Can someone explain this

Aramil Galanodel · 01-20-2002, 07:07 PM

not sure if its a bug or im missing some hidden bonus somewhere

im an assasin going through insane dif soloing, and ive seen some strange things happen with my backstab so far

using a quarter staff +1 and a base +1 str bonus my absolute max should be 8 damage right?
(1D6+1 weapon with +1 damage from str)

since my backstab currently should be 4x normal why am i seeing numbers in the forties when on a non critical hit i should cap out at 32? (although it is nice walking in and backstabbing those dwarves in the first dungeon and haven em drop in 1 hit)

is it a bug or am i missing some damage mods somewhere?

Axl of Darkness · 01-21-2002, 09:14 AM

Any Strengh Bonus ? Or Any bracers BONUS ?

Good Luck

Ed

Tim Tam · 01-21-2002, 11:10 AM

You gain bonuses for being hidden or invisible. AC, THAC0, and damage all get a bonus of +4 I think, as long as you remain unseen.

Tim Tam · 01-21-2002, 11:11 AM

Oh, if it isnt the stealth factor, what are your proficiencies? They add damage as well.

Aramil Galanodel · 01-21-2002, 12:09 PM

this was still in the first dungeon so no bracers yet
and i added in my str bonus in the post above

and i just had 1 point into quarterstaff, short sword, and two handed weapons

toriuxik · 01-21-2002, 01:19 PM

2 handed proficiency adds damage... Wait till you get the Staff of the Ram.

After being upgraded... WATCH OUT!

Lord Ludtke · 01-21-2002, 01:39 PM

I thought I read a thread that said(wow, poetry) you couldn't backstab with something that is not a piercing weapon. Since the staff is crushing, what's up...?

SixOfSpades · 01-21-2002, 02:53 PM

If you could only Backstab with a Piercing weapon, Cleric/Thieves would be SOL. So "Backwhacking" is perfectly legal.

toriuxik · 01-21-2002, 06:52 PM

lol, it certainly is as long as you don't try to cheese the game (use the staff of the mage... lol It won't work!

THAT would have been a serious oversight...).

Also, Monk's ninja-to won't backstab. Probably cause you need use any item for it or something. oh well lol

01-21-2002, 09:14 AM	#2
Axl of Darkness Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: January 8, 2002 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Posts: 45	Any Strengh Bonus ? Or Any bracers BONUS ? Good Luck Ed __________________ Wealth is not compared to power.

01-21-2002, 01:39 PM	#7
Lord Ludtke Zhentarim Guard Join Date: November 21, 2001 Location: canada Posts: 319	I thought I read a thread that said(wow, poetry) you couldn't backstab with something that is not a piercing weapon. Since the staff is crushing, what's up...? __________________ Do not pray for an easy life.<br />Pray for the strength to endure <br />a tough one.<p>:warrior1:

01-21-2002, 02:53 PM	#8
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 46 Posts: 6,901	If you could only Backstab with a Piercing weapon, Cleric/Thieves would be SOL. So "Backwhacking" is perfectly legal. __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

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01-20-2002, 07:07 PM	#1
Aramil Galanodel Dungeon Master Join Date: January 16, 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 92	not sure if its a bug or im missing some hidden bonus somewhere im an assasin going through insane dif soloing, and ive seen some strange things happen with my backstab so far using a quarter staff +1 and a base +1 str bonus my absolute max should be 8 damage right? (1D6+1 weapon with +1 damage from str) since my backstab currently should be 4x normal why am i seeing numbers in the forties when on a non critical hit i should cap out at 32? (although it is nice walking in and backstabbing those dwarves in the first dungeon and haven em drop in 1 hit) is it a bug or am i missing some damage mods somewhere?

01-21-2002, 11:10 AM	#3
Tim Tam Dungeon Master Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 60	You gain bonuses for being hidden or invisible. AC, THAC0, and damage all get a bonus of +4 I think, as long as you remain unseen.

01-21-2002, 11:11 AM	#4
Tim Tam Dungeon Master Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 60	Oh, if it isnt the stealth factor, what are your proficiencies? They add damage as well.

01-21-2002, 12:09 PM	#5
Aramil Galanodel Dungeon Master Join Date: January 16, 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 92	this was still in the first dungeon so no bracers yet and i added in my str bonus in the post above and i just had 1 point into quarterstaff, short sword, and two handed weapons

01-21-2002, 01:19 PM	#6
toriuxik Banned Smartass Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Who cares Posts: 216	2 handed proficiency adds damage... Wait till you get the Staff of the Ram. After being upgraded... WATCH OUT!

01-21-2002, 06:52 PM	#9
toriuxik Banned Smartass Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Who cares Posts: 216	lol, it certainly is as long as you don't try to cheese the game (use the staff of the mage... lol It won't work! THAT would have been a serious oversight...). Also, Monk's ninja-to won't backstab. Probably cause you need use any item for it or something. oh well lol

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