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Gnome with Quarterstaff

Discussion in 'Icewind Dale 2' started by desperado, Aug 31, 2002.

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    Is it possible for a gnome Wizard to use a quarterstaff due to his size( In P&P, small size creature cannot wear a weapon two size category larger, gnome is small size and quarterstaff is large size).
    I'm planning to play with an gnome illusionist.
     
    desperado, Aug 31, 2002
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    Yes, I think he can.
     
    Veldrin, Sep 1, 2002
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    Staves usually aren't that heavy and it's no problem to shorten them so the gnome should be able to use quarterstaff.
     
    Keneth, Sep 1, 2002
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    Can I have I true answer not a supposition please 'cause in 3rd Edition Pen & Paper rules they can't use a Quaterstaff. Did somebody try it in Icewind Dale II. I don't know if they have implemented this rule in IWD2. Rules from the Player's Handbook : "If the weapon's size is one step larger than your own (such as human using a greataxe), then the weapon is two-handed for you.... If the weapon's size category is two or more steps larger than your own (such as a gnome tying to use a greatsword), the weapon is too large for you to use."
     
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    If we knew the true answer, we'd give it to you. I'm pretty sure that your gnome can use the staff.
     
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    Since all characters start with staves at the very beginning of the game, I would say yes.

    My Gray Dwarf had one....didn't have a gnome though.
     
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    Javalar, Dwarves are medium sized characters :p

    I had a halfling in my party, (rogue) and he started with a quarter staff just like everyone else, and stuck with it for about half the prolouge.
     
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