things i wish ad&d had or didn't have

Amergin · 09-06-2001, 07:30 AM

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.

Lifetime · 09-06-2001, 01:44 PM

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

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Resident Lurker Guy

Avatar · 09-06-2001, 01:48 PM

I wish it was less straight forward in combat. More randomn and magical. Blades should glow in the dark more.

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09-06-2001, 07:30 AM	#1
Amergin Zhentarim Guard Join Date: May 28, 2001 Location: memphis,tn Posts: 375	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
Lifetime Red Dragon Join Date: March 3, 2001 Location: Scotch College, Melbourne Posts: 1,503	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
Avatar Vampire Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: Cambridge Age: 40 Posts: 3,877	I wish it was less straight forward in combat. More randomn and magical. Blades should glow in the dark more. ------------------

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