[UA] defining skills probs

[Ken Nelson]

> He wanted a skills called "dexterity" and
> "willpower".  Jeesh, those are 
> some of the words I used to DESCRIBE to him what the
> stats were!  I say he 
> can't just say he's dexterous in everything.  It's
> just redefining the 
> stat.  So he changes "dexterity" to "very agile on
> the key board, able to 
> handle small parts accurately, do not fumble item
> you handle or are 
> tossed".  Honestly, that's how he defined one of his
> skills!  Am I wrong in 
> saying this guy just does not get it?

-Let him know (if he doesn't already) that the stats
are broad definitions & skills are narrowed
definitions. Where someone who isn't a secretary
wouldn't have a very fast typing speed relying on
their Speed stat alone, a professional with the skill
"Typing" would be faster & make less mistakes. His
long-winded skill I see as two or three skills.
"Nimble Fingered" for the typing/small parts, "Sure
Hands" for the catch/do not drop, catching could be a
seperate skill itself.

-However the "Nimble Fingered" person wouldn't be as
good as a typist as someone who's a "Keyboard Jockey."
Hope this helps.

-Ken

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