Forlorn said:
If I remember correctly they are using the VP/WP instead of HP in it.
I've seen the VP/WP in Star Wars, and I've been using a variant of the same in my D&D game for the past 5 to 8 years. I think it works better than normal hit points; but still, when you get to high levels...
An example from Star Wars:
Boushh:
[in Ubese subtitled] I want fifty thousand. No less.
Threepio: Fifty thousand. No less.
Jabba immediately flies into a rage, knocking the golden droid off the raised throne into a cluttering heap on the floor.
Boushh adjusts his weapon as Jabba raves in Huttese and Threepio struggles back onto the throne. The disheveled droid tries to compose himself.
Threepio: Oh, no.... but what, what did I say?
[to Boushh] Uh, the mighty Jabba asks why he must pay fifty thousand.
The bounty hunter holds up a small silver ball in his hand.
Threepio: Because he's holding a thermal detonator.
Threepio is very nervous. The guards instantly back away, as do most of the other monsters in the room. But Boba Fett raises his gun. The room has fallen into a tense hush. Jabba begins to laugh.
Jabba:
[in Huttese subtitled] This bounty hunter is my kind of scum, fearless and inventive.
In the game, a slightly different version:
Carrie (as Boushh): "Fifty thousand, no less." I pull out my Thermal Detonator and try to Intimidate them.
George (the GM): Okay, "Boushh", make a roll.
Carrie: Oh crap... a 1. I just stand there, I guess.
George (the GM): Jabba laughs. "Ho ho ho." He rambles on in Huttese. Boba Fett points his blaster at you.
Carrie: I throw the detonator at him!
George: Roll 8d6 for damage.
Carrie: 29.
George: Boba dusts off his suit and blasts you. The two guards next to Boba are dead, but everyone else is fine. Jabba's still laughing.
Harrison: I guess thermal detonators are overrated, eh princess?