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Old 01-28-2010, 07:24 PM   #22
David Johnston2
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Default Re: Some questions about the Soldier skill

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Originally Posted by Ubiquitous View Post
Because it covers a broad range of skills?
But only a narrow range of application for each skill. It will tell you how to avoid trench foot, but not how to diagnose or treat foot ailments in general. It will tell you how to dig a field latrine but not how to build a shelter or which berries to eat. It will tell you how to drill in formation, but not how to dance a quadrille. It will tell you how to keep a rifle dry, but not how to build one. It will tell you how to put armor on quickly in the case of a sudden attack, but not how to how to quickly change clothes backstage for another trip down the cat walk. (That's Professional Skill: Model, in case you were wondering)
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