Reply to thread

Message

<blockquote data-quote="Pielorinho" data-source="post: 47471" data-attributes="member: 259">Corwin, I think Jontherev has made it clear (with the SRD quote of times that an unarmed attack is considered armed) that, strictly rules-speaking, the unarmed attack in this circumstance draws an AoO.&nbsp; Your ruling otherwise seems like a cool houserule to me, however -- it does indeed allow for a great swashbuckling move.I could even imagine a great move in which a PC batted aside an opponent's blade, moved in close, used the quickdraw feat to draw his opponent's dagger, and stabbed the opponent with it.&nbsp; I'd deny the opponent his DEX bonus for such a maneuver, in appreciation of its coolness.But we are in houserulesland at this point, even if it's the kind of houserule that I heartily enjoy.&nbsp; And I do think your post about &quot;I know what I'm doing&quot; is a good way to turn people off giving you additional responses; Jontherev is being mighty gracious by continuing to offer good advice in this thread, I think.I'd suggest that people who want to try moves like this discuss them with their DM first.&nbsp; Tell the DM that, in exchange for his giving you more leeway in combat, you'll try to make combat more exciting and cinematic.&nbsp; I know I as a DM would be delighted if a player approached me like that.Daniel</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Pielorinho, post: 47471, member: 259"] Corwin, I think Jontherev has made it clear (with the SRD quote of times that an unarmed attack is considered armed) that, strictly rules-speaking, the unarmed attack in this circumstance draws an AoO. Your ruling otherwise seems like a cool houserule to me, however -- it does indeed allow for a great swashbuckling move. I could even imagine a great move in which a PC batted aside an opponent's blade, moved in close, used the quickdraw feat to draw his opponent's dagger, and stabbed the opponent with it. I'd deny the opponent his DEX bonus for such a maneuver, in appreciation of its coolness. But we are in houserulesland at this point, even if it's the kind of houserule that I heartily enjoy. And I do think your post about "I know what I'm doing" is a good way to turn people off giving you additional responses; Jontherev is being mighty gracious by continuing to offer good advice in this thread, I think. I'd suggest that people who want to try moves like this discuss them with their DM first. Tell the DM that, in exchange for his giving you more leeway in combat, you'll try to make combat more exciting and cinematic. I know I as a DM would be delighted if a player approached me like that. Daniel [/QUOTE]

Verification