Re:Augmentation again

From: jeffkyer <jakyer_at_...>
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2002 16:16:43 -0000

> Wulf said:
> <When you say 'an edge of +2 to the AP´s', it may just be the way
you
> <have put it, but Edge does NOT add to your AP. Offensive Edge
> <increases the number of AP your opponent loses IF you win an
exchange
> <in an Extended contest, Defensive Edge reduced the ammount you lose
> <if you lose. Edge has NO other effect.
> <
> <Not sure if you were meaning this.
>
>
> Sorry my english is okay but not that good to express it in a 100%
matter.I know that an edge is something that only adds when you transfer Ap´s .
> Thanks anyway, for you help,wulf-good answers!!!!
>
>
> <Thom Baguley <t.s.baguley_at_l...> said:
> <No. Augments usually give +1 AP as well as plus +1 target number.
>
>
> Is that true???I dont believe they give you Ap´s,just an increased
successchance,which is a bonus to your TN.
>

Yes, they do. It specificially mentions that it changes your ability which, of necessity generates you a few extra AP.
>
> Still,i dont see why a dragon augmenting his attack with his
"Strength"should ever get a negative modifier for the whole duration of one contest.I think this should be an automatic bonus-because it works like a damage bonus in RQ.
>
> Christian

Ever tried to flex your muscles and "warm up" before doing soemthing? Ever pulled a muscle doing so?

Ever overexterted yourself?

No?

And in RQ, have you ever tried and tried and TRIED to get that Bladesharp spell to work but only succeded in draining yourself dry ni magic points so you couldn't heal?

That's what 'failing' an augment is about. Which is why, if you _push_ for a big augment, you can hurt yourself. Just like 'life.' If you want to be safe, then just get an automatic augment at 1/10 (round down) just like is mentioned in Barbarian Adventures.

Augments give you AP. Edges dont'. That's why they are 'cheaper' as they are just not as effective.

Jeff