09-06-2001, 07:30 AM | #1 |
Zhentarim Guard
Join Date: May 28, 2001
Location: memphis,tn
Posts: 375
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some correspondence between STR and DEX regarding AC and armors. someone with 18/93 STR in full plate is going to be able to move around much easier than another with 16. it'd be a lil hassle in pnp to figure out, but some sort of DEX penalty based on how much weight youre carrying as compared to the max allowable. 50% or less, no penalty; 51-75 -1; 76-90 -2; 91+ -3.
THAC0 and weapons modified by DEX. this is why there are no rapiers in BG. even a long sword's use could be improved with a high DEX. NO BACKSTABBING with anything longer than a short sword and that isnt a piercing weapon!!! puh-leez, what is all this crap about "stabbing" someone with a 4 foot blade??? no hiding in shadows while holding a GLOWING weapon... (and unsheathing is rarely silent at close range even with oiled scabbards). BG only: there's no penalty to AC if you're immobilized how stupid is that? a knight in plate mail is hard to hit; him being unconscious or held SHOULD make it easier... whew, just needed to rant. agree? yay. disagree? i'd love to hear why. |
09-06-2001, 01:44 PM | #2 |
Red Dragon
Join Date: March 3, 2001
Location: Scotch College, Melbourne
Posts: 1,503
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Its a roleplaying game, not a fantasy combat sim
But I agree with you! Somethings, the engine just can't facilitate.. Thats why you need to play PnP ------------------ Resident Lurker Guy |
09-06-2001, 01:48 PM | #3 |
Vampire
Join Date: April 28, 2001
Location: Cambridge
Age: 40
Posts: 3,877
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I wish it was less straight forward in combat. More randomn and magical. Blades should glow in the dark more.
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