Re: Defensive skill

["Patrick C. Collins" <drunsen@ecicnet.org>]

> 
> I agree, and this is what I'd like to see as well, the fewer defensive
> items, and more personal defense.

Wholeheartedly agreed here as well.

> 
> If we do the splitting pools, it will slow things down a bit, how much
> I'm not sure, we'd have to play test it to see, but I don't think it'd
> be that significant of a factor, if people pay attention.

I'm not sure i like splitting.  There was a reason for removing
the separate types of attacks before (6 yrs ago it was
"multi-attack", "quickdraw", and a couple others like that)...
to now it's "longsword" with several options under the skill.

I think keeping the defense within the weapon skill is
a good idea.

> 
> Next thing, I think it should just be a flat +2 to DV regardless of
> weapon.  If you go with the DV add by weapon type, then you are
> gonna get some monsters who buy up the Shield skill at base 60, and
> adds 25 to his CDV and GDV(using an adamantite shield, and making a
> 5 die check).  So our hypothetical warrior will have a CDV of:
> Mob Agi Sta Helm Arm Sh Skil
>  3   2   2   1   6   5  25  = 44.  That is assuming he has
>                                    iron plate, and an adamantite shield.
>                               



<delete discussion about adamant shields>

I'd say ignore material makeup when determining the DV bonus
from the skill in terms of defensability of the weapon.
I.E...get a DV bonus of only 1, 2, or 3 per die...no "6" for
adamant shield per die.

If someone wants to buy their shield skill way up to get
the 30 DV..let 'em.  That means only one attack from the
longsword in their right hand.


> 
> Granted this will neceessitate the big mega warriors using their
> skill for a precise attack, to get a reasonable chance besides
> a crit, to hit.  But do we want it that damn ugly?
> 
> Another thing i wanted to bring up, priestly weapon skills?  Since priests
> are part combat and don't get weapon skills, should they?  I can see
> arguements for and against.  Also instead of just a flat weapon
> skill like marines and warriors, what about letting them buy a weapon
> of their god, or a chosen weapon at only double cost?
> 
> Wright

Priests already buy spells at the same rate as a mage (the
magic part of the troika).....but can't get them as high.
Therefore, it makes sense to get "warrior stuff" at a
lower cost than mages, nomads, or augers.  Granted,
this is partly reflected in the base cost for combat mods, I 
believe.

Perhaps buy weapon skills at double cost (not triple), 
with a cap at CSE/2 instead of CSE.

*shrug*  Just a thought...
-Pat


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Patrick C. Collins      drunsen@ecicnet.org
Process Engineer and Learner of Life