Some rules of fighting questions...

Medieval Dead · 01-06-2002, 07:51 PM

1. Are there any bonuses attributed to fighting with one one-handed weapon (the second hand is free) instead of fighting with 2 one-handed weapons (dual wielding) or with 1 one-handed weapon and a shield?

2. Are there any bonuses AGAINST you if you are using a long ranged weapon in closed combat? i.e. always using a bow even if the monster is right next to you.

Merkin · 01-06-2002, 09:10 PM

1. Yes. Equip a one-handed weapon, look at your attack rating. Then equip dual weapons and look again. A single weapon, all else being equal, will always have a greater chance to hit than duals.

2. No, in this game there is no penalty for using a bow in close combat. Your ranger should never even TOUCH a sword.

Medieval Dead · 01-07-2002, 12:41 AM

Thanks for the help! [img]smile.gif[/img]
I guess I was wasting my time having my Ranger change from Bow to Sword then.

Merkin · 01-07-2002, 12:55 AM

Hey, it's an easy mistake. In most rpg's there IS a penalty for using a bow in close combat, sometimes a bad one.

01-06-2002, 09:10 PM	#2
Merkin Manshoon Join Date: August 29, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 186	1. Yes. Equip a one-handed weapon, look at your attack rating. Then equip dual weapons and look again. A single weapon, all else being equal, will always have a greater chance to hit than duals. 2. No, in this game there is no penalty for using a bow in close combat. Your ranger should never even TOUCH a sword. __________________ Proprietor of:<br />Spydah\'s Web<br />A Gaming Community

01-07-2002, 12:55 AM	#4
Merkin Manshoon Join Date: August 29, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 186	Hey, it's an easy mistake. In most rpg's there IS a penalty for using a bow in close combat, sometimes a bad one. __________________ Proprietor of:<br />Spydah\'s Web<br />A Gaming Community

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01-06-2002, 07:51 PM	#1
Medieval Dead Dungeon Master Join Date: January 6, 2002 Location: My chair Posts: 66	1. Are there any bonuses attributed to fighting with one one-handed weapon (the second hand is free) instead of fighting with 2 one-handed weapons (dual wielding) or with 1 one-handed weapon and a shield? 2. Are there any bonuses AGAINST you if you are using a long ranged weapon in closed combat? i.e. always using a bow even if the monster is right next to you.

01-07-2002, 12:41 AM	#3
Medieval Dead Dungeon Master Join Date: January 6, 2002 Location: My chair Posts: 66	Thanks for the help! [img]smile.gif[/img] I guess I was wasting my time having my Ranger change from Bow to Sword then.

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