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Dunadin777 · 08-14-2011, 01:30 PM

I think Jacob is looking for something to represent the fringe case of someone who thinks fast on their feet but is simply lousy at getting out of the way of things. It's a neat idea, but not supported by GURPS' concept of Speed and Dodge, both of which are inherently linked to Dexterity. If he'd be physically lumbering, then he'd have a low DX score and a low Speed. GURPS doesn't mess around with the concept of purely mental reflexes.

Is that what you meant, Jacob?

08-14-2011, 01:30 PM	#6
Dunadin777 Join Date: Nov 2010	Re: Not even an option: bodyweight as Enc I think Jacob is looking for something to represent the fringe case of someone who thinks fast on their feet but is simply lousy at getting out of the way of things. It's a neat idea, but not supported by GURPS' concept of Speed and Dodge, both of which are inherently linked to Dexterity. If he'd be physically lumbering, then he'd have a low DX score and a low Speed. GURPS doesn't mess around with the concept of purely mental reflexes. Is that what you meant, Jacob? __________________ Finds party's farmboy-helper about to skewer the captive brigand who attacked his sister. "I don't think I'm morally obligated to stop this..." Ten Green Gem Vine--Warrior-poet, bane of highwaymen