Mystic China Style Comparison

An Yin Kung Fu (Med/Murda)

APM 4
Chi Modifier +5x2
Character Bonuses +2
Martial Art Powers 3
Martial Art Power categories 2
Mudra 12
Skills 5
Escape Moves 2
Attack Moves 0
Basic Defense Moves 3
Advanced Defense Moves 0
Hand Attacks 2
Foot Attacks 2
Jumping Foot Attacks 0
Special Attacks 0
Holds/Locks 1
Weapon Kata 0
Modifiers to Attacks 3
Total # of Combat Moves 13
Strike +1
Dodge +4
Parry +4
Roll +4
Damage +0
Critical 20
Ko/Stun NA
Death Blow NA
Total # of bonuses +13

I know, big surprise, this martial art is lacking so much stuff it's incomplete. KO/Stun is clearly listed in the modifiers, yet no natural number is given.

Ba Gua Kung Fu (8 Trigrams)

APM 5
Chi Modifier +10x2
Character Bonuses +2
Martial Art Powers 6
Martial Art Power categories 2
Mudra 0
Skills 3
Escape Moves 2
Attack Moves 0
Basic Defense Moves 3
Advanced Defense Moves 1
Hand Attacks 5
Foot Attacks 3
Jumping Foot Attacks 0
Special Attacks 4?
Holds/Locks 0
Weapon Kata 0
Modifiers to Attacks 3
Total # of Combat Moves 21
Strike (hand strike) +2
Dodge +4
Parry +4
Roll +0
Damage +2
Damage with hand strike +1
Rear Attacks +3
Critical 20
Ko/Stun 17+
Death Blow NA
Total # of bonuses +16

Oddly, Disarm is listed in Special attacks, along with Combination Parry/Attack...

Bak Mei Kung Fu (White Eyebrow)

APM 4
Chi Modifier +5x2
Character Bonuses +7/+10
Martial Art Powers 7
Martial Art Power categories 4
Mudra 0
Skills 3 (4)
Escape Moves 2
Attack Moves 0
Basic Defense Moves 3
Advanced Defense Moves 2
Hand Attacks 4
Foot Attacks 2
Jumping Foot Attacks 0
Special Attacks 2
Holds/Locks 0
Weapon Kata 1
Modifiers to Attacks 3
Total # of Combat Moves 19
Strike +2
Dodge +0
Parry +0
Roll +4
Damage +4
Chuk +1 (3D6 damage)

Chum +2
Critical 19+
Ko/Stun ?
Death Blow ?
Total # of bonuses +13

KO/Stun and Death Blow are both listed in the combat moves, yet neither has a natural number listed in the level advancement bonuses. There is a Critical Strike on a Natural 20 listed at first level though, so it's likely supposed to indicate on of these attacks.

Chao Ta Kung Fu (Perfomance)

APM 4
Chi Modifier NA
Character Bonuses +7/+10
Martial Art Powers 10
Martial Art Power categories 3
Mudra 0
Skills 6 (8)
Escape Moves 4
Attack Moves 0
Basic Defense Moves 3
Advanced Defense Moves 0
Hand Attacks 6
Foot Attacks 4
Jumping Foot Attacks 4
Special Attacks 1
Holds/Locks 3
Weapon Kata 2
Modifiers to Attacks 2
Total # of Combat Moves 29
Strike +0
Dodge +2
Parry +2
Roll +4
Damage +0
Fake Moves +4
Leap +2 (add 10 feet)
Jump Attacks +2
Critical 20
Ko/Stun NA
Death Blow NA
Total # of bonuses +16

Oddly, Forearm (more specifically "Forearm Strike") is listed in the hand attacks.

Gui Long Kung Fu(Dragon Spirit)

APM 7
Chi Modifier +5x2
Character Bonuses +5/+10
Martial Art Powers 6 (9)
Martial Art Power categories 4
Skills 4 (5)
Escape Moves 4
Attack Moves 0
Basic Defense Moves 3
Advanced Defense Moves 4
Hand Attacks 4
Foot Attacks 4
Jumping Foot Attacks 1
Special Attacks 3
Holds/Locks 2
Weapon Kata 1
Modifiers to Attacks 3
Total # of Combat Moves 29
Strike +2
Dodge +1
Parry +1
Roll +2
Damage +1D6 with sword
Initiative +1
Maintain Balance +2
Somersault +2
Back Flip +2
Critical 20
Ko/Stun ?
Death Blow 19+
Total # of bonuses +13/1D6

No, we still don't know what in the hell the "Flying Leap Attack" is supposed to be (near as I can figure it lets you leap from twice your regular distance). Naturally KO/Stun is listed in the combat moves, yet doesn't have a natural number listed in the level advancement bonuses. There is a Critical Strike on a Natural 20 listed at first level though, so it's likely supposed to indicate the KO/Stun.

