Rules questions arising from Tyrfang

in retrospect… it might be awesome for tyrfang to have a fate point override built in

It doesn’t really need one… using a Fate point to ‘break the rules’ should allow you to draw it early, etc.

Writing special rules into an item for Fate points is IMO making the relic entirely too complex.

Even if that use of Fate returns, I’m not so sure I’d allow it. From my perspective, that use of fate was to allow a character to do something special; something awesome. Not to be used as a way to avoid the penalty associated with a curse. (Not to mention, what is, in my opinion a very interesting and flavorful curse.) Can’t you just see the character, standing amidst the chaos that erupted only a moment ago, yelling at the top of his lungs:

to the masses: “Awe, come on! Can’t we talk this out?!?”
*dodges an arrow*
to Tyrfang: “Really? Look at them! They’re not going to listen. Let me help!”
Tryfang, in calm, soothing ‘voice’: “No, I don’t think so. Perhaps you should learn how to be more persuasive.”
to Tyrfang: “Persuasive?!?” *Ducks out of the way of a flying chair* “My sword is persuasive. My dagger is persuasive. *You* are persuasive. Now let me fight!”
Tyrfang: “I think your anger might be clouding your judgment. Try taking some deep breaths.”
“ARGH!”

Think of the fun you could have with it.

Scott

I agree with Scott and Josh. I wouldn’t let Fate be used to get around the curse. I’d also love to be the GM for that dialog.

One thing that might be worth doing given that there are several characters that ended up with the item is to post different talents, spells and skill uses that could be picked up to make effective use of that time that are in keeping with that idea. Consider the use of the spell “Advantageous Position” (Tier 2 Transformation) Normally this would be used to get a melee combatant into position to attack. You could use it to move your character in the way of the enemy, protecting a comrade or innocent and going full defensive.

If the owner is a divine spell caster, I would expect that Benediction of the Gods used to boost a target’s defenses would be considered ok, be that AR or Avoidance.

With a sweep of his hat,

Paul

and James and Scott have outlined perfectly why one reason that use of fate went away, lol

That’s the beauty of having a GM is that they can always say yes or no to a Fate point use.

John

Tyrfang at the Battle Interactive,

The language for Tyrfang says “At the beginning of every combat..” What marks the end of one combat and the beginning of another?

Can someone give me an official ruling on this so I know how to play the BI?

Jeff,

I’m not sure how much the staff is checking or posting to the forums. I’d recommend finding Tony on site to confirm how he wants it played.

With a sweep of his hat,

Paul

They were pretty generous at the BI. The last 3-4 scenes (prior to the final scene) were all considered a single combat so no delays required for Tyrfang.