Blood and Fists: Style Suggestions
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I actually prefer moderately heavy FX myself, I just can't get anyone around here to run games that way.
By the way, this will be a print product, as least eventually, won't it?
By the way, this will be a print product, as least eventually, won't it?
Kung Fu suggestions
Personally, I'd like to see some more traditional Kung Fu weapons statted out. Chinese weapons are becoming a hobby of mine so I'd be more than happy to help out.
See here for some examples:
http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/info/weapons.php
http://www.wahlumdenver.com/types_of_ancient_chinese_weapons.htm
It would also be nice if to come up with some optional rules for the wuxia stuff seen in some of the popular kung-fu movies. I don't think anyone has ever done an intensive or semi-intensive treatment of the concepts. It would be an interesting thought experiment.
As for the different styles of Tai Chi, I was never aware that there were any significant differences between the styles. For the most part, all were descended form the original Chen family village.
Here's some info I found on the differences:
http://www.chinavoc.com/kungfu/taiji_style.asp
Also, I was thinking about Wushu and if you were going to put something in it would have to have heavy tumbling and little grappling. Do wushu practioners practice alot of applications? I always was under the impression that all they practiced was drills and forms (katas).
Personally, I'd like to see some more traditional Kung Fu weapons statted out. Chinese weapons are becoming a hobby of mine so I'd be more than happy to help out.
See here for some examples:
http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/info/weapons.php
http://www.wahlumdenver.com/types_of_ancient_chinese_weapons.htm
It would also be nice if to come up with some optional rules for the wuxia stuff seen in some of the popular kung-fu movies. I don't think anyone has ever done an intensive or semi-intensive treatment of the concepts. It would be an interesting thought experiment.
As for the different styles of Tai Chi, I was never aware that there were any significant differences between the styles. For the most part, all were descended form the original Chen family village.
Here's some info I found on the differences:
http://www.chinavoc.com/kungfu/taiji_style.asp
Also, I was thinking about Wushu and if you were going to put something in it would have to have heavy tumbling and little grappling. Do wushu practioners practice alot of applications? I always was under the impression that all they practiced was drills and forms (katas).
olethros said:
Tai Chi.
Unless, noted otherwise, the following info is from The Complete Guide to Kung Fu Fighting Styles by Jane Hallander
Chen Syle: contains fast hard power and footwork similar to Kung fu (Hallender). It also contains "explosive and atheletic movements" not suitable for everyone and is best suited for younger individuals who are stronger and more aggressive (Cheng. Black Belt Magazine. October 2000).
Yang Style: This is the most popular form (Cheng. Black belt Magazine. October 2000). It is a modified form of Chen containing large circles and designed for theraputic and excercise purposes which allow the infirm and aged to practice for health benefits (Hallander).
Wu Style: is based on the Chen style but Wu added throwing and locking techniques from Shuai jao (Chinese wresting) and uses small circles (Hallander).
Sun: A little seen style combining elements from Pakua and Hsing I (Hallander).
Hao Style: According to Mark Cheng (Black Belt Magazine. October 2000), this is a fifth major style and is derived from the Sun style.
Several websites state that traditionally Wu Shu is a term that encompases all the Chinese Martial Arts we generally call Kung Fu. Modern Wu Shu, however, is a blend of martial arts forms, Bejing opera and gymnastics designed to visually pleasing and entertaining and emphasing the physical abilities of the performer rather than being for combat. One such site emphasising that modern wu shu is a performance art is
http:// [url]www.taichiacademy.com/wushuimages.htm[/url]
As for style influence upon Wu Shu, Jane Hallander states that Chang Chuan (Long Fist) is a major influence in modern wu shu because the open graceful nature of Chang Chuan worked well for stage (The Complete Guide to Kung Fu Fighting Styles ).
All that said, even if it does not emphasize the combat benefit, I think Wu Shu can have a place as an rpg style. The discipline and physical training/conditioning and speed/precision taught by wu shu is definitely more so than some styles which claim to focus on self defense, but focus on forms and provide little to know physical conditioning and/or sparring.
