[UA] The Essential Intro

[Ville Halonen]

Aw, hell...I hate these. This is one of those messages that say "hi, I just bought [the product], and joined the list to see whazz hap'nin, you've done a great job with [the product(s)], I just loved it", and that being said, a couple of questions and comments, for no newbie can call himself one if he immediately doesn't come forth with at least a few.

Don't wanna be rude. I loved the core book. I really did. And do. I haven't read a role-playing book this fast, and with such enthusiasm, in years. I'm hesitant to say more, as I think everything's been said before. The coherent world, fresh ideas and the character system are simply astonishing. The challenges it offers to the GM and the players blow my mind.

Mostly, I love the system in its simplicity. A few oddities, though, of which I can remember one at the moment: "called shots". Isn't it a bit funny that in order to shoot someone in a specific, *less vulnerable* body part, you simply can't do little damage? With this system, if you want to shoot someone in the arm, it'll do at least 40 points of damage. I see it as the bullet intruding a straightened arm in the hand, cutting open the artery *the whole way*, and starting a make-bones-flour spin.

Tough, huh? And I just wanted to inflict a flesh wound. I think a shift would be more appropriate in this situation.

I also had a few problems understanding everything about the Isolation and Helplessness ratings. Sometimes in the examples it was a bit difficult to understand just WHY is it that roll...Can't remember any details on that, though. 

Anyway, great job. 

- Ville

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