Am I supposed to start with no Wits? It feels impossible to succeed at DS rolls like this.
I also don't understand "Total Spells usage = Magic total + 2" on the character sheet.
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Some backgrounds will start with 0 Wits but you can find a companion to help give a bonus. If you are having a run of bad luck, try decreasing the DS by 2 at each level. I've played with DS at 8, 10, and 12 and felt it was easier to get through my first few quests.
Total Spells that can be cast during a quest is equal to your Magic stat, plus 2. So if you have 0 Magic, you add 2, for a total of 2.