The rules in this section may add realism or detail, but 
also add complexity. It is the feeling of the author that 
they detract from game play. However, these additions do 
mesh with the basic system. If they are to be used, the 
referee must announce them before the heroes are created. 
Any optional rules used must be noted on paper. If the use 
of optional rules in the middle of a game is irresistable, 
unanimous consent is required at each use. 
Worn Versus Carried 
   Armor weight is as on the chart when worn, when carried 
it weighs 50% more. 
Overbalance 
   When the highest possible result is rolled on a hero's 
ability die, the result is applied, plus must be rolled 
again. This gives monsters another attack and adventure 
actions a second chance to fail. 
Additional Combat Options 
   Berserking: The hero adds shield rating to brawling 
ability, and does not limit the attack roll. The hero can 
not defend, and defefnse rating is halved. 
   Berserking with two weapons: The two attack limits add 
together. THe hero can not defend, and defense rating is 
halved. 
   Defense: a target may attempt a maneuver test, (see 
maneuvering). 
   pass, halve the damage result and the monster attacks 
again, (choose targets) 
   fail, apply damage normally, and the monster attacks 
again, (choose targets)
Atrocities
   A torturer may cause ability damage and does not 
automatically free the target, even if the target agrees to 
the demands.
Crippling Damage
   All mortal wounds are treated as torture, (as well as 
normally).
Style
   Combat options can be advanced as specialties. Whenever 
the option is used, any ability is +1. If you like this, try 
it with talents!
Talents
   When a specialty is advanced, a talent can be chosen for 
the advance. When the talent is used, the specialty, (of the 
talent), can be added directly to skill, (instead of being 
halved).
Converting Heroes To Monsters
   The following section is for converting a hero log sheet 
into monster combat stats. Add the current agility and 
endurance remaining for an attack ability. Use attack roll 
as a separate attack die Add health rating to defense. The 
monster missile ability is the same as the hero's missile 
ability, but specialty advances may only be used when 
combined with skill, (at 1/2 value). Magic is used normally.