Called shots

[LivingTriskele]

Page 213 addresses targeting a specific area with missile weapons, but I don't see anything on targeting specific hit locations with melee weapons. Am I missing something or is it just not addressed? I imagine I could just make it a Difficult roll. Any ideas? Thanks.

[Shaira]

I think the "Taking More Time" option is the only one explicitly restricted to missile weapons; the "Targeting a Specific Area" option IMHO can be used for both melee and missile attacks. So you're right - it's just a Difficult skill check.

I'd also be tempted to rule you can only do this if you haven't been "interrupted" (ie attacked, forced to parry or dodge, etc) that round - otherwise you have to make a successful Idea roll to maintain the concentration required for the Targeted Attack.

Cheers,

Sarah

[LivingTriskele]

I'd also be tempted to rule you can only do this if you haven't been "interrupted" (ie attacked, forced to parry or dodge, etc) that round - otherwise you have to make a successful Idea roll to maintain the concentration required for the Targeted Attack.

Thanks. This is a good idea.

I checked the RQ SRD and called shots are -40%, but I prefer the idea of just making the roll Difficult.

Cheers,

Steve