> I don't argue against the principle that uz _can_ ... I merely question
> whether this can be done quite readily, at significant range ... <snip>
I agree -- pulling something like this across a room is the domain of the
Uzuz, very powerful and experienced uzko, and insanely lucky dice
rolling. Though in friendly troll brawling/marital relations, there's
probably plenty of time to size each other up from a few feet away, IMO.
*Not* in typical adventuring hack n' slashes, no, as someone posited re:
broken bones in trollish MA.
Interesting, actually -- there's probably a heap of useful techniques for Darksense out there. Most probably have to be learned -- the ability to consciously attempt to judge density, let alone screen out certain densities, is a skill a troll has to learn, IMO. Not easy to do, either, and most trolls probably only learn a few tricks relevant for them. The Zong hunters learn the Duck n' Weave, the XU priestess hone their womb-watching skills, elite guards learn to spot metal daggers across the room, Gadblad smiths learn to tell densities of metals, etc. The average troll will know a couple tricks, but could potentially learn more. Some are probably protected trade secrets of certain cults, families, trades, etc.
Trolls in the Lunar Empire:
> have yourself registered as Visiting Monster -- presumably that
Would this be at the Visiting Monster Bureau? :) Next door to the
Resident Chaotic Horror Visa Office in Furthest!
And Peter Metcalfe points out an error on my part -- whoops. I can see it now -- "Welcome to the Lunar Empire, Mr. Troll! Please take off your pants, and receive the benefits of law..." :O
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