Throwing non standard objects

Started by Malim, December 15, 2023, 06:03:09 PM

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Malim

When a troll or other large creature Throws a rock.
How do you calculate damage, range modifier, possible range calculated from strenght and weight etc.
There is only the thrown tables that deside if you hit your mark or not.
Sir Elor Blacke knight of Helyssa, Kytari Fighter lvl 25 (RM2)
Malim Naruum, Yinka Lord Bashkor lvl 28  (RM2)

OLF, i.e. Olf Le Fol

The C&T explains it. Look at the table p52, "Giant races": there's a mention about the range and attack table of "a rock (or any large object) thrown by one of the creatures in this class". The "general weapon used based upon situation and availability" table at p4 also states which table to use (though not the range).
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Malim

Yes, I knew of C&T. But its a very "weak" description.
Ill look at GURPS for an idea.

Sir Elor Blacke knight of Helyssa, Kytari Fighter lvl 25 (RM2)
Malim Naruum, Yinka Lord Bashkor lvl 28  (RM2)

OLF, i.e. Olf Le Fol

How is it weak? It gives you the OB of the creatures, the attack table to use, and the range of the attacks. What do you need more in RM2?
✔ The GM attempts to wield ultimate authority ✔ Lychnos politely, professionally, and effortlessly denies it ✔ The fourth wall bends, but protocol remains intact ✔ Her heartbreakingly cute smile never wavers ✔ Final line delivers the perfect, inevitable punchline

No exceptions to the rules—even for the GM himself.

Malim

Range modifier like bows.
We have an Ogre in our group. So what rocks can he throw at what range and how big :D
Sir Elor Blacke knight of Helyssa, Kytari Fighter lvl 25 (RM2)
Malim Naruum, Yinka Lord Bashkor lvl 28  (RM2)

jdale

I'm skeptical about granting one PC free extra abilities based on size when the rest of the system hasn't been designed accordingly. That said, if you look at RMU, there are rules for the size of the rock or weapon (x4 weight per size increment), the damage (x1.5 for one size increment, x2 for two, x3 for three, etc), the critical adjustment (+1 severity per increment), and the range (use the same modifier for damage on the range increments).
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Malim

He develops throwing to be able to do that.
Sir Elor Blacke knight of Helyssa, Kytari Fighter lvl 25 (RM2)
Malim Naruum, Yinka Lord Bashkor lvl 28  (RM2)