Thick THAC0 Questions !

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Ok, I love this game but it still has a way of pissing me of cause I can't seem to get round this @~"£$% 'to hit' system.
I went into the options and turned on the 'display to-hit rolls' option, so that I could see all of the hit rolls, heres what I found. Edwin has got one point in the Dagger and Quaterstaff prof. When I equip the dagger and attack someone he's got a +1 to his hit roll, when I equip the Staff he gets a +4 to his hit roll - why is this? - both weapons were standard normal weapons, no magical abilities no bonus's attacthed to them. I DON'T UNDERSTAND !

Pleeeease can someone help me get my head round this.

Thanks

Telex

 

is anyone there???

I'd really like an answer if you can spare the time.

 

Hmm, were you attacking the same enemy? Might have a different AC

Om

 

I was attacking Minsc (Party AI off)

[This message has been edited by TelexStar (edited October 16, 2000).]

 

THACH0 = To Hit AC 0(zero)
AC = ArmourClass
So if u have an THAC0 of 12 u need to roll a 12 or higher on a 20-sided dice to hit AC 0..
With for exampel your THAC0 12 u need to hit a Dragon with AC -6 u need to roll 18-20.
Formula: your THAC0 - Dieroll = the AC u hit




[This message has been edited by DEUS (edited October 17, 2000).]

 

Might depend on the race of your character and minsc' size; if there's a certain difference between your heights you get -depending on the weapon you wield- positive or negative modifiers to your throw (applies especially to two-handers or staff weapons) hth

 

Oh, anyway, hate to say this, but your formula is wrong deus: for instance if my THAC0 is, say 5 and my roll is 9, that would make me hit AC 4; if my THAC0 would be 15, I'd hit AC-6! it's just the opposite: THAC0-Dieroll=AC hit

 

When dealing with to hit rolls, one cannot forget that some weapons will hit better or worse against different armour types depending on whether it is considered a slashing, piercing, or bludgeoning weapon. full plate armor for instance protects better against slashing (-4) and piercing
(-3) weapons. Check the armour table in the back of the guide.

 

I have corrected my Formula, sorry but the system is so fucked up and messy, ancient as it is. Hopefully they are going to use D&D 3ed edition rules in future products..

 

That they are. Pool of Radiance 2 and Neverwinter Nights will both be under the new Third Edition Dungeons and Dragons rules.

Syl...

 

I will admit that 2nd E#dition is far from a complete set of rules, but from what I have seen of 3rd E....

I am not impressed. Maybe I am just old, and apposed to change in general.