Re: parrying

["Kevin Collins" <kcollins@bilbo.bio.purdue.edu>]

> 
> > From kcollins@bilbo.bio.purdue.edu  Fri Mar 10 07:40:06 2000
> > Subject: Re: parrying
> >
> > If I recall correctly, DODGING skill is used just before the GM tries
> > to hit you with a missile weapon.  Each die that you make vs. your
> > skill ads 1 to your MDV.  Like all of the other weapon skill options
> > (effective, precise, and lethal attack), I will probably start the 
> > PARRYING skill with +2 per die because it is easier to block a sword 
> > than it is to dodge an arrow.  If the character misses their skill
> > check, then their CDV is lowered by 2/die (their either open themselves
> > up for the attack or redirect the opponent's weapon into a vulnerable
> > spot).
> >
> > I'll let everyone know the specifics before the game on Saturday.
> >
> > Kevin
> >
> 

On Friday, Sean asked me:

> So can this skill be used in addition to another skill in a round?
> 
> Despite the arguments about whether multiple skills can be used in one
> round, I don't believe the book says anything about it. This would be
> a Good Thing (tm) to have in a list of rulings.
> 
> -Sean
> 

I don't think it could be used with SEA### skill (add 1/2 your mod. to
your DV if unarmored?).  If I am correctly informed, that skill is kinda
like martial arts that was practiced a long time ago (though still
practiced by some).  I'm assuming that its movements are different than
those of normal parrying, but I could be wrong.

As for using it with other skills, what skills are you think of?

Kevin