6-sided open-ended die

Saber Cherry · #1 October 29th, 2003, 08:55 PM

Strange. You silly pen-and-paper gamers=) Thanks for the info.

Chris Byler · #2 October 29th, 2003, 11:51 PM

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Originally posted by Saber Cherry:
I know some rolls are 2d6, but I thought those were mainly single rolls (like rolls for MR, which have no counter-roll). So, beats me=)

Actually, MR does have a counter roll (at least in Dom I): caster rolls Spell Base Penetration (usually 11) + (power in spell's primary path / 2) + item bonuses + 2d6*, and target rolls MR + dominion bonus (if a god or prophet) +/- magic scale bonus/penalty + item bonuses + 2d6*. (d6* is the open-ended d6). IIRC, caster wins ties.

As you can see this means that most spells will usually not be resisted by average humans (MR 10), even when cast by a relatively low-powered caster.

Of course, I don't know if any of this has changed in Dom II. But I do know that when my God casts Blindness, enemies rarely resist - and he's only level 4 in Fire.

Saber Cherry · #3 October 29th, 2003, 11:55 PM

Spells were too hard to resist in Dominions, IMO... even if your troops had super-human resistance.

Jasper · #4 October 30th, 2003, 12:14 AM

It's awfully hard to judge the MR issue without knowing how much of a bonus the various penetration items give. This is one of the hidden but key aspects of Dominions I would dearly like to know!

Psitticine · #5 October 30th, 2003, 12:32 AM

I don't have formula for MR rolls right here, but I'll post it tonight or tomorrow. It is essentially the same as Chris' Dom I description except that defenders who have power in the spell's magic path get a bonus to their defense.

I believe the penetration bonuses are listed in the items now. There are for most of them, at least, and I don't remember trying to chase down any missing ones when editing the items list.

Saber Cherry · #6 October 30th, 2003, 12:55 AM

Oh, if you or Chris know whether the attack/defense/damage/protection rolls are 1d6* or 2d6*, that would be helpful as well. I hate disseminating falsities.

Psitticine · #7 October 30th, 2003, 01:45 AM

They're all based on 2d6. The exact mechanics behind the combat system, right down to the Last detail, are in the manual. It was a primary focus to get the precise meaning and functionality of those stats clear.