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]

Re: Sorta Ninja Hero Related: Logans Run Hero MA

 

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

[Nevenall]

Re: Sorta Ninja Hero Related: Logans Run Hero MA

 

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]

Re: Sorta Ninja Hero Related: Logans Run Hero MA

 

^That's what I was going to say.

[clsage]

Re: Sorta Ninja Hero Related: Logans Run Hero MA

 

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]

Re: Sorta Ninja Hero Related: Logans Run Hero MA

 

I'd look to softer forms such as Aikido' date=' Tai Chi or Pa Kua as inspiration.[/quote']

 

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]

Re: Sorta Ninja Hero Related: Logans Run Hero MA

 

Always glad to help.

[Matt Frisbee]

Re: Sorta Ninja Hero Related: Logans Run Hero MA

 

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]

Re: Sorta Ninja Hero Related: Logans Run Hero MA

 

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.

[Guest Major Tom]

Re: Sorta Ninja Hero Related: Logans Run Hero MA

 

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]

Re: Sorta Ninja Hero Related: Logans Run Hero MA

 

Actually' date=' there [i']is[/i] 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/adaptionsmovie/seagal.html)

 

-Carl-