Han Yu Kung Fu (Chi Katas)

APM 5
Chi Modifier +10x2
Character Bonuses +3/+5
Martial Art Powers 7
Martial Art Power categories 3
Mudra 0
Skills 2
Escape Moves 2
Attack Moves 0
Basic Defense Moves 3
Advanced Defense Moves 4
Hand Attacks 3
Foot Attacks 2
Jumping Foot Attacks 0
Special Attacks 1
Holds/Locks 0
Weapon Kata 0
Modifiers to Attacks 2
Total # of Combat Moves 17
Strike +0
Dodge +6
Parry +6
Roll +3
Damage +0
Disarm +2
Initiative +2
Maintain Balance +2
Critical !
Ko/Stun ?
Death Blow NA
Total # of bonuses +21

No Critical Strike is listed (it should be, since a natural 20 is always a critical strike). KO/Stun on the other hand is listed, yet, like most of the MC styles, does not have a natural number listed.

Hsien Hsia (Immortality)

APM 3
Chi Modifier +20/x4
Character Bonuses See Chi Modifier
Martial Art Powers 5
Martial Art Power categories 1
Mudra 0
Skills 7
Escape Moves 2
Attack Moves 0
Basic Defense Moves 3
Advanced Defense Moves 0
Hand Attacks 2
Foot Attacks 0
Jumping Foot Attacks 0
Special Attacks 0
Holds/Locks 0
Weapon Kata 0
Modifiers to Attacks 2
Total # of Combat Moves 9
Strike +2
Dodge +3
Parry +3
Roll +1
Damage +0
Initiative +2
Maintain Balance +2
Critical !
Ko/Stun ?
Death Blow NA
Total # of bonuses +13

No Critical Strike is listed (it should be, since a natural 20 is always a critical strike). KO/Stun on the other hand is listed, yet, like most of the MC styles, does not have a natural number listed. Technically this style should be Exclusive since it is the only style a character can learn if they learn it.

Hsing-I Kung Fu (Mind shaping)

APM 6
Chi Modifier +10x2
Character Bonuses +3/+5
Martial Art Powers 7
Martial Art Power categories 4
Mudra 0
Skills 2
Escape Moves 2
Attack Moves 0
Basic Defense Moves 3
Advanced Defense Moves 2
Hand Attacks 4
Foot Attacks 1
Jumping Foot Attacks 0
Special Attacks 1
Holds/Locks 0
Weapon Kata 0
Modifiers to Attacks 3
Total # of Combat Moves 16
Strike +2
Dodge +2
Parry +2
Roll +6
Damage +0
Initiative +1
SDC +5
Crane Fist Strike +2
Crane Fist Damage +1
Critical 20
Ko/Stun NA
Death Blow 18+?
Total # of bonuses +21

WOW! This is one fairly screwy martial art. First we've got my personal favorite, the Death Blow (which, mind you, isn't listed in the special attacks) on an 18 or better. Of course, naturally, the KO/Stun modifier IS listed so naturally it doesn't have a natural number listed in the level advancement bonuses (Let me guess, that slip of the tongue Death Blow modifier was actually supposed to be the KO/Stun modifier). Now for everyone else's favorite, the Crane Fist strike and damage modifiers...NO, I do not know why they're in there, but for those of you who know, you can probably make a good guess as to what I think is the reason.

Liang Hsiung Kung Fu (Demon Combat)

APM 7
Chi Modifier +10
Character Bonuses +5/+15
Martial Art Powers 6
Martial Art Power categories 2
Mudra 0
Skills 6 (7)
Escape Moves 3
Attack Moves 0
Basic Defense Moves 3
Advanced Defense Moves 0
Hand Attacks 2
Foot Attacks 3
Jumping Foot Attacks 0
Special Attacks 4
Holds/Locks 0
Weapon Kata 1
Modifiers to Attacks 2
Total # of Combat Moves 18
Strike +3
Dodge +3
Parry +3
Roll +1
Damage +3
Palm Strike +2
Shoulder Ram +4
Gore/Double Gore +3
Kick +2
Initiative +1
Critical !18+
Ko/Stun NA
Death Blow NA
Total # of bonuses +25

Critical Strike is listed in the Level Advancement Bonuses, yet not in the modifiers to attack.

Pao Chih (Animus)

APM 3
Chi Modifier +10x2
Character Bonuses +2/+5
Martial Art Powers 7/19
Martial Art Power categories 1
Mudra 0
Skills 3
Escape Moves 1
Attack Moves 0
Basic Defense Moves 1
Advanced Defense Moves 0
Hand Attacks 0
Foot Attacks 0
Jumping Foot Attacks 0
Special Attacks 0
Holds/Locks 0
Weapon Kata 0
Modifiers to Attacks 0
Total # of Combat Moves 2
Strike +0
Dodge +0
Parry +0
Roll +0
Damage+0
Critical !
Ko/Stun NA
Death Blow NA
Total # of bonuses +0

No Critical Strike is listed (it should be, since a natural 20 is always a critical strike). This is the most non-combative martial art Erick ever created. Make special note of the lack of Automatic Parry (or any parry ability for that matter, this martial art is somewhat worse than not learning a martial art at all. The only good thing about this style is it gives access to quite a few chi mastery abilities and extensive access to the Chi Animus ability.

