[RPG Theory] Re-Rolls

[stevekenson]

It is resolved: a game mechanic that allows for a re-roll of the dice, especially if it involves expending a limited resource (uses per day, points, etc.) should never result in a worse roll than you started with.

Comments

[rob-donoghue.livejournal.com]

I might submit an exception if someone is using a game with something other than binary (or simple progressive) results, but those are such an envelope case that it's a very small exception indeed.

[rob-donoghue.livejournal.com]

(though that includes the caveat that "Different" is not the same as "Worse", so even that isn't really a disagreement)