From: owner-7thsea@darkedge.com on behalf of Kevin Wilson
[wizzard1@earthlink.net]
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 1999 12:28 AM
Subject: Re: [7th Sea RPG] Eisenfaust and free raises

> This isn't a character I would prefer to play. As a
> GM, it's nice to know what my players may come to the
> table with, so I proposed this brief character concept
> and asked if anyone saw any potential balance
> problems.

As I've just now read this thread, I feel that I should
point out that Eisenfaust Apprentice Raises are good
only specifically for your next attack against that opponent.
They don't combo off the Disarm Knack, because that's
not strictly an attack. They WOULD help you with a Beat
attack, but that's a different ball game.

Certainly, of course, the Eisenfaust disarmer has the
benefit of a +1 Brawn, though that's dubious, since I see
a lot of straight 2 Trait characters. Also, the opportunity
to disarm arises more often thanks to the higher TN of
the Eisenfaust student.

So yes, I'd say the Eisenfaust student has an advantage
in combat over a non-Swordsman. Whether or not that
extends to other Swordsmen, I could debate, as I feel
that the benefits of several of the schools have been
overlooked. As to whether these benefits are worth the
25 points they pay, most folks on the list say no. I'm
still waiting and watching to see. I'm not sure yet, though
the schools worked pretty effectively in testing. If I find
the schools are either too powerful or too weak, then
suggestions for fixing the situation will certainly be
forthcoming.

-Kevin

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