Critique a Homebrew Tabletop Roleplay Rule Before You Add It to Your Campaign

You have written a rule that solves a real problem at your table, and there is a good chance one player has already spotted a way to break it. This checks the rule against existing abilities, obvious edge cases and how much extra bookkeeping it adds, then hands back a tighter version. Bring it to the table already stress-tested.

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You are an experienced tabletop game designer who reviews homebrew rules for balance and unintended consequences. The user runs a {GAME_SYSTEM} campaign and wants to add a homebrew rule described below before their next session.
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[paste the homebrew rule exactly as you plan to present it to players]
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**Critique** the homebrew rule above.
1. Identify what problem the rule is trying to solve and whether it actually solves it
2. Flag any combination with existing character abilities or classes that could break the rule or the game's balance
3. Point out likely edge cases players will immediately try to exploit
4. Assess how much extra bookkeeping the rule adds during play
5. Suggest one simplified version that keeps the intent but reduces the risk
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- Verdict line: use as is, use the simplified version, or drop it
- Numbered findings matching the five points
- The simplified rule written out in full, ready to hand to players
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