Grappling (hand-to-hand) - Revision history

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Attempts to Disarm

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Tao alexis at 22:28, 15 July 2020

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Tao alexis: /* Brawl */

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 ==== Attempts to Disarm ====
-If the unskilled attacker attempts to make a grab or brawl with an armed opponent is armed, then upon a successful hit there is a 1 in 6 chance that the weapon held by an '''unskilled''' defender will be knocked or forced from their grip.  This is treated as a [[Critical Hits & Fumbles|fumbled weapon]].  Otherwise, the brawl is carried out as above.
+If the unskilled attacker attempts to make a grab or brawl with an armed opponent, then upon a successful hit there is a 1 in 6 chance that the weapon held by an '''unskilled''' defender will be knocked or forced from their grip.  This is treated as a [[Critical Hits & Fumbles|fumbled weapon]].  Otherwise, the brawl is carried out as above.
 However, if the defender has amateur knowledge in either the studies of [[Unarmed Combat (sage study)|unarmed combat]] or [[Puissance (sage study)|puissance]], the chance of the weapon being dropped is reduced to 1 in 12.  Additionally, if the defender is holding a magic weapon, the defender is also entitled to a [[Saving Throws|saving throw against paralysation]], modified by the weapon's bonus – the success of which indicates that the weapon is not dropped.

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 Up to four attackers may attempt to make a grab or brawl a single defender each round.  Very large defenders that occupy more than one combat hex may be so attacked by four combatants per hex.  Multiple attacks will increase the damage that's done and the chance that an enemy will be overwhelmed and held.  [[Town Guard|Town guards]] will usually attempt to brawl if they outnumber perpetrators, in order to avoid accidentally killing someone.
-Creatures with natural [[Claw (attack)|claws]] and [[Jaws (attack)|teeth]] will do full damage when given an opportunity to brawl.  If not held back by weapons or torches, many such animals, even those of semi or less [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]], will instinctively brawl, as this considerably weakens their humanoid opponent.
+Creatures with natural [[Claw (attack)|claws]] and [[Fangs (attack)|fangs]] will do full damage when given an opportunity to brawl.  If not held back by weapons or torches, many such animals, even those of semi or less [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]], will instinctively brawl, as this considerably weakens their humanoid opponent.
 == Skilled Grappling ==

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 ==== Make a Grab ====
-This is the attempt to grasp or seize an opponent suddenly, grabbing at their arms, legs, head, ears, nose, hair or what they might be wearing, including clothing, belt, backpack or other equipment.  Some opponents may be grasped by their beards, horns, spines, tentacles and so on.  This move requires 3 AP to perform.  The attacker must make an ordinary [[Roll to Hit|roll to hit]].  Success indicates the attacker has gotten the grip desired.
+This is the attempt to grasp or seize an opponent suddenly, grabbing at their arms, legs, head, ears, nose, hair or what they might be wearing, including [[Clothing|clothing]], belt, backpack or other equipment.  Some opponents may be grasped by their beards, horns, spines, tentacles and so on.  This move requires 3 AP to perform.  The attacker must make an ordinary [[Roll to Hit|roll to hit]].  Success indicates the attacker has gotten the grip desired.
 The attacker's weight is then added to the defender's, with the attacker adding 3 lbs. per point of strength.  The defender's strength is not considered.  The percentage of the attacker's weight is calculated against this total, and a d100 rolled to determine if the enemy can be pulled off balance.  Success indicates the enemy has been [[Stun Lock|stunned]], but '''no damage''' results.  The enemy can then be swung forward, into a [[Combat Hex|combat hex]] to the left or right, or into the attacker's own hex for brawling.  Effectively, the enemy is pulled out of the way; this may mean being pulled off a wall, against a physical barrier like a wall (causing 1-3 damage) or to where they can be made vulnerable to attack by someone else.

