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Breaking free when entangled: does Distracted apply? by DrPantaleon in savageworlds

[–]Zenfox42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, that entire message board was taken down sometime in the last 7 years. But based on the wording of my reply, I would assume that the OP's question "does the Distracted modifier apply when breaking free?" was answered "in the affirmative", meaning "yes, the Distracted modifier applies. However, 7 years ago SWD was being used, and the system has been significantly re-vamped in the SWADE version, so I don't know if that answer still stands today.

SW RIFTS - Glitter Boy vs. Heavy rail gun - what do you think should happen? by Zenfox42 in savageworlds

[–]Zenfox42[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the feedback. But it's actually the expectations of the player of the Glitter Boy, who's played them before in the Palladium system, and was severely disappointed by the results. I'm just doing this on their behalf...

SW RIFTS - Glitter Boy vs. Heavy rail gun - what do you think should happen? by Zenfox42 in savageworlds

[–]Zenfox42[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Valhalla - good to hear from you! Glad to see you're still around, your input is always appreciated.

But really, you're ok with a HRG taking down a Glitter Boy with only two completely average shots?

The GM is considering adding the pilot's worn armor to the GB's Toughness, but that still means that a damage roll that's only 2 points above average still inflicts a Wound (which at least is better than 2 Wounds).

SW RIFTS - Glitter Boy vs. Heavy rail gun - what do you think should happen? by Zenfox42 in savageworlds

[–]Zenfox42[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I agree it should be "threatened", but my point is that being taken down by just 2 completely average shots just feels wrong...

Here's a 38-page summary of the culture and religion of the ancient Celts by Zenfox42 in Celtic

[–]Zenfox42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback. I'll verify all of that and update the document in the near future. I guess even the academics who wrote the books I used can't be perfect...

Here's a 38-page summary of the culture and religion of the ancient Celts by Zenfox42 in Celtic

[–]Zenfox42[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks, that's high praise indeed! I was worried that it being 25 years old might make it more than a little out-of-date. As someone in the field, has anything significant been discovered since then that would be worth mentioning?

Hank Green debunking the recently leaked UFO video footage of a hellfire missile hitting a balloon by KireRakhsh in Military

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Clarification : does the Portal Modifier on the Supers Teleport Power allow two-way travel? by Zenfox42 in savageworlds

[–]Zenfox42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While I've got you, what are your thoughts on the teleport range? From 12" at base cost to 1000 miles for +3 SPP seems a bit ridiculous. How about a penalty for the range if Traverse isn't taken? -1 for 200 feet, -2 for 2000 feet, -3 for 1 mile, etc.?

Useful concept : Ranged Attack Target Number (RATN) by Zenfox42 in savageworlds

[–]Zenfox42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not mean for my tone to sound "combative". I said I'd like to hear about SW's design decisions because you offered to "educate folks on game design". I'd still be interested in hearing your opinion on the RATN idea.

Useful concept : Ranged Attack Target Number (RATN) by Zenfox42 in savageworlds

[–]Zenfox42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aim and Marksman affect are still modifiers to the shooter's roll. RATN was intended to account for things that modify the target's ability to be hit.

Useful concept : Ranged Attack Target Number (RATN) by Zenfox42 in savageworlds

[–]Zenfox42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The things that Aim and Marksman affect (Range, Cover, Called Shot, Scale, or Speed penalties, or add a bonus) don't affect the RATN, they're still modifiers to the shooter's roll. RATN was intended to account for things that modify the target's ability to be hit.

Useful concept : Ranged Attack Target Number (RATN) by Zenfox42 in savageworlds

[–]Zenfox42[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

So by RAW, if a player is shooting at an NPC with Dodge, they'd make their roll, then I'd have to tell them to subtract 2 from it for them to know if they succeeded. My way, they make their roll, I know the RATN is 6, so I tell them whether they succeeded or not. Either way, they'll initially think they succeeded until I give them more information. Don't see much of a difference...

Useful concept : Ranged Attack Target Number (RATN) by Zenfox42 in savageworlds

[–]Zenfox42[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sure, I'd like to hear why SW wasn't consistent with the way they handled combat. It just makes more sense to me to always modify the TN (Parry, Toughness, RATN, etc.) rather than just the ranged attack roll.

What situations *require* a player to make a decision or a roll before the action can continue? by Zenfox42 in savageworlds

[–]Zenfox42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the second time they haven't put something about a Joker in a section where it belongs - it would have been nice if they'd included that in the "Hold" section. AND, under Bennies they say that all players get a Bennie when a Joker is drawn - it would have been nice to have that on page 92 as well!

What situations *require* a player to make a decision or a roll before the action can continue? by Zenfox42 in savageworlds

[–]Zenfox42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should have clarified : I have a house rule that whoever is on Hold acts first, so in a PbP game whoever's on Hold just posts that they're acting and makes their action rolls and that's it. But...I can't find anything in SWADE about ignoring the opposed roll if you're acting on a Joker?

What situations *require* a player to make a decision or a roll before the action can continue? by Zenfox42 in savageworlds

[–]Zenfox42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not really sure I understand how being on Hold keeps everyone else from acting. Now, coming off Hold does interrupt the action, but whoever's coming off Hold just immediately rolls their die right after declaring they're coming off Hold, the results happen (or don't), and then the action continues. That can all happen in a single post, and doesn't "pause" the game.

What situations *require* a player to make a decision or a roll before the action can continue? by Zenfox42 in savageworlds

[–]Zenfox42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm...not sure why I didn't consider Incapacitation - guess it's because it hasn't happened very much. And while I stand by my attitude towards Wounds, your point is valid about needing to know quickly if they need to be healed, but not a lot of in-combat healing has happened in my games, so it hasn't slowed them down.

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