Re: (TFT) But I want to charge with my javelin...

[PvK <pvk@oz.net>]

Not true, especially not by 3rd edition GURPS, where Block went up from skill/3 to skill/2, but even in the earlier editions blocking did happen, because it's Block + Passive Defense, possibly plus other things like reflexes, retreating, etc.

So even a lame cannon-fodded spear-carrier in 3rd edition GURPS with average DX 10, basic shield skill +0 = 10, a medium shield and wimpy cloth armor would have 10/2 + 3 + 1 = 9 to block, or 12 to block if he does Block & Retreat, which is quite good considering he is a barely-trained spear-fodder.

--- joel.siragher@gmail.com wrote:

...  Ive never been a
fan of Gurps blocking because it almost never happens.  I think the dex to
block roll is 7 or 8 which is very hard to do.
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