RE: Defensive Skill

[Lyle H Janney <lhjanney@adpc.purdue.edu>]

-----Original Message-----
From:	Wright Frazier [SMTP:khelek@ns1.cioe.com]
> 
> > Suggestion:
> > 
> > However dice are rolled for the defense skill, make
> > the bonus DV added = n * normal DV of weapon.
> > 
> > I.E.  whatever n is, a longsword gives n bonus,
> > a greatsword 2n bonus, a shield or quarterstaff 3n bonus,
> > etc.  n is likely 1 per die or 2 per die or whatever
> > is decided.
> 
> And a steel shield gives 4n and an adamantite shield gives 5n.

Uh, I would hope not, Wright.  The skill only modifies your ability to
use the item defensively and has nothing to do with materials used.
Hence, 'n' for shields, regardless of material, is 3.  So, if I make my
Defence Skill roll with 2 dice using a Steel Shield, the shield will be
effectively giving me a +10 to my CDV (i.e., 4 + (2 * 3)).  Get it?

Lyle