A Cautious Edit
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From: The Writer's Desk: rework!
Game Instructions: This can improve a work whose Potential is 25 or less – and very occasionally, a little more than that.
Unlocked with 
1 x Potential, 
2 x Manuscript Page
Challenge information
Broad, 
Persuasive 25
- 18 - very chancy (43%)
- 22 - chancy (52%)
- 26 - modest (62%)
- 30 - very modest (72%)
- 34 - low-risk (81%)
- 38 - straightforward (91%)
- 42 - straightforward (100%)
Success
Omit needless words
A gentle pruning, just enough to let your flowers see the sun.
Persuasive is increasing…
You've lost 1 x Manuscript Page
You've gained 1 x Potential (up to 26)
Rare Success
The fortunate fall of a phrase
Sometimes every word drops into place with the ivory click of fortunate dice. This won't increase Potential above 45, though.
- Persuasive is increasing…
- You've lost 1 x Manuscript Page
- You've gained 4 x Potential
Failure
Little improvement
Sometimes you feel like a driver trying to turn a hackney-carriage in a crowded street, encumbered by shouts and jeers and disrespectful horses.
- Persuasive is increasing…
- You've lost 1 x Manuscript Page
