Re: [hw-rules] Re: slings and arrows

Benedict Adamson:
> Your several opponents might each employ a different 'argument', so
> your counter-attack against one of those arguments has little effect
> on the other arguments. I think the multiple targets penalty is very
> suitable for verbal contests.

If one wishes to be 'realistic', it seems clear to me that there's little comparison between the degree of disadvantage. Being outnumbered in a melee is something that martial artists and pub fight tacticians worry about endlessly. When did you last see a lawyer or debating team member tremble in fear of the prospect of having to deal with more than one set of mildly harsh criticism at once?

Cheers,
Alex.             Received on Mon 19 Jun 2000 - 08:17:08 EEST