04-17-2013, 08:15 AM | #11 |
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Re: wait and counterattack
"Wait+Counterattack" really sounds, mechanically, like a "Riposte"
[Edit] In retrospect, both Riposte and Counterattack would have the same issues when used as part of a Wait
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04-17-2013, 09:09 AM | #12 |
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Re: wait and counterattack
I really don't see any reason to limit the triggering conditions for a Wait beyond 'your character must be able to perceive it' and 'you must specify the trigger and response in advance'. So having your wait trigger after somebody's attack rather than preempting it seems fine to me.
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04-17-2013, 09:10 AM | #13 |
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Re: wait and counterattack
The problem is, GURPS terms for the game mechanics aren't necessarily how we'd describe things in real life.
IMHO Counterattack doesn't work that way. Sounds more like you're doing Stop Hit, MA pg108. And, if you manage to Parry during the Stop Hit, you can Counterattack on your next turn. Edit: I'm wrong
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04-17-2013, 10:13 AM | #14 | |
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Re: wait and counterattack
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Sure, you're free to do that on your next turn, which is the normal way to use it. But is there any reason you shouldn't be permitted to take that opportunity in a Wait action instead?
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04-17-2013, 01:15 PM | #15 |
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Re: wait and counterattack
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04-17-2013, 04:34 PM | #16 | |
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Re: wait and counterattack
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Is there anything, mechanically, preventing Alpha attacking with an All-out attack, thereby getting all the benefits and none of the disadvantages - assuming he only has one opponent. I realize Beta could do the same back to Alpha afterwards - assuming he's still standing. But that might be a big if. And it creates a never-ending cycle.
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04-17-2013, 04:42 PM | #17 |
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Re: wait and counterattack
Alpha can only take an All-Out Attack if he hasn't taken any Active Defenses since he took the Wait. Which means he needs to just take Beta's hit if he wants to do this.
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04-17-2013, 04:57 PM | #18 | |
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Re: wait and counterattack
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Though Alpha may have to give up their move that turn entirely if they try that trick and then chose to defend. I'm not sure...I'd have to go parse my Basic Set.
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04-17-2013, 05:03 PM | #20 |
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Re: wait and counterattack
...That was about what I thought I remembered.
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