Test your Mettle

[Guest]

A while back there was an interesting discussion about N&S games in the chatrooms, and as a result, this quick quiz was generated to alleviate some problems that were cropping up. I thought I'd post it here so other people can have fun with it as well. Good Luck and may the Chi be with you!

1. What is the range of the martial art power Negative Chi Attacks?

2. What is TMF and where can the rules be found?

3. What does a vehicle stopper actually do?

4. What combat move is missing from Jujutsu?

5. Who can learn Ninjitsu and Thai Kick Boxing in the revised edition?

6. If you get the same skill in two different skill programs, what do you do regarding the percentile bonus?

7. What is the damage of a katana?

8. Where is the horsemanship skill found?

9. What limited abilities of another martial art power does Zanshin provide?

10. How do you determine starting Chi?

11. What martial art style(s) can the Demon Hunter OCC learn?

12. When can a character with multiple martial art styles switch styles?

13. What are the blindness penalties in MC?

14. What does an Attack move do?

15. What materials can Celestial Calligraphy be inscribed on?

16. What are the differences between being infected with Negative Chi and being charged with Negative Chi?

17. What are the cures for Negative Chi Infection?

18. What is the sole requirement to become an Enlightened Immortal?

19. What styles are Advanced Atemi, Demon Hunter Body Hardening Exercises, and advanced Chi Mastery abilities available to?

20. What happens to a character's Chi if he uses Body Chi to increase his P.E.?

[Jefffar]

21. How many of these questions can you answer without checking?

[Guest]

21. How many of these questions can you answer without checking?

Me personally, maybe half. But that's a big maybe.

However, anyone sufficiently familiar with the books should be able to answer most of the questions with a quick look-up of the information. Some do require a bit more research though.

[Jefffar]

So how long are you giving for people to compete for this honour before you cough up the answer?

[Guest]

So how long are you giving for people to compete for this honour before you cough up the answer?

I was thinking about just PMing people who answer with the various answers (after I look them all up ). That way the quiz isn't ruined for anyone else who wants to play.

[Mantisking]

Originally posted by Kuseru Satsujin.
1. What is the range of the martial art power Negative Chi Attacks?

40 feet.

2. What is TMF and where can the rules be found?

TMF is Transient Maneuvering Factor and can be found in TMNT & Other Strangeness.

3. What does a vehicle stopper actually do?

Reduces the speed of a vehicle by 120 mph.

4. What combat move is missing from Jujutsu?

Fingertip Attack.

5. Who can learn Ninjitsu and Thai Kick Boxing in the revised edition?

No one really.

6. If you get the same skill in two different skill programs, what do you do regarding the percentile bonus?

You take the higher one.

7. What is the damage of a katana?

2D6 for a regular quality, 3D6 for a high quality.

8. Where is the horsemanship skill found?

Hopefully in the latest printing.

9. What limited abilities of another martial art power does Zanshin provide?

Chi Awareness.

10. How do you determine starting Chi?

It is equal to your P.E. statistic, plus whatever bonuses you get to your Chi statistic.

11. What martial art style(s) can the Demon Hunter OCC learn?

None. They have their own "style" which is provided for in the O.C.C. Level Advancement Bonuses.

12. When can a character with multiple martial art styles switch styles?

Between Melee Rounds.

13. What are the blindness penalties in MC?

-3 to Parry (Close combat), -4 to Dodge (Close Combat), -7 to Dodge (Long Range), -4 to Strike (Close Combat), -7 to Stike if throwing an object or shooting, -2 to Pull Punch, -1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact.

14. What does an Attack move do?

It gets you into Combat Range.

15. What materials can Celestial Calligraphy be inscribed on?

Paper, jade, stone, dirt, sand, etc.

16. What are the differences between being infected with Negative Chi and being charged with Negative Chi?

Infection is done by an outside source, Charging is done by one's self.

17. What are the cures for Negative Chi Infection?

Chi Healing, Negative Chi control, or willingly having it siphoned out via Dark Chi.

18. What is the sole requirement to become an Enlightened Immortal?

Hsien Hsia Kung Fu.

