[Rq-rules] Re: Mongoose SRD

[Julian Lord]

Lev Lafayette  :

> > Strike Rank is based on the average of DEX and ...
> > > INT?!? Umm... WTF? Where did *that* come from?
> >
>
> Here's what MRQ had in version 5 (and iirc in earlier
> version) of their playtest rules. Much better imo..
>
> Strike Rank/Close (SR/c):  Take the character's DEX,
> add his SIZ and divide the total by two.  The result
> is the character's Strike Rank – Close modifier.
>
> Strike Rank/Ranged (SR/r):  Strike Rank – Ranged is
> equal to the character's DEX.
>
> Strike Rank/Magic (SR/m):  Take the character's INT,
> add his POW and divide the total by two.  The result
> is the character's Strike Rank – Magic modifier.


In all cases the division by 2 is unnecessary mathematical
paraphernalia, adding nothing to the overall
gaming experience, and
in fact detracting from it, and should have been scrapped IMO.

Julian Lord
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