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Essential tables and rules for running Deck of Adventures at the table.
| DR | Difficulty | Success Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Very Easy | ~85% | Almost guaranteed |
| 4 | Easy | ~70% | Favorable odds |
| 3 | Normal | ~54% | Standard difficulty |
| 2 | Challenge | ~38% | Requires skill |
| 1 | Hard | ~23% | Significant challenge |
| 0 | Crushing | ~8% | Near impossible |
Success Types:
- DR 3: Partial Success
- DR 2 or 1: Full Success
- DR 0: Critical Success
- DR 0 + Suit Match: Perfect Success (~2%)
| ♠ Spades | ♣ Clubs | ♦ Diamonds | ♥ Hearts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Damage Modifiers:
- Face Cards (J/Q/K): Bonus damage draw
- Ace: Maximum damage + special effect
- Armor: Reduces damage dealt