> ...For example, Harvar has "sword and shield combat." He
> wants to be able to fight without his shield more effectively, but
> buying up a whole separate ability would be prohibitive. Instead,
he
> learns the "fight without shield" ability. Then when he wants to
use
> his "sword and shield" without having a shield, he would suffer
the
> usual no shield penalty,...
I'd just give a -5 for this. I checked this with one the more
experienced guys and he concurred. In fact, he said in the spirit
of MGF he wouldn't get a penalty at all! Its not like its a spear
is it.....
Rob (again)