SirWilliam Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 I'm considering writing up a martial art for the Dwarves in my fantasy world. This would be unique to Dwarves because of their unique physiology. I don't need so much help with the actual write-up (I do a lot of hand waving as GM), but I would like some ideas on what kind of cool maneuvers I would be in it. This would be an axe/hammer/pick style since most dwarves don't use swords. Some ideas I have: Break weapon - attack vs the opponents weapon leg hook - opponent falls, penalties to OCV Disarm Sacrifice Weapon pin - opponent's weapon is pinned to the ground, both fighters lose their current weapons. (useful to force a weapon change, or to grapple) These are just my initial thoughts. I'm not overly worried by realism, but I do want some variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobGreenwade Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Re: Dwarf Martial art Since Dwarves, being small, tend to have good DCV, a Sacrifice Strike might be good as well as a more conventional Strike (probably using Fast Strike if you have TUMA). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Re: Dwarf Martial art A dwarf style would be very fast and "hard" I see the dwarves as using alot of sacrifice attacks, rushing attacks, and shy on the defense. weapon break (2d6k only vs weapons) Knee Shock : 1/26k + 2d6 SPD Drain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Re: Dwarf Martial art Don't forget the feared "grab, squeeze and twist" maneuver -- ideal for dealing with Tall Ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunrunner Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Re: Dwarf Martial art Yeah!!! DWARFY STYLE BABY!!! Sorry, just had to. Anyways, there is a Dwarven martial art style under the skills section of Fantasy Hero. Have you checked it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsider Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Re: Dwarf Martial art I agree that it should be an offense heavy style. Their defensive needs are handled by wearing the heavy, high quality armor they are so famous for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rage Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Re: Dwarf Martial art I could almost imagine giving the dwarves an armour piercing bonus to be used with their martial arts. They are short and do alot of cleaving and piercing as opposed to slashing and the like. And since they are so stumpy... actually I just wanted to use the word stumpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketchpad Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Re: Dwarf Martial art Isn't there a Dwarven War Art in FH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunrunner Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Re: Dwarf Martial art Look people, just like I mentioned in my post: THERE IS A DWARVEN MARTIAL ART IN FANTASY HERO! Get the book, it's very useful and has lots of good information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlHazred Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Re: Dwarf Martial art So, he wants to make his own. More power to him. I see dwarves as being unflappable in combat. Maybe a Root maneuver or some such? KB Resistance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiba Bob Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Re: Dwarf Martial art Hummm, lets see, a Dwarf's head is about waist height on a human so maybe a bite maneuver is in order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Re: Dwarf Martial art I like the leg hook/trip maneuver; it's perfect for ending those short jokes. Add in a high-damage finishing move to dispatch the now 1/2 DCV foe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWilliam Posted May 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Re: Dwarf Martial art Well after much vacillating and figuring I came up with the following: Brotherhood of the Anvil The Brotherhood of the Anvil is a society of Dwarven craftsmen who develop and teach fighting techiques particular to Dwarven weapons (Axes, Hammers, Picks). They have been known to hunt down individuals who assault one of the Brotherhood. [insert more fluff here] Parry - Dwarves frequently band the helves of their weapons with iron or bronze and use this band to turn aside their enemy's blows. Probe - A quick thrust towards the enemy to force them our of attack stance. Bash/cleave - A powerful stroke, typically involving a figure 8 pattern Shove - This move involves the Dwarf stepping into his opponent and heaving them back using the added leverage of their weapon. It does normal (not killing) damage at the dwarf's strength +15. The target rolls his (or her) strength against the shove (damage is applied as normal) and if his result does less body than the attacker the target is moved back one hex and must make a Dex roll or fall down. Leg hook - This move is unique to the Brotherhood. It involves hooking the back of the target's leg and tripping the target. Chop - Designed to follow the leg hook, this is a devastating overhand crushing blow to finish off an opponent. I decided to pass on the weapon breaking move, as I didn't want to go too overboard. For the most part I just took existing moves as written. I only had to create the Shove and the Trip. The Chop is just an Offensive strike that has to follow the trip. For some reason the board doesn't want to render my table right, so it's at the bottom of the post after this big blank area. ManeuverPtsOCVDCVEffect Parry4+2+2Abort, Block Probe5+1+3Strike Bash/Cleave4+20Strike + 2 DC Shove400+15 Str Normal damage Leg Hook3+1+1Strike, opponent falls Chop4+2-2Strike+4 DC, may only follow successful hook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Re: Dwarf Martial art HMM, Block, strike, grab, a few weapon elements, and optional other moves? sounds like someone I played... Though a disable element manuever might be good, and maybe some kind of shield bash... I agree that it should be an offense heavy style. Their defensive needs are handled by wearing the heavy' date=' high quality armor they are so famous for.[/quote'] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 Re: Dwarf Martial art Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWilliam Posted May 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 Re: Dwarf Martial art Looks good. Thanks. I'm rather pleased with it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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