[Rq-rules] Paralyzation and other unusual medical problems

[Paul Cardwell]

--- Frank Filz <ffilz-lists at mindspring.com> wrote:
> 
> First, in general, it isn't fun playing a crippled
> PC. 
>
De gustibus non est disputandam. I designed Alita with
her ankle problem precisely because I was sick and
tired of bombproof PCs.  I wanted the challenge of
playing a character who once thought she was in that
category, but because of no fault of her own, has
discovered she isn't.

She can't run away, or charge recklessly into battle
either, unless mounted.  As a result, she is
intrensically opposed to hack'n'slash and has to use
her mind more than her body.  

Challenge is fun.  You should try it sometime.  The
state of the art in RPG would improve if players would
work more on playing realistic characters and less on
devising special rules to inflict megaton damage
without ever getting the same in return. 

As I mentioned in the Latin, this is strictly my taste
in gaming and as such, it is not really a matter for
debate - just witness.  Still, try a different flavor
on occasion.  You might find it tasty, and if not,
that is your right.

Paul Cardwell

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