Move and Attack

[archie]

Let me get this straight...

In Move and Attack, after the -4 to hit is calculated, the final weapon skill to hit can't go over 9? So a Broadsword skill of 15 would be a 9 in a Move and Attack maneuver?

[Kelly Pedersen]

That's pretty much exactly right. Remember to apply all penalties and bonuses to your effective skill before applying the cap, though.

[archie]

Right. Okay, thanks.

[archie]

One more question:

Using the above example of a 15 weapon skill; does the cap of 9 affect critical hit ranges? Would a roll of 5 still be a crit?

[Kelly Pedersen]

Since a crit is always calculated based on your final effective skill, a roll of 5 wouldn't be a crit in this case.

[gikiski]

Originally Posted by archie

One more question:

Using the above example of a 15 weapon skill; does the cap of 9 affect critical hit ranges? Would a roll of 5 still be a crit?

I believe "adjusted skill" and "effective skill" levels are synonymous so, I have a feeling this doesn't allow the expanded critical margin.

[Azinctus]

I have some questions about this subject. I find it difficult to explain to my players why a master of sword play is no more effective than a beginner when on the move.

Is there a technique to help move and attack? If not how does jousting work, how do lion's catch gazelles and why did the barbarian charge of the highlanders strike fear into the hearts of the English soldiers?

Thanks in advance for any guidance.

[The Wrathchild]

He is more effective, but only in the sense that he can soak up more penalties (for eg. Hit Location) and still remain at 9.

And Lions etc. miss all the time.

[jindra34]

Originally Posted by Azinctus

I have some questions about this subject. I find it difficult to explain to my players why a master of sword play is no more effective than a beginner when on the move.

Is there a technique to help move and attack? If not how does jousting work, how do lion's catch gazelles and why did the barbarian charge of the highlanders strike fear into the hearts of the English soldiers?

Thanks in advance for any guidance.

one is a lance which is designed for that purpose and never used when the holder is running, two lions your a slam, and three its psychological warfare to see a large group of people charging at you, finally it just requires a lot of concentration to run and swing and not fall over.

[laserdog]

Originally Posted by Azinctus

I have some questions about this subject. I find it difficult to explain to my players why a master of sword play is no more effective than a beginner when on the move.

I tell them that it is because it is such a rushed attack that luck becomes a greater factor than skill.

Although that particular rule does bother me personally. Seems strange that the cap disappears if I stop one hex short and *throw* my knife rather than continuing forward to run him through.