[quote=MelonHead]
This is something Skallagrim told me a long time ago, and frankly I agree with it. It honestly -does not matter- how awesomely trained your character is in any skill, because in the end, you have to post your actions and if you're not skilled, your character will be just as bad. The only time this really matters is in terms of pure speed or action, how quickly your character could 'aim' for example, but if your smart enough to post before that your character unhooked their weapon holster for example, then you have an inherent advantage anyway.
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This is true. Which is why I used "should be" instead of "are" or "is". Barring writer limitations, a focused character should have the capability to surpass an unfocused character in their skill/trait/ability of focus. LeeRoy said essentially the same thing in his review of Bushido's character.