> The examples in the book suggest that you can elect to change your
> skill, albeit staying with the APs that you currently have. It
> doesn't mention that you opponent will have to change his or her
MAY have to change his skill. It all depends on what the contest has been redefined to be. Oscar vs The Troll is still quite valid (and kinda funny)
> skill. So if you are overpowered by an opponent with high Close
> Combat, you may elect "Flee like a wimp" or "Taunt Decadent Lunar
> with Macho Put-Down" -- the opponent could elect to continue with
the
> (of course, something like Close Combat 8W3 would alow you to
skewer
> the fleeing wimp or the taunting barbarian even with a large
> improvisational modifier)
I'd give you ONE action - afterthat, the guy running gets away. You're not opposing his 'runaway like anime girls' ability.
> What subcult would teach (Chanse down fleeing Barbarian and Belittle
> uppity Barbarian?)
Probably some annoyingly effective Imperial supported cult.
> > King armor. Going up against Stormbringer is another thing
> entirely. Get
> > out. Get out *now*!
...lest you just become a notation on a HUGE AP pool!
Jeff
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