Question about "Attacking from Above"

JMason · 11-21-2017, 10:30 AM

Exploits p. 38 states, "If you land on someone, resolve damage to yourself and your target separately from your attack."

So, lets say a giant spider drops down from the ceiling. Looking to land on a PC and bite them. Do they get to make that attack (at -2), and also get a "free" slam for falling on them?

I've always treated attacks from above as sort of "pounces" and the normal attack only comes on the following turn(s), at least with animals.

11-21-2017, 10:30 AM	#1
JMason Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cockeysville, MD	Question about "Attacking from Above" Exploits p. 38 states, "If you land on someone, resolve damage to yourself and your target separately from your attack." So, lets say a giant spider drops down from the ceiling. Looking to land on a PC and bite them. Do they get to make that attack (at -2), and also get a "free" slam for falling on them? I've always treated attacks from above as sort of "pounces" and the normal attack only comes on the following turn(s), at least with animals. __________________ --- My Blog: Dice and Discourse - My adventures in GURPS and thoughts on table top RPGs.