Re: (TFT) Sci-Fi TFT

[dwtulloh@zianet.com]

Neil Gilmore writes:

> 
> What about flexible weapons (flails and such)? Or thrusting 
> vs. swinging?

Flexible weapons are dangerous because, if the parrying weapon
hit the chain, they can wrap around the opponents weapon to 
either a) cause damage or b) ensare the parrying weapon and 
possibly disarm the opponent. (or both)  Its still a weight on
the end of a stick, just the stick has become flexible.

> As a side comment, good swords definitely do not have their 
> weight distributed evently along their length. They have taper,
> in both width and thickness. 

Right again ... but ya gotta start somewhere.  :)

> Also, judging by modern and medieval example, the center of
> percussion is important for all weapons. Sure, you can hit 
> anywhere along the edge of a sword, but you don't want to.

This is true as well, but I don't think ANY rpg has tried to 
address it.

Dan
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