Armored Mages ?

Warhammer · 05-01-2002, 07:31 AM

It might be a trifle too soon to ask gameplay questions but:

Does anybody know if characters can cast spells while in medium/heavy armor and/or wielding sword and shield.

Warrior-Mages are my favourite RPG characters.

the sauceman · 05-01-2002, 10:50 AM

From what i know of the 3E rules, I would say no...
But I could be wrong...(oh please God, let me be wrong!)

Warhammer · 05-01-2002, 10:56 AM

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Originally posted by the sauceman:
From what i know of the 3E rules, I would say no...
But I could be wrong...(oh please God, let me be wrong!)

Huh ? 3E Rules ? Aren't you confusing between Morrowind and NWN ?

vesselle · 05-01-2002, 11:32 AM

~~warhammer~~

i have heard peeps on the official MW boards say that it's possible. it involves learning the right skills however. i guess if you do tons of reading and learn everything that comes your way for combat magick and heavy wielding, you'll probly be fine.

hmmm. may wanna do a bit more research on it. [img]smile.gif[/img]

V***V

Morrowind Tomorrow Girl

Neb · 05-01-2002, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by the sauceman:
From what i know of the 3E rules, I would say no...
But I could be wrong...(oh please God, let me be wrong!)

MorroWind has absolutely NOTHING to do with 3rd edition D&D.

the sauceman · 05-01-2002, 04:17 PM

Oops, wrong forum....my bad...
sorry bout that everyone...
heehee...
Morrowind, Dungeon Siege, NWN....
too many glorious RPGs to keep track of, sorry...

Mage of Mystra · 05-03-2002, 10:50 AM

I hope it is, i've got a mage with heavy armor and blunt weapon as major skills along with the spell skills. What's the difference anyways between major skills, minor skills and misc. skills?

ericb · 05-03-2002, 02:24 PM

The difference between the skill level (misc, minor, major) is what level they start at (misc start at 5, minor start at 15, major start at 30) and how fast they go up with us. A major skill increases faster with use than a misc skill used the same amount.

ericb · 05-03-2002, 02:26 PM

Oh, on the mage issue...there is no penalty or modifier for casting magic while wearing any armor. It only depends on you having the skill to actually wear the armor and cast the spell. Ignore D&D here because it doesn't apply. So yes, you can have a mage casting spells wearing full plate.

Saltheart Foamfollower · 05-04-2002, 12:56 PM

It is called a Battle Mage. Armor, weapons, and spells.

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the sauceman Zhentarim Guard Join Date: April 16, 2002 Location: Southern Cali Age: 39 Posts: 351	From what i know of the 3E rules, I would say no... But I could be wrong...(oh please God, let me be wrong!) __________________ <b>A Proud member of the Penguin Army!</b><br />A Member of <b><i>The Society of Songs and Silent Blades</i></b><br />The Sauceman Cometh...

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vesselle Hathor Join Date: April 6, 2001 Location: the desert Posts: 2,296	~~warhammer~~ i have heard peeps on the official MW boards say that it's possible. it involves learning the right skills however. i guess if you do tons of reading and learn everything that comes your way for combat magick and heavy wielding, you'll probly be fine. hmmm. may wanna do a bit more research on it. [img]smile.gif[/img] V**V Morrowind Tomorrow Girl* __________________ my best friend is a junkie. what does your best friend do?

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the sauceman Zhentarim Guard Join Date: April 16, 2002 Location: Southern Cali Age: 39 Posts: 351	Oops, wrong forum....my bad... sorry bout that everyone... heehee... Morrowind, Dungeon Siege, NWN.... too many glorious RPGs to keep track of, sorry... __________________ <b>A Proud member of the Penguin Army!</b><br />A Member of <b><i>The Society of Songs and Silent Blades</i></b><br />The Sauceman Cometh...

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Saltheart Foamfollower Manshoon Join Date: September 30, 2001 Location: your darkest fears... Posts: 229	It is called a Battle Mage. Armor, weapons, and spells. __________________ it was the 7th day and i was the 7th son, it scared the hell outta everyone...

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05-01-2002, 07:31 AM	#1
Warhammer Baaz Draconian Join Date: December 4, 2001 Location: Denmark Age: 51 Posts: 731	It might be a trifle too soon to ask gameplay questions but: Does anybody know if characters can cast spells while in medium/heavy armor and/or wielding sword and shield. Warrior-Mages are my favourite RPG characters.

05-03-2002, 10:50 AM	#7
Mage of Mystra Dungeon Master Join Date: November 23, 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 97	I hope it is, i've got a mage with heavy armor and blunt weapon as major skills along with the spell skills. What's the difference anyways between major skills, minor skills and misc. skills?

05-03-2002, 02:24 PM	#8
ericb Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 3, 2002 Location: Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 4	The difference between the skill level (misc, minor, major) is what level they start at (misc start at 5, minor start at 15, major start at 30) and how fast they go up with us. A major skill increases faster with use than a misc skill used the same amount.

05-03-2002, 02:26 PM	#9
ericb Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 3, 2002 Location: Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 4	Oh, on the mage issue...there is no penalty or modifier for casting magic while wearing any armor. It only depends on you having the skill to actually wear the armor and cast the spell. Ignore D&D here because it doesn't apply. So yes, you can have a mage casting spells wearing full plate.

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