Contemplate your Impossible Theorem
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From: Draw on your Knowledge of the Red Science
It captures the unthinkable in mathematical form.
Game Instructions: This will not consume your Impossible Theorem. It is easier than other options on this card, but has a higher chance of generating Nightmares – even on a success.
Unlocked with 1 x Impossible Theorem
Challenge information
Narrow, Artisan of the Red Science 3 (50% base)
- 0 - high-risk (20%)
- 1 - high-risk (30%)
- 2 - tough (40%)
- 3 - very chancy (50%)
- 4 - chancy (60%)
- 5 - modest (70%)
- 6 - very modest (80%)
- 7 - low-risk (90%)
- 8 and above - straightforward (100%)
Success
A strain of the imagination
Can time be a form of space, and motive a form of gravity? Is the shape of the universe distorted by all the things that Are Not?
- You've gained (see below) x Laboratory Research
Artisan of the Red Science | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
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Laboratory Research | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
Rare Success
A strain of the imagination
Can time be a form of space, and gravity a kind of motive? Is the shape of our desires distorted by all the things that Are Not?
- Nightmares is increasing… (+7 CP)
- You've gained 1 x Unwise Idea
- You've gained (see success table) x Laboratory Research
Failure
A strain of the imagination
For a moment you stand on the threshold of an all-changing comprehension. Then the door slams in your face and your nose is bleeding.
- You've gained (see below) x Laboratory Research
Artisan of the Red Science | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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Laboratory Research | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 |