Well, there is a bit more to it than Rick indicates -- for example, Steve is talking seriously about lowering the IQ requirements for all UC's, as well as reducing the cost per level somewhat, though he may choose to offset those lower costs with an increased DX requirement for some of the talents. In short, there's a lot more going on than is stated here. Also, the "totally disarmed" statement below may be overstated since Steve said his original "intent" was that, but then the discussion of Bruce Lee and Nunchuks began (which has some gravitas because Steve said the inspiration for UC-V was as much Bruce Lee as any "real world" fighters) began... So I wouldn't necessarily consider anything set in stone just yet.
From: David Bofinger <bofinger.david@gmail.com>
To: The_slope@googlegroups.com
Cc: tft@brainiac.com; CJ <chrjames@gmail.com>; Matt Fraser <mathesonfraser@gmail.com>; Alec Morrison <alphaalec@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2018 7:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Slope: Ch 12] SJ has weighed in on Unarmed Combat Talents.
I think UC I should be seen as just brawling, not mystic martial arts, and should work in armour. And maybe think about what UC II represents. Otherwise I guess I like these changes. Though they don't fix the Jean-Claude the genius effect: that a martial artist can easily pick up mathematical and scholarly pursuits, or become a theologian.
Hi all,
Steve Jackson says:
— That ALL the UC talents can only work with no armor or cloth armor.
— The defensive abilities for UC iv and UC v only work if you are totally
disarmed.
I will use these changes in my campaign, so all of you with UC iv or UC v
should take note.
Warm regards, Rick.
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