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chandley · 05-05-2016, 01:57 PM

I would give wings "Arm ST" and label it Wing ST, rather than giving the whole flyer Lifting ST or Striking ST. Flying creatures are different enough in construction to warrant relaxing any limits on max Arm ST humans might have.

Also, if you give them lifting ST with an eye toward helping them fly, you also help them carry or drag stuff while walking, and for most fliers, that is a little absurd.

If these bird-people have usable hands on their wings, I see no reason why they couldnt deliver powerful blows with weapons in those hands. If for some reason you think that is no good, you could break out Arm ST into Lifting Arm ST and Striking Arm ST... but I dont know that it would be worth it.

05-05-2016, 01:57 PM	#10
chandley Join Date: Aug 2004	Re: Does Lifting ST Allow Me to Wield Heavier Weapons While Doing ST Damage? I would give wings "Arm ST" and label it Wing ST, rather than giving the whole flyer Lifting ST or Striking ST. Flying creatures are different enough in construction to warrant relaxing any limits on max Arm ST humans might have. Also, if you give them lifting ST with an eye toward helping them fly, you also help them carry or drag stuff while walking, and for most fliers, that is a little absurd. If these bird-people have usable hands on their wings, I see no reason why they couldnt deliver powerful blows with weapons in those hands. If for some reason you think that is no good, you could break out Arm ST into Lifting Arm ST and Striking Arm ST... but I dont know that it would be worth it. __________________ My GURPS stuff