Re: First turn in DM

From: gunzler@netcom.com (Mitch Gunzler)

Date: Sat, 19 Jun 1993 23:13:20 +0000

In article <Z2ee6B1w165w@Micor.OCUnix.on.ca> crip@Micor.OCUnix.on.ca (Garth Werner) writes:
>ewalents@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Erich Walentschak) writes:
>
>> I brought this point up a little while back and noone bothered to answer me,
>> Ill try again, without as much babbling.  I heard that, in short, the favorit
>> of a warrior correspond to an exact number.  But since theres 5 descriptions
>> for favorites(very high, high, mod, low, very low) and 10 numbers, somethings
>> amiss.  The solution is that defensive styles (TP, PL, PR, PS, WS) use odd
>> numbers and offensive styles (ST, SL, LU, BA, AB) use even numbers.  Does
>> anyone have psitive or negative comments on this?  If its right, you should
>> never run your offensive with odd numbers and opposite for defensives.  Cours
>> this could all be malarkey, who knows.
>>
>> Erich
>> The Wizard
>
>
>        I think there is a small touch of legitimacy to this claim, but
>it can be ecplained through the game mechanics.  With each description
>describing two possible numbers (Low = 3 or 4) it would follow that an
>offensive warrior would perform better with a higher offensive number
>because his natural strength is being marginally improved.  On the other
>hand, defensive warriors can concentrate on their defenses better with a
>lower choice.  Basically, concentrate on your strengths and your warrior
>will appear better, but this really isn't so.  After much time and
>examination, I realize that I have warriors who really do like 4-3 and
>4-5 (WS and PR).
>

Hmmm.  Reading this exchange makes me think that when you get to ADM, among
other tidbits of info they tell you what your favorite Off/Act/Kill numbers
are, approximately.  Really?  That's interesting.  And you had them all along?
So, tactical considerations aside, each fighter has an approximate
preferred #/#/# at which he will perform best?

And it what way is this reflected - good use of energy, good ability to
hit/perry/riposte/ what?

Mitch

References

Re: First turn in DM
ewalents@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Erich Walentschak)
Sat, 19 Jun 1993 07:51:42 +0000
Re: First turn in DM
crip@Micor.OCUnix.on.ca (Garth Werner)
Sat, 19 Jun 1993 11:47:34 +0000