NytefallFine, to clarify, are we retconning my typo and saying Sigurd struck at Iolanthe's left leg, as my other descriptors make it pretty clear that was my intended target? If so, then I accept the ruling, if not, the ruling doesn't make sense.
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If that's what we're going with, fair enough, but I was working on the assumption that my typo was being carried forward (where I said Sigurd was striking the right leg) Chimera also replied as if Sigurd was attacking her right leg (which is incidentally the one that's supposed to be pivoting, so I'm unsure how all of these manoeuvres are working at the same time) and hence my complaint. If the arm was below the shield the move makes sense, but not to the right of it.
As you wish, now Pollen is going to come and insult me for being unable to debate with people again.
This is why I'm so picky about what character fights which, I hate fights without proper motivations.
I'm aware of how the closed post system works, I'm arguing that from what information you've given thus far there is nothing to suggest the sword could be in a position that would harm Sigurd, it's pointing out the wrong side of her shield. If you think for some reason it is in position, you've not written something correctly or I've read something incorrectly. If you believe I've read it incorrectly, please quote the point where your character reverses her grip on the sword, otherwise it is not facing rightward and can therefore not oppose Sigurd attacking from the right side unless your character has an arm of extreme Mr.Tickle length.
That is all.
Also, though I shouldn't humour those statements because they're all wrong so I can only assume are trolls
1. I've referenced the pauldron once, where I said that Sigurd had angled his strike to slip under the pauldron. The strike was stopped by bracer armour (apparently) so that's irrelevant.
2. I was arguing the impossibility of manipulating the spear with any power in that specific circumstance, and also because you simply hadn't provided sufficient information on how the act was performed, but I let it slide as Pollen ruled it was going to do barely anything anyway.
3. Right, I'm not sure you know how longswords work, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.
That is all.
Also, though I shouldn't humour those statements because they're all wrong so I can only assume are trolls
1. I've referenced the pauldron once, where I said that Sigurd had angled his strike to slip under the pauldron. The strike was stopped by bracer armour (apparently) so that's irrelevant.
2. I was arguing the impossibility of manipulating the spear with any power in that specific circumstance, and also because you simply hadn't provided sufficient information on how the act was performed, but I let it slide as Pollen ruled it was going to do barely anything anyway.
3. Right, I'm not sure you know how longswords work, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.
Actually every time I've said you've done something impossible I've asked for a ruling that has had you have to change your post.
1st - Knock a sword all the way across your body, result, hits body.
2nd - Lift massive spear and deliver a tendon cutting sweep, result, Judge rules it would barely have the momentum to graze.
3rd - Fully extend heavy shield faster than a longsword chop, result, sword hits arm.
So far you've actually managed to do nothing that I said you wouldn't physically be able to do, because those things were irrational.
I'm not arguing about the sword because I think it's a deadly attack, I'm arguing because I think it's logically impossible and that ruins my immersion, and I think not confronting you about the position of your shield now will just cause more trouble for what I had planned to do next.
1st - Knock a sword all the way across your body, result, hits body.
2nd - Lift massive spear and deliver a tendon cutting sweep, result, Judge rules it would barely have the momentum to graze.
3rd - Fully extend heavy shield faster than a longsword chop, result, sword hits arm.
So far you've actually managed to do nothing that I said you wouldn't physically be able to do, because those things were irrational.
I'm not arguing about the sword because I think it's a deadly attack, I'm arguing because I think it's logically impossible and that ruins my immersion, and I think not confronting you about the position of your shield now will just cause more trouble for what I had planned to do next.
Also, there is literally no way the gladius is in a position to injure Sigurd, I'm sorry. Your character drew it by necessity in an ice-pick grip and I seriously doubt she's had the opportunity to reverse her grip (it definitely wasn't mentioned at any rate, and the only point it could logically be done was after the shield punch) she had to extend her arm vertically to even reach Sigurd with her shield let alone avoid slamming herself in the face when she turned it, that sword is pointing off to the left on the outside line on the complete opposite side to where Sigurd is.
Actually I just made a typo. Sigurds target was supposed to be the left leg under the shield.
The blade slapped ineffectually against Sigurd’s left foot as his own strike landed. He wasn’t paying it much attention, as many years of war had taught him there was little to fear from a long weapon at close range. However, he was dismayed by the lack of effect his blade had, such strikes had always done far more damage in the past. Perhaps his foe had armour of some unnatural density or quality, it was not beyond the realms of possibility.
