[OOC]
Just for reference, attack number #1 has a total of 28.  You would add the two rolls together.  That is a great roll.  Please do list the individual rolls as you did, it helps me.

Now...on the attack.  Your sweep is fine and works.  It is a success for a maneuver that is non-book, but that is fine.  But, your throw, as you have held yourself from using your full strength, is not successful.

I didn't realize how rusty I am at this...sheesh.  It has been a while.

[IC]
Shield has no problem sweeping the guns to the left as he physically interceded between 'Leathers' and Ratling.  As you grab his wrist to throw him, you find him quick and a little strong than expected.

His kick to your chest is quick, very strong and trained, but has no affect on you.  "Son of a bitch...."

<phhhtt, phhttt, phhtt>  Three rapid shots come from the robot at Ratling.  With each shot, flames exit the muzzle of the gun on the sides and it looks like Ratling is hit by three invisible 'rounds'.  Ratling makes a noise as the 'waves'...'rounds' hit him.

[OOC]

Ratling, now maddened and possible hurt, presses his attack against the robot.

Robot Intentions - Trying to make a little space between him and Ratling, he goes to push (throw) Ratling.
'Leathers' Intentions - Since you had swept his hands, he continues that motion and tries to come around for a elbow.


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Darren pretends to get kicked back as he rolls with the kick.  First striking at leathers, the attempting to throw him.  All the while trying to keep him away from the guns on the ground, and pretend to be no more than a normal human.


18:07, Today: Shield rolled 11 using 2d10 with rolls of 1,10.  Martial arts attack #2.

18:07, Today: Shield rolled 3 using 2d10 with rolls of 2,1.  Martial arts attack #1.

Dexterity: 8
Martial Arts: 3
Ambidexterous

Using a Strength of 6, which is Human maximum.

[OOC: You can only take one Dice Action per Turn, Shield. If you want to put Leathers into the Robot, do a Planned Knockback Attack. You can describe it as a strike or a quick grab and fling. Otherwise, you have to Grapple this turn and then Throw him next Turn using what is effectively a Planned Knockback Attack just using Str/Str and AV/EV instead of Dex/Str for a striking PKA.]

In reply to Mindstrike (msg # 34):

OOC.:. Okay, I'll go with a Planned Knockbavk Attack.  Thank you.

[OOC: Your Acting Value (AV) will be Dex of 8. Your Effect Value (EV) will be your Str at 6. Your Martial Artist being only 3 pretty much means you got it for the +2 to your Initiative. Until you get your Martial Arts at a value higher than your Dex, Str, or Body, it's basically a role-playing element as you substitute your MA for one of your Physical AV, EV, Opposing Value (OV), or Resistance Value (RV) per Turn.]

OOC: Okay.
 22:55, Today: Shield rolled 12 using 2d10 with rolls of 4,8.  Knockback.

Ratling swings and gets a claw under the robot's chin and snaps it head back.  There are a few sparks as the robot tries to keep its footing; you can tell it is damaged.  The robot is then hit by 'Leathers'.  "You dick!"  The two end in a pile of limbs about 8 yards away from the two of you, who are very close.

"You are in my way.  I want him, but you...skrreeeee!"

[OOC]
He lashes out at you with his claws.  He is not holding back.  The claws are an inch long on each finger.

Darren rolls with the strike, his arm lashing out in an attempt to throw Ratling on top Leathers and Robot.


14:20, Today: Shield rolled 5 using 2d10 with rolls of 3,2.  Planned Knockbavk.

Dexterity: 8
Used Strength: 6

Ratling is slippery and avoids your toss.  He does strike you, but there is no affect.  This angers him and he stays with you.  "You are annoying me and you will not do it again!"

'Leathers' and the robot are tangled in a heap and there is a lot of swearing coming your way.

[OOC}
Next move.  Ratling seems to be staying with you.

