Catching arrows?

[Qzzrbl]

I think this would be really neat....

If you're watching someone, or a direction, I think it would be cool to have any projectile weapons thrown from person/direction to go through a catch check.

Admit it, this would be badass.

[Troicha]

Also, almost completely unrealistic. Only VERY highly trained individuals can do this.

Special app the character.

[Qzzrbl]

Also, almost completely unrealistic. Only VERY highly trained individuals can do this.

Special app the character.

Or a blocking check with a -very- low chance of success maybe?

[Mood]

Also, almost completely unrealistic. Only VERY highly trained individuals can do this.

Special app the character.

Name: Amos
Guild: Monk
ECL: 10

[Adiadochokinesis]

Find out IC.

[Morgenes]

sorry, Mythbusters busted that one, cant be done

[Mood]

sorry, Mythbusters busted that one, cant be done

Monks can do it!

[Only He Stands There]

At level 2, no less.

[Gimfalisette]

I think if you want to catch knives with the clever use of your forehead, go for it. Kind of a one-time thing, though.

[Cerelum]

Also, almost completely unrealistic. Only VERY highly trained individuals can do this.

That actor did it simply and he's like a newb times 5..

heh.

J-Rod

[Rhyden]

You can say what you want, Cerelum.

But.

Kurt Russel is no newb.

[Anchorite]

Seriously, Find out IC!

[Ghost]

I think if you want to catch knives with the clever use of your forehead, go for it. Kind of a one-time thing, though.

if you get the special feat on monk you can even hurl the knife back but i think it asks for 8+ base attack role

[Throttle]

If something is realistic, such as the ability to deflect an arrow with a shield or a weapon, but a player doesn't know if the code actually covers this, why should they have to find out IC?

[Adiadochokinesis]

It was a joke.

[JustAnotherGuy]

It's realistic:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-nCbJmjES4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLj8eK814o0&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKiiVpKMeXw

Just search it out, there are many martial artists that practice this as apart of their training.

[RogueGunslinger]

Just because a very few people can catch an arrow, while expecting it, in a very controlled environment, doesn't mean that it's realistic to be able to catch arrows and knives and throw them back at your attacker in an uncontrolled environment when you aren't expecting it.

[JustAnotherGuy]

Who said that he was requesting that it was able to be done when NOT expecting it.  As you can read that it was stated that it would work if you were watching in a certain direction.  I can't seem to find the video, but it shows a good example of an old age bow being shot at a person  that was watching it from a good distance and they catch it.  Unless it's a compound bow or close range, an arrow being shot at someone could be caught...  No person could catch an arrow if they aren't expecting it... 

If you watch the mythbusters example, they shoot and arrow from a hand that is less than a foot away.  Who in their right mind will shoot an arrow point blank at someone?

[RogueGunslinger]

Who in their right mind would try to catch an arrow they know is coming, when they could step out of the way. It's a lot easier to just move than try to deftly catch a speeding arrow with your bare hand. None of those videos show people doing it because it's practical, just because it looks cool.

I honestly think catching a throwing knife or knocking it out of the air is believable, but an arrow is just absurd.

[X-D]

Catching an arrow would be easier then the thrown knife.

Course, I get a kick out of those youtube links.

Have them do them over but with real hunting bows.

In 2 of the cases the bows were no more then 20lbs draw, top speed...MAYBE 70mph, call it 60 a point of catching.

In the other its a target bow, not a hunting bow, draw set to maybe 35lbs, speed off string might have been 100+mph, but at point of catching, only 80mph.

Now, Bows for hunting or war are a bit different.  I hunt with either a compound bow with a 78lbs draw  (45% letoff) which has an arrow speed of about 170mph or a 150lbs compound crossbow, which has an arrow speed of about 260mph Lets see em catch them:)

A thrown knife/axe what have you, only travels around 45-65mph, easy enough to parry of block, but since they tumble...catching...well, odds are you would lose some fingers.

Also, much as I like the movie Big trouble in little china. The knife shown would have about 5% chance of even hitting point first if thrown by an expert,  The blade is too light to even go through a skull, unless it was shot from a cannon.

[The7DeadlyVenomz]

I was just going to say it, but XD said it better.

[Qzzrbl]

unless it was shot from a cannon.

Kurt Russel is no newb.

Seriously though, catching might be a bit over the top, but would raising a shield or whatever be so unreal? I'm not sure if it's already done or not, but as far as I can tell, your only hope of not getting hit with an arrow or knife is for the shooter to miss.

[The7DeadlyVenomz]

I assure you. Thare are other mundane methods of avoiding a knife or arrow other than the attacker missing. Maybe it should be more prevelant, but, there are other ways. You'll discover them as you play longer.

[Qzzrbl]

I assure you. Thare are other mundane methods of avoiding a knife or arrow other than the attacker missing. Maybe it should be more prevelant, but, there are other ways. You'll discover them as you play longer.

....Oh....

Alrighty then.

[cyberpatrol_735]

I will just point out that as a newbie, your skills suck. Do not expect to be blocking/parrying arrows, and Find out IC!