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Post by SpringForest on Dec 15, 2016 18:39:46 GMT -6
Wouldn't it make more sense to use the armor's PS bonus...? Yes, other than that being really, really high... I could understand it from the logic that power armor is magnification of the user's base force. Which one are you going to use for NPCs? Probably the armor. That's what makes the most sense to me, at least. |
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Post by Neo on Dec 15, 2016 18:40:06 GMT -6
What about characters with supernatural P.S? It would make sense they could leap farther than normal humans. But you can just turn into a bird and fly as high as you want... But Shira can only be a not-dragon for 4 hours at level 1. Edit: Also, changing form takes a while. Whereas Leaping doesn't. Also also, I plan to have Shira leap and run across roofs and stuff. So I need to know how far she can leap. |
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Post by SpringForest on Dec 15, 2016 18:41:30 GMT -6
But you can just turn into a bird and fly as high as you want... But Shira can only be a not-dragon for 4 hours at level 1. Four hours of flight can be much more useful than a few minutes of higher jump :P Though I'm not saying that you can't have a bonus. I don't really know what a bonus would be. |
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Post by Neo on Dec 15, 2016 18:43:42 GMT -6
Hey Mystic. *points to edit*
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Post by SpringForest on Dec 15, 2016 18:44:55 GMT -6
Hey Mystic. *points to edit* Any ideas on what that bonus should be? |
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Post by SummerCrow on Dec 15, 2016 18:49:22 GMT -6
...OH, right, robotic PS itself doesn't actually give a bonus. It has flat values for damage based on the strength.
Well, guess Celica's just going to have to find excuses to get out and fight a lot if I want to take advantage of her PS.
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Post by Neo on Dec 15, 2016 18:55:05 GMT -6
Hey Mystic. *points to edit* Any ideas on what that bonus should be? No clue. Maybe +20ft height/+10ft distance? I mean, she's strong enough to flatten entire buildings with a single good kick. |
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Post by Neo on Dec 15, 2016 19:34:31 GMT -6
*Is scrolling through the Rifts Pantheon PDF*
*Sees an enemy with 60,000 MDC on the main body alone*
Ooooooookaaaaaaay then.
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Post by SummerCrow on Dec 15, 2016 19:38:24 GMT -6
Yeah, that "how combat works" flowchart ain't happening. The test of my new diagramming program was very unsuccessful.
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Post by SummerCrow on Dec 15, 2016 19:59:06 GMT -6
But it sounds way harder than it is. Since I want this to be a relatively easy-to-read reminder-type guide, I'm not going into much detail of what things do or how they work, you can look that up separately.
Roll initiative each round, high goes first.
Aggressor chooses an action.
If they attack with a gun, they roll to hit (need 8+), then you can dodge (costs an action) or take the hit. Special gun-related actions: called shot, aimed shot, burst fire.
If they shoot missiles, you can dodge (costs an action), take the hit, block (and risk destroying your arm units) if you're piloting a mech, or try to shoot the missiles down (costs an action).
If they choose melee, they roll to hit (need 4+). Defender can:
- Parry
- Dodge
- Entangle
- Simultaneous Blow
Parry: Roll parry skill. Doesn't use an action unless you have no hand-to-hand skill. Parrying a weapon takes a penalty unless you also have a suitable weapon. Defender wins ties.
Dodge: Roll dodge skill. Uses an action unless you have automatic dodge. Note: if out of actions for the round, you can still dodge by spending actions from the next round.
Entangle: Roll entangle skill. Uses an action to catch the opponent's limb/weapon. Spend an action and re-roll each round to maintain the hold. Escape by rolling dodge vs. entangle.
Simultaneous Blow: Allow enemy strike to hit. Automatically hit with your next strike.
Then the defender becomes the aggressor and attacks. This back-and-forth continues until everyone's used all their actions for the round. Note one character may end up taking several actions at the end if they have far more actions/round.
Oh, and knockdown. Lose initiative and -1 action for the round, or -2 actions if sent flying several feet. Odds of knockdown depend on the attack.
Closing distance takes 1 action.
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Post by SummerCrow on Dec 15, 2016 20:02:41 GMT -6
Oh, and Mystic! I need another ruling on something. I can't tell whether PP bonuses get added to entangle/disarm/pull punch. I did some searching and it seems that there's no official ruling and GMs decide.
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Dec 15, 2016 20:27:36 GMT -6
4' high and 5' long seem really off.
Like, most people can do standing (not to mention running) long jumps of 6 feet or more, but 4 feet vertical is crazy.
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Post by Malefio on Dec 15, 2016 21:12:05 GMT -6
Finished my spells
Still have a lot to do.
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Post by SpringForest on Dec 15, 2016 21:21:33 GMT -6
Oh, and Mystic! I need another ruling on something. I can't tell whether PP bonuses get added to entangle/disarm/pull punch. I did some searching and it seems that there's no official ruling and GMs decide. I'm going to say that yes, you gain your PP bonus. |
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Dec 15, 2016 21:25:16 GMT -6
Aren't those rolls added on as part of an attack, not their own action?
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Post by SummerCrow on Dec 15, 2016 21:52:25 GMT -6
Oh, and Mystic! I need another ruling on something. I can't tell whether PP bonuses get added to entangle/disarm/pull punch. I did some searching and it seems that there's no official ruling and GMs decide. I'm going to say that yes, you gain your PP bonus. Yay! Now Celica's non-lethal options are expanded considerably! She is going to disarm and disable so many enemies before killing them anyway. |
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Post by SummerCrow on Dec 16, 2016 0:51:33 GMT -6
Celica Renauld: Lovechild of Ryuusei Date and Ryoma Nagare piloting a custom VOTOMS designed to look like Shin Getter 1. Wait. Oh, no, wait. Huge, throbbing heart full of love for mechs? Experienced martial artist who loves learning new styles? Loves roleplay? But stronger, faster, thougher, more confident and charming... and also French? Oh, God, X. I'm playing Female Alternate-Timeline Evil Crow. |
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Post by SummerCrow on Dec 16, 2016 9:29:50 GMT -6
What time's the thing tonight?
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Post by SpringForest on Dec 16, 2016 9:44:11 GMT -6
What time's the thing tonight? Probably around 9:00. I can always do earlier or later if needed. |
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Post by Neo on Dec 16, 2016 17:45:18 GMT -6
So do we have a set time tonight? Because I'm about to lose myself in Skyrim and YT videos and it might be a little hard to reach me.  |
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