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DFRPG / Holy Stuff
« on: July 31, 2010, 01:33:05 AM »
How, exactly, does one attack with "holy stuff" other than holy water? Does my character present his holy symbol and attack with his Conviction? If so, then what skill opposes it? If not, then how else can someone "weaponize" holy stuff? Do I have to hit the vampire over the head with a giant crucifix or attach some industrial strength rosaries to a stick and wield it like a flail? WTF, mate? 
Last night, I was play-testing a Champion of God that my friend will be using at an upcoming convention and I attempted to 'attack' a RCV with his crucifix backed up by Conviction (as the skill that 'measures' one's faith), but the GM called shenanigans. He was right, as far as we could tell, but it still left us scratching our heads as to how "holy stuff" can be used as a weapon. The fact that holy stuff isn't in the index doesn't help matters.
For another example, a different character I'm playing has a sword that is as much a symbol of his faith as Harry's silver pentacle is his symbol. If my guy used the sword against something with the Catch (holy stuff), would it bypass that Catch? Does he need to roll Conviction to put a maneuver on the sword first? We'd greatly appreciate some input from the Devs if they have the time.

Last night, I was play-testing a Champion of God that my friend will be using at an upcoming convention and I attempted to 'attack' a RCV with his crucifix backed up by Conviction (as the skill that 'measures' one's faith), but the GM called shenanigans. He was right, as far as we could tell, but it still left us scratching our heads as to how "holy stuff" can be used as a weapon. The fact that holy stuff isn't in the index doesn't help matters.
For another example, a different character I'm playing has a sword that is as much a symbol of his faith as Harry's silver pentacle is his symbol. If my guy used the sword against something with the Catch (holy stuff), would it bypass that Catch? Does he need to roll Conviction to put a maneuver on the sword first? We'd greatly appreciate some input from the Devs if they have the time.