Re: Armor in DM

From: Ben Hitz <hitz@cuhhca.hhmi.columbia.edu>

Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1993 00:36:40 +0000

In article <gunzlerCAFqEJ.F6J@netcom.com> Mitch Gunzler,
gunzler@netcom.com writes:
>Thanks.  Any advice on locations of attack?  For instance, what do you
>do to hit those "vulnerable spots" in plate mail?

Actually, no.  I usually aim for the arms and legs, because I don't like
to kill people.  I don't know if this makes any difference at all.  If
you hit someone in the legs, especially with a lunging crit, it is likely
to knock them down, which cuts parry and dodge down.  Weapon arm hits
will cause opponent to lose weapon (sometimes), a good strategy for
defensives.  Head shots can end a fight quick, but can kill.  I don't
usually aim for the chest or abdomen.

I wouldn't take any of this to heart.  The effects are not big.  Don't
bother varying attack or protect locations, there isn't much point.  Only
AB's really hit where they're aiming, any way.  (This is also supposed to
be a function of 'coordination', which is determined by SP+DF).

Concentrate more on getting good warriors,  and finding a strategy (i.e.,
offensive-activity-tactics) that works.  When in doubt, wear less armor.
(But not none, unless you're an offensive with high CN, or don't care if
you die).

To beat TP's and WS's in heavy armor, you need a good attack, and a
slashing or bashing weapon.  Even the HA, which is about as pitiful a
slashing weapon as they come.  These can both be compensated for by doing
large amount (i.e., _at least_ Great) damage.  People who can't parry
(i.e. BA or SL) in ASM+, don't worry about it too much, just use a 1/2
decent weapon.  You're not likely to be scummed by an offensive, though
it can happen.

AB's are the ultimate in scum destroyers.  Bare hands, even.  (Though
stick with QS or SC).  Run 9-2-5-x-x or thereabouts.

Ben

References

Armor in DM
gunzler@netcom.com (Mitch Gunzler)
Mon, 19 Jul 1993 07:10:56 +0000