Charles StrossBob loses saving throw vs. shiny with a penalty of -5. Bob takes 2d8 damage to the credit card.
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The above is a combination of two well-known gaming rules. One is the saving throw, which determines how much damage a foe may inflict on you during combat. The other is the rusty iron shortsword, which determines how much damage you can take before you're knocked out.
Source: The Fuller Memorandum
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