Dex serves 2 purposes AC and Thaco
A Mage is not a Melee Character who needs either, i said needs... Dex is on the want list. Alot of people like to supplement their fire power with either darts or bullets from slings, however i mean really is the extra insubstantial damage worth it. Carrying arrows is already such a chore but think about carrying bullets as well... think is it worth it. Im a person who doesnt really play safely i like the whole adventure, so i dont make frequent stops to towns and if u play like me ^^ like how i feel it should be played, im always sort of space and carrying arrows is a strain as it is.
quote:
But what's this about saying it's OK for a Mage to have low DEX? That's like saying Armor Class is irrelevant. No matter WHERE in your party order your Mage is, he/she WILL find a way to blunder up to the front of the group and get shot at
When i play i make use of the SPACE BAR which everyone should know pauses the game... Every skirmish im in im prepared with a good group position and good reflexes with the Space bar in case any member of my party decides to wander to the front... And so ive never been in such a position where my Mage is even near the front, i like to have him far away not throwing anything but just looking important and powerful with his staff. In the history of RPG games Dex has never been of import to Magic Users and i dont see this game as an exception. Im just curious what ur Ideal Mage may be, 'SIXOFSPADES'
But everyone is entitled to their opinion...