Post originally by Jay Verkuilen at 2003-05-27 13:21:36
Converted from Phorums BB System

Rich Ranallo wrote:
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<<Mike hit the nail right on the head; combat against tough opponents is going to take forever in Savage Worlds for the sort of players whose idea of combat options are "I hit it" vs. "I shoot it." If you play around with all the different manuvers listed in the book, taking out big tough opponents is a matter of quick thinking and not sheer numberpower.>>

After my playtest last night (Doom basically, though not "marines vs. zombies" that's on the net), maneuvers make a HUGE difference, as does making sure to use terrain, team up appropriately, and so forth. Battles are DEFINITELY NOT wars of attrition, but require careful tactics. It might well not be to your advantage to attack each round, for instance.

The one thing I think I'll golden rule is multiple wounds for critters. Just raising Toughness to the wazoo makes for a truly frustrating fight and IMO over-emphasized the luck factor. I don't mind a *bit* of bookkeeping.

Jay