Hitting an inanimate object?

kevperrine · Post by **kevperrine** » Sat May 28, 2011 4:48 pm

I may have missed finding this if it's in the rules (if so where is it, please?)....

Two questions.

#1. How do you hit (melee or range) a target that is an inanimate object. Is it a simple roll to hit and a Difficulty chosen by the Narrator? What would the Diff be?

#2. If an object is a "gadget" NOT held by a character - if the gadget were dropped on the ground or if the gadget were wrapped around the opponent (like a Gadget Limitation on Immobilization = a Lasso).... NOT in the hands of or controlled by a character, how would you hit the object/gadget? Or is the Gadget Limitation on a power not subject to be "hit" or is it based on the power's level? Or Is it a simple roll to hit and a Difficulty chosen by the Narrator? What would the Diff be?

thanks!
-kev-

Dustland · Post by **Dustland** » Sat May 28, 2011 9:17 pm

#1. How do you hit (melee or range) a target that is an inanimate object. Is it a simple roll to hit and a Difficulty chosen by the Narrator? What would the Diff be?

I think p15 3rd paragraph sort of covers this. "In situations where the character is not in conflict with another, but is still trying to use a skill or ability that is not certain of success..."

For me, trying to make a melee attack against an inanimate object doesn't qualify; I'd have the player roll their damage and be done with it. (edit: because punching an inanimate object should be certain of success)

A ranged attack is a bit different and is wide open to interpretation as to how difficult it would be. I figure the difficulty would depend on the size of the object and hindering environmental factots (ie its raining or people are shooting at the character).

Post by **BASHMAN** » Sun May 29, 2011 3:18 am

Got it in one, Dustland.

Personally for attacking at range, I would have it be Difficulty 0 if the object is really big, and you are really close (literally the broadside of a barn).

This is not a rule- just a suggestion- how I would do it:

10 if the object is man-sized
20 if the object is small
30 if it is tiny
+10 if the target is beyond Mid range
+20 if it is extreme range

If it is a melee attack, the difficulty is 0. Shooting a flashlight on the ground from 30 feet away isn't a sure thing. Stomping on one from 3 feet away is.