Report 176

Report #176
Skillset: Athletics Skill: Blocking
 Org: Paladins Status: Completed Apr 2009
Furies' Decision:
We will add a guaranteed block for power.
Problem: Currently, size has a major effect on the efficiency of athletics
blocking. This makes the skill rather pointless unless used by a titan or
demigod whom can change size to size 25 to maximize its efficiency as it makes
it so blocking for anyone of a larger size logistically impossible in a group
combat situation (as repeated beckoning attempts will ensure the group is moved
without any real counter).
[A: 0 R: 0] Solution #1: Change athletics blocking to have 100% efficiency in
 blocking movement, regardless of size of the person
 blocking or the person whom is being blocked.
 Essentially, how it was before the changes to the
 size mechanic.
Player Comments:
---[Xenthos on 4/11 @ 18:13 writes]:
Yes. This would be very appreciated.
---[Ethelon on 4/15 @ 16:58 writes]:
This would be a great change
---[Sarrasri on 4/18 @ 15:30 writes]:
I'm just curious. Are you just wanting this for athletics blocking or will this
include beastmastery blocking too? If it doesn't, I don't really see the logic
of how a warrior can block something 100% of the time but a person on a huge
beast can't.
---[Gregori on 4/19 @ 06:04 writes]:
Beast blocking should be made 100% as well then.
---[Ceren on 4/27 @ 12:36 writes]:
I agree with this report, and since, as far as I know, athletics blocking and
beast blocking are exactly the same (except for the obvious one requiring you to
be on a beast), the change would apply to both.
---[Viynain on 4/28 @ 05:52 writes]:
I agree, make Beastmastery Blocking be affected by this as well.
---[Nydekion on 4/30 @ 02:19 writes]:
Yes, the suggestion was intended to address blocking in both athletics and
beastmastery.