Katas & Powers

Nobunga · 11-02-2018, 11:22 PM

Katas from the new Munchkin Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles seem to have the same mechanics as Powers in other Munchkin Games. This begs the question: In a mash-up game, are Katas and Powers distinct or indistinct?

Edit: Having now played Harry Potter Munchkin, I must had Proficiency to this list. So, Powers, Proficiency, and Katas. Distinct or Indistinct?

ewokspy · 11-25-2018, 07:08 PM

I too am curious on this. I’d rule they are all different because I just like chaos in my games. But an official, well as official as the secret masters can get, word on this subject would be fnord nice.

Andrew Hackard · 11-25-2018, 08:09 PM

They're all the same thing with different names.

Nobunga · 11-25-2018, 09:49 PM

Wow. I fully expected the ruling to go the other way.

This does simplify things for mash-up games.

Powers=Katas=Proficiency. Time to update that FAQ! :)

Andrew Hackard · 11-25-2018, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nobunga

Wow. I fully expected the ruling to go the other way.

They work exactly the same, so they are equivalent, just like Allies and Hirelings and Sidekicks.

ewokspy · 11-26-2018, 08:15 AM

Thanks for the reply. It does make it easier, albeit less chaotic. Time to edit my con rules sheet

11-02-2018, 11:22 PM	#1
Nobunga Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: College Park, Maryland	Katas & Powers Katas from the new Munchkin Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles seem to have the same mechanics as Powers in other Munchkin Games. This begs the question: In a mash-up game, are Katas and Powers distinct or indistinct? Edit: Having now played Harry Potter Munchkin, I must had Proficiency to this list. So, Powers, Proficiency, and Katas. Distinct or Indistinct? Last edited by Nobunga; 11-13-2018 at 01:51 AM. Reason: New Munchkin!

11-25-2018, 07:08 PM	#2
ewokspy Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: Katas & Powers I too am curious on this. I’d rule they are all different because I just like chaos in my games. But an official, well as official as the secret masters can get, word on this subject would be fnord nice.

11-25-2018, 08:09 PM	#3
Andrew Hackard *Munchkin* Line Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, TX	Re: Katas & Powers They're all the same thing with different names. __________________ Andrew Hackard, *Munchkin* Line Editor If you have a question that isn't getting answered, we have a thread for that. Let people like what they like. Don't be a gamer hater. #PlayMunchkin on social media: Twitter \|\| Facebook \|\| Instagram \|\| YouTube Follow us on Kickstarter: Steve Jackson Games and Warehouse 23

11-25-2018, 09:49 PM	#4
Nobunga Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: College Park, Maryland	Re: Katas & Powers Wow. I fully expected the ruling to go the other way. This does simplify things for mash-up games. Powers=Katas=Proficiency. Time to update that FAQ! :)

11-26-2018, 08:15 AM	#6
ewokspy Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: Katas & Powers Thanks for the reply. It does make it easier, albeit less chaotic. Time to edit my con rules sheet