GURPS OLD WEST: Intimidation and the Movies

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Originally Posted by Dunadin777

Seems like it turned out pretty well, actually. :)

But if you wanted to have a western stare-down and more drawn out intimidation contest, I would've turned it into a Regular Contest of Intimidation rolls--possibly until one side had accrued some arbitrary threshold, such as three wins. During the Regular Contest, the combatants glare at each other and hands waver over pistol grips--people notice and either run for the hills, batten down windows, or grab rifles to ensure the fighting doesn't spill over to them and theirs.

Also, if I were the former confederate and a legitimate gunman, I'd probably pick up some piece of Signature Gear linked to a very specific Reputation. Just something to tie to one's budding infamy as a lawless gun--something that can be easily shown or concealed would be ideal. That'd make the act of throwing back your coat be a chance to add your Rep to an intimidation contest, as the roughs suddenly see your signature pistol rig and realize you're Bad Andy from the Sawhorse Trail Massacre, or whatever.

I'll have to remember to point that out to the one player who has a rep (which means I'll email him as soon as I finish here!). Always wearing something that is significant (except when you don't want to be known) isn't a half bad idea! Thanks. :)