In preparation to finally run a HARP game, I have reread the HARP Martial Law book and have come up with some questions.
Apologies if these have already been asked, but I had some issue using the forum search function (due to timeouts).
p17 Double Weapon mentions Spear and Staff as being suitable for the style, whilst (later on) the Twin Bladed Sword and Orcish Kalmar are noted as being suitable for use with the style.
Q1 - what is the complete list of weapons that can be use with this style (from the main rulebook and Martial Law), or is it just these 4 weapons?
Q2 - what is the damage size of the second attack?
Q3 - does the Ambidexterity talent cancel out the -20 on the second attack?
Q4 - if a Quarterstaff (which normally delivers a Large Crush) is used, what is the damage for both the first attack and the second attack (assuming it is not Large and Large)?
Q5 p17 Paired Weapons - is there a limit on the size of the weapons used (in the same way that Dual Weapon Kata can only be used with small one-handed weapons); or can any weapon that can be used in 1 hand be used; so for example a human using a Broadsword in each hand?
Q6 p19 Dual Sai Style - Sai normally only grant their DB bonus if the wielder has the Shield Training talent; is that still the case if the character has this Style, or is the +30DB granted even if the wielder does not have the talent?
Q7 p19 Dual Sai Style/Dual Weapon Kata - if a character is using 2 Sai and has training in both of these Martial Art Combat Styles, can the benefits of both styles be used at the same time? For example, +30DB AND the increased critical damage in the same round?
Q8 p20 Wrestling - what is the damage size for such an attack?
Q9 p25 Haft Bash - in the case of a Pole Arm that normally does a Small attack (Man Catcher), will this action still cause a Medium attack?
p42 under Other Weapons - there are a number of weapons which are described as have certain abilities, but which do not provide a mechanical function to emulate that ability. These are:
Q10 p44 Partisan - described as weapon breaker, are there any rules for modelling this?
Q11 p44 Man Catcher - does a Puncture critical, should this not be doing a Grapple critical (instead of or in addition to) the Puncture critical?
Q12 p45 Raka - described as a sword catcher and deflector, should this not provide a DB bonus when used defensively (similar to a Sai)?
Q13 p45 Turya-raka - described as parrying weapon, should this not provide a DB bonus when used defensively (similar to a Sai)?
Q14 p45 Rope Dart - described as entangling or Puncture (when thrown), what would be the bonus when used for entangling opponents?
Q15 p44 Bastard Axe - lists 1HE damage as Large, no 2H damage listed. Should this be Medium for 1HE and Large for 2H usage?
Q16 p64 Called Shots - when using the ABTP rules, what happens if a called shot is made to a location that has no armour - is there a reduction in the targets DB?