Garrote - Revision history

Johnm at 20:19, 5 December 2010

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	If victim is ''asleep'' or ''non-adventurer'' (peasant, buffoon, etc), and lacks Combat Reflexes, then it is Total Surprise and the attack succeeds as no defense is possible. Victim takes the Do Nothing maneuver for 1d seconds, and then can attempt IQ rolls to act normally every second thereafter.		If victim is ''asleep'' or ''non-adventurer'' (peasant, buffoon, etc), and lacks Combat Reflexes, then it is Total Surprise and the attack succeeds as no defense is possible. Victim takes the Do Nothing maneuver for 1d seconds, and then can attempt IQ rolls to act normally every second thereafter.

	Otherwise, ~~If my target~~ is an alert guard or adventurer expecting trouble, and I have successfully Stealthed up behind him, and made my Garrote check against his neck, then I have surprised him and he is mentally stunned.		Otherwise, if Victim is an alert guard or adventurer expecting trouble, and I have successfully Stealthed up behind him, and made my Garrote check against his neck, then I have surprised him and he is mentally stunned.

	He can attempt to parry (with a hand or ready weapon of reach C) at -3, but first he has a chance to roll out of stun. Combat Reflexes gives a +6 to this roll. If he fails, he is at an additional -4 to parry, for a total of -7.		Victim can attempt to parry (with a hand or ready weapon of reach C) at '''-3''', but first he has a chance to roll out of stun. Combat Reflexes gives a +6 to this roll. If he fails, he is at an '''additional -4''' to parry, for a total of '''-7'''.

	If the parry succeeds, ~~the~~ Victim manages to put his hand or weapon between his throat and the garrote, and choking and suffocation do not occur, but if the Attacker is using a wire garrote, it will damage the Victim's hand.		If the parry succeeds, Victim manages to put his hand or weapon between his throat and the garrote, and choking and suffocation do not occur, but if the Attacker is using a wire garrote, it will damage the Victim's hand.

	On the turn of the attack, and every subsequent turn the Attacker may choke the Victim (p370) and get a +3 to ST in the ensuing quick contest.		On the turn of the attack, and every subsequent turn, the Attacker may choke the Victim (p370) and get a +3 to ST in the ensuing quick contest.

	'''Choke:'''		'''Choke:'''

Johnm at 20:17, 5 December 2010

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	Since this is a '''Surprise''' scenario (p 393) [[http://forums.sjgames.com/showthread.php?p=1087210 forum thread]]:		Since this is a '''Surprise''' scenario (p 393) [[http://forums.sjgames.com/showthread.php?p=1087210 forum thread]]:
	* If victim is ''asleep'' or ''non-adventurer'' (peasant, buffoon, etc), and lacks Combat Reflexes, then it is Total Surprise and the attack succeeds and the victim takes the Do Nothing maneuver for 1d seconds.
	* Otherwise, if it's a guard or adventurer expecting trouble, it's Partial Surprise:
	** Attacker and Victim roll 1d for ''initiative''.
	** Combat Reflexes gets +2
	** Higher IQ gets +1
	** Tactics skill of up to 19 gets +1, 20+ gets +2
	** GM can add other modifiers

	If ~~the Attacker has the higher initiative~~, the ~~Victim~~ is ~~Partially Surprised:~~		If victim is ''asleep'' or ''non-adventurer'' (peasant, buffoon, etc), and lacks Combat Reflexes, then it is Total Surprise and the attack succeeds as no defense is possible. Victim takes the Do Nothing maneuver for 1d seconds, and then can attempt IQ rolls to act normally every second thereafter.
	* Victim ~~is mentally stunned~~ and ~~most roll versus~~ IQ ~~(Combat Reflexes gives +6) every second~~ to act normally~~, with +1 on~~ second ~~turn, +2 on third turn, etc~~.

	So, ~~with Surprise status settled~~, ~~the Victim may~~ have ~~a chance to parry with~~ his ~~hand or close-combat (reach C) weapon~~.		Otherwise, If my target is an alert guard or adventurer expecting trouble, and I have successfully Stealthed up behind him, and made my Garrote check against his neck, then I have surprised him and he is mentally stunned.

