Martial Arts

[bearcat]

When Bruce Lee first became popular, it was often debated
who might win a match between Lee and Muhammad Ali.

We tested this with the GURPS martial arts system, and it was no contest. Lee broke the boxers leg almost immediately, and the match was over in seconds.

So, here is my challenge. Build GURPS characters based upon the real-life characteristics of Howard Thompson and
Steve Jackson, and send them into the arena. Who wins?

[Andrew Hackard]

Steve wins by forfeit.

[Kromm]

Andrew wins the Internets.

Also, am I allowed to steal their glasses or not? If I am, it'll be fun seeing who gets lucky first!

[bearcat]

Originally Posted by Andrew Hackard

Steve wins by forfeit.

Damn, best answer possible. I am laughing SO HARD.

I like to think that Howard T. is in some recluse-bunker
reading this, also laughing hard.....

[Psychotime]

Originally Posted by bearcat

We tested this with the GURPS martial arts system, and it was no contest. Lee broke the boxers leg almost immediately, and the match was over in seconds.

I don't know why I found that so funny.

[bearcat]

Originally Posted by Kromm

Andrew wins the Internets.

Also, am I allowed to steal their glasses or not? If I am, it'll be fun seeing who gets lucky first!

The World Wide Internetz.

They keep their glasses, and each draws a random
ally to help them, from this pool:

Michael Milken
Colonel Green
F. Lee Bailey
Martha Stewart
Rod Blagojevich

[bearcat]

Originally Posted by Psychotime

I don't know why I found that so funny.

I played Ali, so I did not find it all that amusing.
We almost certainly misread the rules. He had the reach
on Lee, but GMA rules favor the orientals.

[Gold & Appel Inc]

Originally Posted by bearcat

I played Ali, so I did not find it all that amusing.
We almost certainly misread the rules. He had the reach
on Lee, but GMA rules favor the orientals.

1) It's Asians now if you're referring to people, 2) it is correct for kicking to have a longer reach than punching unless you guys made Ali SM +1 (which he's not), and 3) 4e MA does a very good job of providing goodies for both Eastern and Western martial artists, IMHO.

[bearcat]

Originally Posted by Psychotime

I don't know why I found that so funny.

It's all fun and games until somebody breaks a leg
and grandpa's colostomy bag starts to leak.......

[bearcat]

Originally Posted by Gold & Appel Inc

1) It's Asians now if you're referring to people, 2) it is correct for kicking to have a longer reach than punching unless you guys made Ali SM +1 (which he's not), and 3) 4e MA does a very good job of providing goodies for both Eastern and Western martial artists, IMHO.

Eh. I care least about people who care most about being politically correct.

Good point about the reach of the leg....this was 15 years ago, so I've forgotten all the details.