So, I made a small error in my original sheet yesterday, but I’ve replaced it with the right math. I also upgraded the sheet to show the relative delta in absolute percentages from any given choice to the best choice for that defender. That’s what led me to conclude, basically, that there really is an…
A thread on the forums made me break out Excel again so I can look at the “optimum” one-one-one level of deceptive attack for all combinations of DA and defense level. The answer is darn complicated, turns out. Here’s an example of what I mean: This is the example Cadmus faces when he’s got his…
It’s generally found, I’ve noticed, that not too many people take the Evaluate maneuver in GURPS combat. At “only” +1 per turn, by and large it’s a less desirable option than whacking away at your foe with your weapon of choice. Since many fights seem to involve a lot of circling – which could be cascading…