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Old 07-11-2016, 04:28 AM   #7
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Default Re: Realism; Strength is not important for swordsmanship(?)

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Originally Posted by Flyndaran View Post
Gamers want, and even expect, the ability to one-shot hack off limbs ala Monty Python's Black Knight, regardless of plausibility.
That's what cinematic rules are for. The basic mechanics should model verisimilitude as much as possible.
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