On 30 Jul 2016 13:11, "Postmark" <xxxxxx@btinternet.com> wrote:
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> On 29 Jul 2016, at 22:28, Timothy Collinson <xxxxxx@port.ac.uk> wrote:
> >
> > I'm very jealous - and have just the table with a (much narrower) drop leaf... but that's *way* beyond my DIY skills.
> >
> > DIY 0 would be exaggerating my ability 10 fold. Can Traveller do negative skill levels? 'cos I've got at least -2.
>
> I think that DIY is one of those skills where the controlling stat and equipment required varies by level.
>
> DIY 3: doesn't exist, take level 1 in a real craft skill
> DIY 2: DEX*, requires a screwdriver and hex key
> DIY 1: STR**, requires a hammer
> DIY 0: SOC***, requires debit/credit card
> DIY -1: INT****, requires fully equipped workshop
>
> * DM+1 whilst faking a Swedish accent .
> ** DM+1 whilst faking a Birmingham (UK) accent.
> *** aka "shopping", failing the SOC check means either buying cheap rubbish or overpriced rubbish, a higher SOC just raises the bar on the definition of "overpriced".
> **** passing the INT check doesn't mean success, it just increases the collateral damage.

LOL!

Adopted. Immediately.