Furthermore, the d20 Modern is designed to simulate cinema reality not actual reality. Many chinese action stars actually have their training in Wu Shu and the choreographed scenes are impressive enough to make them seem like deadly fighters on the screen and convincing enough that you probably would not want to face them in real life. Besides, it could be interesting to play with the idea of someone trained to be an on on screen fighter rather than actual physical combatant--wasn't this done with a character in the Mortal Kombat movie?
http:// [url]www.taichiacademy.com/wushuimages.htm[/url]
As for style influence upon Wu Shu, Jane Hallander states that Chang Chuan (Long Fist) is a major influence in modern wu shu because the open graceful nature of Chang Chuan worked well for stage (The Complete Guide to Kung Fu Fighting Styles ).
All that said, even if it does not emphasize the combat benefit, I think Wu Shu can have a place as an rpg style. The discipline and physical training/conditioning and speed/precision taught by wu shu is definitely more so than some styles which claim to focus on self defense, but focus on forms and provide little to know physical conditioning and/or sparring.
Furthermore, the d20 Modern is designed to simulate cinema reality not actual reality. Many chinese action stars actually have their training in Wu Shu and the choreographed scenes are impressive enough to make them seem like deadly fighters on the screen and convincing enough that you probably would not want to face them in real life. Besides, it could be interesting to play with the idea of someone trained to be an on on screen fighter rather than actual physical combatant--wasn't this done with a character in the Mortal Kombat movie?
Several websites state that traditionally Wu Shu is a term that encompases all the Chinese Martial Arts we generally call Kung Fu. Modern Wu Shu, however, is a blend of martial arts forms, Bejing opera and gymnastics designed to visually pleasing and entertaining and emphasing the physical abilities of the performer rather than being for combat. One such site emphasising that modern wu shu is a performance art is
http:// [url]www.taichiacademy.com/wushuimages.htm[/url]
As for style influence upon Wu Shu, Jane Hallander states that Chang Chuan (Long Fist) is a major influence in modern wu shu because the open graceful nature of Chang Chuan worked well for stage (The Complete Guide to Kung Fu Fighting Styles ).
All that said, even if it does not emphasize the combat benefit, I think Wu Shu can have a place as an rpg style. The discipline and physical training/conditioning and speed/precision taught by wu shu is definitely more so than some styles which claim to focus on self defense, but focus on forms and provide little to know physical conditioning and/or sparring.
Furthermore, the d20 Modern is designed to simulate cinema reality not actual reality. Many chinese action stars actually have their training in Wu Shu and the choreographed scenes are impressive enough to make them seem like deadly fighters on the screen and convincing enough that you probably would not want to face them in real life. Besides, it could be interesting to play with the idea of someone trained to be an on on screen fighter rather than actual physical combatant--wasn't this done with a character in the Mortal Kombat movie?
http:// [url]www.taichiacademy.com/wushuimages.htm[/url]
As for style influence upon Wu Shu, Jane Hallander states that Chang Chuan (Long Fist) is a major influence in modern wu shu because the open graceful nature of Chang Chuan worked well for stage (The Complete Guide to Kung Fu Fighting Styles ).
All that said, even if it does not emphasize the combat benefit, I think Wu Shu can have a place as an rpg style. The discipline and physical training/conditioning and speed/precision taught by wu shu is definitely more so than some styles which claim to focus on self defense, but focus on forms and provide little to know physical conditioning and/or sparring.
Furthermore, the d20 Modern is designed to simulate cinema reality not actual reality. Many chinese action stars actually have their training in Wu Shu and the choreographed scenes are impressive enough to make them seem like deadly fighters on the screen and convincing enough that you probably would not want to face them in real life. Besides, it could be interesting to play with the idea of someone trained to be an on on screen fighter rather than actual physical combatant--wasn't this done with a character in the Mortal Kombat movie?
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