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Dumpshock Forums _ Shadowrun _ Natural Weapon

Posted by: Samaels Ghost Jul 1 2006, 10:55 PM

Does a natural weapon do DV [whatever it is] only or is it also based on strength?

DV= [whatever] + STR/2
OR
DV= [whatever]

???

Posted by: Abbandon Jul 1 2006, 11:38 PM

Define a natural weapon? Although a troll with 15 strength should be able to slice through things with a dikote monosword alot better than a human decker i think the rules reflect that in combat, hitting a guy does not just depend on strength alone.

Posted by: Samaels Ghost Jul 2 2006, 12:42 AM

Look at the Critter Powers section, it describes it there.

Posted by: James McMurray Jul 2 2006, 12:50 AM

It si given in each specific critter's stats. It looks like it is usually DV = Str, but there are some exceptions (such as the shark's bite, which is S + 2 DV and the ghoul which is S - 2 (or perhaps S/2 + 1)).

Posted by: Samaels Ghost Jul 2 2006, 12:56 AM

What I'm asking is whether STR/2 should be added to the listed DV.

Posted by: James McMurray Jul 2 2006, 01:15 AM

No.

Posted by: Samaels Ghost Jul 2 2006, 01:17 AM

Thanks

Posted by: James McMurray Jul 2 2006, 01:32 AM

No prob.