 dodging spells, what do you roll, exactly? |
 Oct 15 2009, 03:02 AM
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In the section on indirect spells...
QUOTE (SR4A (p204)) If the spell reaches the chosen target and it fails to dodge with Reaction (+ Counterspelling, if available), the target then resists damage with Body + half Impact armor. Each hit reduces the Damage Value. If the modified spell DV does not exceed the modified Armor, Physical damage is converted to Stun. In the section just below that on indirect elemental spells... QUOTE These spells are resisted by only half the Impact armor rating (round up), as noted. This seems to mean that (1) you don't get to roll Body versus elemental spells, and (2) they're not reduced to stun. Is my interpretation correct? An additional question... In the combat chapter... QUOTE Dodging explosions is not as easy as it seems in the movies. Apply a –2 modifier when trying to defend against weapons like grenades, rockets, or missiles with a blast effect. Shall we assume this does not apply to the indirect spells? |
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wind_in_the_stones dodging spells Oct 15 2009, 03:02 AM
Tymeaus Jalynsfein QUOTE (wind_in_the_stones @ Oct 14 2009, 09... Oct 15 2009, 03:10 AM wind_in_the_stones So when it says that elemental spells are resisted... Oct 15 2009, 03:35 AM Glyph No, the modified DV still needs to beat your modif... Oct 15 2009, 03:54 AM cndblank -2 penalty for dodging explosions/Area effect atta... Oct 15 2009, 02:27 PM Stahlseele You can't dodge non elemental spells at all.
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Marwynn QUOTE (Stahlseele @ Oct 15 2009, 09:44 AM... Oct 16 2009, 12:03 AM Dahrken QUOTE (Marwynn @ Oct 16 2009, 02:03 AM) A... Oct 16 2009, 10:03 AM Apathy I thought the distinction was direct spells vs ind... Oct 15 2009, 03:20 PM Warlordtheft On a related note, does counterspelling use up a m... Oct 15 2009, 03:29 PM Marwynn Declaring you're actively counterspelling for ... Oct 15 2009, 03:48 PM cndblank Yes you can dodge indirect spells but not direct s... Oct 15 2009, 04:22 PM Stahlseele elemental aura? Oct 16 2009, 08:06 AM Stahlseele Creating things like Fire, Ice, Electricity or som... Oct 16 2009, 11:19 AM Dahrken Don't get me wrong, I did not say it was impos... Oct 16 2009, 12:12 PM Apathy or even better, overcasted area of effect touch-ra... Oct 16 2009, 03:21 PM  |
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