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sir_pudding · 10-22-2013, 06:59 PM

There have been a few threads on this, and it was an optional rule "Only the Best Shall Win" in 3e. I think it's a really bad idea, as it encourages characters to not take penalties if they can at all avoid it; this then eliminates most interesting combat Maneuvers and Options leading to combatants just standing toe to toe and taking bland Attacks at either Torso or Random hit location. Lame.

10-22-2013, 06:59 PM	#3
sir_pudding Wielder of Smart Pants Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ventura CA	Re: Combat House rules There have been a few threads on this, and it was an optional rule "Only the Best Shall Win" in 3e. I think it's a really bad idea, as it encourages characters to not take penalties if they can at all avoid it; this then eliminates most interesting combat Maneuvers and Options leading to combatants just standing toe to toe and taking bland Attacks at either Torso or Random hit location. Lame.