
Yes. The system I use relies explicitly on the difference between a successful attack roll and a failed defense roll to determine damage. There are a number of ways a serious hit can be mitigated which aren't worth going into here, but the general effect is that a single hit in combat can be decisive.
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Current Fate-14 Storyline:Â Merchant, Marine
Current Fate-14 Storyline:Â Merchant, Marine