Re: Crossbows

Harry Bandoian wrote:
>
> Ok if you say it like that, but u can take called shots right? If so
> then u could make a called shot at the belly and give the same dammage
> to recive the same effect. Wait then again I hadnt calculated the fact
> the hire level PC are built (slang in NEW YORK for being real strong)

This is why I don't allow called shots to work like that. Shooting
something out of ones hand - sure. Instakill attacks or maiming - no
way!

One thing you might consider is the critical hit system found in Combat
& Tactics. According to that, any attack that rolls a natural 18-20
*and* hits by a margin of 5 or more has these effects:

* Double damage (bonuses are added *after* doubling, so a specialized
person wielding a long sword would do d8*2+2 or 2d8+2, depending on how
you see it).

* Victim must save vs. Death or suffer a critical injury. Exactly what
this injury entails is dependent on hit location (only time hit
locations are important), weapon size vs. target size, and a random
roll.

When using this system, I allow called shots to specific locations (arm,
leg, torso, head), but the only effect is that a potential crit will be
in that location, instead of randomly determined.

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