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Old 11-08-2020, 01:14 PM   #46
Ulzgoroth
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Default Re: [Basic] Catfall, Very Fit and Peripheral Vision Cost

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Originally Posted by tbone View Post
A lot of players seem to view Catfall as passive "in case I fall" protection from harm, but I think the key is to make active use of it. Lead pursuing foes to high places, then safely jump down and run away (or start shooting at the foes) as they slowly climb their way down. And use it to jump on foes from above. Even foes that aren't surprised will take a penalty to defense (and will take more damage than you do if you're simply slamming from above).
Yeah, it's important to remember that for 'circumstantial' abilities, it's not only the GM who can influence what circumstances apply. When you have protection from a particular danger that opens up what would normally be really stupid options where you court or outright embrace that danger.

("They can't grab me if I'm on fire.")
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