[evildmguy]

Do you have this:

    <!-- If the trait is at its minimum/maximum, assign a tag to preclude further advancements -->
    <eval index="2" phase="Final" priority="5000"><![CDATA[
      ~base our test on the adjusted trait value, sans any in-play adjustments
      var trait as number
      trait = field[trtUser].value + field[trtBonus].value
      if (trait <= field[trtMinimum].value) then
        perform assign[Helper.Minimum]
      elseif (trait >= field[trtMaximum].value) then
        perform assign[Helper.Maximum]
        endif
      ]]></eval>

on your trait?