Ok, so an "untrained" character (that is, one without the Attack Focus Talent in a particular weapon) may still attempt any of the weapon's tricks but suffers an additional 1d to the Trick's wager. Thus, an unskilled character with a Fencing Sword who attempts the Between the Seams (Basic, 1d Wager) trick would need to make a 2d Wager. That makes sense.

But is there any penalty for a trained character to use a Heroic Trick? That is, a starting character that has Attack Focus (Fencing Sword) wants to perform the Vicious Riposte (Heroic, 1d Wager) trick on a foe. Is it still a 1d wager regardless of the character's melee skill?

Tom

I am going to reexamine the wording in that section. The Greater and Heroic Tricks are supposed to require more competency and that is not expressed clearly.

Thanks, Eric. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Tom