11-11-2019, 09:35 AM | #31 |
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Re: What are some GURPS rules you didn't know or understand for a long time?
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11-11-2019, 07:42 PM | #32 | |
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Re: What are some GURPS rules you didn't know or understand for a long time?
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11-12-2019, 10:57 AM | #33 |
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Re: What are some GURPS rules you didn't know or understand for a long time?
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11-13-2019, 11:41 PM | #34 |
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Re: What are some GURPS rules you didn't know or understand for a long time?
I didn't read it anywhere (which doesn't mean that it is not written somewhere). Now, the Slam attack allows to use the Move and Attack maneuver without the -4 and the cap of 9 (Basic Set, page 371).
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11-14-2019, 05:50 AM | #35 |
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Re: What are some GURPS rules you didn't know or understand for a long time?
That you can use full Move on an All-Out Attack to slam was first clarified on p. 98 of GURPS Martial Arts – although the Basic Set is written as if that were true, it never actually spells it out.
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11-14-2019, 08:05 AM | #36 |
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Re: What are some GURPS rules you didn't know or understand for a long time?
I disagree that MA was a 'clarification', no where in Basic does it even hint at allowing a full Move on an All-Out Attack, for any reason. That may have been the intent, but it wasn't in any way mentioned, even in passing or obscurely.
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11-14-2019, 12:17 PM | #37 |
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Re: What are some GURPS rules you didn't know or understand for a long time?
I'm a bit unclear on is certain parameters of using Ceremonial Magic....
Like for example: 1) there are strict energy contribution limits when initially casting the spell, but are there any on maintaining it, or can any member contribute as much energy as they like for maintenance? 2) detractors who protest the ritual basically contribute 1 FP as negative 5 FP or something like that during the initial casting... can they also interfere with the maintenance costs? 3) how far apart can people be from each other to contribute to a ceremony? I remember there is a "Combat Ceremony" perk where everyone has to link hands (or staves), but I can't remember anything about proximity requirements without this perk. 4) if a spell indicates it can ONLY be cast ceremonially (like that thing next to Pauts in Thaumatology, I think Cone of Power?) then would the "casting time" already incorporate the x10 requirement and not be multiplied as standard? 5) specifically for Cone of Power: why is there a "6 to Maintain" when duration is worded as if it were indefinite? It seems like the duration is actually meant to be something like 1-hour? 6) Cone of Power says you can't use the energy generated to (directly) maintain the spell... but is there anything stopping someone drawing on it to cast "Lend Energy" to restore the spent reserves of one of of the people maintaining the spell, and then just having it spend from their reserves? 7) for skills like Lend Energy which say cost is not reduced for high skill... are they still cast for free on a critical success? 8) I know you need at least skill 3 to attempt a skill other than an active defense (so perhaps this doesn't apply to Blocking Spells... not sure)... does that mean if your target has Magic Resistance which reduces your spell skill to less than 3 that you can't attempt the spell on them at all (so you know this and don't waste your time or energy) or that you can try anyway and just consider it an automatic failure? |
11-14-2019, 11:12 PM | #38 | |
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To me, even if it was not clearly written in Basic Set, the intention was still there. A slam attack requires to move and, most often, to move as fast as you can. But the clarification was required. And it brings even more interesting detail, especially about the attack (double) option. Last edited by Gollum; 11-14-2019 at 11:16 PM. |
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11-16-2019, 10:02 AM | #39 |
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Re: What are some GURPS rules you didn't know or understand for a long time?
With an All Out Attack you're allowed to move up to half your move rounded up without the penalty of a move and attack.
Unfortunately, our GM doesn't seem to like this. I used it once and he was incredibly weirded out about it after I had a VERY uncomfortable rules discussion with him. I don't think he'll allow it and will likely adjust it to something more like a double step instead. |
11-16-2019, 01:28 PM | #40 | |
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Kinda seems like maybe AOA should maybe be a bit less mobile if you take the "double" option, like if you want to throw a double-jab with your right hand at the end of a run, how much time is there for thaT? |
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