ARENA: Weapons Stats From: nicholas@wam.umd.edu (Ronnie Simonds) Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1993 14:12:53 +0000 A few posts have recently mentioned the 0 Dex rating for a mace, and the 3 for a two-handed sword. I've wondered about this myself; either could be the 'better' rating, depending on which of two theories you're using for weapons: -a low number is good, represtning a fast, quick weapon; ie dagger, dirk. See ADND and numerous other games. -a high number is good, representing the longer reach of large weapons, letting you get a 'first strike' advantage. See Ars Magica, and doubtless other games (which don't spring to mind immediately). Comments from the designer? Scott? Bueller? -Ronnie, aka Cerebus, Root, and two much lamented characters (with decent recordsunlike my current ones!) slain by the horrid CHALLENGE + bug nicholas@wam.umd.edu Referenced By Up