| From: | Jessica Grota <grota@*********.COM> |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Skateboard mishaps (wuz: rollerblades) |
| Date: | Fri, 8 May 1998 21:36:25 -0400 |
>
> Jonathan Andrews wrote:
> >
> > On Fri, 8 May 1998, Fade wrote:
> >
> > > Double 'uneven ground' penalty, just 'attacker walking' instead of
> > > running (still target running) and quickness*4 speed, throwing in
> > > crash tests once in a while (using athletics).. does that sound about
> > > right?
> > >
> >
> > If they're good enough to be fighting on rollerblades, give them an
> > athletics (rollerblades:combat) specialization. Just watch out for that
> > recoil!
>
> ROFL :) That was funny but on a more serious note about this I have
> rather extensive rules for skates, Not just Blades but also Quads (the
> ones with one wheel at each corner) skateboards, and bicycles both
> mountain bikes and road bikes... Skill is the biggest factor if someone
> knows how to skate or ride well it can and will negate many of negitives
> stated above... Matter of fact I worked out my rules after exchanging
> some ideas with some of the list members...
I just HAD to say something about skateboards and PC stupidity, since I
have a great story about it. I recall a game where one PC attempted to
stand on his skateboard and hold onto a rope that was tied to the back
of my char's Yamaha Rapier. The GM said okay, you can try it. Of course,
it was with a smirk. Since my char was doing about 70mph, (Yes, it was
Jett, again. Just let me know when you're sick of hearing about her
antics! :)), the skateboarding shadowrunner wannabe lost his balance
when the Jettster took a corner, and slammed into a lightpost. I think
it's one of the best laughs I've ever had in the "He was asking for it"
department. He wasn't killed, but I think he wound up in traction for
QUITE a while. :>
--Jett