	~~If the Victim is totally surprised~~, ~~no defense is possible~~.		He can attempt to parry (with a hand or ready weapon of reach C) at -3, but first he has a chance to roll out of stun. Combat Reflexes gives a +6 to this roll. If he fails, he is at an additional -4 to parry, for a total of -7.

	If ~~the Victim is Partially Surprised (mentally stunned)~~, he ~~parries~~ at -4.

	~~Victim may~~ parry ~~with hand or close-combat weapon, at -3~~, ~~so potentially~~ -7.

	If the parry succeeds, the Victim manages to put his hand or weapon between his throat and the garrote, and choking and suffocation do not occur, but if the Attacker is using a wire garrote, it will damage the Victim's hand.		If the parry succeeds, the Victim manages to put his hand or weapon between his throat and the garrote, and choking and suffocation do not occur, but if the Attacker is using a wire garrote, it will damage the Victim's hand.

Johnm at 00:17, 5 December 2010

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	You must attack the neck (-5). AOA at +4 is fine.		You must attack the neck (-5). AOA at +4 is fine.

			Roll against Garrote skill to hit. If you succeed:


	Since this is a '''Surprise''' scenario (p 393) [[http://forums.sjgames.com/showthread.php?p=1087210 forum thread]]:		Since this is a '''Surprise''' scenario (p 393) [[http://forums.sjgames.com/showthread.php?p=1087210 forum thread]]:

Johnm at 00:16, 5 December 2010

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	You must attack the neck (-5). AOA at +4 is fine.		You must attack the neck (-5). AOA at +4 is fine.

	Since this is a '''Surprise''' scenario (p 393) ([[http://forums.sjgames.com/showthread.php?p=1087210 forum thread]]):		Since this is a '''Surprise''' scenario (p 393) [[http://forums.sjgames.com/showthread.php?p=1087210 forum thread]]:
	* If victim is ''asleep'' or ''non-adventurer'' (peasant, buffoon, etc), and lacks Combat Reflexes, then it is Total Surprise and the attack succeeds and the victim takes the Do Nothing maneuver for 1d seconds.		* If victim is ''asleep'' or ''non-adventurer'' (peasant, buffoon, etc), and lacks Combat Reflexes, then it is Total Surprise and the attack succeeds and the victim takes the Do Nothing maneuver for 1d seconds.
	* Otherwise, if it's a guard or adventurer expecting trouble, it's Partial Surprise:		* Otherwise, if it's a guard or adventurer expecting trouble, it's Partial Surprise:

Johnm at 00:16, 5 December 2010

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	You must attack the neck (-5). AOA at +4 is fine.		You must attack the neck (-5). AOA at +4 is fine.

	Since this is a '''Surprise''' scenario (p 393):		Since this is a '''Surprise''' scenario (p 393) ([[http://forums.sjgames.com/showthread.php?p=1087210 forum thread]]):
	* If victim is ''asleep'' or ''non-adventurer'' (peasant, buffoon, etc), and lacks Combat Reflexes, then it is Total Surprise and the attack succeeds and the victim takes the Do Nothing maneuver for 1d seconds.		* If victim is ''asleep'' or ''non-adventurer'' (peasant, buffoon, etc), and lacks Combat Reflexes, then it is Total Surprise and the attack succeeds and the victim takes the Do Nothing maneuver for 1d seconds.
	* Otherwise, if it's a guard or adventurer expecting trouble, it's Partial Surprise:		* Otherwise, if it's a guard or adventurer expecting trouble, it's Partial Surprise:

Johnm at 23:07, 4 December 2010

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	If the Attacker has the higher initiative, the Victim is Partially Surprised:		If the Attacker has the higher initiative, the Victim is Partially Surprised:
	* Victim is mentally stunned and most roll versus IQ (Combat Reflexes gives +6) every second to act normally, with +2 on second turn, +2 on third turn, etc.		* Victim is mentally stunned and most roll versus IQ (Combat Reflexes gives +6) every second to act normally, with +1 on second turn, +2 on third turn, etc.

	So, with Surprise status settled, the Victim may have a chance to parry with his hand or close-combat (reach C) weapon.		So, with Surprise status settled, the Victim may have a chance to parry with his hand or close-combat (reach C) weapon.

