Dice Problems - Page 2

Elif Godson · 11-26-2002, 12:53 PM

LOL, talk about keeping it to the basic's hehehe
Y'all are just to dern smart

Peytin of Rothmire · 11-26-2002, 10:36 PM

I have to agree with Elif. Pick whichever one is sharper!

"Hey dwarf, get over here. You really don't need all ten of those fingers to hold that sword, do you?"

Don't fret over it too much basejump. When you figure in all of the extra bonuses many weapons provide, it no longer becomes an issue. Some will provide you with an AC increase or fire/cold res that may become valuable depending on where you are in the game, not to mention stuns and the ability to cast certain spells. Pick the ones you like and have fun.

andrewas · 11-27-2002, 07:34 AM

Have to agree with the last two posters. While it may be fun to calculate the exact benefits of 2d4 versus 1d8 (2d4 wins OK, it has a tighter distribution and is therefore more reliable), but the effect in combat is small enough that you wont notice it.

The best weapons are those with extra effects. Pure damage is a secondary consideration.

Lord Brass · 11-27-2002, 07:45 PM

The numbers are only really relevant for games where there exists little potential to accrue magical variations on weapons really. After all, as Peytin and andrewas state, you won't notice the "dice" in the end, so much as the plus bonus and secondary effects. [img]smile.gif[/img] IWD allows the party to obtain more mundane magic items early in the game. Think how you might struggle to do the same with all your fighters in BG.

basejump77 · 11-29-2002, 04:13 AM

I just wanted to write and thank everybody for their input. I of course am not a math magical genius so alot of Pritchke and Seraph had to say was a little over my head I still apreciate the help. I agree that it really shouldn't matter to much it is the bonuses that a weapon comes with that truly makes it a pick or choose game, LOL its just hard sometimes wondering "Do I keep this one or this one?" Thanks for the help Guys!

11-26-2002, 12:53 PM	#11
Elif Godson Dracolich Join Date: August 28, 2001 Location: Hurricane Valley Age: 51 Posts: 3,089	LOL, talk about keeping it to the basic's hehehe Y'all are just to dern smart __________________ Children get Arthritis too! http://awtampa.kintera.org/jaaware

11-27-2002, 07:34 AM	#13
andrewas Harper Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 42 Posts: 4,774	Have to agree with the last two posters. While it may be fun to calculate the exact benefits of 2d4 versus 1d8 (2d4 wins OK, it has a tighter distribution and is therefore more reliable), but the effect in combat is small enough that you wont notice it. The best weapons are those with extra effects. Pure damage is a secondary consideration. __________________ [img]\"http://www.sighost.us/members/Zvijer/andrewas.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

11-27-2002, 07:45 PM	#14
Lord Brass Emerald Dragon Join Date: September 17, 2001 Location: Good ol\' Blighty Age: 52 Posts: 913	The numbers are only really relevant for games where there exists little potential to accrue magical variations on weapons really. After all, as Peytin and andrewas state, you won't notice the "dice" in the end, so much as the plus bonus and secondary effects. [img]smile.gif[/img] IWD allows the party to obtain more mundane magic items early in the game. Think how you might struggle to do the same with all your fighters in BG. __________________ <b>I\'ve submitted to the Choc!</b>

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11-26-2002, 10:36 PM	#12
Peytin of Rothmire Manshoon Join Date: September 20, 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Age: 53 Posts: 151	I have to agree with Elif. Pick whichever one is sharper! "Hey dwarf, get over here. You really don't need all ten of those fingers to hold that sword, do you?" Don't fret over it too much basejump. When you figure in all of the extra bonuses many weapons provide, it no longer becomes an issue. Some will provide you with an AC increase or fire/cold res that may become valuable depending on where you are in the game, not to mention stuns and the ability to cast certain spells. Pick the ones you like and have fun.

11-29-2002, 04:13 AM	#15
basejump77 Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: October 8, 2002 Location: Utah Age: 47 Posts: 30	I just wanted to write and thank everybody for their input. I of course am not a math magical genius so alot of Pritchke and Seraph had to say was a little over my head I still apreciate the help. I agree that it really shouldn't matter to much it is the bonuses that a weapon comes with that truly makes it a pick or choose game, LOL its just hard sometimes wondering "Do I keep this one or this one?" Thanks for the help Guys!

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