Fear - explained.

[Truper]

Ironhawk said:
Is it really cone shaped, trup? I always thought that it was radial, like all the other auras in the game (cold, heat, etc).

This is the best I was able to find, after a *lot* of time spent with the search engine:

johan osterman said:
The area is area like in spells. 15 area affects 15 squares and potentionally 45 size 2 units. It spreads somewhat erratically from the center so the area might 'lean' in one direction, once again much like with the spells. The area can as HJ suggested 'hit' empty squares.

<small>[ November 04, 2003, 14:38: Message edited by: johan osterman ]</small>

I nonetheless still have the impression that a fear or standards aura tends to radiate forward from the commander, but I admit I can't justify that impression.

[Edi]

I would think that the aura would be more or less centered around the commander, but the leaning comment is accurate in the context that such an aura might be a little off center, i.e. the projecting unit might not be in the exact middle of it. Especially with larger auras, like the fear aura of a Blood Foutain or a Prince of Death, I wouldn't be at all surprised if the edges of the area were a little ragged.

Edi

[Nerfix]

So what defines the size of the aura? Or is it fixed?

[shovah]

the size is probably based on how much fear the creature causes

[magnate]

The pval of the Fear, ie. the X in Fear(X), defines the size as well as the save modifier.

Size=X+5

Save modifier=INT(-X/5) ie. negative X gives +1 bonus to save, positive X >=5 gives a penalty to save.

CC

[Nerfix]

Ah, ok.

[Kristoffer O]

> I nonetheless still have the impression that a fear or standards aura tends to radiate forward from the commander, but I admit I can't justify that impression.

It has no effect on friendly troops. Also there is no way to tell if units are targeted (that I can remember) so you really have no way of knowing if it is cone shaped.

[Chazar]

Great Answer! Dom2 is all about mystery, isnt it? That's why we love it!