Alternate Section 4.31:
Melee Modifiers
Date: January 2004
By: Gordon A. Cooper


    The following circumstances result in a -1 penalty to traits used in close
combat:

    Hurt
    Medium Encumbrance
    Exhaustion (due to exertion or lack of sleep)
    Hunger/Dehydration
    Unstable Footing (due to slippery, loose, or shaking surfaces)
    Inferior Position (due to an opponent's significant height advantage e.g.
        higher ground or mounted)
    Glare (due to bright sunlight directly behind an opponent, temporary
        blindness caused by emerging from darkness into bright sunlight, bright
        reflections or intense beams of light aimed at the eyes, or mild
        intolerance to sunlight)

    The following circumstances result in a -2 penalty to traits used in close
combat:

    Very Hurt
    Heavy Encumbrance
    Unfavored Hand

    The following circumstances result in a -3 penalty to traits used in close
combat:

    Impaired Vision (due to blindfold, eye irritation, total or near total
        darkness, severe intolerance to sunlight, or blindness)
    Intoxication
    Dizziness

    Rules regarding aimed attacks are ignored in favor of the rules in Section
4.35, Hit Location.

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