Re: [BNW] Size mods in combat

["Patrick O'Duffy" <redfern@thehub.com.au>]

> A quick questions about Size:  Under the ranged combat rules, it says that
> high/low Sizes give a penalty or bonus to the Target Number for the
attack.
> There is no such mention under the Melee Combat section though.  Does Size
> affect the Target Number in hand to hand combat too, or should we assume
> that when you are that close to someone it isn't really relevant?

I'm inclined to think that the modifier should apply. Yes, punching a short
person isn't that different from punching a tall one. On the other hand, it
_should_ be difficult to hit a Size 1 Shrinker, whether you're using guns or
fists. And it should be easy o hit an elephant or car with a baseball bat -
what're they going to do, dodge?

I say apply the modifier. In most cases, it won't make much difference (+/-
1), but will have more impact at the extremes (Giants and Shrinkers).

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Patrick O'Duffy, Brisbane, Australia

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