[gurps] GURPS 4E MVA

[Chris]

"Eric Funk" Wrote;-
> The unaided human does far worse: as 10 is more than double 2, the
> pedestrian is automatically Knocked Down (assumingly beside the car), and
> receives 10d6 crushing damage, an average of 35 damage. Now dropped
> to -25HP, two immediate HT rolls are required to avoid dying before this
> turn is over. (Worst case would be 10d6=60, bringing him to -5xHP --
> immediate death!)
>
> Next second/turn, and each after, a HT roll is required to stay conscious 
> if
> trying to act ("0 HP or less"). Shock of -4 applies to any rolls on the 
> next
> turn. As this is greater than 5hp, this is a Major Wound (B420), and
> requires another immediate HT roll to avoid being Stunned.
>
First case, Pedestrian in path of oncoming vehicle, human hit in legs and 
toppled/slammed into bonnet/windscreen.
Major Trauma all round I think.  Survival chances, wafer thin.
>
> Alternatively, use of hit location (Legs):
> Assuming the car his both legs, and then stops, each leg will take HP/2 *2
> damage, or 10, for a total of 20 damage. The victim will be at -1xHP, and
> suffer most of the above, but require only one HT roll to avoid dying.
>
Second Case, Pedestrian leaning against wall when oncoming car makes him the 
sandwich filling.
A good survival potential, wether pedestrian wants to live in a wheelchair 
is another matter.

Just my 2 bobs worth.

Regards,

Chris