A Question of Strength.

AlexanderHowl · 08-13-2019, 10:14 PM

Yes, muscle memory is part of the cerebellum, just like most of what we would consider DX, though it is also reflected in the development of the related muscles, bones, tendons, etc. Honestly, tansferring any physical skills should be impossible because the associated structures in the cerebellum and the rest of the body do not transfer with the knowledge of the skill. Lifting should be just as non-transferable as Guns (Pistols) or Rapier, but the game allows it because of the rule of cool.

Now, I think that it would be interesting if only IQ-based skills transfered with the consciousness, with the character gaining a pool of CP equal to their other skills to purchase the non-IQ skills of their new body. After all, the body of someone with Lifting-20 will still have the muscles and muscle memory of the original consciousness.

In the case of a ST 8 character with HT 12 and Lifting-20, I do not really see any reason not to allow Lifting ST 20 for lifting, as they have spent 52 CP to get it. I think it is consistent with the rules for Jumping anyway. I would have a Digging skill though, based on HT, that would increase Lifting ST for digging, just for consistency.

08-13-2019, 10:14 PM	#23
AlexanderHowl Join Date: Feb 2016	Re: A Question of Strength. Yes, muscle memory is part of the cerebellum, just like most of what we would consider DX, though it is also reflected in the development of the related muscles, bones, tendons, etc. Honestly, tansferring any physical skills should be impossible because the associated structures in the cerebellum and the rest of the body do not transfer with the knowledge of the skill. Lifting should be just as non-transferable as Guns (Pistols) or Rapier, but the game allows it because of the rule of cool. Now, I think that it would be interesting if only IQ-based skills transfered with the consciousness, with the character gaining a pool of CP equal to their other skills to purchase the non-IQ skills of their new body. After all, the body of someone with Lifting-20 will still have the muscles and muscle memory of the original consciousness. In the case of a ST 8 character with HT 12 and Lifting-20, I do not really see any reason not to allow Lifting ST 20 for lifting, as they have spent 52 CP to get it. I think it is consistent with the rules for Jumping anyway. I would have a Digging skill though, based on HT, that would increase Lifting ST for digging, just for consistency.