Darren acts as though he managed to avoid the worst of the attack by rolling with it.  In that roll, his arm flies out and tried to toss Ratling onto the heap of Leathers and Robot.


16:33, Today: Shield rolled 16 using 2d10 with rolls of 9,7.  Martial arts attack #1, Planned Knockback.

Dexterity: 8
Used Strength: 6

Ratling takes a lazy swing at you, and you are able to avoid it without any problem.  He is fast...very fast.  He is much faster than you.  This is seen when you go to toss him and he avoids your grasp with any issue.

"You're fun.  I'm going to cut you down."

'Leathers' and the robot stand up and look over at the fight.  They still have their guns out; the robot has it to its shoulder and 'Leathers' just has them at his side.  "How's it going hero boy?"

Changing his position as Ratling swings, his arms reach out to to grab Ratlings' wrist.  Using Ratlings' momentum, he guides it over his leg, attempting to toss Ratling straight into Leathers and Robot and knock them down too.


Total: 35.
Dexterity: 8
Strength used: 6

13:54, Today: Shield rolled 15 using 2d10 with rolls of 5,10.  Reroll.

13:54, Today: Shield rolled 20 using 2d10 with rolls of 10,10.  Martial arts attack #1. Planned Knockback

Ratling smiles as his claws get purchase on your skin and rake five long line along your chest, shredding your shirt (3 RAPs).  "Hurts don't it, strongman.  ahhhhh!"  'Leathers' and the robot, who were watching what was happening between you two, move slightly and watch Ratling pass.  Your success is more than you had hoped for and Ratling goes sailing across the parking lot quite far.  He does hit a car, and dent it well.

"Holy shittt!  Post-up!"  'Leathers' quickly drops to a knee and points both handguns at you.  "Who the hell are you?"  Robot is poised with his gun pointed a Ratling, in the distance.

[OOC]
Your move?

Both 'Leathers' and Robot hold ready.

Frustrated, and more than a little annoyed with himself over using excessive Strength on Ratling, he levels a firm gaze on Leathers, and a very firm voice.  "For the final time.  Put your guns down.  Now.". There is no longer any tolerance in his tone.

Is the 3 RAPs in excess of his Body?

[OOC]
No, that is 3 RAPs to your body.  So it is not three less.

[IC]
'Leathers' seems to lose his cool, "PENDEJO!  BITCH!  I have no idea who you and I don't fucking care!  You don't even know who you are talking to and you're trying to intimate me!  Bitch, please.  I've faced bigger shits than you and have been hit by the fuckin' best.  Another fuckin' boy scout and you think yours is the only why to do something.  Put away your guns.  Shut the fuck up.  He came at me and I'm not sure why.  Me put away my guns...fuck that."

The robot issues a bunch of clicks and beeps mixed with static.  "Good.  Maybe boy scout did something right.  Keep a gun on him."

In the distance, you see Ratling is up and hunched over a little, but only standing there.  His head and eyes are shifting around rapidly.

'Leathers' takes off his helmet.  His skin is copper in hue and his hair is jet black and short.  His eyes look odd, but from this distance, you are unsure why.  "Tired of breathing in that thing.  And now it won't be in the way of my shot."  He is looking straight at you.

Until now, you had not realized it, but sirens can be heard and they will be here fast.

Darren smiles, as he takes out his phone and takes a picture of Leathers, as he walks calmly straight towards him.  "You will not endanger anyone else with your recklessness.". He states with calm determination, mentally prepared to dodge when Leathers pulls the trigger.  A few more moments, and the Police will be here.  I just need to hold his attention till then.. He thinks to himself, intent on preventing any further civilian harm.  Meanwhile his hand is busy send the picture of Leathers to the local police.

OOC: How does his Body:9, and Regeneration:10 factor in to those 3 RAPs of body damage?
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[OOC: With Regeneration of 10, you can take a Dice Action for a Turn and roll a Recovery using your Body 9 as AV/EV. You will most likely recover, but hat will be your Dice Action so no attack or anything else that requires rolling dice that Turn.]

