Thread: Miao Miao's Vow
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Old 10-11-2017, 03:34 PM   #2
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Default Re: Miao Miao's Vow

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Originally Posted by GnomesofZurich View Post

Miao Miao (from Delvers To Go, p.9) has Vow (Use only rapiers) [‑5], as well as Fast-Draw (Knife), Thrown Weapon (Knife) and a bunch of throwing knives. Is this an error, or is the Vow only considered to apply to melee attacks?
This is a case of excessive brevity: Yes, this means in melee combat. These sorts of Vows are meant to limit the fighter to one primary melee weapon, not to exclude cloaks/shields, ranged weapons, unarmed skills, etc. If it did all that, it would be worth -10 points. At the -5-point level, it's mostly meant to keep you from using a high-quality or magical broadsword, morningstar, pick, or whatever when you're a rapier freak.
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