His sword strike did have one inevitable advantage, the blade knocked his opponent’s arm as her own strike landed, and weakening what paltry momentum it had. Unfortunately for the Northman the blade did have an unnatural quality of sorts, it was superheated. The effect may have been direr had Sigurd’s stone arm not been at hand barely a meter away from the blade itself, dampening it with its own passive aura that had a disruptive effect upon magic targeting Sigurd. Instead, the blade cut through his leather boots by merit of its high temperature and began to burn his skin, causing a slight graze before his foe’s hand was knocked by the longsword and her own pivot dragged the weapon out of line.
Ignoring the slight pain of the burn, albeit with surprise he had been marked at all, Sigurd continued his offensive. His foe had risen her shield up and offered him an easy target to strike at her body, and he was not one to turn down an obvious advantage. His left foot sank back a bit, consequently escaping further impediment from the bladed edge, but his stance was otherwise suitable for his follow up. He twisted his upper body rightward, swinging his shield but more importantly drawing his longsword in a vicious diagnol in a dangerous low cut. The effect was to draw his upper torso back and away from the shield while his blade slipped easily underneath, driving forth in a powerful strike to the upper part of his foe’s right leg. The fact that his blade was already low and in a suitable position from the attack on her arm made the strike a quick and effective follow-up exploiting her shield being out of position.
His sword strike did have one inevitable advantage, the blade knocked his opponent’s arm as her own strike landed, and weakening what paltry momentum it had. Unfortunately for the Northman the blade did have an unnatural quality of sorts, it was superheated. The effect may have been direr had Sigurd’s stone arm not been at hand barely a meter away from the blade itself, dampening it with its own passive aura that had a disruptive effect upon magic targeting Sigurd. Instead, the blade cut through his leather boots by merit of its high temperature and began to burn his skin, causing a slight graze before his foe’s hand was knocked by the longsword and her own pivot dragged the weapon out of line.
Ignoring the slight pain of the burn, albeit with surprise he had been marked at all, Sigurd continued his offensive. His foe had risen her shield up and offered him an easy target to strike at her body, and he was not one to turn down an obvious advantage. His left foot sank back a bit, consequently escaping further impediment from the bladed edge, but his stance was otherwise suitable for his follow up. He twisted his upper body rightward, swinging his shield but more importantly drawing his longsword in a vicious diagnol in a dangerous low cut. The effect was to draw his upper torso back and away from the shield while his blade slipped easily underneath, driving forth in a powerful strike to the upper part of his foe’s right leg. The fact that his blade was already low and in a suitable position from the attack on her arm made the strike a quick and effective follow-up exploiting her shield being out of position.
Hmm, honestly, not quite.
I'm more picky than most, but for example when you say 'light armour' and 'check appearance' those things don't actually mean anything in a fighting setting. What is the armour made of? It could be iron, leather, steel or even magical elf metal. If you make up armour give a rough estimation of its strength, can it turn a blade or an arrow? Could it stop a gunshot? Not that it really matters if you're taking the armour as it looks in the picture, as it would be nearly completely useless.
What type of sword? There are quite a few.
What type of crossbow? Or rather (as it's probably fantasy) how quickly can it be reloaded and what's its stopping power?
Some people are OK with vague skillsets, but it's usually better to iterate something more specific. Also, anything you don't mention is usually considered human standard. Is she as strong as a human female of roughly the same build? How quick is very quick? How quick does she fly?
These are the sort of questions you need to ask yourself. I'll post two links to CS deposits in a second that you can check out to get some ideas on detail. Provided you're interested in being detailed that is, I'm sure some people will accept more general sheets.
http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/79678-rpguild-ranking-headquarters/char
http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/79934-people-trapped-in-a-giant-melon/ooc
I'm more picky than most, but for example when you say 'light armour' and 'check appearance' those things don't actually mean anything in a fighting setting. What is the armour made of? It could be iron, leather, steel or even magical elf metal. If you make up armour give a rough estimation of its strength, can it turn a blade or an arrow? Could it stop a gunshot? Not that it really matters if you're taking the armour as it looks in the picture, as it would be nearly completely useless.
What type of sword? There are quite a few.
What type of crossbow? Or rather (as it's probably fantasy) how quickly can it be reloaded and what's its stopping power?
Some people are OK with vague skillsets, but it's usually better to iterate something more specific. Also, anything you don't mention is usually considered human standard. Is she as strong as a human female of roughly the same build? How quick is very quick? How quick does she fly?
These are the sort of questions you need to ask yourself. I'll post two links to CS deposits in a second that you can check out to get some ideas on detail. Provided you're interested in being detailed that is, I'm sure some people will accept more general sheets.
http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/79678-rpguild-ranking-headquarters/char
http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/79934-people-trapped-in-a-giant-melon/ooc
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