Teras Kasi Archive

As Teras Kasi Artists, I'm sure you've all noticed that our fists do indeed glow when we use a special move, now since in real life I've never seen anybody with glowing fists no matter how powerful they are, we obviously know that Teras Kasi is more mystical than simply a martial art (meditation also vouches for this.)

So, instead of "giving" us another weapon, why not allow VKs to be our "in between" weapon, between bare handed, and the ultimate TK abilities that could be granted as you progress up the Power Tree.

The ability to channeldifferent and multipletypes through your fists, be it cold, heat, etc. Perhaps even a move that has a bleeding effect on the mind pool, a combo of such.

However, to add a secondary damage/effects to a regular kinetic attack, using either a style or a certification system, seems completely logical, this way the Master of Teras Kasi has no need for Vibroknucklers since his fists truly are his most deadly weapon.

I'm eager to see what you all think about this, I'm sure I'm not the first person to speak of it, but I think it's a pretty cool idea and would love open discussion regarding this.

I understand what you are saying, but I'm not sure how practical it would be. I realize that some of our special moves leavered trailing, but I think this is just put in to show that our hands our moving so fast that all you see is a blur. Kind of like going in slow motion in the movies. It's an effect. Doesn't mean we are super-human, just really fast and talented. Second, having "magical" skills starts to move in onJedi territory.

As I said, I understand what you are trying to suggest. I agree that the TKA needs something more than kinetic. Even our brothers, the Pikeman, get weapons that do electrical damage, so why should TKA be a one damage type fighter?

Perhaps instead of mystical forces fueling our attacks, we could get new attacks that are more based on RL martial combat. If we can blind our opponents, I don't see why we couldn't make the bleed with a well-placed strike. Maybe give bleeding attacks to 4th level or Master TKA. Here's a suggestion for a few tier changes I'd like to see:

TKA - Tier 1: Strangling - puts a choke hold on an opponent that does a very small drain on all HAM stats. During this move, both fighters are unable to do further damage to each other. However, the TKA may regen a small amount of HAM while the opponent looses a small amount. Maybe put a timer on this like KD. Have it last for 10 to 15 seconds, but can't re-apply for 45 to 60 seconds.

TKA - Tier 2: Claw Rake - tears an opponents skin and causes mild bleeding. Bleeding does minimal damage and wears off within 60 seconds.

TKA - Tier 3: Throat punch - makes an opponent temporarily unable to communicate to friends or pets. Last 60 seconds, can't be re-applied for 120 seconds

TKA - Tier 4: Break Leg - slows an opponent and makes kiting less possible. Lasts 60 seconds, can't be re-applied for 120 seconds.

TKA Master: Penetrating Lunge - opens a previous Claw Rake wound and causes massive bleeding. Bleeding lasts the same duration as level 2 ranged bleeding attacks.

Oh well, just a suggestion...

you know what i liked bout daoc? The combos, you couldn't do this move unless you did this one first. I think a combo for the class would be awesome. Bonuses could be minus ham costs on final "finishing" moves and more damage. Provided you hit them with the required combo openers.

Instead of having mystical fists, why not give up different weapons we could purchase that would do different types of damage. Would give weapon smiths more things to make, fuel the economy, give us variation. How bout tka only clothing? after the bug fixes though, pls.

thoughts?

I made a suggestion like this in Q's thread. Great minds think alike. Apparently we do, too.