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Lord of the Rings (Decipher)

Started by Gabriel, September 26, 2006, 12:59:49 PM

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Gabriel

September 26, 2006, 12:59:49 PM
Recent discussion about the Decipher Lord of the Rings game made me haul it out of the box I had stored it in.

Mainly, I can't remember where the mook rule is listed.  I know it's in there somewhere.  I've read (well, skimmed really) the Combat section a couple of times and haven't seen it.  Someone point me in the right direction.

Also, for those who can answer, can a dodge/defense be performed at any point in your actions?  For example, could my character opt to dodge, thus getting the defensive benefit on his first action, then attack on the second action, and then attack twice more (at -5 and -10)?

ColonelHardisson

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September 26, 2006, 01:37:52 PM
Quote from: GabrielRecent discussion about the Decipher Lord of the Rings game made me haul it out of the box I had stored it in.

Mainly, I can't remember where the mook rule is listed.  I know it's in there somewhere.  I've read (well, skimmed really) the Combat section a couple of times and haven't seen it.  Someone point me in the right direction.

This is one of those instances where the disorganized nature of the book is glaring. It was a pain in the ass finding that rule. Look on page 270, under Combat Pacing, third paragraph.

Quote from: GabrielAlso, for those who can answer, can a dodge/defense be performed at any point in your actions?  For example, could my character opt to dodge, thus getting the defensive benefit on his first action, then attack on the second action, and then attack twice more (at -5 and -10)?

Looking at the book, it seems to me you could do it. Dodge takes 1 combat action (table 9.3 on page 215), but I don't see why it couldn't be done first when it's your turn. However, you have to declare you're going to do it in response to an attack (see page 229). So, if you get the drop on an opponent and go first in a round, you couldn't use Dodge first. The Dodge lasts for every attack you suffer the rest of that round, by the way.

By the way, did you read my review I posted on this site?
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