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Old 05-27-2009, 11:40 AM   #6
SuedodeuS
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Default Re: Fighting with Garrotes

Der Wanderer: It's possible to hold a garrote with both handles in one hand, forming the wire into a loop. This isn't capable of any sort of attack, but could be used to catch thrusted (or swing impaling) weapons and deflect them. I included the U because I don't see it being able to parry immediately after trying to attack someone with it. So far as Binding is concerned, it could make for a good technique when using improvised garrotes, but a proper wire garrote would simply be too small to bind someone up... although it could be usable as something like handcuffs. I'll consider adding the Technique.
The skills of Stealth, Whip, and Flail are not essential to the style. First of all, this style is mostly for when you fail at Stealth - you don't need a dedicated combat style for sneaking up on and strangling somebody! So far as Whip and Flail are concerned, these are actually generally bad ideas to use with a garrote, so I would honestly expect the style to teach people not to try to use them unless absolutely necessary.
Knife-Thrower isn't that cinematic, in my opinion. The ability to catch a knife with the garrote, which is what generally precedes its use, is what's cinematic.

LynGrey: I thought that might be the case, but it seemed odd for a goon to show up carrying a drink like that. I'd expect a soda or some sort of alcohol first.


Thanks for the comments, both of you.
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