Megaversal Remix

Prettz · Bitch, Bitch, Bitch Joined: 07 Apr 2009 Posts: 653

One thing that always bothered me was the lack of information on knockbacks. Given the nature of mega-damage and robotic/supernatural strength, it would be really nice to have some kind of math for power vs weight to determine how far something goes flying when it gets hit. Obviously, something taking a hit from a power-armor punch that deals M.D. isn't going to just sit there and only falter unless it has some kind of magical hold to the ground or is incredibly heavy.

Thoughts?

Maverick · Maryann's Favorite Joined: 31 Mar 2009 Posts: 375

You could try and extrapolate from the rules for throwing objects. Isn't there a table somewhere for that?

Marrowlight · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:53 pm Post subject:

As a personal aside, I've never played a game where players seem so unaware of the terrain and range of weapons as spells as Rifts players. I say this not to bash us all, it's just that time and time again it seems like folks just think everything is happening face to face like in a fantasy game. With that said, it doesn't surprise me that there's not a good set up for knockback.

I'm not good enough with physics to whip one up -- maybe Nexx can whisper in Phalanx's ear.

cyber-yukongil v2.5 · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:03 pm Post subject:

1/2 MD inflicted from concussive effects equals distance in feet knocked back - Roll w/ punch total + PS bonus + misc. bonus depending on number of legs/stability and weight

simple and fit for a super-powered universe.
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Marrowlight · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:08 pm Post subject:

Prettz · Bitch, Bitch, Bitch Joined: 07 Apr 2009 Posts: 653

I wanna throw people into mountains like in DBZ.

Marrowlight · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:11 pm Post subject:

You mean you wanna throw mountains into people, like in DBZ.

God, remember the Saiyin (or however you spell that fucked up word) conversion from the old Rifts Netbook? I need to track that thing down.

Prettz · Bitch, Bitch, Bitch Joined: 07 Apr 2009 Posts: 653

Don't know if I've seen it. I'm sure its ridiculous though. It would have to be.

Marrowlight · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:32 pm Post subject:

cyber-yukongil v2.5 · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:41 pm Post subject:

Marrowlight · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:45 pm Post subject:

ok, since I don't feel like going googling, what the fuck are you talking about there at the end? Razz

cyber-yukongil v2.5 · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:48 pm Post subject:

oops sorry to include that was in Earthdawn, an superheroic fantasy setting, that I think only Nexx here has played or knows about.

Windlings are little fairy like beings you can play that are highly magical and annoying

Mystic Warriors are the settings versions of Martial Artists

Skypoint is a huge city that floats over another city and is a military base of an enemy force in the game world. They have giant crystal lasers that can destroy the world's equivalent of battleships.
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Marrowlight · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:53 pm Post subject:

ahh gotcha. always meant to look at earthdawn.

Steve Dubya · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:59 pm Post subject:

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cyber-yukongil v2.5 · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:10 pm Post subject:

Earthdawn is the greatest game ever, well at least I like it a lot, best fantasy meta-plot IMO! 1ed is near about perfect though with a few additions from some of Living Room Games books it becomes even better. Redbrick watered down the power level IMO.
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cyber-yukongil v2.5 · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:11 pm Post subject:

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