barsoomcore
Unattainable Ideal
I think we need two terms to denote things characters might be flying around in -- mechanical devices or animals.
The difference is Speed. An animal can take two Move actions and double its speed. A machine cannot.
On the other hand, both animals and machines obey Maneuvering rules, so we need to include both.
My suggestions is this: a Vessel is anything a character might travel upon, be it fish, fowl, flesh or factory-made. Characters may need to use their skills to control Vessels, but they may not -- the Vessel may be able to control itself. Broadly, there are two types of Vessels: creatures and vehicles. The most significant difference between the two is the ability to take double move or run actions -- only creatures can do that. Vehicles cannot increase their maximum Speed in this way.
I guess this breaks down with muscle-powered vehicles like bicycles, but give me a break.
The difference is Speed. An animal can take two Move actions and double its speed. A machine cannot.
On the other hand, both animals and machines obey Maneuvering rules, so we need to include both.
My suggestions is this: a Vessel is anything a character might travel upon, be it fish, fowl, flesh or factory-made. Characters may need to use their skills to control Vessels, but they may not -- the Vessel may be able to control itself. Broadly, there are two types of Vessels: creatures and vehicles. The most significant difference between the two is the ability to take double move or run actions -- only creatures can do that. Vehicles cannot increase their maximum Speed in this way.
I guess this breaks down with muscle-powered vehicles like bicycles, but give me a break.