Jkeown Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 I have an idea about a style of magic that is bound up in a person, but usable only with a certain class of weapons... For example... A person might know a special technique for hitting harder (Bonus Damage, right?). The technique only works when one has a sword... any sword. So is that a Focus? I think if it is, it's not much of one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WhammeWhamme Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 Re: Sword Masters I have an idea about a style of magic that is bound up in a person, but usable only with a certain class of weapons... For example... A person might know a special technique for hitting harder (Bonus Damage, right?). The technique only works when one has a sword... any sword. So is that a Focus? I think if it is, it's not much of one. Well, it IS. I mean, you lose one sword, how easy IS it to find another one? Much harder than finding another rock (-1/2). Personally, I say buy it with the normal focus limitation reduced by -1/4, as it's a little easier to replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hopcroft Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 Re: Sword Masters I have an idea about a style of magic that is bound up in a person, but usable only with a certain class of weapons... For example... A person might know a special technique for hitting harder (Bonus Damage, right?). The technique only works when one has a sword... any sword. So is that a Focus? I think if it is, it's not much of one. Ah, the Gourry effect. oAF, easily replaceable (just pick up another sword or buy one at the nearest swordsmith), I'd call that a -1/4 Limitation on extra dice of HKA. Question: If you did get a really special sword (such as en enchanted blade that does extra damage already), would the bonuses stack? And what about skill? Wouldn;t it be locical for this character to buy OCV levels in Sword, or even a sword-based matiral Arts style, to reflect extraordinary talent with blades? Might the MA style even supplent the extra dice of HKA (as a manuver would give extra dice of damage and generally be cheaper in addition?) I'm wondering if you might accomplish the same effect by making him a master of a weapons-based MA like Kenjutsu or your world's equivalent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markdoc Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 Re: Sword Masters Already covered in Hero system rules, sort of. OIF: weapon of opportunity (-1/2). That refers to any old weapon: if the character is restricted to swords, you might like to make it -3/4, since they are a little harder to get hold of. even if you lose your sword in a city, it's not like you can replace it instantly: swordsmiths were not common. cheers, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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