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Old 07-11-2016, 04:33 PM   #39
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Default Re: Realism; Strength is not important for swordsmanship(?)

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Originally Posted by Tomsdad View Post
When it comes to modelling humans, especially one's who excel at something I try and go for a holistic approach that brings in several factors. Because the reality is when your training very hard at something there tends to be a lot of synergy with several factors.
Yes. And this is precisely where GURPS is in accordance with reality.

To build a good bowman, swordsman, karateka (or any other kind of warrior) character, basic attributes are not sufficient; neither is skill; nor are advantages. The best is a holistic synergy between the three.
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