The Ice that are based off of Zodiac signs have listed in their trace subroutine's that if the trace strength is 5 or greater, an additional effect happens. I've had players tell me that even if the subroutine is broken, if the trace strength is 5 or greater, the additional effect still happens. Is this right? Since this additional effect is part of the subroutine, and not an encounter effect (like Tollbooth), if the subroutine is broken shouldn't it not take effect?

Thanks

Disregard. My question has been answered.

In case anyone else comes looking for the same answer, if the subroutine is broken, then the trace never happens, and the entire effect is never resolved.