Re: Guidelines for _using and improving_ Abilities.

From: Tim Ellis <tim_at_...>
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 16:20:45 -0000

>
> Tim Ellis:
>> I'm with Nick on this one. I don't see the need for new rules, as
>>I think in most cases the existing rules work well, and that many of
>>the cases where they don't are cases that are more theoretical
>>than practical.
>
> You agree with Nick that Bryan's solution is a good fix, or you
>still don't see the problem in the first place?
>

Yes!

That is, I'm not convinced there is a general problem, but if there is then Bryan's solution is a good fix for it.

>
>>(OK if you have Close Combat 19w2 (Fencing foil) then you
>>can get Close Combat (Sumo Wrestling) at the same level for only a
>>HP or two - but in practice, why would you when for the same cost
>>you can get Close Combat 20w2?
>
> If you have a bout with Yokazuna Chiyonofuji in the morning, I know
> which one seems the optimal choice...
>

Obviously "Ranged Combat 20w2 (Mostali repeating Arbalest)" That way he doesn't get to hit you back...