Without any conscious act on his part, Darrens' body heals beneath his torn clothing.


That's what I'll do then.

16:02, Today: Shield rolled 17 using 2d10 with rolls of 7,10.  Recovery Roll.

[OOC: Crap. I missed the damage was from Claws which are normally Killing Damage which takes longer to Recover from. If that's the case, you would have to wait 15 - 10 (Your APs of Regeneration) or 1 Minute while resting to make a Recovery Check. The base time for Bashing Recover is 10 APs or 1 hour reduced to 1 Turn by your Regeneration.
If it's Killing Damage, which will be a GM call based on the game's Genre Rules, you'll have to wait until after the fight to recover, but you most certainly will recover.]

(ooc)
If you do not mind me poking in, here is an additional explanation. If you are already aware of all of this, my apologies for wasting your time!

Taking 3 damage does not lower your Body score. You have both Body (your actual score) and your current body (health). Your health starts equal to starting Body. So, taking three damage, you are now at 6 current body (health), but your actual Body score is still 9, so you remain as resistant and bulletproof as ever.

You do have options on taking damage.
You can take it, and just hope to win the battle before you lose all current body (health), then worry about recovering and healing later. If you seem to be winning the fight, that is a perfectly acceptable decision.

Or you can use something called 'last ditch defense' to ignore the damage to you- in essence, you summon your inner reserves and shrug away the damage with a second wind. The cost to negate points of damage depends on the genre- generally, it is 1-3 hero points per point of damage negated.

Or you can use your regeneration during a fight, if it lasts long enough. There are two types of damage- bashing and killing. Bashing damage takes 10APs time to recover from, and killing takes 15APs to recover from. Regeneration reduces that amount, so subtracting, it is 0APs for bashing (which means you can use it every round) and 5APs for killing (which is 2 minutes, I believe, not 1 minute). But as Mindstrike said, this does use your dice action for the round. Claws, guns, knives, bombs, falling, etc. are usually killing combat, but that depends on genre. (Nearly any attack can be declared killing, but most default to bashing).

And if all else fails, and you go unconscious, heroes can generally spend 15 hero points on something called 'desperation recovery' to try to regain consciousness right then and there.

Thank you Jinniyah.

[OOC]
Before we go too far, I want to make sure we're all good.

The game is moch-real.  See table on 227.  I know this was in PMs (depending on how you joined), but I'll make sure it is in the game description.

Claws are killing combat.  The guns used by 'Leathers' and the robot are force based (not killing).

Shield can change any of his actions after my last post as a roll is not due yet.

Please remember, I'll always go with 'more fun' and 'loose' over rules as far as PBP goes.  It can be hard enough keeping up, and interested without rules bogging things down.  That is not a rule (don't ask to play a 5th level character that rides a manticor in a 1st level game...yes, that was an actual request I had in a D&D game...'more fun' does not mean I'm going to be ridiculous).

[OOC]
Do you want to change anything?

Darren smiles, as he takes out his phone and takes a picture of Leathers, as he walks calmly straight towards him.  "You will not endanger anyone else with your recklessness.". He states with calm determination, mentally prepared to dodge when Leathers pulls the trigger.  A few more moments, and the Police will be here.  I just need to hold his attention till then.. He thinks to himself, intent on preventing any further civilian harm.  Meanwhile his hand is busy send the picture of Leathers to the local police.
Then, with a burst of action, his arm sweeps out to knock the guns from Leathers hands.


OOC:. Changing Action.
19:50, Today: Shield rolled 15 using 2d10 with rolls of 5,10.  Disarm attack.

Dexterity: 8
Martial Arts: 3
Used Strength: 6

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[OOC: You'll want to use some degree of Strength until your get your Martial Arts above your Dex, Str, and/or Body.
You've been using Str 6, so may as well be consistent or you can show this goomba you're more than he might want to mess with.]
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