On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 10:31:12 -0800, Roderick and Ellen Robertson
<rjremr_at_...> wrote:
> While not "speaking Ex Cathedra" for Issaries, *I* view the "Sample
> Resistance" table (P 274-275) as raw values. The Clan Champion's best
> Combat
> skill (Sword & Shield, 2H-Axe, Boot to the head, whatever) is around 10W
> to
> 10W2. Then he has all the normal Equipment bonuses, plus as many augments
> from abilities as seems proper - taking a look at the "Clan Champion"
> keyword in TR 170, He could resonably claim "Ignore pain", "Strong",
> "Tough", "See Opponent's Weakness" and "Relationship to Clan". As a
> "Special
> Weaponthane" he can also be assumed to have the WeaponThane abilities:
> "Dedicated", "Fearless", "Professional" (or "Reckless"), and
> Weaponthanes
> are "Full-time Warriors", so he most likely has Warrior abilities:
> "Recognize Fighting Style", "Brave", "Bloodthirsty", "Grim",
> "Determined".
> Plus he's backed by the clan (Community bonus) *and* by the clan magics.
> Even at only +3 each, that's a good set of bonuses.
My ten augments example is now looking conservative! :)
Darren