> Wulf:
> >What about a set spear against the charge of cavalry, or the
> leap of a
> >predator? The spear is definitely defensive, it does not move except
> >to aim the point, the back end is fixed in place. The spearman does
> >not attack, he just manoeuvres the spearhead, and dodges as best he
> >can while keeping hold of the spear.
>
> In RW terms, yes. But for HW we need to abstract things somewhat.
>
> >The cavalryman and horse (or
> >rhino) does the attacking, but if the spearman gets it right, the
> >spear, and any augments, Rank, Edges, whatever, most
> definitely should
> >have an effect.
>
> Not on the cavalryman's attack, no.
In HW terms I would say that in this case regardless who attacks first the
edge from the horse is added to the winners result. The alternative is they
are both stuck with a bidding a min of half remaining AP for there first
exchange's as you are charging for maximum impact.
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