On Sunday, February 2, 2003, at 05:28 PM, flynnkd2 <flynnkd_at_...> wrote:
> If a player has a Dodge skill (allowing him to dodge in melee), how
> is this implemented into HW, or more to the point how to people use
> it.
>
> As a physical skill I was thinking of allowing it to be used as an
> augment in response to an attack, but augment increase target
> numbers and traditionally defences reduce target numbers... I know
> the end result is the same but it seems strange.
Defenses do not reduce target numbers. The higher the defense's target number, the more likely the defender is to successfully defend so your idea is right on. Also, it could be used as the defending skill. For example, if Bob is throwing his spear at Jim, Jim could use his Dodge 2W as the resisting ability to Bob's Ranged Combat (Throw Spear) 3W. Or if Bob was trying to stab at Jim using his Close Combat (Spear and Shield) 5W, Jim could use *his* Close Combat (Spear and Shield) 4W augmented by his Dodge 2W (and probably get a boost to his CC of +2 or more.)
> Can you implement a physical augment during someone elses action
> (when they attack you).
The way the rules are currently written, no. Some people (including me) like the idea of certain "always on" physical abilities such as Large.
> If you have augmented during your action with Strong, to increase
> your attack, what is the point of doing the same with Dodge when you
> are attacked (assuming it only increases), or would it be more
> appropriate to say Strong cant be used when you defend... although
> are you defending or is it an exchange?). Strong wouldnt be
> appropriate if someone shot an arrow at you for eg... so do players
> have to be re-assessing their augments/target numbers with each
> action?
One of the things that is very different about HW from other RPGs is that when you're "attacking" an opponent, it's not a simple hack with a sword or stab with a spear but a full exchange. That's one of the reasons that you can lose AP on an exchange you initiate. If you make a bid and roll and the result is that you lose AP, it could be that the opponent ended up with a successful riposte, knocked you off balance, or just plain made you look bad.
> If you activated a feat, for eg "My Sword Attacks Mightily", would
> it be appropriate to say that augment is only good during your
> action, when you are attacking...
You could but I wouldn't.
Dave
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