Quick Question: Explodes on Death?

[Stripe]

Could have swore I remember making some 3e monsters that exploded on death, dealing damage all around.

Am I just missing this trait?

If anyone knows what it's called and where it's at, a reference with page number would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

[johndallman]

Fragile (Explosive), Basic Set, p136-7.

[Stripe]

I saw that, but that causes explosion on any HT roll for a major wound too. I don't want any HT rolls, just an explosion on death, plain and simple.

I'm dreaming this up, aren't I? :(

[mlangsdorf]

Seems like that's a straightforward Cosmic: Rules Exception +50%.

[Badmash]

Doomchildren (DF 2 page 22)explode when they die.

Is that what you're looking for?

[Sunrunners_Fire]

Originally Posted by Stripe

Could have swore I remember making some 3e monsters that exploded on death, dealing damage all around.

Am I just missing this trait?

The trait doesn't exist. You aren't missing anything.

Originally Posted by Stripe

If anyone knows what it's called and where it's at, a reference with page number would be greatly appreciated!

I'd suggest poking {"Upon Death" Abilities} over at RevPK's MyGURPS site.

[supersaiyandoyle]

http://mygurps.com/r_upondeath.html?p=ihradmtgvo&v=0

Here's a page that should help.

[PK]

Originally Posted by Stripe

I saw that, but that causes explosion on any HT roll for a major wound too. I don't want any HT rolls, just an explosion on death, plain and simple.

You said these were monsters, right? So you don't even have to sweat the small stuff. Just note: "Fragile (Explosive), but only when killed" and you're good. Or, even simpler, just add a note: "Explodes for 2d cr ex when killed, or 3d if killed w/fire."

Originally Posted by mlangsdorf

Seems like that's a straightforward Cosmic: Rules Exception +50%.

Technically, that would give more of a point break. If anything, this change would remove its value as a disadvantage and turn it into a feature at least, since it doesn't cause you any problems until you're already dead.

Originally Posted by Sunrunners_Fire

I'd suggest poking {"Upon Death" Abilities} over at RevPK's MyGURPS site.

That works, too. I did muse on this subject quite a bit.

[Stripe]

Thanks, everyone, for your replies! :)

[Icelander]

Without any house-ruling, this could be described as the Perk Controllable Disadvantage (Fragile [Explosive]).