Re: Re: I could use some advice...

From: Gerald Bosch <gbosch_at_...>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 17:35:49 -0400


Jarec wrote:

> A lot depends not only on what abilities the target has but whether
> it would be appropriate for them to use them. Firing a missile at a
> guard from cover would not give the guard much he could use anyway. I
> can think of plenty of examples where the target would be reduced to
> a base 6 ability level. Even allowing for negative range penalties to
> the attacker this really makes ranged combat deadly when used
> intelligently. Even a skilled hero can be killed by a well placed
> arrow in the back, quite realistic really.

I'd been thinking along these lines myself.

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> At times when the opponent can see you I would allow things like run,
> dodge, even hide in cover as defensive abilities. It helps to have a
> clear picture in your mind of just how the stage is set and what the
> various actors are doing.

Thanks for the input.

Gerald

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