Sorta Ninja Hero Related: Logans Run Hero MA

[clsage]

For some time (way too long ) I've been attempting
to work out an acceptable (ie: one that I could expect
most any GM to ok for use) version of the martial art
described in a memory sequence in the novel "Logans Run"
by William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson.

The technique is refered to as Omnite. The sensai
in the text comments (as I recall) that "there are no
single actions...", that " everything leads to the next
movement".....

Back in the day of Danger International I figured I'd
use Combination Manuver as a basepoint for the system,
with that skill/move allowing for basically two different
attacks as the same movement (at least, by my reading
of the rules). There was an OCV minus after the first
attack (-4 as I recall), which was resonable and would
be offset by the character buying the appropriate SL's
to compensate.

However, Danger International has gone the way of the
dodo and I'm still working my way thru 5thEd regarding
martial arts. So I was wondering if anyone had any ideas
on how to simulate such a style ? Thanks.

-Carl-

[ThothAmon]

I'd look to softer forms such as Aikido, Tai Chi or Pa Kua as inspiration.

[Nevenall]

What effect are you trying to achive?

Attack with several maneuevers at once? (Multiple Power Attack)
Make several different maneuvers in a row? (Sweep)
Get a Bonus performing maneuvers in a certain order? (Sequenced attack rules can be found in UMA and the Combat Handbook)

Also, the rules for creating custom maneuvers in UMA have the option to create maneuvers you can only perform after other maneuvers. For example, an attack you can only use after a block. That might be helpful.

[Old Man]

^That's what I was going to say.

[clsage]

What effect are you trying to achive?

Attack with several maneuevers at once? (Multiple Power Attack)
Make several different maneuvers in a row? (Sweep)
Get a Bonus performing maneuvers in a certain order? (Sequenced attack rules can be found in UMA and the Combat Handbook)

As I read the source text, the primary benefits of Omnite are mostly
described by the first two examples (multiple manuevers, either at once
or in a row). After posting last night I took another, albiet brief, look
at Sweep and I think (maybe) that that is going to be a major modifier
in my design.

Also, the rules for creating custom maneuvers in UMA have the option to create maneuvers you can only perform after other maneuvers. For example, an attack you can only use after a block. That might be helpful.

Sadly, I do not have UMA. Nor access to my old copy of Ninja Hero either.
Sigh. But based on your description of (lacking a better phrase) sequential
manuevers they may play a part in the technique....once I get a copy of
UMA.

Thanks.

-Carl-

[clsage]

I'd look to softer forms such as Aikido, Tai Chi or Pa Kua as inspiration.

Yeah, I get the feeling (from my interpretation of the source material)
that Omnite is, in appearance at least, much like an "aggressive style
of Aikido (a sort of oxymoron I know but.....).

-Carl-

[Nevenall]

Always glad to help.

[Matt Frisbee]

Lordy, this brings back some memories! I saw the movie first, of course, but was glad to read the real thing later on. Digging through the memories, I would think that the martial art would be something like kung fu with a special power added on like precognition, but requiring a skill roll with KS: Martial Art, or something like that. Come to think of it, you could probably simulate some aspects of The Force with a power like that...

Matt "The Babbling Muse" Frisbee

[Mister E]

The technique is refered to as Omnite. The sensai
in the text comments (as I recall) that "there are no
single actions...", that " everything leads to the next
movement".....

I'm going to straight-up steal this idea for my campaign. Thanks, and repped.

[Major Tom]

Yeah, I get the feeling (from my interpretation of the source material)
that Omnite is, in appearance at least, much like an "aggressive style
of Aikido (a sort of oxymoron I know but.....).

-Carl-

Actually, there is an aggressive form of Aikido, and it's called Aikijutsu
(the style used by Steven Seagal, Mr. Jointbreaker himself).


Major Tom
"Start running, Runner..."

[clsage]

Actually, there is an aggressive form of Aikido, and it's called Aikijutsu
(the style used by Steven Seagal, Mr. Jointbreaker himself).

Cool. Thanks for the pointer.

And thanks to Michael Surbrook for the write-up:
(http://surbrook.devermore.net/adapti...ie/seagal.html)

-Carl-