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(04-17-2015, 10:20 AM)Gegenji Wrote: Still, from a mechanical standpoint (and I suppose a lore standpoint as well?) a Lalafell of similar class, level, stats, and gear can take an equal amount of punishment as any other race. Obviously this is just for proper gamification, but there's nothing saying that a Lalafell being punched in the face will be any better or worse off any anyone else being punched in the face.
Basically, my question in regards to your statement is this: What is different in their cranial structures that would make a Lalafell being punched in the face by a Roe any different from that same Roe punching a Hyur in the face?
The point of contention, I believe, is more of a matter of dimensions (Using Franz's example: a Lalafell would not be able to suplex a Highlander) and possible muscle strength per ponze compared to the other races. In fact, I would posit that the Roe would be more likely to try and kick said Lalafell in the face rather than trying to get low enough to punch them - since the Lalafell's size has been noted as both a benefit and a drawback in combat.
Grindstone warning.
The devil is in the details. I don't think there's an issue with any given lalafell defeating any given <anyone else>. The debate comes from "well lalafell soak damage just like everyone else, and do damage just like everyone else." That's boring and makes for boring combat encounters. The main strength of a lalafell is the small stature. Accepting that and then saying "but no, they also punch just as hard as anyone else" completely ignores the interesting room you've got to work in there. A lalafell can accept X damage before going down and a roe can accept the same amount, but the difference should be in how it's sold. Let successful attacks on the lalafell be staggering, forceful blows. Let the knock-out be the kick that sends them flying. Don't soak damage by just blocking and no-selling, take damage by rolling and dodging (or being hit and then rebounding in the air, all dex-like).
Similarly, the roe should be getting hit EVERY ROUND even when successful in defending. He's the size of a barn comparatively, it makes sense for him to get hit. He should just be able to soak the damage, and let the lalafell beat him with the death of a thousand cuts. Knees and ankles, groin and kidneys. You don't cut down a tree by attacking at the canopy.
On the topic of facepunches, though: Lalafell heads are round, kinda bulbous and lack, erm, features. Tiny button noses. Teeny mouths. Compare that to my big fat angular highlander face, full of breakable and bustable pieces and parts. A lalafell taking a straight punch to the dome would probably do less damage simply because there's less to damage! A highlander taking a punch has a big ol' schnoz to get broken, even if the "damage" is less.
tl;dr: Be more creative than "lol no i suplex u"
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