Re: [DL] mad science d20 question

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On Thursday, September 26, 2002, at 12:14  AM, MaddawgScientist@aol.com 
wrote:

> well, that would explain something, but not having the knowledge skills 
> seems just as illogical. here howi run until hopefully i get a response 
> from a designer.
>
> mad science is a key skill, it is related to the making of all gizmos. 
> however other knowledge skills are needed(engineering, physics, 
> demolitions, alchemy, mathmatics, ect.) on certain gizmos. like take 
> the steam wagon, its obviously related to engineering, so the mad 
> scientist makes either a mad science or knowledge(engineering) check, 
> whichever he has a lower bonus on, against a DC5(DC10 if he is not 
> trained the apporpriot knowledge skill). since mad science is trained 
> only, if u dont have at least 1 rank in it, u cant build any gizmos.

In Deadlands Classic, I often require Mad Science rolls in a role 
similar to Academia: Occult for mad science, but more focused. Not a 
great aid, but if you want to catch a mad scientist, you need a mad 
scientist (or at least it's easier!)

--
Brett

LORD, WHAT CAN THE HARVEST HOPE FOR, IF NOT FOR THE CARE OF THE REAPER 
MAN? (Reaper Man, Terry Pratchett)