would-be spy, con man, or gambler!
This is a mental disadvantage, despite its physical manifestations; with enough practice, you can "buy it off."