Ferretmonger wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 31, 2019 8:49 pm

A called shot that bypasses armor wouldn't exactly increase the damage, it would only "increase" the damage inflicted.

JeretJax wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 31, 2019 7:09 pm

I have a follow- up question to called shot, can I use (as an Archer) True shot to negate the attack penalty from called shot? So 2 strain no penalty or 1 strain with a -3 penalty. Also would I be able to use Mystic Aim and with a success cut that attack penalty to 1 for 1 strain? OR does the strain cost add up - Called shot 1 strain+ True shot +2 strain = 3 strain?

JeretJax wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 31, 2019 7:09 pm

I have a follow- up question to called shot, can I use (as an Archer) True shot to negate the attack penalty from called shot? So 2 strain no penalty or 1 strain with a -3 penalty. Also would I be able to use Mystic Aim and with a success cut that attack penalty to 1 for 1 strain? OR does the strain cost add up - Called shot 1 strain+ True shot +2 strain = 3 strain?

Panda wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:00 pm

No, called shots can never be used to increase damage, bypass armor, etc., unless specifically noted. There are no rules for helmets because it's ultimately an unnecessary detail, not a gotcha for people who don't realize it's vital. Otherwise, everyone always does a called shot to bypass armor and we're back to the fishing for armor defeating hits paradigm. The idea is everyone is automatically looking to attack their opponent where most vulnerable, thus extra successes adding to damage.

Ferretmonger wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 31, 2019 12:27 pm

Called Shot (Players Guide p. 384)

[...]
A Called Shot cannot be used to increase the damage of an attack (see p. 378)

A character makes a precise attack against a target, at-tempting to strike a specific body part, hitting a weapon, striking a designated object, and so on. The player declares what object or part of his opponent his character is attempting to hit with the called shot. The character suffers a –3 penalty to his close or ranged combat Attack test. At the gamemaster’s discretion, more difficult shots may incur a higher penalty. The concentration required causes the character 1 Strain per Attack test. If the test succeeds, the character strikes the chosen object or the intended area on his opponent.
A Called Shot cannot be used to increase the damage of an attack (see p. 378)