Rope strength

[Glelukun]

I also just spotted contortions listed as an existing DEX skill coming from a supplement, sourcebook, or adventure on the Star Wars D6 RPG Complete Skills List — (while looking up if these was an established skill for singing) though who knows exactly where! So there’s at least some kind of a precedent for something in that slot.

I had a passing thought that another fun place to put it might be security, since anything securing a prisoner is a “security device”, in a way Maybe a specialisation in “escapology”, or an advanced skill, depending what feels right for the group.
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[cheshire]

I've done rope a few times. I generally said that it was going to be a 5D "breaking strength" and 2D "cutting strength." If you wanted to bind the person multiple times over, then you could increase the difficulty to break.

I wouldn't get too crunchy. If you in an adventure and you don't have the mechanics, I tend to favor the advice of my first GM, "When in doubt, roll and shout." If they're trying to wiggle free, then set a difficulty based on how good you think the opponent was in tying them up. There's no need to make up a new skill, just create a difficulty, equal to the challenge. If the person is using rope, they're not likely to have binders or other restraints. SO they're not likely to be law enforcement. It's an improvised binding for kidnap, capture by lower tech peoples, etc. So, what's the context in the adventure? If you're tied up by a competent individual, then make it 16 difficulty to wiggle free. What do you roll? Probably Dex, or Slight of Hand if you have it in your game. Contortion would be an excellent choice if you have it.
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[Mamatried]

I would say that the material the rope/cord is made from also plays a factor here, a THICK HEMP rope may actually be easier to break than a thinner nylon or a metal cable.

I think we need both "core values" based on thikness of the rope/cord and a "material modifer" that adds or subtracts to this

[Whill]

[Forceally]

I found it, and you're right. Page 69. It's listed in the stats for Leger Demain. No description for the skill listed.