[Runequest] Underwater magic

[Tony]

Tom Cantine wrote:
> That's where SIZ comes in, which is also a component of damage bonus.
> A more massive character will budge less.
>
> I think the virtual armour takes care of the damage issue rather well.
> Damage bonuses should still apply, but the drag of the water is best
> modelled as armour. If anything, I should think STR and SIZ would be
> MORE important underwater, so I'd almost be tempted to exempt damage
> bonuses from the virtual armour.
>
I agree with most of what has been written here in terms of combat, but
would also mention the following situation:
The character is a good swimmer, has no armour enc (Stripped to loincloth
or such) and is using a thrusting weapon such as a dagger. In my opinion
if the character had thought to do this most of the resistance penalties
etc would not apply, or would apply to a lesser degree.
Sorry, no comment re the magic, I suppose one would get a mouthful of
water if one were to try talk:)
Tony