ph0enyx13
Joined: Nov 14, 2015
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Aug 30, 2019 - 10:03 |
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It is the only skill that denotes a physical attribute and not something you could learn that isn't mutation. The only ones close are strong arm, which you can train your arm to be stronger, NOS and Sneaky Git are things you can train to do. You can't really train your skull any thicker. Not many people take it either. The only argument I can think for it being a strength skill is so big guys can take it if they keep rolling singles. |
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Garion
Joined: Aug 19, 2009
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Aug 30, 2019 - 10:22 |
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Memory is a bit hazy here. Will check when I'm at home but pretty sure thick skull used to be a mutation pre lrb5 or pre lrb4. As you elude to - during lrb5 development a conscious effort was made to have more S skills, so that big guys didn't run out of skill choices after 4 picks. I also remember galak saying it was an anti cpomb skill, so people could mitigated that skill combo somewhat via skill selection. |
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Nelphine
Joined: Apr 01, 2011
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Aug 30, 2019 - 11:34 |
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Also, if you think of it less as a physical attribute, and more of fighting prowess to just keep going (endurance type) even after getting hit hard, that still perfectly suits a trainable S skill, and isn't a mutation at all. |
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MattDakka
Joined: Oct 09, 2007
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Aug 30, 2019 - 13:51 |
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I consider Thick Skull like a training in receiving blows and resisting pain when it is an acquired skill or, when default skill for a player, a natural physical toughness/stubborn psychological attitude to stay on the pitch and keep on playing despite the pain. |
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Balle2000
Joined: Sep 25, 2008
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Aug 31, 2019 - 02:25 |
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Was never picked as a mutation, so got moved from Physical to Strength skills. Fluffwise a lot of Strength skill only Big Guys have TS, so sits well.
As for what its meant as, who knows, but I believe its originally meant as a factual thicker cranium (or similar, hence it being originally a Physical skill), but as a ST skill it now also has to include the ability to weather heavy hits who'd knock the average player out cold. |
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Arktoris
Joined: Feb 16, 2004
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Aug 31, 2019 - 03:28 |
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all I know is I love giving it to mummies and snow trolls. |
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