Re: tackling

[Rob <rob@aclcb.purdue.edu>]

Lyle H Janney wrote:

> Uh, hmmm, assuming they were still capable of movement (read: did
> not have fractured bones or blown nerve clusters), and they were not
> encumbered (read: armored), then perhaps your statement regarding
> combat-weathered Bujinkan swiftly standing immediately after being
> tackled could be acceptable as truth.
>
> As for my nit-picking, well, I'm just trying to fit in with most of the rest
> of the communication that occurs on this list when it comes to rules
> and how to bend the life out of them.  Call it what you want, but I call
> it emulation to prove a point.  My words to you were a direct reflection
> of your words to Steve.  I leave it to you to figure out where the pissant
> commentary began.
>
> Now, regarding to goal of fixing the tackle skill to be more realistic as
> opposed to a serious bend for power-gamers.  You have some good
> suggestions, as does Steve.  I submit that Dan would agree to the
> two points you make below regarding tackle.  I also submit that Dan
> would agree that the idea of a "free round" is far beyond the original
> intention of the attacker gaining an advantage.  Unfortunately, I am
> far too busy right now to go into the ideas I have,

You always are