Red Deck: “Failure” Cards Focused on Appalled Roleplay
Card of Revolting Miscalculation
Effect: Upon a missed attack, an ally becomes so appalled at the blunder that they suffer a -1 penalty on their next attack roll.
Roleplay Appalled: A party member witnesses your failed attempt, their face distorting in a mix of disbelief and disgust. This momentary lapse in morale causes them to hesitate in their own upcoming attack, questioning the group’s competence.
Card of Grotesque Emboldenment
Effect: The enemy gains +2 to their next damage roll, as they are invigorated by your appalling mistake.
Roleplay Appalled: The enemy’s eyes widen in horror-turned-excitement at your failure, as if they’ve witnessed something both shocking and absurdly encouraging. They channel this strange mix of emotions into a ferocious counterattack.
Card of Dismaying Fumble
Effect: The unsettling nature of your mistake has a morale-dampening effect. All members of your party, including yourself, receive a -1 penalty to saving throws for the next round.
Roleplay Appalled: The atmosphere grows tense as your attack not only misses but does so in a manner that leaves everyone deeply unsettled. For a moment, the collective confidence of your team wanes, making it harder to resist subsequent challenges.
Green Deck: “Crit” Cards Focused on Appalled Roleplay
Card of Unsightly Triumph
Effect: Your critical hit is so overpowering that it leaves a nearby ally appalled at the brutality, granting them +2 to their next attack roll but -1 to their next saving throw.
Roleplay Appalled: An ally watches in a combination of awe and disgust as your attack lands flawlessly. They’re empowered by your show of strength but also find it a bit disturbing, making them momentarily less resilient.
Card of Grim Satisfaction
Effect: Your successful attack is so gruesome that it horrifies the enemy, reducing their attack bonus by -2 for their next turn.
Roleplay Appalled: Your opponent is visibly shaken, as if they’ve been reminded of the grim realities of battle. The appalling nature of your attack affects their will to fight effectively.
Card of Wretched Glory
Effect: Your critical hit appalls both friend and foe. The enemy’s speed is reduced by 10 feet for the next round, but one of your allies also suffers a -1 penalty to their next skill check.
Roleplay Appalled: The room falls silent for a split second after your devastating attack. Everyone seems simultaneously fascinated and horrified, leading to an awkward hesitancy that affects both sides.
These cards contribute an emotional layer of being appalled to the mechanical aspects of the game. While the green deck mostly provides benefits, they come with a slight emotional cost. The red deck, on the other hand, encapsulates the feeling of being appalled into penalties and challenges, making the gameplay experience deeply immersive in its emotional scope.