[All4BigGuns]

Charging: only comlex if someone doesn't know how to divide.

It's still more complex than just +2 to the attacker's dice pool, but that's why I added the caveat of it perhaps working at your table.

[Glorthoron]

Charging: only comlex if someone doesn't know how to divide.

It's still more complex than just +2 to the attacker's dice pool, but that's why I added the caveat of it perhaps working at your table.

True, two modifiers are technically more complex than one, which would make it twice as complex.  But in my mind, something being simple for the sake of simplicity without reason is more complicated.  I guess, it's just the way my brain works.   

[The_Gun_Nut]

The counter-attacking also takes away from the positive quality that can be taken for a martial arts specialist.  Adepts aren't the only ones capable of it, but it remains special.  Giving it to everyone removes that quality and makes those that focus on their CQB abilities less special.

[Glorthoron]

The counter-attacking also takes away from the positive quality that can be taken for a martial arts specialist.  Adepts aren't the only ones capable of it, but it remains special.  Giving it to everyone removes that quality and makes those that focus on their CQB abilities less special.

Since I don't bother with martial arts either, I have no problem with that.

[Mirikon]

So because you don't use it, to hell with everyone that does?

[Glorthoron]

So because you don't use it, to hell with everyone that does?

I didn't say that, and it is rude and arrogant of you to assume as much.  However, to clarrify for you:  when I run my campaigns, I don't use martial arts options (bogs down the game too much).

[Glorthoron]

Someone earlier in the thread mentioned the idea of having contacts costing connection x loyalty BP.  I just wanted to say that I think this is a fantastic idea.  In fact, I had already implemented it in my game (glad to see I'm not the only one thinking along these lines).  As well, I agree with the free contact BPs idea.  I ended up giving them Charisma x Etiquette Contact BPs.

[FastJack]

So because you don't use it, to hell with everyone that does?

Easy Mirikon, this thread is meant to discuss what people do in their own games. Specificially, it is meant to be rules that most might not agree with.

[The_Gun_Nut]

Hence, the title "House Rules."

[Glorthoron]

Anyone tried the "Body only for healing" optional rule (rather than Body x 2)?

Did you find this better or worse?  Grittier or not?

[The_Gun_Nut]

Oddly, in my games, healing typically occurs offscreen.  During a run its all "ZOMGBULLETSPIRITWTFKILLIT" and then we get a break to patch up for the next time.

[CanRay]

I give a bonus to looking mean to Intimidation, as long as all they do is loom.  Open the mouth, forget it.

It's not just size, either, however.  My stepfather was 5'5", 5'6" tops.  He loomed over anyone when he wanted to, no matter their height.

Here's a good example of how reputation and just sheer badassery can make all the difference.  My Stepfather had a look like that when he was somewhat inconvenienced.

[Glorthoron]

A historical example of small but intimidating because of reputation was Adolf Hitler.  He was a small, funny-looking man; however, he was intimidating in person and even more so if you happened to know the type of power he wielded.  Napoleon would have fit this bill quite easily too.

[CanRay]

A historical example of small but intimidating because of reputation was Adolf Hitler.  He was a small, funny-looking man; however, he was intimidating in person and even more so if you happened to know the type of power he wielded.  Napoleon would have fit this bill quite easily too.

Want a smaller person with even more intimidating power?

General Winter.

[Glorthoron]

Want a smaller person with even more intimidating power?

General Winter.

Are you making reference to our wonderful Canadian weather?  Or am I missing something?