TL9 Force Sword?

Ed the Coastie · 07-14-2010, 03:16 PM

The Laser Torch (Ultratech, pg 80) is a TL9 tool that requires the use of Beam Weapons (Projection) skill. However, other than its inability to parry, it appears to have pretty much the same physical stats as a broadsword.

Geeks being geeks, I figure that it would only be a matter of time before somebody begins using a laser torch as a "laser sword" and developing a parry-less style to go with it. At that point, would the controlling skill still be Beam Weapons (Projection)...or would it be justifiable to have it be Force Sword? The idea is that the Force Sword skill when used with the "laser sword" represents the fact that it is being used in a different manner than as a tool.

Not another shrubbery · 07-17-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed the Coastie

Geeks being geeks, I figure that it would only be a matter of time before somebody begins using a laser torch as a "laser sword" and developing a parry-less style to go with it. At that point, would the controlling skill still be Beam Weapons (Projection)...or would it be justifiable to have it be Force Sword? The idea is that the Force Sword skill when used with the "laser sword" represents the fact that it is being used in a different manner than as a tool.

I am not seeing an obvious issue with the idea... Beam Weapon is the easier skill, and you will need to get a mechanic to put the torch into a hilt-like handle.

cultureulterior · 07-18-2010, 07:52 AM

I'd be concerned with blinding everyone in the neighborhood.

Lord Azagthoth · 07-26-2010, 10:59 AM

Use a backpack to hold the gas bottle.

Looks much like the original lightsaber version from George Lucas (except for the parry).

The only problem would be the use of gas, even when not hitting something.

07-14-2010, 03:16 PM	#1
Ed the Coastie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona	TL9 Force Sword? The Laser Torch (Ultratech, pg 80) is a TL9 tool that requires the use of Beam Weapons (Projection) skill. However, other than its inability to parry, it appears to have pretty much the same physical stats as a broadsword. Geeks being geeks, I figure that it would only be a matter of time before somebody begins using a laser torch as a "laser sword" and developing a parry-less style to go with it. At that point, would the controlling skill still be Beam Weapons (Projection)...or would it be justifiable to have it be Force Sword? The idea is that the Force Sword skill when used with the "laser sword" represents the fact that it is being used in a different manner than as a tool. __________________ "It's never to early to start beefing up your obituary." -- The Most Interesting Man in the World

07-18-2010, 07:52 AM	#3
cultureulterior Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: TL9 Force Sword? I'd be concerned with blinding everyone in the neighborhood.

07-26-2010, 10:59 AM	#4
Lord Azagthoth Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Helmouth, The Netherlands	Re: TL9 Force Sword? Use a backpack to hold the gas bottle. Looks much like the original lightsaber version from George Lucas (except for the parry). The only problem would be the use of gas, even when not hitting something. __________________ May the Force be with us all Dark Lord Azagthoth Star Wars - TRPG