Step-and-a-Half

stopyelling · 11-03-2011, 11:05 AM

can someone explain this joke to me?

http://www.worldofmunchkin.com/cards/step/

Brugist · 11-03-2011, 11:19 AM

That half step you always miss that will kill you?

Andrew Hackard · 11-03-2011, 11:53 AM

D&D Third and Fourth Edition both allow a type of combat move called a "step," which moves you one square but doesn't count as a move action. So this is a step-and-a-half, which is half a step better.

If you'd prefer, it's a musical joke about a minor third interval, but I don't think that's what was intended.

Mister Ed · 11-03-2011, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew Hackard

D&D Third and Fourth Edition both allow a type of combat move called a "step," which moves you one square but doesn't count as a move action. So this is a step-and-a-half, which is half a step better.

If you'd prefer, it's a musical joke about a minor third interval, but I don't think that's what was intended.

OK, now I get where the term comes from. I'm still not clear how that term is related to changing the Monster's bad stuff in that way. With a name like that, I might expect the card to give some kind of combat advantage, or some kind of Run Away bonus.

Ah well, I don't have to "get" it to like the card. :-D

Brugist · 11-03-2011, 12:10 PM

Mine is better!

stopyelling · 11-03-2011, 11:35 PM

I didn't get the joke so I made my own.
I think I like mine better.

WAIT!

I don't think I am allowed to link to custom cards even if the custom card has the same info as a public card like the promo cards..

...maybe.. no- better stay safe.

Sorry I took down the URL.

If anyone wants to see my custom cards of promo cards (they are the same just with a small cute twist which I really like) PM me. :)

Unless that's not allowed then DON'T PM me now way!

Brf · 11-03-2011, 12:00 PM

A "step-and-a-half" implies a little more effort than just a single step. Like you should always take a step-and-a-half back to survey a situation first.
In this case, the monster probably took the extra half-step to catch and eat you.

CryWolf · 02-22-2012, 09:46 PM

On a related note, can you play Step-and-a-Half after a munchkin has failed his/her roll to escape?

<evil grin>

Clipper · 02-23-2012, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CryWolf

On a related note, can you play Step-and-a-Half after a munchkin has failed his/her roll to escape?

<evil grin>

I think you have to resolve the bad stuff in the run away before anyone can play any cards (unless the cards are one of the very few that interrupt or cancel, like Reloaded Die), in which case the answer would be no.

morleydotes · 02-23-2012, 05:47 AM

I've allowed it and done it. Then played "Rock Falls, Everyone Dies". Fun move.

Pat

11-03-2011, 11:05 AM	#1
stopyelling Join Date: Sep 2011	Step-and-a-Half can someone explain this joke to me? http://www.worldofmunchkin.com/cards/step/ __________________ http://imgur.com/lvsGm - My Collection http://imgur.com/Z95Hk - Make everyone know I am boss while playing

11-03-2011, 11:19 AM	#2
Brugist Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Louisiana	Re: Step-and-a-Half That half step you always miss that will kill you?

11-03-2011, 11:53 AM	#3
Andrew Hackard *Munchkin* Line Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, TX	Re: Step-and-a-Half D&D Third and Fourth Edition both allow a type of combat move called a "step," which moves you one square but doesn't count as a move action. So this is a step-and-a-half, which is half a step better. If you'd prefer, it's a musical joke about a minor third interval, but I don't think that's what was intended. __________________ Andrew Hackard, *Munchkin* Line Editor If you have a question that isn't getting answered, we have a thread for that. Let people like what they like. Don't be a gamer hater. #PlayMunchkin on social media: Twitter \|\| Facebook \|\| Instagram \|\| YouTube Follow us on Kickstarter: Steve Jackson Games and Warehouse 23

11-03-2011, 12:10 PM	#5
Brugist Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Louisiana	Re: Step-and-a-Half Mine is better!

11-03-2011, 11:35 PM	#6
stopyelling Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: Step-and-a-Half I didn't get the joke so I made my own. I think I like mine better. WAIT! I don't think I am allowed to link to custom cards even if the custom card has the same info as a public card like the promo cards.. ...maybe.. no- better stay safe. Sorry I took down the URL. If anyone wants to see my custom cards of promo cards (they are the same just with a small cute twist which I really like) PM me. :) Unless that's not allowed then DON'T PM me now way! __________________ http://imgur.com/lvsGm - My Collection http://imgur.com/Z95Hk - Make everyone know I am boss while playing Last edited by stopyelling; 11-03-2011 at 11:41 PM. Reason: Paranoia

11-03-2011, 12:00 PM	#7
Brf Join Date: Apr 2011	Re: Step-and-a-Half A "step-and-a-half" implies a little more effort than just a single step. Like you should always take a step-and-a-half back to survey a situation first. In this case, the monster probably took the extra half-step to catch and eat you.

02-22-2012, 09:46 PM	#8
CryWolf Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Marikina City, Philippines	Re: Step-and-a-Half On a related note, can you play Step-and-a-Half after a munchkin has failed his/her roll to escape? <evil grin> __________________ Munchkin + Clerical Errors Munchkin Bites! also: Fluxx, V:tES

02-23-2012, 05:47 AM	#10
morleydotes Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Salem, OR.	Re: Step-and-a-Half I've allowed it and done it. Then played "Rock Falls, Everyone Dies". Fun move. Pat __________________ Salem Midnight Crew / MIB 1987 Or the Wrong MIB. Salem Cell leader, for the clueless in Oregon. Ahhhh... I see the Screw-Up Fairy has visited us again. Closed Captioned for the Humor Impaired