N18 N26 Question- Paired, and Modified Rolls Triggering Traits

[PalatineKatinka]

Couple of things I want to check I'm getting right:

Does the Paired trait apply outside your own activation? E.g. If someone attacks you and you have Paired (2) on your Primary Melee weapon, do you get 3 Attacks instead of 1?
On further thought, I don't think it works outside your own activation as it increases the Attacks characteristic, which is only relevant during your own activation.

Do positive to hit modifiers affect traits like Shock and Knockback that are triggered by the to hit roll? E.g. Would a Nomad with Marksman and Sharpshooter (+3 to hit at long range if making an Aimed Shot action) get a Shock hit on a 3+ with a Blast Rifle?

 

[KA7777]

Do positive to hit modifiers affect traits like Shock and Knockback that are triggered by the to hit roll? E.g. Would a Nomad with Marksman and Sharpshooter (+3 to hit at long range if making an Aimed Shot action) get a Shock hit on a 3+ with a Blast Rifle?

RAW they do, RAI it seems unintended (based on the rulebook not providing an example of modified rolls triggering bonuses in the HOW TO ROLL DICE: Step 1: The Human Hand" section.

I wouldn't commit too hard to either side until a FAQ has come out.

Remember, this is the NPE -- Never Playtested Edition.