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Old December 22nd, 2009, 05:04 PM
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Default Re: Updated Manual?

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Originally Posted by MaxWilson View Post
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Except in a lot of cases, the mechanics in the manual are wrong. *snip some valid examples* Want to know why shields are so effective against arrows? The manual is wrong - it would have you believe that blocking an arrow with a shield is the same as blocking a melee blow with a shield. In actuality, a successful shield parry totally negates the arrow.
Actually, that's actually how the manual says the missile equation works. Shield Prot should only come into play in melee, according to the manual.

-Max
That's not how I read "Damage is calculated identically to melee combat."
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