From:	Loki <loki@*******.com>
Subject:	Re: Stealth -Reply
Date:	Wed, 25 Sep 1996 22:50:24 -0700

Jeffrey Riordan wrote:
>
> >>> dreamwvr <dreamwvr@******.co.za> 09/25/96
> 10:04am >>>
> I was wondering how other groups do Stealth tests.
> There are 2 methods I use and I haven't chosen one in
> particular, yet.
>
> 1) Opposed Test: Character rolls stealth vs TN 4(+ adj)
> and NPC rolls perception against TN 4 (+adj).
>
> 2) Non-opposed test: PC rolls stealth vs TN 4 (+mods).
> Every success raises the NPC's detection TN (4) by
> +1.
>
> Any comments? Pro's and Cons etc . . .
> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
> I use method number 2 since that is how most of
> the other effects of things like Invisability and Spirit
> concealment add to things. It also makes Stealth a
> worthwhile skill to buy even after character creation
> because if you use method number 1 you'll need
> about skill 4 to beat average intelligence people.
> It also keeps with the Perception table in the main
> book regarding success tests on perception. 1
> Success = noticing something is up, 2-3 general
> information, 4 + more specific info.

Again I agree with the Option 2 for the reasons described above.
Otherwise it never made sense to me why FASA would give archetypes and
NPC's they designed a Stealth of 1 or 2...

Option one would laugh at a Stealth of 1 when trying to sneak past a
security guard with Intelligence of 3 or 4.


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