Re: Parrying arrows

From: Benedict Adamson <badamson_at_...>
Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 13:42:55 +0800


Andrew Barton wrote:
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> Should [arrow-cutting] be a straight ability or a specialisation of Close Combat?
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I'd say a straight ability.
Simulationist argument: arrow cutting is not at all like close combat. Gamist argument: giving a warrior full protection against missile fire for 1 HP is unbalancing.
Narrativist argument: giving a warrior full protection against missile fire for 1 HP cheapens what should be a cool and distinctive ability.

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