I just read the skill descriptions in the book but missed the administration skill. Is it combined with command of LUG, because that skill is missing too?
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I just read the skill descriptions in the book but missed the administration skill. Is it combined with command of LUG, because that skill is missing too?
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It's Under Enterprise skill group.
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There is no "command" skill, per se, in Coda. A character's leadership ability is possibly best represented by the Pursuade skill, and augmented by the character's Promotion and Command edges.
At least, that's how I see it.
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I was pondering this the other night. I decided that "command skill" could be regarded as an application of Administration, Influence, or Persuade (or, for some non-Starfleet commanders, Intimidate), depending on individual style and specific circumstances. I kind of like that; it means that a player can think about his CO character's style when making skill picks.Originally posted by Sea Tyger
There is no "command" skill, per se, in Coda. A character's leadership ability is possibly best represented by the Pursuade skill, and augmented by the character's Promotion and Command edges.
At least, that's how I see it.
Of course, a lot of the practical applications are covered under the Commanding Presence and Command professional abilities.
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I agree, Erik. The command style idea is what I work with. The influence is more of the personal command style -- the hand on the shoulder and kind word kind of command style, while persuade more of a political flair -- it's can be force of logic, personal charisma, but is more (IMO) for a mass audience -- the stiring oratory type style.
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