> On Fri, 28 Sep 2001 13:59:48 -0000, Mike Dawson wrote:
>
> >Assuming the shield is a normal one, it only offers ^1 to his armor
rank. As a resistance, that's only a 2, which is an easy win. (Imagine
Humakti using Shield Destroyer with throwing knives as they close with
their opponents.) I could even make a case for attemtping a larger
handicap than -1, due to shock, surprise, injury to the shield arm,
etc.
And of course not having the 'Spear or Sword without a shield'
technique. Improv penalty there for the victim.
Every little bit helps.
Jeff