Since this is Paladin week, I have a question about the move “I am the law”.

Since this is Paladin week, I have a question about the move “I am the law”.

Since this is Paladin week, I have a question about the move “I am the law”.  Maybe I am not looking at this the wrong way but I don’t like the way it works.  

On a 10+  you get +1 ongoing against them  and they have the choice to 1) Do as you say

2) back away cautiously, then flee

or

3) Attack you.  

In 2 of the 3 scenarios this doesn’t seem like much of a success.  It could be just me.  Thank in advance for your thoughts.

10 thoughts on “Since this is Paladin week, I have a question about the move “I am the law”.”

  1. Yeah, when my group first saw it the GM said basically “Wow that’s cool. Basically you’re just forcing the situation. One way or the other it’s going to get resolved.”

    I like that a lot.

  2. It also allows the paladin to not throw the first punch. I love it. They say “stand down” and it turns into a brawl, but the paladin can be like “but he started it.”

  3. The way I see it is, it’s a crap move if you use it to say “Stop Attacking Me!” or “Don’t Run Away!” because those are just things they can do if you succeed.  It’s a brilliant move to say “Leave Those People Alone!” or “Unhand the Holy Crest of Auron!” because if you succeed, they can’t keep doing what you told ’em not to.

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