AirborneRob

I'm actually digging the CE example and input a bit up-thread. In that way, it acts as an aura as opposed to initiating the effect via PA. With the hit to EGO, only those strong of mind have a chance to counter it and have the will to act.

Re: My thief can't hit a firbolg? Yes, from a character perspective a Grizzley Bear is intimidating.... an undead Grizzley Bear is as close to self defecation as i could see happen

Re: My thief can't hit a firbolg? lol

Re: My thief can't hit a firbolg? Sooner or later, a group will learn to put two words in the same sentence. Tactical...Withdraw

Re: Regarding Snipers and Spotters Also as a point of reference for shots at extreme range, a Canadian sniper holds the record atm with a confirmed kill at 1 1/2 miles.

Re: My thief can't hit a firbolg? Just to make sure i have it right, between Combat Maneuvers, STR, Skill Levels and Base damage cannot be more than doubled. So a 1/2d6 with all regular factors included can only be a 1d6+1. Now Deadly Blow allows the character to add additional DC's on top of all that if i read your post right. For example if the 1/2d6 has been doubled using skill levels, STR and whatnot to 1d6+1, you can then add 1 level of Deadly Blow to get a final result of 2d6+1. Do i have that right?

Re: My thief can't hit a firbolg? You mentioned the 6 CSL's from one of my posts and i just wanted to point out that i recommended keeping the CSL's as only to add damage. Yea, a blanket +6 CSL's in a Heroic game of 175 pts was not where i was going with that. I agree that it would be bad to have that high a potential OCV

Re: My thief can't hit a firbolg? As i understand how STR reacts with KA damage, yea, if you have a 10 STR in effect you can only add 2 DC's to the damage and only if it doesnt more than double the base KA damage. I thought skill levels were there to add damage above what the KA w/STR gives you. I have not had the opportunity as yet to play in a Heroic setting but i thought that your weapons were supposed to be real ones with the STR min.

Re: My thief can't hit a firbolg? You're right, completely forgot about that ability. Sneak Attack is one of the options under Deadly Blow but seems a little pricey though. Wouldn't the 6 CSL's do the same thing and save on a few points? I think it costs 12 points for 6 CSL's with the sneak attack as i built it. I figured sneak attack would be considered a single attack type and would save him 4 points in the process.

Re: My thief can't hit a firbolg? I think the Limited Power Limitation would be applicable. Maybe Limited Power: Power only works when attacking from behind -1.

Re: My thief can't hit a firbolg?

Re: My thief can't hit a firbolg? If i were to build a Thief, i may have went with a handful of special attack options. I think between his Dagger and STR, his HKA should be sitting at around 1d6+1. Now if you give your Thief an attack like backstab or call it Sneak Attack and then add some CSL's to increase the damage done and limit it to Only when attacking from behind. Keep in mind that there are people on the boards with more know how regarding building something than I. If it were me though, i would build it as Sneak Attack, Armor Piercing (find the sweet spot), +6 CSL's (only to apply damage), only when attacking from behind. That gives you an HKA now of 2d6+1 if my math is right and the 15 PD drops to a 7 if the GM is kind If i did this right, you will have much better potential damage.

Re: Terracide: A Space Opera Noir Setting Remember....what happens in Vega, stays in Vega Lol, in all seriousness Xavier, as a sci-fi lover, your initial post for Terracide sounds awesome man and i look forward to hearing/reading more about it.

Re: A level of confusion Blue Suede Shoes: 5-point CSLs with all Elvis paraphernalia; OIF (-1/2), Limited Power ( Being stepped on causes the CSL's to lose all effectiveness) -2 [real cost: 1 point each]

Re: Which is easier to swing, an axe or a sword? lol, i dub thee a nut

Re: A level of confusion Actually, you can only use an Elvis statue if you are wearing Blue Suede Shoes

Re: A level of confusion Ok, so the best way to do what i was talking about would be best done with an all HTH CSL then? I think Manic Typist also stated as much just seemed to me that a DCV bonus could be applied w/o the knife in hand. I just have a different take on that singular application for knives but i dont have a problem if the spirit of it requires an 8 point CSL to accomplish it.

Re: Flying like the Greatest American Hero? LOL....one of the best shows i have seen Ohh, if only the buildings, trees, billboards, sidewalks, streets could talk

Re: A level of confusion That pretty much goes back to my first post. To me it seemed reasonable to think that a DCV bonus from a CSL can be applied without a knife in hand. Body positioning, anticipating your opponents moves and reacting accordingly.

Re: Quantum Fuzzy: Mirror Universe version of the Tribble...to be or not to be I think humanoids were really the only thing they did show in the MU. Like i said, this will be a little twist for an interesting adventure or two and since no episode of the shows really touched on the MU tribbles im taking some creative license

Re: Which is easier to swing, an axe or a sword?

Re: Which is easier to swing, an axe or a sword?

Re: A level of confusion No i wouldn't, a sword has a significant reach where as a knife is very close and personal. You can grab the attackers hand or arm easier in a knife fight than a sword fight with just hands. Just my opinion, we had hand to hand training involving knives in the service and another weapon is not required. I will admit that i would like to be on even terms in that situation Yea, i guess that might be a better way to go. I was just looking at the CSL with knives as Technical and Tactical proficiency, you know how to fight better with it and also reflecting you know how to react to an attacker with a knife better than someone without the CSL.

Re: Which is easier to swing, an axe or a sword? Oh, dont get me wrong regarding axes, lol. Very dangerous weapon in the right hands. My point is that if you want to kill an opponent with greater effeciency, the precision of the sword allows for more able strikes to vital areas of the body. As i view an axe, it kills an opponent like any other weapon but generally does so through more severe trauma to the body through maiming and mutilation than a precise thrust a sword can achieve.

Re: Which is easier to swing, an axe or a sword? To use your example Rex, because the sword is a precision weapon vs an axe and generally more maneuverable in combat thus more control, swords would be the better weapon overall imo. Basically choosing a scalpel over the hammer.