On rare occasions like this, Tyrfang will allow itself to be drawn early in defense of the fallen victim only. Everything it does is from its desire to protect, and it hopes to imbue you with the same qualities over time.



Using the Thunder rune both constitutes an attack (has a potentially adverse effect on your foe), and couldn't be used within the 12 ticks anyway. To activate the Thunder rune requires striking the sword against something (a foe, the ground, your own armor), which in turn requires the weapon to be drawn in order to do the striking.

Okay, that I think gives me a good feel what to do and how to do it. Although I initially was not happy at this, it certainly will be a defining event in my character's life with some interesting possibilities. I am looking forward to playing with Tryfang now and seeing where it goes. I will stop bothering asking you questions now.

Thank you again.

And when do get to draw it, it kicks serious butt!

John

in retrospect... it might be awesome for tyrfang to have a fate point override built in

By the way, Tyrfang has Code of Honor as a flaw, as do I. My goals in life are much the same, and once we figure out the boundaries, do not expect any serious issues. I am trying to play my character as an old fashioned D & D palladin; Tyrfang is not incompatible although it and I have slightly different views on when force should be used.

This should be fun, although perhaps frustrating at times as well.

I'm really glad that you're taking the opportunity to make it a character 'coolness' rather than retirining, particularly since you got the item at my table.

john

It doesn't really need one... using a Fate point to 'break the rules' should allow you to draw it early, etc.

Writing special rules into an item for Fate points is IMO making the relic entirely too complex.

Assuming that use of Fate returns

John

Even if that use of Fate returns, I'm not so sure I'd allow it. From my perspective, that use of fate was to allow a character to do something special; something awesome. Not to be used as a way to avoid the penalty associated with a curse. (Not to mention, what is, in my opinion a very interesting and flavorful curse.) Can't you just see the character, standing amidst the chaos that erupted only a moment ago, yelling at the top of his lungs:

to the masses: "Awe, come on! Can't we talk this out?!?"
*dodges an arrow*
to Tyrfang: "Really? Look at them! They're not going to listen. Let me help!"
Tryfang, in calm, soothing 'voice': "No, I don't think so. Perhaps you should learn how to be more persuasive."
to Tyrfang: "Persuasive?!?" *Ducks out of the way of a flying chair* "My sword is persuasive. My dagger is persuasive. *You* are persuasive. Now let me fight!"
Tyrfang: "I think your anger might be clouding your judgment. Try taking some deep breaths."
"ARGH!"

Think of the fun you could have with it.


Scott

and James and Scott have outlined perfectly why one reason that use of fate went away, lol