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'''Anakin''': What? Aren't there rules for grappling in this game? [[Random Number God|Why are you all covering your dice]]?|''[[Darths and Droids]]''}} |
'''Anakin''': What? Aren't there rules for grappling in this game? [[Random Number God|Why are you all covering your dice]]?|''[[Darths and Droids]]''}} |
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Ah, the horror show of grappling rules in [[Tabletop RPG |
Ah, the horror show of grappling rules in [[Tabletop RPG]]s. No matter what system you're using, the grappling rules will probably suck horribly. |
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Why is this? Well, mainly because grappling, unlike most other forms of combat, is complicated; here's a partial list of factors your rules will probably have to consider: |
Why is this? Well, mainly because grappling, unlike most other forms of combat, is complicated; here's a partial list of factors your rules will probably have to consider: |
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An especially infamous instance of [[That One Rule]]. Nothing to do with [[Grappling Hook Pistol|Grappling Hooks]]. |
An especially infamous instance of [[That One Rule]]. Nothing to do with [[Grappling Hook Pistol|Grappling Hooks]]. |
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== Played straight == |
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== Examples == |
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* 1st, 2nd, and 3rd edition ''[[Dungeons and Dragons]].'' |
* 1st, 2nd, and 3rd edition ''[[Dungeons and Dragons]].'' |
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** ...especially First Edition AD&D. *shudder* |
** ...especially First Edition AD&D. *shudder* |
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