Post originally by Rasyr at 2004-01-31 08:41:09
Converted from Phorums BB System



Andreas Davour wrote:
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Well,

We both agree that there should be some penalty. I think RM is to harsh, way to harsh.
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Well, the review was about HARP, not about Rolemaster. In HARP the armor maneuvering penalties are nowhere near as harsh.

First off, the minimum penalty for wearing full plate is a -20, which is not that large of a modifier. (Note that in HARP, maneuver difficulties give modifiers in multiples of 20. Thus, the minimum maneuver penalty for full plate is equal to one difficulty level.)

Secondly, the maximum for wearing full plate is -100, much lower than in RM.

Third, there is only one armor skill in HARP. You are basically learning one skill which teaches you move and maneuver while wearing the weight of armor. Thus, that skill applies to all types of armor equally, and as you get more experience and get more money and by the time you can afford full plate, you should be able to wear it with the minimum penalty.......