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Posted by: Wounded Ronin Apr 21 2008, 08:50 PM

As a SR3 GM I often felt that karma pool, once it got bigger than about 10 dice, really ended up messing with my games. I felt like the reroll failures use of karma pool, which didn't even burn karma, created situations where player characters could be hit by high-powered rifles but just shrug any ill effects off. For me, I felt it created a feeling of unrealisticness in the game.

However, after seeing some rare camera footage someone uploaded to YouTube, I realized that there are at least some real world situations where people can act like that. The bottom line is unpredictability, I think.

Have a look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdQldhv_KK4

Posted by: CanRay Apr 21 2008, 09:27 PM

Wow, lots of cops for one measley murder!

Posted by: Chrysalis Apr 21 2008, 09:30 PM

I am unsure how a clip from Ninja 3: The Domination (1984) confirms reality.

Posted by: Wounded Ronin Apr 21 2008, 09:44 PM

Hey buddy, maybe you don't remember, but that's how we used to roll in the 80s.

Posted by: CanRay Apr 21 2008, 11:04 PM

I still have my skinny leather tie somewhere, I think.

Posted by: nezumi Apr 22 2008, 12:39 AM

This is why all major police departments need helicopters full of other ninjas (the feared BLUE ninja!)

My wife also points out that a 20-10 is clearly the police code for 'ninja attack'.

But yes, I think you make a reasonable point - Karma Pool reaches a level where it's basically hitpoints for The Other Game.

Posted by: CanRay Apr 22 2008, 12:43 AM

20-09 is Pirate Attack. 20-11 is a Ninja-Pirate war.

Posted by: FlakJacket Apr 22 2008, 01:05 AM

Because Wounded Ronin has a fixation with bad 80s music/tv/films and ninjas. I'd estimate 90% or more of his posts on dumpshock revolve around them in one way or another, whether it really applies to the topic at hand or not.

Posted by: CanRay Apr 22 2008, 01:08 AM

Which is exceptional when it's one he started himself!

Now that takes talent!

Posted by: Wounded Ronin Apr 22 2008, 01:47 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODdSEEzugM8

Posted by: Method Apr 22 2008, 02:44 AM

Actually, its probably back in style...