Awe Question

LumenPlacidum · #1 January 8th, 2009, 06:12 PM

I thought that table was for probabilities of comparing two DRN+adds rolls. In this case, isn't the awe score a static number? If the unit had a morale of 10, then it would be the same as a DRN being at least 8.

It seems to me that the probability of getting at most up to the score of 18 is 23/36, which is about 63%. So, the enemy with morale 10 would have a 37% chance of penetrating Awe (+8).

Of course, if it's actually that they have to beat DRN+10+Awe, then the chance is MUCH smaller, becoming what you said, fungalreason.

edit: well, you all responded while I worked this out... I guess my numbers no longer work.

JimMorrison · #2 January 8th, 2009, 06:38 PM

In nearly all cases in Dominions, unless otherwise specifically stated, a DRN is added to both sides.

It's an opposed roll, and opposed rolls are the wheel on which this game grinds.

So yes, it is Morale+DRN vs Awe+DRN. Awe+0 is decent, but really shines when you have Fear+5 or better (Fear is not an opposed roll, it just has a passive "effect"). Awe+7 with the Virtue (she is +7 at Dom10, +8 or greater requires forged items) is pretty incredible, and is very effective even without the Fear synergy, even against more "elite" units like heavy cavalry who have 12-13 Morale.