Damn what they say; press on regardless

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From: Scandal: Something you'd care to explain?


If you hold your head high and move fast, perhaps you can finish the lay before the gossip becomes prohibitive.

Game Instructions: You may gain Progress. You will gain Scandal.


Challenge information

Broad, Persuasive 208.33

  • 143 - very chancy (41%)
  • 178 - chancy (51%)
  • 212 - modest (61%)
  • 247 - very modest (71%)
  • 282 - low-risk (81%)
  • 316 - straightforward (91%)
  • 348 - straightforward (100%)

Persuasive, Broad-type challenge with base difficulty of (41.66 x Venture Challenge Level). The above example is at Venture Challenge Level 5.

Success

Never apologise for a scandal

Your mark is hesitant at first, but your manner wins the day.[…] the pair of you are striding across the park, speaking loudly of your plans, relishing the glares of the matrons. You are performers on the stage of the world! Of course they watch you!

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Failure

Unwilling

You are insouciant, waving brightly at the tomb-sisters passing in their phaeton. Your mark, however, does not adopt your style. "I'm afraid... rather awkward... forgot a vital appointment. Must go back and see to it at once."