Re: DM: Help with fighting my slasher

From: johnjohn@cco.caltech.edu (John White)

Date: Sat, 14 Nov 1992 00:40:31 +0000

In article <1992Nov11.215951.7321@rdii.com>  writes:
>I have some questions on the best way to keep my new slasher alive,
>so I thought I'd ask here.  Here is the info:
>
>11-4-9-15-17-15-13 SL
>does GREAT DAMAGE with every blow

Wow, this is really good.  Got lucky here.  That should win you some fights.

>I plan on fighting her in ALE-L.  For weapons, I was going to use
>SC/DA against light and medium armor and BA against heavy armor, with
>an SH as a backup.  (That keeps her carry weight down to 9 which is her
>limit I think.)  I was thinking that as frail as she was, it was crucial
>for her to get in fast and furious, so I was thinking 10-10-5-HE-HE-x-x
>for the first minute.  As far as training, I was going to train CN
>a couple times before training skills.
>
>My questions are:
>
>1) Is she better off without the dagger; i.e. will she fight better
>   weilding the SC 2-handed rather than using the dagger off-handed?

For the speed, attack bonus, and possible extra damage, I would go with SC
alone (incidentally, I think David mistyped.  I'm pretty sure he meant to
assure that you should run with the SC alone).  What does the dagger do for
you?  Your slasher won't be able to parry worth.... well, you get the idea.

On the same note, to maximize speed, I would run with a 7 KD, not a 5, to
maximize decise in the beginning.

>2) Is the BA a good idea against heavy armor or will it slow her down
>   too much and make her too tired.

Had a slasher that did normal damage take out a Scum in just over 2 minutes
with a SC.  If you crit often enough, you can use any slashing weapons.  I
would stick with weapons that you have the strength for (at least for now).

>7) Should I train a few skills before training CN?

Despite Tony's theories, I would still train con at least once.  It
increases the survivability of your warrior if it starts with a low con.

Oh, and a note on desperation, 10-10-10-x might get you the initiative.
4-9-3-Dodge might save your life.

John White
johnjohn@cco.caltech.edu

References

DM: Help with fighting my slasher
jas@rdii.com (Jim Smith)
Wed, 11 Nov 1992 21:59:51 +0000