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Captain Joy · 02-25-2022, 07:43 AM

The 7† ST stat for a Quarterstaff (B273) means a Quarterstaff can be used one-handed with no readiness penalty if the wielder has a ST of 14 (B270).

Question #1: Would a Quarterstaff wielded in this way get the +2 Parry bonus? I.e. when you wield a Quarterstaff one-handed, are you still using the Staff skill to wield it, or does the Staff skill require a two-handed grip?

Question #2: Why does the Naginata (B273) not get a +2 Parry bonus when used with the Staff skill?

02-25-2022, 07:43 AM	#1
Captain Joy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Heartland, U.S.A.	One-Handed Staff Parry Questions The 7† ST stat for a Quarterstaff (B273) means a Quarterstaff can be used one-handed with no readiness penalty if the wielder has a ST of 14 (B270). Question #1: Would a Quarterstaff wielded in this way get the +2 Parry bonus? I.e. when you wield a Quarterstaff one-handed, are you still using the Staff skill to wield it, or does the Staff skill require a two-handed grip? Question #2: Why does the Naginata (B273) not get a +2 Parry bonus when used with the Staff skill? __________________ my GURPS: Star Trek (TOS era) campaign Robin Laws roleplayer-type quiz Last edited by Captain Joy; 03-03-2022 at 05:36 PM. Reason: Corrected ST stats per Curmudgeons correction two posts down.