Beats Suck(?)

Gef · 12-18-2010, 02:38 AM

Regarding the game mechanic, I concur with your conclusion, Mailanka.

In my fencing experience, though, "beats" work better than this. You don't have to parry first, and it's more about technique than strength, a transfer of momentum to the other guy's blade opens him up and stops your blade in the perfect position to thrust. Nonetheless, I have no complaints about how GURPS models this, because the game mechanic for what I just described is a DX-based Feint. It just happens to involve blade contact.

GEF

12-18-2010, 02:38 AM	#10
Gef Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Yucca Valley, CA	Re: Beats Suck(?) Regarding the game mechanic, I concur with your conclusion, Mailanka. In my fencing experience, though, "beats" work better than this. You don't have to parry first, and it's more about technique than strength, a transfer of momentum to the other guy's blade opens him up and stops your blade in the perfect position to thrust. Nonetheless, I have no complaints about how GURPS models this, because the game mechanic for what I just described is a DX-based Feint. It just happens to involve blade contact. GEF