Re: Cancelling Edges & Setting Spears

From: Henrix <henrix_at_...>
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000 04:05:01 +0200

On Thu, 29 Jun 2000, Tim Ellis wrote:
> Alternatively, consider the two samurai staring each other down in an
> iaijutsu duel, when, following the sudden flash of the razor sharp
> katana, only one gets to walk away. In this case (as well as the high
> bid...) the full edge is probably applied to ensure the opponent takes
> the full consequence of the blow...

Not necessarily. According to some heroic japanese literature the combat is already decided when the swords are drawn. In that case the duel could be fought out with the contestants staring each other out with extremely low bids (Flicker of an eyelid, 1 AP; change centre of gravity, 2 AP), until either one reaches 0 (or less) AP. The drawing of the sword and cutting down the enemy is just a coup de gra´ce, which can be as low as 1 AP and still kill.

Applicable edges could be an enhancement from Tea Ceremony, Meditation, or perhaps a Reputation for winning duels.

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Henrix