Harperfan7
2010-07-09, 01:38 AM
I stumbled upon this idea a little while ago, and I was wondering if its what anybody else thought.
a 20/x2 weapon is one that doesn't damage a large area or penetrate deeply.
a 19-20/x2 weapon is one that damages a larger are but does not penetrate deeply.
a 18-20/x2 weapon is one that damages a very large area and does not penetrate deeply, but is typically of lighter build than a 19-20/x2 weapon.
a x3 weapon is one that does not damage a large area, but penetrates deeply.
a x4 weapon is one that does not damage a large area, but penetrates very deeply, though is typically a lighter weapon than a x3.
Now, a critical hit is when you damage a vulnerable area, and the multiplier comes from how deeply the wound penetrates, so a high threat range weapon (18-20/x2, like a scimitar) cuts a very wide area (greater chance to hit the vulnerable area on any one strike) but won't penetrate deeply. A pick on the other hand (x4) is one that will have a hard time hitting the vulnerable area, but when it does it penetrates very deeply.
This is how it works right?
So I might be justified making rapiers and crossbows x3 or x4 instead of what they are? (longbows x4 too?)
a 20/x2 weapon is one that doesn't damage a large area or penetrate deeply.
a 19-20/x2 weapon is one that damages a larger are but does not penetrate deeply.
a 18-20/x2 weapon is one that damages a very large area and does not penetrate deeply, but is typically of lighter build than a 19-20/x2 weapon.
a x3 weapon is one that does not damage a large area, but penetrates deeply.
a x4 weapon is one that does not damage a large area, but penetrates very deeply, though is typically a lighter weapon than a x3.
Now, a critical hit is when you damage a vulnerable area, and the multiplier comes from how deeply the wound penetrates, so a high threat range weapon (18-20/x2, like a scimitar) cuts a very wide area (greater chance to hit the vulnerable area on any one strike) but won't penetrate deeply. A pick on the other hand (x4) is one that will have a hard time hitting the vulnerable area, but when it does it penetrates very deeply.
This is how it works right?
So I might be justified making rapiers and crossbows x3 or x4 instead of what they are? (longbows x4 too?)