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 Up to four attackers may attempt to make a grab or brawl a single defender each round.  Very large defenders that occupy more than one combat hex may be so attacked by four combatants per hex.  Multiple attacks will increase the damage that's done and the chance that an enemy will be overwhelmed and held.  [[Town Guard|Town guards]] will usually attempt to brawl if they outnumber perpetrators, in order to avoid accidentally killing someone.
-Creatures with natural claws and teeth will do full damage when given an opportunity to brawl.  If not held back by weapons or torches, many such animals, even those of semi or less [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]], will instinctively brawl, as this considerably weakens their humanoid opponent.
+Creatures with natural [[Claw (attack)|claws]] and [[Jaws (attack)|teeth]] will do full damage when given an opportunity to brawl.  If not held back by weapons or torches, many such animals, even those of semi or less [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]], will instinctively brawl, as this considerably weakens their humanoid opponent.
 == Skilled Grappling ==

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 Because the payoff is minimal, the unskilled attacks as described above are most likely to be used in sporting contests or in circumstances where none of the combatants possess a weapon, such as will be common in public houses or at peaceful gatherings.
-Up to four attackers may attempt to make a grab or brawl a single defender each round.  Very large defenders that occupy more than one combat hex may be so attacked by four combatants per hex.  Multiple attacks will increase the damage that's done and the chance that an enemy will be overwhelmed and held.  Town guards will usually attempt to brawl if they outnumber perpetrators, in order to avoid accidentally killing someone.
+Up to four attackers may attempt to make a grab or brawl a single defender each round.  Very large defenders that occupy more than one combat hex may be so attacked by four combatants per hex.  Multiple attacks will increase the damage that's done and the chance that an enemy will be overwhelmed and held.  [[Town Guard|Town guards]] will usually attempt to brawl if they outnumber perpetrators, in order to avoid accidentally killing someone.
 Creatures with natural claws and teeth will do full damage when given an opportunity to brawl.  If not held back by weapons or torches, many such animals, even those of semi or less [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]], will instinctively brawl, as this considerably weakens their humanoid opponent.

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 Contrariwise, an unskilled attacker may attempt to '''brawl''' – the combatant rushes the defender in the enemy's hex (or seizes an enemy that has been pulled off-balance), attempting to seize the whole body and pull them to the ground.  The action requires the combatant's full movement that round.
-As with overbearing, the attacker's mass is measured against the defender's, adjusting the roll to hit as indicated by the table shown.  Success indicates that the attacker has grasped the enemy, causing 1d4-2 damage. This is adjusted by the character's [[Strength (ability stat)|strength-damage bonus]]. Potentially, no damage is caused, but if the defender is stunned, the defender is considered to be '''held,''' or pinned.  Thereafter, the attacker may continue to cause damage as described without the need to hit, while the defender is helpless to resist until let go.
+As with [[Overbearing|overbearing]], the attacker's mass is measured against the defender's, adjusting the roll to hit as indicated by the table shown.  Success indicates that the attacker has grasped the enemy, causing 1d4-2 damage. This is adjusted by the character's [[Strength (ability stat)|strength-damage bonus]]. Potentially, no damage is caused, but if the defender is stunned, the defender is considered to be '''held,''' or pinned.  Thereafter, the attacker may continue to cause damage as described without the need to hit, while the defender is helpless to resist until let go.
 If the damage is insufficient to stun, the defender must brawl as well, either to better the attacker or to break free.  Which '''must''' be declared before an attack die is rolled (or else it will default to continuing to brawl).  If attempting to break free, then upon a successful hit the defender may hurl the attacker into any adjacent hex.

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-Contrariwise, an unskilled attacker may attempt to '''brawl''' – the combatant hurls themselves at the enemy (or seizes an enemy that has been pulled off-balance), attempting to seize the whole body and pull them to the ground.  The action requires the combatant's full movement that round.
+Contrariwise, an unskilled attacker may attempt to '''brawl''' – the combatant rushes the defender in the enemy's hex (or seizes an enemy that has been pulled off-balance), attempting to seize the whole body and pull them to the ground.  The action requires the combatant's full movement that round.
 As with overbearing, the attacker's mass is measured against the defender's, adjusting the roll to hit as indicated by the table shown.  Success indicates that the attacker has grasped the enemy, causing 1d4-2 damage. This is adjusted by the character's [[Strength (ability stat)|combat bonus]]. Potentially, no damage is caused, but if the defender is stunned, the defender is considered to be '''held.'''  Thereafter, the attacker may continue to cause damage as described without the need to hit, while the defender is helpless to resist until let go.