19. What styles are Advanced Atemi, Demon Hunter Body Hardening Exercises, and advanced Chi Mastery abilities available to?

Styles mentioned in Mystic China only.

20. What happens to a character's Chi if he uses Body Chi to increase his P.E.?

Nothing. You can't increase P.E. with Body chi.

[Prince Cherico]

what marshal arts combo gives you the most chi?

[Gomen_Nagai]

A while back there was an interesting discussion about N&S games in the chatrooms, and as a result, this quick quiz was generated to alleviate some problems that were cropping up. I thought I'd post it here so other people can have fun with it as well. Good Luck and may the Chi be with you!

1. What is the range of the martial art power Negative Chi Attacks?

30 ft same as the other chi attacks.
some have a LOS range.


2. What is TMF and where can the rules be found?
In Road Hogs and in TMNT guide to the Galaxy and Trucking Turtles. and NJSS/TMNT 1st Edition


3. What does a vehicle stopper actually do?
it Fires an explosive shell that has a black blast that causes the vehicle to stall and move backwards.


4. What combat move is missing from Jujutsu?
the signature move being Grapple or Grab.

5. Who can learn Ninjitsu and Thai Kick Boxing in the revised edition?

NPC Martial Artists who can select 3 martial arts as per random table, but otherwise, Worldly and Dedidated martial artists can.


6. If you get the same skill in two different skill programs, what do you do regarding the percentile bonus?
You Add +10% to the skill and call it professional level.


7. What is the damage of a katana?
2d6 for a cheap and 3d6 for quality.


8. Where is the horsemanship skill found?
Under Cultural Skills.


9. What limited abilities of another martial art power does Zanshin provide?
Chi Awareness.


10. How do you determine starting Chi?
PE score, + Martial Arts bonuses


11. What martial art style(s) can the Demon Hunter OCC learn?
None, it uses it's own HTH system.


12. When can a character with multiple martial art styles switch styles?

the beginning of every round.

13. What are the blindness penalties in MC?
-9 to combat moves - 6 to to strike.

14. What does an Attack move do?
it lets you move into attack distance


15. What materials can Celestial Calligraphy be inscribed on?
Paper, Scrolls.


16. What are the differences between being infected with Negative Chi and being charged with Negative Chi?
Negative Chi infection occurs when a positive Chi being comes in contact with incompatible chi, and Negative Chi charged means you're already flowing with negative chi and can control it. mortals still need to be in positive chi to heal.


17. What are the cures for Negative Chi Infection?
Remove Curse, Chi Magic, Chi Healing, resting in a moving flow of positive Chi.



18. What is the sole requirement to become an Enlightened Immortal?
the Character has learned Discorporation and finally became one with the tao.


19. What styles are Advanced Atemi, Demon Hunter Body Hardening Exercises, and advanced Chi Mastery abilities available to?
almost all the ones in Mystic china, and few others.


20. What happens to a character's Chi if he uses Body Chi to increase his P.E.?

Nothing, The Character's pe Score and Chi have nothing to do with each other after creation.

[Gomen_Nagai]

what marshal arts combo gives you the most chi?

Tai chi and Snake style

[Tinker Dragoon]

1. What is the range of the martial art power Negative Chi Attacks?

40 feet, according to Erick Wujcik.

2. What is TMF and where can the rules be found?

Transient Maneuvering Factor; while it is mentioned in HU and N&S, the TMF rules are only found on page 6 of TMNT Guide to the Universe.

3. What does a vehicle stopper actually do?

Fires a projectile which uses a focused explosive blast to simulate the effect of colliding with an oncoming vehicle.

4. What combat move is missing from Jujutsu?

One-Finger Attack (Fingertip Attack?) without which Dim Mak cannot be performed.

5. Who can learn Ninjitsu and Thai Kick Boxing in the revised edition?

Nobody can, according to the rules.

6. If you get the same skill in two different skill programs, what do you do regarding the percentile bonus?

Use only the higher bonus.

7. What is the damage of a katana?

A regular quality katana inflicts 2D6 damage, a top quality (authentic) katana inflicts 3D6, and a katana that comes with a daisho set inflicts only 1D8+2 damage.

