I would be all for a system like this provided everyone involved agrees to it and knows exactly what the limits are and why they are agreeing to it.
I am a fan of free form combat but I've seen some people get...well. There is no other words except "godmodey". I really only try to do it with those I trust.
Dice can suck without modifiers. There is no reason whatsoever the barmaid with no combat experience should be able to evade a hit from a battle seasoned character or land a decent blow on them.
If a group of people work out a system like this that works for them then go for it.
I am a fan of free form combat but I've seen some people get...well. There is no other words except "godmodey". I really only try to do it with those I trust.
Dice can suck without modifiers. There is no reason whatsoever the barmaid with no combat experience should be able to evade a hit from a battle seasoned character or land a decent blow on them.
If a group of people work out a system like this that works for them then go for it.