hi can someone explain in simple terms combat for me.

you have thac0
armour class and subtract the 2'but what do the numbers at the start of a weapon description represent etc??

+/- increases the chance of hitting or missing by that number and is added/subtracted from the result of the thac0/ac subtraction???

thanx

A +2 sword will DECREASE your THACO by 2 points. This is good, it is also confusing.

In PNP DND you take your THACO, subtract the target's armor class, and try to roll a 20 sided die higher than the result. If your roll is higher you hit, else you miss.

Sherpa Doug

Let's see if this is right: (I'm really HORRIBLE at math)

You hit the target IF
Your dice roll > Your THAC0 - Enemy Armour class

You miss the target IF
Your dice roll < Your THAC0 - Enemy Armour Class

Now since a plus 2 weapon makes it easier to hit than a plain old weapon -
You hit IF
Your dice roll plus 2 > Your THAC0 - Enemy Armour Class
Would that be right?

what makes people buy a game abotu a system theyve never played? I would never go by a..say Alternity game