Velocity based DCV and DCV Modifiers

[Christopher]

Is Vecolity based DCV affected by any DCV modifier, espeically the 1/2 (for Non-Combat-Movement)?

[Steve Long]

Generally speaking, yes, DCV modifiers affect Velocity-Based DCV, if you’re using that optional rule. For example, an Encumbered character suffers a penalty to his Velocity-Based DCV; a character moving at Velocity-Based DCV who’s attacked from Surprise is at ½ DCV. However, it would be illogical to apply the usual ½ DCV penalty for Noncombat Movement; ignore that particular DCV modifier unless the GM rules otherwise.