Topic: Campaign Questions on rulings from other GMs

[markc]

Amethyst Rage;
 From what I remember from some discussions was that "they" wanted all skills to work somewhat the same, that is why it was changed from RM1 combat to RM2 combat.
  There may have been other problems as well that were not explained to me but the reasons above and the reason I gave above are all that I remember of some of the discussions I had about how the combat system worked or was changed from version to version. Again that is if IIRC.
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[Nders]

@ Pastaav

The rules are quite clear on that you need to devote at least 60% activity to be in melee. In practice this mean you can't keep concentration on a spell and at same time do melee unless you are hasted

This is incorrect - attacking while concentrating incurs a -50 ob penalty and no other combat penalties.

[providence13]

In my particular RMFRP game, I wouldn't allow concentration while attacking. Those would have to be peculiar circumstances.

[Kristen Mork]

@ Pastaav

The rules are quite clear on that you need to devote at least 60% activity to be in melee. In practice this mean you can't keep concentration on a spell and at same time do melee unless you are hasted

This is incorrect - attacking while concentrating incurs a -50 ob penalty and no other combat penalties.

At least for RMSS, I disagree.  Concentration is a 50% action, which precludes melee combat.

[yammahoper]

As I type this message I am concentrating on repeating 1 2 3 over and over again in my mind.  It is slowing me down considerable...in fact, at the word "slowing", I believed I broke concentration with a second or two stutter that may have collapsed a spell.

Try it now while typing your reply. 

[providence13]

In our games, I made 6 sec rounds instead of the standard 10 sec.
This isn't a big difference, but it helped reconcile movement and exactly what someone could do in 1 round.

Also, Dash for Movement was brought up earlier along with an attack. I didn't see it mentioned, but I make this a 100%Act action. I think from someone here. Therefore no attack (unless Hasted).

Looking at graphs of the fastest runners, there is a period where they begin, then speed up to their max speeds. So I say you can Dash, but it takes the entire round and it will be a Moving Maneuver and subject to the MM chart.

[Kristen Mork]

Also, Dash for Movement was brought up earlier along with an attack. I didn't see it mentioned, but I make this a 100%Act action. I think from someone here. Therefore no attack (unless Hasted).

I take it two steps further: Sprint, Fast Sprint and Dash I treat as Moving Maneuvers that require a Sprinting maneuver (100% activity).  In a tactical setting, I treat the default as running, which I almost never require a roll for (it slows things down and it's too unpredictable when allocating % activity).  Walking, Jogging and Running are only Moving Maneuvers in a strategic setting, where Distance Running kicks in.

So, if the opponent is 30' away, you're only reasonable option (with a base move of 50' = run of 100') is to run for 30% and melee for 70%.  You could sprint, but you wouldn't be allowed to attack, so Sprinting only makes sense if you're trying to move more than 100' in a round.

[yammahoper]

Also, Dash for Movement was brought up earlier along with an attack. I didn't see it mentioned, but I make this a 100%Act action. I think from someone here. Therefore no attack (unless Hasted).

I take it two steps further: Sprint, Fast Sprint and Dash I treat as Moving Maneuvers that require a Sprinting maneuver (100% activity).  In a tactical setting, I treat the default as running, which I almost never require a roll for (it slows things down and it's too unpredictable when allocating % activity).  Walking, Jogging and Running are only Moving Maneuvers in a strategic setting, where Distance Running kicks in.

So, if the opponent is 30' away, you're only reasonable option (with a base move of 50' = run of 100') is to run for 30% and melee for 70%.  You could sprint, but you wouldn't be allowed to attack, so Sprinting only makes sense if you're trying to move more than 100' in a round.

This is my approach.  Run or slower to fight, sprint of faster out of melee.

[markc]

Also, Dash for Movement was brought up earlier along with an attack. I didn't see it mentioned, but I make this a 100%Act action. I think from someone here. Therefore no attack (unless Hasted).

I take it two steps further: Sprint, Fast Sprint and Dash I treat as Moving Maneuvers that require a Sprinting maneuver (100% activity).  In a tactical setting, I treat the default as running, which I almost never require a roll for (it slows things down and it's too unpredictable when allocating % activity).  Walking, Jogging and Running are only Moving Maneuvers in a strategic setting, where Distance Running kicks in.

So, if the opponent is 30' away, you're only reasonable option (with a base move of 50' = run of 100') is to run for 30% and melee for 70%.  You could sprint, but you wouldn't be allowed to attack, so Sprinting only makes sense if you're trying to move more than 100' in a round.

 I love this idea and approach.
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