Nierite wrote:
Rules for dropping ANYTHING is that it is free. Quirk of the mechanics.
Still, dropping items means enemies could pick them up. I remember this discussion when an Altherian wanted to carry and drop lots of flintlock pistols
John
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| Author: | johnysilverado [ Tue Dec 17, 2013 2:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Casting with Shield and Sword |
This has already probably been addressed but I am going to ask. Can one cast with holding a sword in one hand and a shield in the other? If not, give some helpful hints on how to make this work. |
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| Author: | val Holryn [ Tue Dec 17, 2013 3:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Casting with Shield and Sword |
Psionic: Yes. Any Other: No. Dump your Shield @ spd 2 if you need to cast? |
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| Author: | johnysilverado [ Tue Dec 17, 2013 4:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Casting with Shield and Sword |
Thanks, I missed the "save Psionics" part. |
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| Author: | Harliquinn [ Tue Dec 17, 2013 8:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Casting with Shield and Sword |
val Holryn wrote: Psionic: Yes. Any Other: No. Dump your Shield @ spd 2 if you need to cast? Why Speed 2? Stowing a weapon is the speed cost of the weapon (unless you have Quick Draw at Tier 3). Therefore, stowing a shield away to cast a spell would be Speed 3, 4 or 5 (for Buckler, Small, and Large respectively). You could drop it of course but that's different. John |
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| Author: | val Holryn [ Tue Dec 17, 2013 8:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Casting with Shield and Sword |
I mean dump/drop. Not stowing. I don't think dropping a shield is a freebie. But am away from books right now so don't know why I said speed 2. Maybe a simple action? |
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| Author: | Nierite [ Tue Dec 17, 2013 8:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Casting with Shield and Sword |
Drop = free, Pick up= 2. This is improved with Quick Hands (ta) for two handed weapons. |
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| Author: | Harliquinn [ Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Casting with Shield and Sword |
Nierite wrote: Drop = free, Pick up= 2. This is improved with Quick Hands (ta) for two handed weapons. Is dropping a large or larger shield really free? Aren't they usually strapped to the arm? Picking up does provoke free strikes, keep that in mind. John |
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| Author: | Nierite [ Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Casting with Shield and Sword |
Rules for dropping ANYTHING is free. Quirk of the mechanics. |
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| Author: | Harliquinn [ Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Casting with Shield and Sword |
Nierite wrote: Rules for dropping ANYTHING is that it is free. Quirk of the mechanics. Still, dropping items means enemies could pick them up. I remember this discussion when an Altherian wanted to carry and drop lots of flintlock pistols John |
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| Author: | Southernskies [ Tue Dec 17, 2013 6:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Casting with Shield and Sword |
I remember that discussion. Pedro's summary: Player: "I drop my flintlock and draw another." Pedro: "The minion picks up your pistol and runs away. He dies old and wealthy." |
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