(02-08-2015, 01:43 AM)Intaki Wrote: I feel like Verad's /roll system is a great compromise between straight playing it out with no determined winner and completely random /roll. Much like Sylas said, luck plays a key role, but the outcome can still be skewed by training and specialization.
This. The events I've been to where they were DMed with the Fate-14 system actually -feel- like I am playing -my- character. It brings her strengths and weaknesses to life.
Now, to touch on the OP's topic here, I really do agree with it. Kale's been a soldier for 20 years? If my character ever faced yours, I personally would respect such a detail to the fullest. However, I find that there are just as many "high-fantasy" characters as there are "realistic" characters in our community. The lore supports the existence of both types. Some make their characters out to be prodigies. If their RP didn't overlap with each other, there would be no issue to discuss here, but it does.
I have met plenty of characters who seem more "realistic" until I see them do more "high-fantasy" stuff all of a sudden. Also, sometimes a common story can bring these characters based on different themes together.
Now, 20 years is a long time. But he is an Ul'dahn soldier. Has he been to Coerthas, Ishgard, La Noscea and Black Shroud? Has he fought for years in those different environments? Has he faced every type of beast-men? Has he often fought against every type of fighter and mage? Has every combat style and skill been used against him? Is he able to handle any foe with any weapon regardless of his armor and weapon of choice? For example, if sword and shield could be used to deal with everything then other weapons and armor would not be used.
My point is, while he has an impressive amount of experience, other fighters can still likely bring skills and/or weapons to a fight with him that may be more exotic to him. These other fighters don't always need matching experience, or the ability to take advantage of his mental weakness you stated. Sometimes they just need to use something the ol' veteran has never seen before, or something he has had little experience with. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
Also, just as strength is not the only factor in a fight, experience is not either. Sylas said it best. Lots of luck, tactics, tools, methods, skills, physicality, stamina, experience, state of mind and even innate talents are all factors that play a part in combat.
Edit: I would like to also state that I'm not trying to minimize the effect of Kale's experience. Such a long time as a soldier does justify at least some badassery.
