nedz
2014-03-09, 06:10 AM
It is well known that the Thicket of Blades Stance interacts in an undefined manner with the Tumble Skill. Basically we have two special rules which over-ride the general rule, with no precedence between them. The results in an Irresistible Force v Immovable Object contradiction.
This is a known Dysfunction and so requires a Houserule.
The solution I'm considering is to impose an opposed skill check in this scenario. Now Thicket of Blades is a Devoted Spirit Stance, the associated skill for which is Intimidate. So in the situation where someone tries to tumble past a Warblade (say) who is in the Thicket of Blades Stance they make a Tumble v Intimidate check to see who succeeds.
I'm interested in the playground's thoughts on this. Are there any exploits ? Are there other solutions people have used ? etc.
This is a known Dysfunction and so requires a Houserule.
The solution I'm considering is to impose an opposed skill check in this scenario. Now Thicket of Blades is a Devoted Spirit Stance, the associated skill for which is Intimidate. So in the situation where someone tries to tumble past a Warblade (say) who is in the Thicket of Blades Stance they make a Tumble v Intimidate check to see who succeeds.
I'm interested in the playground's thoughts on this. Are there any exploits ? Are there other solutions people have used ? etc.