Re: DM, AG mechanics?

From: dsaville@vesta.unm.edu (David G. Saville)

Date: Wed, 09 Jun 1993 07:51:03 +0000

In article <troyer.739585788@cgl.ucsf.edu> troyer@cgl.ucsf.edu (John M. Troyer) writes:
>I have a question for DM and AG players. Can somebody describe to me how
>the combat systems work? (I didn't save the DM FAQ when it came around,
>either. Could someone point me to it/send it to me?)
>
>john
>troyer@cgl.ucsf.edu

Here is a bit on how the AG combat system works.  The battle order
sheet requires the following information:

Adventurer name:
Right Hand Weapon:
Left Hand Weapon:

Armor:
Helm:

Beginning Strategy

Closing/Retreating
   % if at long range stay
   % if at long range, close
   % if at long range, charge
     (sum of above must equal 100%)

% if at medium range, retreat
   % if at medium range, stay
   % if at medium range, close
     (sum of above must equal 100%)

% if at short range, retreat
   % if at short range, stay
     (sum of above must equal 100%)

Long Range Attacking
   % Attack with right hand when able if   % chance or better to hit
   % Attack with left hand when able if   % chance or better to hit
   % Fake an attack
   % Wait for next opportunity (rest)
   (sum of above must equal 100%)

Medium and Short Range Attacking looks just like Long Range Attacking

Defending
   % if opponent attacks, dodge
   % if opponent attacks, parry with R/hand
   % if opponent attacks, parry with L/hand
   % if opponent attacks, retreat
   % if opponent attacks, ignore
     (sum of above must equal 100%)

Use these skills:

Set Yield % to

Allow opponent to rise when knocked down?

You may also decide to use a secondary stategy during the fight.  It is filled
out just like the beginning strategy and you decide when your character will
use it based on health, energy, and/or time remaining till the fight goes
to the judges.

There are currently 27 different weapons available.  To effectively use
a weapon, a character must train in it.  With use, the character's skill will
improve with that weapon.  There are several differences between all of the
weapons.  They include:  weight, optimum range, damage, and minimum physical
attributes to use effectively.  There are also 10 types of armor and helms
available.  They range in weight and protection afforded.  There are also
8 combat magic spells with different effects.  There are around 20 skills
that can be useful during combat.  You can control how many times and how
often you cast spells or use skills.  There are also a variety of spells and
skills that are only used while adventuring.

Hope that helps, if anyone has more questions...Just post them

David Saville
Active in all guilds

References

DM, AG mechanics?
troyer@cgl.ucsf.edu (John M. Troyer)
Wed, 09 Jun 1993 00:29:48 +0000