<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=347469.msg16377042#msg16377042">Quote from: Cold Heritage on 11-01-2023, 06:14:09</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Did anyone have any strong preferences viz a viz combat resolution? I am not saying that I would knocked a player character out or kill one, but if I were to describe something to the effect of "the demon punched [character name] in the face, leaving a bruise and knocking them to the ground."? Or would it be preferred if it was more to the effect of "the demon threw a punch at [char name] with enough force that, should it connect, it would leave a bruise and knock them to the ground."?<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>I prefer that actions be attempted and not guaranteed so that the writer has agency to decide what occurs or not.<br/><br/>But given though that (I) as the writer have no idea what the capabilities of the NPC/Bad Guy/Demon has... It would be appreciated if the GM were to indicate in their post things like how fast/strong/likely outcomes. You did that in your previous post where you indicated it was moving faster than a Shadow Hunter can move even with the speed rune.<br/><br/>So, I know I launched Leigh into the heart of darkness...<br/><br/><strong>I completely give you permission in this instance to indicate that the Demon does strike Leigh</strong>and what that could possibly look like. Because I intentionally threw her at it to help the others get away/rescue Michael/or whatever it is they want to do.<br/><br/>A few things to consider as well. Please take into consideration when posting that Leigh is extremely skilled in melee combat and speed is her natural trait in close quarters combat. (it's basically her only real skill. I'd hate to see it completely nullified and turned moot).  She also has 3 active runes fortitude/protection/speed so she was prepared for this long before it even began.<br/><br/>That all said.. I do expect her to get her ass kicked since that thing easily dispatched Michael.<br/><br/>Hope that helps with the decision making process. Feel free to DM with direct questions. I'm also available on Discord