Blackjack/SAP rules - Page 2

kerrunch · 11-22-2015, 03:34 AM

I’ve been trying to get hold of the blackjack/sap skill, but so far haven’t got a grasp of the rules.

I’ve tried to look for the rules in (4th edition basic rules and the low-tech) books, the internet and this forum, but I’m still somewhat lost. I hope someone would be able to help me with this.

For example, if a spy (with ST10 and DX10) who attempts to attack a guard from behind with a blackjack…

1) the spy rolls a normal attack roll but the guard cannot dodge or parry (unless peripheral vision)?
2) If the attack roll is successful, the spy rolls for damage (strong attack would be d6-2 + 2 for the strong attack - so a d6?)
3) If the spy is able to make penetrating damage (at least one point after any possible armour/thick skin etc), the guard has to roll a knockdown roll? The damage modifier is x4? when does the -10 knockdown modifier apply?
4) I chose a Blackjack/Sap weapon skill (DX 11) for my character but should it be brawling instead?
5) Do you see differences when using a blackjack or a sap - are the weapons (from the rules point of view)

11-22-2015, 03:34 AM	#1
kerrunch Join Date: Nov 2015	Blackjack/SAP rules I’ve been trying to get hold of the blackjack/sap skill, but so far haven’t got a grasp of the rules. I’ve tried to look for the rules in (4th edition basic rules and the low-tech) books, the internet and this forum, but I’m still somewhat lost. I hope someone would be able to help me with this. For example, if a spy (with ST10 and DX10) who attempts to attack a guard from behind with a blackjack… 1) the spy rolls a normal attack roll but the guard cannot dodge or parry (unless peripheral vision)? 2) If the attack roll is successful, the spy rolls for damage (strong attack would be d6-2 + 2 for the strong attack - so a d6?) 3) If the spy is able to make penetrating damage (at least one point after any possible armour/thick skin etc), the guard has to roll a knockdown roll? The damage modifier is x4? when does the -10 knockdown modifier apply? 4) I chose a Blackjack/Sap weapon skill (DX 11) for my character but should it be brawling instead? 5) Do you see differences when using a blackjack or a sap - are the weapons (from the rules point of view)