Berserk and knockdown

Erling · 09-27-2016, 12:43 PM

Basic Set states that character in Berserk condition is "immune to stun". Does that mean he's also immune to knockdown?

It's a bit strange if Major Wound to skull can't make him drop.

Expy · 09-27-2016, 01:11 PM

I have found a reference here:
http://dungeonfantastic.blogspot.co....kdown-and.html
'Those under the effects of the Berserk disadvantage are immune to stun; they still roll, however, with a +4, and only a failure by 5+ affects them at all, by knocking them out!'
* These were confirmed with Reverend Pee Kitty, Assistant GURPS Line Editor

but I can't find the source with a cursory search and don't have the time for a deep one. If you're having difficulty with the realism of things, I suggest looking to the MA138 'Skull Wounds Table' which lists effects from a permanent -1 to IQ or 2 levels of Ham Fisted for serious brain injuries. I would pay attention to the warning at the beginning of that section however, and wouldn't use those rules in anything but a gritty and realistic game. Berserk is already essentially a low-rank Terminal Illness if the GM is playing correctly and has monsters take telegraphic attacks to the skull and eyes every now and again, realistic brain injuries make this a thousand times worse.

Expy

09-27-2016, 12:43 PM	#1
Erling Join Date: Sep 2014	Berserk and knockdown Basic Set states that character in Berserk condition is "immune to stun". Does that mean he's also immune to knockdown? It's a bit strange if Major Wound to skull can't make him drop. __________________ When in deadly danger, When beset by doubt, Run in little circles, Wave your arms and shout.

09-27-2016, 01:11 PM	#2
Expy Join Date: Dec 2015	Re: Berserk and knockdown I have found a reference here: http://dungeonfantastic.blogspot.co....kdown-and.html 'Those under the effects of the Berserk disadvantage are immune to stun; they still roll, however, with a +4, and only a failure by 5+ affects them at all, by knocking them out!' * These were confirmed with Reverend Pee Kitty, Assistant GURPS Line Editor but I can't find the source with a cursory search and don't have the time for a deep one. If you're having difficulty with the realism of things, I suggest looking to the MA138 'Skull Wounds Table' which lists effects from a permanent -1 to IQ or 2 levels of Ham Fisted for serious brain injuries. I would pay attention to the warning at the beginning of that section however, and wouldn't use those rules in anything but a gritty and realistic game. Berserk is already essentially a low-rank Terminal Illness if the GM is playing correctly and has monsters take telegraphic attacks to the skull and eyes every now and again, realistic brain injuries make this a thousand times worse. Expy Last edited by Expy; 09-27-2016 at 01:15 PM.