Johnm at 23:07, 4 December 2010

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	If the Victim is totally surprised, no defense is possible.		If the Victim is totally surprised, no defense is possible.

	If the Victim is Partially Surprised, he parries at -4.		If the Victim is Partially Surprised (mentally stunned), he parries at -4.

	Victim may parry with hand or close-combat weapon, at -3, so potentially -7.		Victim may parry with hand or close-combat weapon, at -3, so potentially -7.

Johnm at 20:51, 4 December 2010

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	Victim may parry with hand or close-combat weapon, at -3, so potentially -7.		Victim may parry with hand or close-combat weapon, at -3, so potentially -7.

			If the parry succeeds, the Victim manages to put his hand or weapon between his throat and the garrote, and choking and suffocation do not occur, but if the Attacker is using a wire garrote, it will damage the Victim's hand.

	On the turn of the attack, and every subsequent turn the Attacker may choke the Victim (p370) and get a +3 to ST in the ensuing quick contest.		On the turn of the attack, and every subsequent turn the Attacker may choke the Victim (p370) and get a +3 to ST in the ensuing quick contest.

	'''Choke:'''		'''Choke:'''
	* Quick Contest: Attacker's ST+3 versus the higher of Victim's ST or HT.		* Quick Contest: Attacker's '''ST+3''' versus the '''higher of Victim's ST or HT'''.
	* If Attacker wins, Victim takes damage equal to margin of victory		* If Attacker wins, Victim takes '''damage equal to margin of victory'''.

	Damage is crushing (x 1.5 to neck) if using rope or cutting (x2 to neck) if using wire.		Damage is crushing (x 1.5 to neck) if using rope or cutting (x2 to neck) if using wire.
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	* At 0FP, Victim must make a Will check every second or fall unconscious.		* At 0FP, Victim must make a Will check every second or fall unconscious.

	~~To break free~~, Victim must win a Quick Contest of ST-5, Judo-3, or Wrestling-3 against Attacker's Garrote skill.		After rolling out of stun if necessary, to Break Free, Victim must win a Quick Contest of ST-5, Judo-3, or Wrestling-3 against Attacker's Garrote skill.

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''Not a house rule, but a summary of complex book rules (p 404):''

You can only attack an unaware or helpless target.

You must attack the neck (-5). AOA at +4 is fine.

Since this is a '''Surprise''' scenario (p 393):
* If victim is ''asleep'' or ''non-adventurer'' (peasant, buffoon, etc), and lacks Combat Reflexes, then it is Total Surprise and the attack succeeds and the victim takes the Do Nothing maneuver for 1d seconds.
* Otherwise, if it's a guard or adventurer expecting trouble, it's Partial Surprise:
** Attacker and Victim roll 1d for ''initiative''.
** Combat Reflexes gets +2
** Higher IQ gets +1
** Tactics skill of up to 19 gets +1, 20+ gets +2
** GM can add other modifiers

If the Attacker has the higher initiative, the Victim is Partially Surprised:
* Victim is mentally stunned and most roll versus IQ (Combat Reflexes gives +6) every second to act normally, with +2 on second turn, +2 on third turn, etc.

So, with Surprise status settled, the Victim may have a chance to parry with his hand or close-combat (reach C) weapon.

If the Victim is totally surprised, no defense is possible.

If the Victim is Partially Surprised, he parries at -4.

Victim may parry with hand or close-combat weapon, at -3, so potentially -7.

On the turn of the attack, and every subsequent turn the Attacker may choke the Victim (p370) and get a +3 to ST in the ensuing quick contest.

'''Choke:'''
* Quick Contest: Attacker's ST+3 versus the higher of Victim's ST or HT.
* If Attacker wins, Victim takes damage equal to margin of victory

Damage is crushing (x 1.5 to neck) if using rope or cutting (x2 to neck) if using wire.

In addition, Victim begins to suffocate (p436).

'''Suffocation:'''
* Victim loses 1 FP/second
* At 0FP, Victim must make a Will check every second or fall unconscious.

To break free, Victim must win a Quick Contest of ST-5, Judo-3, or Wrestling-3 against Attacker's Garrote skill.