Comments on: Dressing Up for a Night Out

By: prav1nd

prav1nd — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:51:38 +0000

Yes, she’s beginning to realise the importance of weapons when magic fails.

I’ll let Iliath explain her robe issue and corresponding dilemma herself. But let’s just say the song ‘Paint It Black’ comes to mind.

By: niks

niks — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:52:54 +0000

Pah! Yes, the wizard has spoken.

Come on, I’m sure Iliath would still have to carry at least one weapon. A dagger perhaps?

Even Raistlin had one!!!

Hey, is Iliath still robed in that Magical Star Robe thing-o?

By: prav1nd

prav1nd — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:33:35 +0000

Thus the wizard speaks.

Though I’m sure swords will come in handy when a wizardess is stripped of her powers or in a dead magic zone.

And long gone are the days of bullying kobolds, goblins and orcs. Well, perhaps not for the paladin.

By: Iliath Elvenstar

Iliath Elvenstar — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:28:52 +0000

Weapons are for the weak. Never trust a man who hides behind a sword. Trust instead, the one who uses his (or her) mind to fight.

A spellbook is the only weapon worth carrying around. If the spells don’t work, it’s still heavy enough to bludgeon a kobold effectively.

By: prav1nd

prav1nd — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:57:08 +0000

Yes, monks are quite powerful when it comes to unarmed combat, especially their ki and flurry of blows combo. Though the lack of adequate armour usually means they can’t sustain heavy and prolonged combat. On saying that, a high Dexterity attribute coupled with several defensive magic items should do the trick.

A rogue’s sneak attack, when executed successfully, can really cause heavy damage (four times the normal amount, i think).

A rogue with a good bow can do even more damage without having to actually enter the fray. Relevant skills include Hide, Move Silently, Weapon Focus and such. Synergise these skills acutely, and you’ll be one heck of a damage-inflicting rogue.

By: niks

niks — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:38:56 +0000

Yep! Weapon selection is always a hassle. That’s why monks are a cool class since you don’t need armor and you can only a chosen weapon based on your diety. Quarterstaff rocks!!

But there is nothing in the world like a sharp, SHARP dagger protruding from your enemy’s back from a rogue’s deadly sneak attack.

Bows are handy, but too technical to use and not a favoured general weapon. I guess you can only do major damage with a bow when you’ve got all the feats and skills to help with the usage.