8. Where is the horsemanship skill found?

In N&S and Mystic China, only in the skills offered by Ch'a-Ch'uan and Liang Hsiung. For an actual description of the skill you must look in Rifts, PF, or some other Palladium game.

9. What limited abilities of another martial art power does Zanshin provide?

Chi Awareness.

10. How do you determine starting Chi?

Take your final P.E. score (after all bonuses have been added), add any Chi bonuses you have (from class, martial art forms, etc.) and then apply any Chi multipliers you have.

11. What martial art style(s) can the Demon Hunter OCC learn?

By the book, none. Demon Hunters don't take the time to learn a full martial art form and instead have a collection of bonuses and maneuvers equivalent to a hand to hand combat skill. However, it has been recommended by some that they be allowed to take Liang Hsiung Kung Fu.

12. When can a character with multiple martial art styles switch styles?

At the beginning of each melee round.

13. What are the blindness penalties in MC?

According to page 59 they are -3 to parry in close combat, -4 to dodge in close combat, -7 to dodge in long range combat, -4 to strike in close combat, -7 to strike with ranged attacks, -2 to pull punch, -2 to initiative, and -1 to roll with punch. According to page 157, the penalties are -10 to strike, parry, and dodge.

14. What does an Attack move do?

Moves you into combat or reduces combat ranges, sometimes combined with an actual attack.

15. What materials can Celestial Calligraphy be inscribed on?

On paper, in the dirt, or on any hard surface (jade and stone preferred).

16. What are the differences between being infected with Negative Chi and being charged with Negative Chi?

Being infected with Negative Chi makes you vulnerable to disease, incapable of healing, and highly vulnerable to various Negative Chi Mastery Powers. Being charged with Negative Chi makes you incapable of healing, but also makes you immune to Negative Chi Attacks and Negative Chi Mastery Powers.

17. What are the cures for Negative Chi Infection?

Use the Mending Chi Kata, Discorporate Zenjorike, or the Cure Negative Chi Disease spell, or have someone else use Chi Healing, or Disperse Chi.

18. What is the sole requirement to become an Enlightened Immortal?

Permanently discorporate with the Zenjorike power of the same name.

19. What styles are Advanced Atemi, Demon Hunter Body Hardening Exercises, and advanced Chi Mastery abilities available to?

Advanced Atemi powers are available to An Yin Kung Fu, Bak Mei Kung Fu, Chi Hsuan Men (starting at 7th level), Ch'in-Na, Gui Long Kung Fu, Tien-Hsueh Touch Mastery (starting at 5th level), and Tong Lun Kung Fu.

Demon Hunter Body Hardening Exercises are available to Chao Ta Kung Fu (starting at 12th level), Chi Hsuan Men (starting at 10th level), Choy-Li-Fut Kung Fu (starting at 7th level), Fu Chiao Pai Kung Fu, Kuo-Ch'uan Kung Fu (starting at 3rd level), Liang Hsiung Kung Fu, Monkey Style Kung Fu (at 15th level), and Shao-Lin Kung Fu (starting at 4th level).

Advanced Chi Mastery Powers are available to Bak Mei Kung Fu, Pao Chih, Shan Tung Kung Fu, Snake Style Kung Fu (starting at 3rd level), and Tien-Hsueh Touch Mastery (starting at 3rd level).

20. What happens to a character's Chi if he uses Body Chi to increase his P.E.?

His current Chi score is reduced by five for every point he adds to P.E.

Cherico's Bonus Question

There is no such thing in N&S as marshal arts, so the question is void.

[Gomen_Nagai]

other then the 40ft thing, I've been the most correct....

[Guest]

other then the 40ft thing, I've been the most correct....

Nope.

[Gomen_Nagai]

lies, lies, I don't believe a word you say.. Well I don't know I don't think i can trust a person whose own interpretations seem way out oline.

[Natalya]

15. What materials can Celestial Calligraphy be inscribed on?

On paper, in the dirt, or on any hard surface (jade and stone preferred).

Since the spell is activated by fire when written on paper, how are spells written in dirt or hard surfaces activated? Kerosene???

