Re: BESM Tri-Stat - Combat Simplification
Since I don't have the 3rd ed, my modifications will have to be for 2nd ed, and since the mechanic is inverted in 3rd ed, I'm not sure that whatever I devise will be transferable - at least, not without some additional work.
At present, I'm thinking of removing the Initiative roll altogether (depending what may come out of Arkrim's Initiative thread), and making a static defence reduce damage. Currently, I believe the damage is an all or nothing thing, where if the defender succeeds, they avoid all damage, and if they fail, they receive the listed damage in its entirety.
I strongly suspect I may be designing myself toward a 3rd ed style roll over system. I might have to invest after all. :(
Is the Chargen essentially the same in 2nd and 3rd, or are there major changes there, too?