Shan Tung Kung Fu (Black Tiger)

APM 5
Chi Modifier +20
Character Bonuses +3/+10
Martial Art Powers 6
Martial Art Power categories 2
Mudra 0
Skills 5(6)
Escape Moves 4
Attack Moves 3
Basic Defense Moves 3
Advanced Defense Moves 1
Hand Attacks 3
Foot Attacks 5
Jumping Foot Attacks 1
Special Attacks 3
Holds/Locks 0
Weapon Kata 1
Modifiers to Attacks 3
Total # of Combat Moves 27
Strike +3
Dodge +0
Parry +0
Roll +1
Damage +6
Initiative +2
Critical 18+?B
Ko/Stun ?
Death Blow ?
Total # of bonuses +12

KO/Stun and Death Blow are both listed in the combat moves, yet neither has a natural number listed in the level advancement bonuses. Critical Strike from Behind IS listed in the Level Advancement Bonuses but not in the combat moves.

Shih Ba Ban Wu Yi (18 Weapons)

APM 7
Chi Modifier NA
Character Bonuses +5/+20
Martial Art Powers 4
Martial Art Power categories 1
Skills 27
Escape Moves 2
Attack Moves 0
Basic Defense Moves 3
Advanced Defense Moves 2
Hand Attacks 3
Foot Attacks 2
Jumping Foot Attacks 2
Special Attacks 0
Holds/Locks 0
Weapon Kata 18
Modifiers to Attacks 4
Total # of Combat Moves 36
Strike +3
Dodge +3
Parry +3
Roll +2
Damage +6
Initiative +3
Critical 18+
Ko/Stun 19+
Death Blow NA
Total # of bonuses +20

While there are no overt problems with this style, it's missing several combat move categories so we can't be sure.

Tong Lun Kung Fu (Praying Mantis)

APM 6
Chi Modifier NA
Character Bonuses +6/+5
Martial Art Powers 7
Martial Art Power categories 1
Skills 1
Escape Moves 1
Attack Moves 4*
Basic Defense Moves 3
Advanced Defense Moves 2
Hand Attacks 0*
Foot Attacks 2
Jumping Foot Attacks 0
Special Attacks 2
Holds/Locks 2
Weapon Kata 0
Modifiers to Attacks 5
Total # of Combat Moves 21
Strike +2
Dodge +2
Parry +2
Roll +5
Damage +4
Initiative +1
Critical 17+
Ko/Stun ?
Death Blow 19+
Total # of bonuses +16

KO/Stun is listed in the Modifiers but does not have a natural number listed in the Level Advancement Bonuses. And, my all time favorite part...the hand attacks listed as attack moves in the combat moves section.

Triad Assassin Training (auto-pistols)
APM 8
Chi Modifier NA
Character Bonuses +3/+5
Martial Art Powers 0
Martial Art Power categories 0
Skills (1)
Escape Moves 1
Attack Moves 0
Basic Defense Moves 3
Advanced Defense Moves 0
Hand Attacks 1
Foot Attacks 0
Jumping Foot Attacks 0
Special Attacks 0
Holds/Locks 0
Weapon Kata 1
Modifiers to Attacks 0
Total # of Combat Moves 6
Strike Aimed +8
Strike Burst +6
Strike Pistol Whip +4
Dodge +4
Parry +4
Roll +4
Damage varies
Critical !
Ko/Stun NA
Death Blow NA
Total # of bonuses +30

No Critical Strike is listed (it should be, since a natural 20 is always a critical strike). Love the way they do Level Advancement Bonuses, made my job uber simple.

Mystic China Styles

Abbreviations
AY=An Yin Kung Fu (Med/Murda)
BG=Ba Gua Kung Fu (8 Trigrams)
BM=Bak Mei Kung Fu (White Eyebrow)
CT=Chao Ta Kung Fu (Perfomance)
GL=Gui Long Kung Fu(Dragon Spirit)
HY=Han Yu Kung Fu (Chi Katas)
HH=Hsien Hsia (Immortality)
HI=Hsing-I Kung Fu (Mind shaping)
LH=Liang Hsiung Kung Fu (Demon Combat)
PC=Pao Chih (Animus)
ST=Shan Tung Kung Fu (Black Tiger)
18=Shih Ba Ban Wu Yi (18 Weapons)
TL=Tong Lun Kung Fu (Praying Mantis)
TAT=Triad Assassin Training (auto-pistols)

The 1D6 damage bonus, as well as the Triad Assassin Damage bonuses are not factored into the average since their random determination throws off the numbers.