[Guest]

lies, lies, I don't believe a word you say.. Well I don't know I don't think i can trust a person whose own interpretations seem way out oline.

That's okay, I can't trust a person who hasn't read the books.

15. What materials can Celestial Calligraphy be inscribed on?

On paper, in the dirt, or on any hard surface (jade and stone preferred).

Since the spell is activated by fire when written on paper, how are spells written in dirt or hard surfaces activated? Kerosene???

We're still waiting for an answer from Erick Wujcik on that.

[Guest]

Maybe I should have made this quiz multiple choice, then more people could play (too bad this version of the boards has crappy poll options though).

[drewkitty ~..~]

1. What is the range of the martial art power Negative Chi Attacks?

35'

2. What is TMF and where can the rules be found?

Transient Manuver Factor, the amount of time that it takes for a craft to start responding to the pilot's controls. TMNT Guide to the universe.

3. What does a vehicle stopper actually do?
It uses a shaped charge to stop a veihical that is travling towards the possition the Vehical stoper is set up at, reducing the speed of teh vehical by 120 mph.

4. What combat move is missing from Jujutsu?
one-finger attack

5. Who can learn Ninjitsu and Thai Kick Boxing in the revised edition?
(N) Dedicated MA (TKB) DMA with atributesof at least PS:8 PE:8, PP:12 & Spd:12 ( This can be sdisputed because of the two deffinitions of exclisive MA form found in the book, but Looking @ the Two forms in question you find explanations of WHY the two are Exvlusive forms that are not found in the other Exclusive forms, so by ether deffinition of Exclisive only a DMA can take them.) Adding in the convertion notes the Anchent Master can have one of the Two in question.

6. If you get the same skill in two different skill programs, what do you do regarding the percentile bonus?
Only the best of the two skill bonuses is taken, not both added.

7. What is the damage of a katana?

Reguler manufactured ones 2d6, while Quality ones do 3d6.

8. Where is the horsemanship skill found?

Under the Sports skill for the team sport of polo, or the sport of steapel chase, or the sport of horse racing.

9. What limited abilities of another martial art power does Zanshin provide?

Chi Awareness, while the other char is w/in the Zanshin circle.

10. How do you determine starting Chi?

Starting chi is equal to the char's PE attribute ajusted by bomuses from skills and MA form, then the greatest multiplyer of the Char's MA form(s) is figured in.

In othe PF games magic users will have +5 Chi and Mind Mages (& Equivlents) will have the normal Chi x2.

11. What martial art style(s) can the Demon Hunter OCC learn?

The Demon hunter is too impashiont to master a MA form but wanders from school to scholl picking up moves. All level advancment bonuses are deliniated on page 41 & 42 of MC.


12. When can a character with multiple martial art styles switch styles?

between melee roundes after the last attack and before the init roll.

13. What are the blindness penalties in MC?

-10 to S/P/D and 1/2 spd for normal ppl and for the blind mystic these: -3 to Parry (Close combat), -4 to Dodge (Close Combat), -7 to Dodge (Long Range), -4 to Strike (Close Combat), -7 to Stike if throwing an object or shooting, -2 to Pull Punch, -1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact.

14. What does an Attack move do?

To move the char into combat, reduce the combat range, or somehow attack

15. What materials can Celestial Calligraphy be inscribed on?

Only on colored paper (to be book legal) however, it seams that EW has said it can be used on other subtances.

16. What are the differences between being infected with Negative Chi and being charged with Negative Chi?

Being infected with neg chi is when someone else has put the neg chi in you, while being charged with neg chi is having taken in the chi neg yourself.

17. What are the cures for Negative Chi Infection?

Use the Mending Chi Kata, Discorporate Zenjorike, or the Cure Negative Chi Disease spell, or have someone else use Chi Healing, or Disperse Chi.

18. What is the sole requirement to become an Enlightened Immortal?

To be able to see the true state of the universe.

19. What styles are Advanced Atemi, Demon Hunter Body Hardening Exercises, and advanced Chi Mastery abilities available to?

The styles in MC that let you choose them.

