Re: Questions (re archery)

From: Joshua Neff <figaro9_at_...>
Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2004 00:21:56 -0000

> Heroquest also models "Narrative" reality not "simulation" reality, so
> a loss of AP's in an archery contest means that your opponent is
> closer to achieving his aim than he was before you lost them, and
> being reduced to 0AP means you can no longer take any meaningful part
> in the contest, not necessarily that you have "run out of arrows" or
> "broken your bow"

In fact, in an extended contest, the archer's opponent could be "attacking" the archer with a non-combat ability--say, "Belittle With Sarcasm" (maybe augmented with a "Loud Voice" common magic talent). So, the archer is reduced to 0 AP, & it doesn't mean he's out of arrows or his bow is broken. It means he's so demoralized by his opponent, he can't bring himself to fight anymore.