I want chase rules!

[FreeTheSlaves]

That's right, rules for a 100m sprint, horses race, etc...

I am only seeing static speed scores and DM's having to rule intuitively with ability checks.

We need chase rules that CAPTURE the thrill!

(Not too late for 3.5 I hope?)

 

[orbitalfreak]

Rules for chases (and lots more) are covered in Tournaments, Fairs, and Taverns, produced by Natural 20 Press.

 

[MarauderX]

I hear ya, and agree. What about those horse chases through crowded streets? A footrace downhill? How about tracking down enemies over a long distance (marathon), where one group needs to escape and the other needs to stop them? I hate the current system of CON checks vs. running and such, and there needs to be something to give the PCs that 'car chase' feel of high danger in various environments.

 

[Ranger REG]

It's a bit unconventional but I use the chase rule in Spycraft.

To me, a rules mechanics is a rules mechanics. Just ignore the modern transportation.

 

[Zhure]

First, you use a gaze attack through a force wall... oh, you said "chase" rules. I thought you said "cheese."
Greg

 

[FreeTheSlaves]

Looks like I'm going to have to search around a bit, thanks for the leads!

Btw, I reckon a decent rule should make it into the phb 3.5.

 

[Drawmack]

I have come up with some chase rule but they are not written down yet.

I use ref saves, combined with con checks.

I use con checks for exaustion as per the core rulebooks.

Now for the ref saves.

1) Decide on the length of time/distance that a check will cover. For short or city based chasses 1 - 10 rounds is a good rule of thumb. For longer, overland/marathon, chases 1 - 24 hours seems to work well. The basic idea is do not exceed 12 checks, it just gets boring.

2) Assign a DC for the current check. Running has a base DC of 10. Then you apply appropriate modifiers for rough ground, crowded streets, unstable surfaces, etc.

3) The armor's max dex applies to the REF bonus in this case.

4) Roll the ref and con checks.

5) If the DC is missed by less then 5 the person moved their normal movement, exceeds by less then 5 the person moved double their movement, exceeds by more then 5 the person moved tripple their movement. Roll natural 1, the person fell which can be deadly depending on the situation. Roll natural 20, the person ran quadrouple their normal rate.

6) Describe the action appropriatly. This is the key part to mooding the chase scene.