20. What happens to a character's Chi if he uses Body Chi to increase his P.E.?
Can't increase PE with body chi, so nada.

[Gomen_Nagai]

TMF rules are also in Road Hogs, TRucking Turtles, and TMNT guide to the universe.

[acreRake]

impashiont

Zer's was hilarious, but that's pretty mighty impressive, too.

[Sentinel]

A while back there was an interesting discussion about N&S games in the chatrooms, and as a result, this quick quiz was generated to alleviate some problems that were cropping up. I thought I'd post it here so other people can have fun with it as well. Good Luck and may the Chi be with you!

1. What is the range of the martial art power Negative Chi Attacks?
A range is not given.

2. What is TMF and where can the rules be found?
TMNT Road Hogs (I think).

3. What does a vehicle stopper actually do?
Fires a rocket shell that can also do MD if you're using MDC.

4. What combat move is missing from Jujutsu?
Didn't know there was one missing.


5. Who can learn Ninjitsu and Thai Kick Boxing in the revised edition?

Dedicated martial Artist. If using TMNT, the Turtles themselves are described as being Worldly MAs: this would be a case of NPCs getting advantages PCs don't.
If using HU Revised, Ancient Master and Physical Training also can select Tahi kickboxing and Ninjitsu.


6. If you get the same skill in two different skill programs, what do you do regarding the percentile bonus?
Use the higher of the two.

7. What is the damage of a katana?
2D6: 3D6 for Top Quality

8. Where is the horsemanship skill found?
PFRPG

9. What limited abilities of another martial art power does Zanshin provide?
Chi Awareness

10. How do you determine starting Chi?
P.E., plus any modifiers or bonuses from martial arts forms.

11. What martial art style(s) can the Demon Hunter OCC learn?
None. There are combat level advancements listed in the description of the OCC.

12. When can a character with multiple martial art styles switch styles?
At the beginning of the next round.

13. What are the blindness penalties in MC?
-3 to parry:-4 to dodge in close range: -7 to dodge long range: -4 to strike in close range: -7 to attempt to shoot or throw: -2 to pull punch: -2 on initiative: -1 to roll w/ P/F/I: running speed is 1/2.

14. What does an Attack move do?
Moves one into combat range.

15. What materials can Celestial Calligraphy be inscribed on?
Ordinary paper, Joss paper, and Parchment.

16. What are the differences between being infected with Negative Chi and being charged with Negative Chi?
Negative Chi masters are charged with negative chi: They can flush the negative chi out, and replace with positive.. Their victims have negative chi infections, and cannot flush it out, nor heal until it does.

17. What are the cures for Negative Chi Infection?
there aren't any. That's no accident.

18. What is the sole requirement to become an Enlightened Immortal?
Take Hsien Hsia Kung-Fu
19. What styles are Advanced Atemi, Demon Hunter Body Hardening Exercises, and advanced Chi Mastery abilities available to?
There isn't any one style that gives all three catagories.

20. What happens to a character's Chi if he uses Body Chi to increase his P.E.?

Nothing.

I try to get the rest later.

[Guest]

No one else wants to take a shot at this?

[Natalya]

No one else wants to take a shot at this?

Not I. I'd have to use the open-book method, and I'm too lazy.

Still thinking about adding kerosene to my Tao Shih's equipment list though......

[Guest]

No one else wants to take a shot at this?

Not I. I'd have to use the open-book method, and I'm too lazy.

Still thinking about adding kerosene to my Tao Shih's equipment list though......

I still think some of those useless Mudra for the Manipulation of Objects were intended to allow the use of Celestial Calligraphy carved in stone, jade, or the dirt. After all the Mudra for Handling of a Reliquary and the Mudra for the Handling of Weapons of Power didn't really have the supporting magic items which would have made them useful.

[Guest]

Not gonna finish up Sentinel?

[Sentinel]

Not gonna finish up Sentinel?

Working on it(and three other things at once).

Come do my dishes for me please.
I'll give you a buck...

[Guest]

Not gonna finish up Sentinel?

Working on it(and three other things at once).

Come do my dishes for me please.
I'll give you a buck...

