> rolled for the weather when he started writing The Tempest? I don't
> think so.
What an interesting image. I'm sure there's a Murphy's Rules cartoon in there.
> I actualy disagree quite strongly with Robin's approach to narative
> gaming. To me, the way in which the players try to tackle a problem
> and describe their character's actions should have a strong
influence
> on the outcome of a contest. Fortunately HW provides plenty of
mechanisms
> for this. The AP bid reflects the riskyness on a character's
actions,
> while appropriateness modifiers and ability enhancements can change
the
> target number rolled against.
This is a very good point and reflects my views as well. HW is good for problemsolving at a rather high order. All that augmenting and clever thinking is duly rewarded and its reflected in the rules I remember D&D where you couldn't do squat to improve your chances with some clarity.
> The information contained in your tables is good and usefull
information,
> but from a narative point of view, I think it's the wrong way round.
> Your table says that if the players are in terrain the modifier is
And of course the all important -- does the fellow being tracked want to be found? At that point its a Stealth or Tracking/hide trail vs Tracking contest. In that case, I'd take the situational modifiers into account but it becomes much more dependant on the target's ability to conceal their trail.
Jeff
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