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From: Benjamin <benjamin@*****.com>
Subject: Re: Shuriken and Throwing Knifes
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 15:22:32 PDT
> Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 11:07:58 +0200 (MET DST)
>
> Hi Folks !
>
> I just created a Charatcer that wanted to rely very much on Shuriken
> and discovered they are pretty weak in SR.
>
> First: Why are they harder to hide than a throwing knife ??? Thats
> ridiculous...
>

You mean the Concealment is higher? That's GOOD. thats the
TargetNumber for the person looking for it to see it.

> Second: Why are they as heavy as a throwing knife ??? They don't have
> a grip and a lighter and thinner blade, usually.
>

*shrug* I dunno.

> Third: Why do they only do as much damage as a throwing knife ? The
> rotation does not only give them more accuracy, it makes them much
> more dangerous...
>

The longer range IS the increased accuracy. Damage:It's simpler?

> Fourth: Does anyone think any of the guys who made the stats for
> Shuriken has ever seen one ? ;-)
>

*shrug* I dunno.

> In my eyes only the range is o.k. - has anyone of you already felt the
> same ? How did you change the stats ?
>

Never come accross the problem.


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