Already did my dishes.

[Sentinel]

Not gonna finish up Sentinel?

Working on it(and three other things at once).

Come do my dishes for me please.
I'll give you a buck...

Already did my dishes.

Well, that doesn't help me any...

Okay, I'm done, I suppose.

[Sentinel]

If using TMNT, the Turtles themselves are described as being Worldly MAs[...]

Funny. I don't ever remember reading that...

I could have phrased that better.

Most characters in TMNT (presumably the Turtles themselves) will be considered Worldly Martial Artisits (they have too many other skills even at their levels to be Dedicated MAs).

[Sentinel]

So, Kuseru, how'd we do?
Or did you forget us?

[Guest]

So, Kuseru, how'd we do?
Or did you forget us?

I'm still debating whether or not to PM the answers out in case anyone else wants to play or just posting them here.

Well, except for Zerebus's post, we all know he got them all wrong (even though he almost messed that up).

[sinestus]

1. What is the range of the martial art power Negative Chi Attacks?
for the players: 10 feet shorter than the distance between themselves and their target... for the GM: whatever is convenient...

2. What is TMF and where can the rules be found?
Transient Maneuvering Factor... doesn't matter, no one uses it...

3. What does a vehicle stopper actually do?
2d6 MDC

4. What combat move is missing from Jujutsu?
none. the style is exactly as it's supposed to be.

5. Who can learn Ninjitsu and Thai Kick Boxing in the revised edition?
anyone the GM allows.

6. If you get the same skill in two different skill programs, what do you do regarding the percentile bonus?
Use the higher, select an additional skill.

7. What is the damage of a katana?
In the player's hands: 2d6 + PS bonus... in an NPC's Hands: 1 MDC.

8. Where is the horsemanship skill found?
Palladium Fantasy First Edition... again, doesn't matter, no one uses it.

9. What limited abilities of another martial art power does Zanshin provide?
Represent Lolipop Guild.

10. How do you determine starting Chi?
Correctly.

11. What martial art style(s) can the Demon Hunter OCC learn?
Anything the GM allows.

12. When can a character with multiple martial art styles switch styles?
whenever it would look cool.

13. What are the blindness penalties in MC?
the Macross Cannon doesn't cause blindness, it just obliterates everything.

14. What does an Attack move do?
move in a way that counts as an attack.

15. What materials can Celestial Calligraphy be inscribed on?
anything. wether or not it'll work after bein inscribed is another matter.

16. What are the differences between being infected with Negative Chi and being charged with Negative Chi?
wether or not you like it.

17. What are the cures for Negative Chi Infection?
disbelieving the illusion.

18. What is the sole requirement to become an Enlightened Immortal?
GM permission.

19. What styles are Advanced Atemi, Demon Hunter Body Hardening Exercises, and advanced Chi Mastery abilities available to?
Anything the GM feels would be improved by having them.

20. What happens to a character's Chi if he uses Body Chi to increase his P.E.?
Explosive decompression.

[Guest]

Well Zerebus, looks like you have a competitor.

[drewkitty ~..~]

KS He was right on four of them. 5 11 18 & 19


When Using the GM is always right rule.

[Tinker Dragoon]

We're still waiting for an answer from Erick Wujcik on that.

Didn't he answer that in another thread saying that you can mix flamable stuff with the ink?

Yup, near the end of this thread: viewtopic.php?p=744098&highlight=#744098

Yes, he answered a week later.

[Natalya]

We're still waiting for an answer from Erick Wujcik on that.

Didn't he answer that in another thread saying that you can mix flamable stuff with the ink?

Yup, near the end of this thread: viewtopic.php?p=744098&highlight=#744098

Yes, he answered a week later.

It still leaves the question of what to do with engraved or drawn-in-the-dirt celestial calligraphy (I really don't see the logic in wasting two scrolls with the spells he mentioned to activate a third). But after thinking about it and discussing it with my GM, we decided my Tao Shih will carry 192 proof alcohol everywhere, and for such occasions it would be splashed into the lines prior to dropping a match. Of course, the character would never dip into the Polish Spirits for any other reason......