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LuckyDee:
Pakistan Boxing Federation comes up on top on Wiki :)

I mean Play-by-Forum, so as to differentiate between online roleplaying and pen-and-paper/face-to-face RPG.


--- Quote from: Silhar on May 20, 2012, 02:11 ---And how do you expect to hit anything without aiming between attacks?...because of the assumption you are actually trying to score a hit
--- End quote ---

Actually, I don't :) But there's a huge difference between having the rules say you can't pull the trigger twice (you can do 2 half actions, of which pulling the trigger is one, but you are 'forbidden' to do the same half action twice) and having the rules say that they don't care how often you pull the trigger, as long as you're prepared not to hit anything. And of course, even in combat there are plenty of reasons not to shoot to score a hit (warning, distraction, pressure, etc).

What I'm trying to say is that by having so much predefined, no matter how well it's worked out and how balanced it is, the gaps/inconsistencies/oddities become embarrassingly obvious, which simply doesn't do the game justice.

(Right now, I'm reminded of this)

It think I already mentioned as much, but I'm completely in love with World of Darkness for its 'engine'. I can't speak for W40K and I know for a fact that I've seen some improvements already, but with WFRPG you could easily get to a stage where you couldn't be hurt by normal enemies anymore and would hit and wound with about every blow you dealt, and that was simply achieved by following the rules. If you wanted a balanced WFRPG campaign you were either forced to backstab the players or pit them against groups of trolls within a couple of weeks of gametime.

Although the systems of increasing characteristics is heavily downgraded, I'm getting the same vibe from 40K. I totally agree on trying it out before making radical changes, by the way, it's just that I wanted to voice this suspicion beforehand.

Klear:
OK, here's the rerolled character:

http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/dha-show.php?charnum=40865>

--- Code: ---MkLear, Ganger Scum

WS:  28  BS: 41  S:   29
T:   24  Ag: 34  Int: 26
Per: 30  WP: 35  Fel: 39

Wounds: 12
Fate Points: 1
Insanity Points: 0
Corruption Points: 0
Thrones: 1

Homeworld: Hive World (Tanith)
Career: Scum
Rank: Dreg
Gender: Male
Build: Wiry
Skin Color: Fair
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Age: 28
Quirk: You have tattoos.
Hive Class: Ganger Scum
Divination: Mutation without, corruption within.
Starting XP: 100
Starting Package: None

Traits: Accustomed to Crowds, Caves of Steel, Hivebound, Wary
Basic Skills: Tech-Use (Int) (Caves of Steel), Deceive (Fel), Awareness (Per), Charm (Fel)
Advanced Skills: Speak Language (Hive Dialect) (Int), Speak Language (Low Gothic) (Int), Blather (Fel), Common Lore (Imperium) (Int)
Talents: Melee Weapons Training (Primitive), Pistol Training (SP), Basic Weapons Training (SP), Unremarkable
Gear: autopistol and 1 clip, knife, autogun and 1 clip, brass knuckles, quilted vest, street ware (Poor Quality Clothing), wooden dice (memento), lho-sticks
Special Qualities: None.
Family: None

--- End code ---

More to come.

Klear:
Updated character background. You'll note it's the same thing as before, just a little updated. I'm lazy =)


--- Code: ---Lijah MkLear was born on the hive world Tanith, though the moving Nalwood forests are now only a faint memory. Not one to stay in one place for to long, he drifted from planet to planet, moving on whenever his less-than-honourable ways to keep a living made his current residence too dangerous to stay. Rather than to try and confront his problems, he relies on his silver tongue and quick feet before resorting to combat, though he's skilled with both his autopistol and knife if push comes to shove.
Not trusting the imperial authorities, MkLear lives among the lowest ganger scum, making meager living by schemes and frauds. Ironically, that is what caused him to run into an imperial Inquisitor on the Hive World of Malfi. Expecting a quick death at best, he was surprised to get an irrefusable offer to work for the good of the Empire. Not sure whether this means some kind of protection or the greatest threat to his life yet, he accepts the mission, keeping his eyes open to any opportunity to disappear from this sector like he's done so many times before.
--- End code ---

Silhar:
Guess we're starting tonight...

LuckyDee:
Fire it up! (I'm actually going to bed right now, but I'll sure be keeping plenty of track o' things this weekend :)

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