Pulp Alley -- How to Play: Perils & Plot Points

[@justMikec]

In the words of Brendan Fraser from "The Mummy" (you know, the good movie), "this just keeps gettin' better and better." Nice job Dave.

[@PulpAlley]

THANKS for watching, Mike! I appreciate the support!

[@stephenm1731]

Great video Dave! Really helps to visualize what's happening in the game and makes the rules clear.

[@PulpAlley]

THANKS, Stephen! :)

[@bessyphipps9781]

That’s why I carry a bag of sand with me on all of my adventures!

[@PulpAlley]

Yes indeed, exactly so! ;)

[@housecaldwell]

That was brilliant! And it's a great example of how to take inspiration from the media that inspired the game.

[@PulpAlley]

THANKS! I am glad you liked it.

[@modelsfromscratch]

You’ve passed another plot point, Dave! Great stuff (and no spoilers as well👍👍👍).

[@PulpAlley]

Glad you liked it!

[@chrisgerardy2877]

Thanks. You answered my question from last time. Great video Dave!

[@PulpAlley]

THANKS for watching, Chris. I am glad it helped.

[@markhunt3792]

Excellent!

[@PulpAlley]

THANKS for watching, Mark! :)

[@gregwaugh616]

As always, great stuff. Dave would you review movement. In particular dealing with vertical movement. Thanks.

[@PulpAlley]

THANKS for the suggestion, Greg. I'll add it to the list. :)

[@j-tizzle4268]

Hi Dave, what happens if you have to make a challenge, for instance 2 might or cunning, but your character only gets to roll one dice? Is that an immediate failure, followed by a healrh check? Thanks in advance!

[@PulpAlley]

Short Answer - Yes, if you don't (or can't) get enough successes to pass the challenge then it is failed. Long Answer - I normally avoid saying “immediate failure” because there are so many ways that a character can pass a challenge even if they do not normally have enough dice. For example, you may play a Fortune card such as Uncanny or Focus. Maybe there is an Inspiring Leader nearby and so on. Also, if the challenge is a Peril then remember that you always have the option to use your Dodge skill (page 57) - instead of the skills listed for the peril. If the challenge is a Plot Point then you should still roll for the challenge (see Long Actions, page 51). Although the challenge is technically failed, if you roll a success then it lowers the number of successes you’ll need to roll on your next try. In this way, a character can work on a plot point over several turns, or multiple characters can work together to complete a plot point. I hope that helps. Have fun!

[@j-tizzle4268]

@@PulpAlley thanks, this helps a lot. And you also reminded me of my inspiring leader, I forgot about that all game. Well it was only the first game, more to come. Cheers!

[@marksdicetales]

i dont always closely follow the videos.. most seem to be fighty.. do you have an game bat rep with this example?

[@PulpAlley]

Here are a few of our battle reports that have little or no fighting --- The Heist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXPQn4OHeNGrZ7c , At the Gallop: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noPNpYaAjbKaoa8 , The Social Affair: kzbin.info/www/bejne/al69n556Ys-gars

[@marksdicetales]

@@PulpAlley thanks missed those one been watching the fantasy ones and jungle tarzan girl ones.. :-)