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RMSS/FRP / Re: Stun Removal at -50?
« Last post by EltonJ on April 29, 2024, 04:20:13 PM »
I think the -50/-75 to movement was added because originally (RM2), movement was the only action (other than parrying at half OB) allowed when stunned. All other actions were forbidden.

It might also be helpful to note that the original description of the Stunned Maneuvering skill in RM Companion 2 specified a -10 penalty to the skill roll per cumulative round of stun. Companion 2 also (confusingly) had its own Static Action table which noted both the -10/round penalty and gave additional difficulty penalties for number of rounds of stun accrued. E.g. 2 rounds of stun made the base Static Action manuever a Hard (-10) check. I say this his confusing because these difficulty levels don't line up with the simple -10/round that is mentioned both in the verbal description of the skill and in this very chart I am referencing on p. 92 of Companion 2.

Let me check that, I happen to have a copy of RM Companion II.

Well, Hurin is right.  At least for the original description of the skill.
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RMSS/FRP / Re: Stun Removal at -50?
« Last post by Hurin on April 29, 2024, 04:03:20 PM »
I think the -50/-75 to movement was added because originally (RM2), movement was the only action (other than parrying at half OB) allowed when stunned. All other actions were forbidden.

It might also be helpful to note that the original description of the Stunned Maneuvering skill in RM Companion 2 specified a -10 penalty to the skill roll per cumulative round of stun. Companion 2 also (confusingly) had its own Static Action table which noted both the -10/round penalty and gave additional difficulty penalties for number of rounds of stun accrued. E.g. 2 rounds of stun made the base Static Action manuever a Hard (-10) check. I say this his confusing because these difficulty levels don't line up with the simple -10/round that is mentioned both in the verbal description of the skill and in this very chart I am referencing on p. 92 of Companion 2.
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RMSS/FRP / Re: Q: Warcraft Orcs
« Last post by EltonJ on April 29, 2024, 01:16:05 PM »
Actually, I want the orcs to be like World of Warcraft orcs.  Since they are like "real" orcs. (there are some differences between a real orc and a WoW orc.)
I hate to break it to you, but orcs aren't "real" :)

Why did I put "real" in quotes?  ;D
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RMSS/FRP / Re: Q: Warcraft Orcs
« Last post by MisterK on April 29, 2024, 12:50:45 PM »
Actually, I want the orcs to be like World of Warcraft orcs.  Since they are like "real" orcs. (there are some differences between a real orc and a WoW orc.)
I hate to break it to you, but orcs aren't "real" :)
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General Discussion / Re: Forum Traffic
« Last post by nash on April 29, 2024, 11:47:14 AM »
Add a link to a honey pot in the header.   Make sure it's not visible to humans.   Ban/slow anyone who touches the honeypot.
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RMSS/FRP / Re: Q: Drow
« Last post by EltonJ on April 29, 2024, 11:38:58 AM »
They come from a different planet than other elves?  Like the other elves come from the planet Arvandor.  They have dark skin.  Males have red (cool mauve) skin, and females have blue (night blue) skin.  Hair color can range from stark white, to light blue, light purple, and light green. 

I named the original drow planet Avalonea. They are also polyamorous, and typically have more than one mate.  Some drow are monogamous -- but they are the exception, not the rule.

Here's the article I wrote on their society:
https://www.worldanvil.com/w/the-orcs-of-kara-kar-eltonj/a/drow-society-ethnicity

Here's the article I wrote on their origins:
https://www.worldanvil.com/w/the-orcs-of-kara-kar-eltonj/a/the-way-of-the-spider-myth

The idea is not an evil race.
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RMSS/FRP / Re: Q: Warcraft Orcs
« Last post by EltonJ on April 29, 2024, 11:33:28 AM »
I'd like to translate the World of Warcraft RPG orc race from from D&D3e to Rolemaster (SS/FRP).  Should I try a one to one conversion?  Or should I get Underground Races first?  Then compare greater orcs with warcraft orcs?  I could use a little guidance.

In what ways do want them to differ from Orcs that are already presented in the main book or the Logroki in the Shadow World books?

Actually, I want the orcs to be like World of Warcraft orcs.  Since they are like "real" orcs. (there are some differences between a real orc and a WoW orc.)
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RMSS/FRP / Re: Q: Warcraft Orcs
« Last post by MisterK on April 29, 2024, 11:18:19 AM »
I'd like to translate the World of Warcraft RPG orc race from from D&D3e to Rolemaster (SS/FRP).  Should I try a one to one conversion?  Or should I get Underground Races first?  Then compare greater orcs with warcraft orcs?  I could use a little guidance.

In what ways do want them to differ from Orcs that are already presented in the main book or the Logroki in the Shadow World books?
Well, he wants WoW Orcs, which are basically a new humanoid race. I'd start from scratch if I wanted to build the WoW races - even humans.
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RMSS/FRP / Re: Stun Removal at -50?
« Last post by katastrophe on April 29, 2024, 10:34:07 AM »
Given that the Stun Removal skill explicitly lists modifiers for the number of stun rounds already, I would assume you are not supposed to also apply the maneuver penalty for being stunned. Also, the -50/-75 penalty for being stunned only applies to "movement and maneuvering", which I take as meaning actually moving around, not all "maneuvers" in the RM sense of skill checks. Most actions don't have a penalty because they are simply impossible while stunned; stun removal skill is of course an exception to that.

We have always applied the negative from being stunned to all maneuvers, including skill rolls, such as casting spells. We have never only limited it to movement.
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RMSS/FRP / Re: Q: Warcraft Orcs
« Last post by katastrophe on April 29, 2024, 10:30:06 AM »
I'd like to translate the World of Warcraft RPG orc race from from D&D3e to Rolemaster (SS/FRP).  Should I try a one to one conversion?  Or should I get Underground Races first?  Then compare greater orcs with warcraft orcs?  I could use a little guidance.

In what ways do want them to differ from Orcs that are already presented in the main book or the Logroki in the Shadow World books?
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