[HoE] Roller Derby

[Matthew Steflik <grifflik@stny.rr.com>]

Hey.  Remember me?  The guy with the BMX rules questions?  In the Wasted
West book under "hockey stick", rollerblades are mentioned.  What's
everyone's take on these?  One of my players wants a pair.  So far,
here's my thinking:
Given a flat, even surface, the rollerblades can double a users max
pace.  However, on anything other than that (sand, rubble, stairs...),
they reduce the users pace to half of normal.  To put on/remove  the
skates, one action and a deftness roll (TN 3) is required per skate.  So
now onto the questions.
Should a specific...uh..."driving" skill also be required with these?  I
know I fell on my butt the last time I tried to use a pair.  Would use
of the roller blades create a modifier to hit/be hit/do damage in combat
in the right conditions (other than the modifier included under the
hockey stick)?  And after the user is going at a good clip, should they
have to roll something to stop? Any input would be appreciated.

Matt Steflik
Master of Wahoo
Gimme Shelter - http://www.geocities.com/grifflik/