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Old 02-09-2021, 09:18 PM   #1
onetrikpony
 
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Default Bestial Disadvantage & Skills

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B124; "You cannot learn skills that, in the GM's opinion, rely on "Civilized" notions of art or social interaction..."
Question; Assume IQ 10, which skills are proscribed by the Bestial Trait?

I was surprised to find that weapon and craft skills are not specifically disallowed . I argue with myself at where the line is drawn because I keep thinking of examples in the animal kingdom.

I think it's obvious that all skills that are TL dependent i.e; Farming/TL would be prohibited but then I think of cuttlefish and Disguise/TL, so I guess any skill that requires TL<0?

That begs the question; which combat and weapon skills are prohibited.

Obviously Brawling is ok.
What about; Wrestling, Ax/Mace & Knife?
I assume all ranged weapon skills except general throwing are off the table?

Art and social skills cause some difficulty;
Singing, most whales and birds.
Dancing; many birds, some insects.
Tactics; Wolves, Orca, Chimpanzees.

It's probably safe to prohibit any skill that requires writing, fire, mathematics, and any tool that is more complex than the 6 simple machines.

What's your take?
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