No worries. More cinematic that she's fighting half naked! lol

It does seem rather cinematic!  If only you had the daredevil advantage to take advantage of fighting in your underwear!

As a side note, my kids just got back home after a long stint at grandmas  I'll keep your thread as the first priority, but in case things are taking a little longer than normal, just know it should settle down in a few days.

I especially liked the imagery evoked by this line of yours!  Nice!

After the last post, I realized that I completely missed an opportunity and should have made this the picture for the cube.

I had in my head a picture of a sort of half-projection picture and half shadow play.  I couldn't figure out exactly how to describe it, but I'm glad that what ended up in there did the trick!

msg 121: Just "wow"!

I wonder how many hit points Ironman McGee has?  :)

Than you, Rolf! :)
I presumed in my last post that her own clothes and gear were still in their neat little pile when the cube attacked. If, instead, the cube slid over it and picked up the stuff or whatever, and its recoverable, Sajaa will recover it. If its destroyed or gooified, then, yes, Sajaa will borrow anything anyone wants to loan her, seeing she's barefoot and in her undies with nothing but her sword.

I'll await Raddek's official ruling on that.

Sajaa is able to collect and get her things back again.  There may have been some contact with the cube, but not long enough for serious damage.

I gave you the benefit of the doubt in the post, but I still haven't really found a great answer to this.  It seems to be the rule of thumb with weapons that are commonly used 1/2 handed (spear, bastard sword, katana, etc.) but I haven't found any hard and fast rule in the book.

Any one else seen any rule in regards to using an extra hand on normally 1 handed weapons?

I'm fine with whatever ruling you guys decide on.
I did take a peek here, but I don't think its an official 'rule'.

Originally Posted by GURPS Martial Arts p.111
If using a one-handed weapon, Defensive Grip involves placing a second hand on the weapon. This hand must be empty. The extra hand makes it awkward to use normal onehanded strikes but adds power: -2 to attack rolls, +1 to damage. Treat the weapon as two-handed for all purposes.

That's not really on point, because she's not trying to do a defensive grip. I guess it would make a difference if the handle of her saber is long enough to accommodate a double handed grip without making it awkward. If its a little too short, I might get the +1 damage at a cost of -2 to skill. If it long enough not to impede my swing, there would be no penalty and the +1 damage would work.  I'm cool with whatever you come up with. Sajaa usually uses extra effort for damage anyway, seeing she's kind of a weakling.
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I don't think I did a great job of describing this cave.  There aren't any actual exits to this cave other than the one you came in through.  The only way you haven't fully explored is in with the big mushrooms and the rats.

As for the grip stuff, MA 111 was a great reference, which brought up a lot of different grips.  I'd never really looked at defensive grip before I don't think.

I think the short and skinny is, if you want to use a different grip it requires a ready maneuver in between, though it can be done in conjunction with a ready maneuver for any other purpose (drawing a weapon, changing weapon grip for length, etc.).

Without changing grip, I think the effect of the 'two hand' bonus can be gained with a committed attack, which can add +1 to damage with a -2 to defense (though it removes the ability to parry/block with the weapon you attacked with, or dodge if you kicked).

Everyone interested, please roll vs. Tracking.

Rolf missed his tracking roll by 1.  As I recall he had trouble finding his tracks earlier as well...

Sajaa looks past the mushrooms and searches the ground for any further sighs of passage...

OOC: 11:06, Today: Sajaa al-Kassem rolled 10 using 3d6 with rolls of 1,3,6.  Sajaa default Tracking roll, needs 7

I'm holding off posting.  I'm assuming those below aren't privy to what's going on above.

Rolf, you probably don’t see everything, but you are aware enough to throw in a response.  You can see at least the man with the sword, and he is speaking loud enough for everyone to hear.

Sorry for the delay in posting.  I'm fighting a stomach bug for the past few days, but I'll try to post today.

Hopefully with Potions and magic, not knives, swords and crossbows.

Hope you feel better soon!

Sorry you feel gross Rolf!  Hope things are clearing up.

I've got a post 90% written up, just waiting for one thing.  Hopefully I'll have it up early tomorrow.

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In reply to Rolf Erikson (msg # 518):

That's correct.

sorry for the delay. It'll be after 5 PM EST that I can get a post up. I also have some clarification I want to get from the GM...

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