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     +==== Can my Attributes be reduced to zero? What about Traits like Defense? ==== 
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     +<adm question Can my Attributes be reduced to zero? What about Traits like Defense?>
     +  - Attributes and Traits can never be reduced to zero by Moves and Abilities. 
     +  - Status Conditions, namely Paralysis, can reduce a Pokemon's Dexterity to zero as the condition penalizes that Attribute. 
     +</adm>
      
     ==== What moves can I learn via Overranking? ==== ==== What moves can I learn via Overranking? ====
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     <adm question Does a Shield move block all the attacks from a move with Successive Actions?> <adm question Does a Shield move block all the attacks from a move with Successive Actions?>
       * No. A Shield move only blocks one action, and Successive Actions lets you take multiple actions to attack.   * No. A Shield move only blocks one action, and Successive Actions lets you take multiple actions to attack.
     +</adm>
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     +==== Does a Shield move prevent me from using my Action once it's my Turn? ====
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     +<adm question Does a Shield move prevent me from using my Action once it's my Turn?>
     +  * No. A Shield move is a move you can use on another Pokemon's turn, like how you Evade and Clash. You are able to use it, then attack when your turn comes up in initiative.
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     <adm question Can I retrain my Trainer's skills or stats?> <adm question Can I retrain my Trainer's skills or stats?>
       * Storyteller's discretion. Your storyteller may allow it if it makes sense for your game and you can narratively explain how your trainer has adjusted their knowledge and abilities.    * Storyteller's discretion. Your storyteller may allow it if it makes sense for your game and you can narratively explain how your trainer has adjusted their knowledge and abilities. 
     +</adm>
     +
     +==== How do Priority and Low Priority Moves work? ====
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     +<adm question How do Priority and Low Priority Moves work? >
     +For context, the steps of a Pokemon's Turn go as like this:
     +  - Attacker chooses a move
     +  - Attacker rolls Accuracy //At this point, the Pokemon cannot take a reaction till it's Turn is over!//
     +  - Defender can use a Reaction (Shield Move, Evade, Clash)
     +  - If the Reaction failed or there wasn't one, Attacker rolls Damage
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     +Priority moves are a Reaction you take before Step 1 on an Opponent's Turn. From there, you do step 2 through 4 for your Priority Move, and the Pokemon you're targeting can React as normal as they have not rolled Accuracy yet. 
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     +Low Priority moves are Reactions you take in Step 3 on an Opponent's Turn. Low Priority means that you're giving up your chance to avoid the damage via a Shield Move, Evade, or Clash but once you've taken the damage, you get to make your Low Priority attack. 
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     +The way this breaks out in steps is that 1-4 for the Attacker take place, then the Defender who used the Low Priority move immediately get to roll 2 & 4. The new Defender does NOT get the React to the Low Priority move, as it's till technically their turn and you cannot take another action once you've rolled an Accuracy roll on your turn! 
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     +</adm>
     +
     +==== Does Simple Beam really use Empathy in it's Accuracy when Pokemon don't have Empathy by default? ====
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     +<adm question Does Simple Beam really use Empathy in it's Accuracy when Pokemon don't have Empathy by default?>
     +  * Yes, Simple Beam uses Empathy by design. Pokemon can take any skill as an Extra skill that the GM will allow. A Pokemon can practice Empathy just as much as a Person can. 
     +</adm>
     +
     +==== Why do Pokemon have Allure when Humans have Empathy? Are they the same? ====
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     +<adm question Why do Pokemon have Allure when Humans have Empathy? Are they the same?>
     +  * Empathy and Allure are not the same skill. Empathy deals with understanding another's emotions, be they Pokemon or Human. Allure is convincing others, again Pokemon or Human, to like you. 
     +  * Pokemon have Allure and Humans have Empathy, but they can have the alternative as well by taking them as an Extra skill. Your Pokemon can be Empathetic and your Human character can be Alluring. 
     +</adm>
     +
     +==== When I train Pokemon, am I training for just one? ====
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     +<adm question When I train Pokemon, am I training for just one?>
     +  * Per Word of Glee, a training session can include all of a Trainer's Pokemon. Each Pokemon that is trained gets it's own Training Roll for successes. 
     +</adm>
     +
     +==== What does "Roll 2 additional dice on all Skill Rolls" mean for characters at the Master Rank? ====
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     +<adm question What does "Roll 2 additional dice on all Skill Rolls" mean for characters at the Master Rank?>
     +  * A Pokemon or Trainer at Master rank rolls 2 additional dice on any roll that uses a Skill. This includes Accuracy, Evasion, Clash, etc. 
     +</adm>
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     +
     +==== Do I have to get to Master rank before reaching Champion rank? ====
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     +<adm question Do I have to get to Master rank before reaching Champion rank?>
     +  * Ranks are only sequential from Starter to Pro rank. Any other rank you achieve is in addition to your rank between those. It's entirely possible to have a Starter rank trainer who also happens to be a Master!
     +</adm>
     +
     +==== Is Clash an "Evasion Action?" ====
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     +<adm question Is Clash an "Evasion Action?">
     +  * No, Clash is not an Evasion action. 
     +  * For example, you may Clash while Taunted as it does not count as an Evasion move.
     </adm> </adm>