Can you dodge your own attack in GURPS?

lachimba · 08-17-2015, 10:31 PM

Never had it come up, and I'm not sure if it's addressed anywhere.

Dustin · 08-17-2015, 10:38 PM

I don't see why not. It's an attack like any other -- if it somehow got reflected back at you why shouldn't you get a defense?

Is there some particular scenario you have in mind?

weby · 08-17-2015, 11:19 PM

Yes, except if it surprises you(or you do an all-out attack).

Terwin · 08-19-2015, 12:06 PM

With something such as the Spell reverse missiles, I would expect the attacker to be surprised the first time this happens(unless fore-warned), but to be able to dodge normally after that.

If an attacker had encountered a similar effect many times in the past then I would expect them to no longer be surprised unless they had reason to expect the target not to have the effect in place.

trooper6 · 08-19-2015, 12:10 PM

I'd say you couldn't dodge your own attack if the hit on yourself is the result of a Crit Fail.

Carnwennan · 08-19-2015, 03:51 PM

Are you asking about magical reflection and the like, or wondering if you can dodge yourself punching yourself in the face? The latter is one way to get around the problem of not actively being able to use the 'retreat' step I suppose, but it's been a while and I'm not sure where you would check (IDHMBWM).

08-17-2015, 10:31 PM	#1
lachimba MIB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney	Can you dodge your own attack in GURPS? Never had it come up, and I'm not sure if it's addressed anywhere.

08-17-2015, 10:38 PM	#2
Dustin Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The former Chochenyo territory	Re: Can you dodge your own attack in GURPS? I don't see why not. It's an attack like any other -- if it somehow got reflected back at you why shouldn't you get a defense? Is there some particular scenario you have in mind? __________________ My gaming blog: Thor's Grumblings Keep your friends close, and your enemies in Close Combat.

08-17-2015, 11:19 PM	#3
weby Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Can you dodge your own attack in GURPS? Yes, except if it surprises you(or you do an all-out attack). __________________ -- GURPS spaceship unofficial errata and thoughts: https://gsuc.roto.nu/

08-19-2015, 12:06 PM	#4
Terwin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Plugerville	Re: Can you dodge your own attack in GURPS? With something such as the Spell reverse missiles, I would expect the attacker to be surprised the first time this happens(unless fore-warned), but to be able to dodge normally after that. If an attacker had encountered a similar effect many times in the past then I would expect them to no longer be surprised unless they had reason to expect the target not to have the effect in place.

08-19-2015, 12:10 PM	#5
trooper6 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Medford, MA	Re: Can you dodge your own attack in GURPS? I'd say you couldn't dodge your own attack if the hit on yourself is the result of a Crit Fail.

08-19-2015, 03:51 PM	#6
Carnwennan Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Newcastle, England	Re: Can you dodge your own attack in GURPS? Are you asking about magical reflection and the like, or wondering if you can dodge yourself punching yourself in the face? The latter is one way to get around the problem of not actively being able to use the 'retreat' step I suppose, but it's been a while and I'm not sure where you would check (IDHMBWM). Last edited by Carnwennan; 08-19-2015 at 03:55 PM.