The old "Orb Quest" microgame & Shields

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Originally Posted by JohnPaulB

Some shields are strapped to the arm and though they may have a hand grip, the hand grip can probably be made to come loose, thus freeing the had for movements. Not graceful, but functional.

Also, the wizard will have to buy the shield talent or suffer penalties.

By ITL 121 we ain't got no boss grip, but I'd allow Horsemanship while shielded. Is the proper penalty for untalented shield use to just add one die to all DX rolls while holding?