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Archaven
Eager Tradesman
Joined: 01 Feb 2003
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Hi a newbie here. I would like to know if a (-) negative initiative or to hit is better than (+) positive? For eg. I have a short bow and a light crossbow. The light crossbow has an initiative of -3. So is the light crossbow better than the shortbow? Thanks. |
Sat Feb 01, 2003 6:07 pm |
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Bilbo
High Emperor
Joined: 12 Mar 2002
Posts: 1620
Location: New York |
quote:
Originally posted by Archaven
Hi a newbie here. I would like to know if a (-) negative initiative or to hit is better than (+) positive? For eg. I have a short bow and a light crossbow. The light crossbow has an initiative of -3. So is the light crossbow better than the shortbow? Thanks.
Pluses are always bettern than minuses, even for AC. So you will have quicker initiative with the short bow than the light crossbow.
And welcome to the boards!
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Sat Feb 01, 2003 6:16 pm |
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stanthony
One Smart Dog
Joined: 28 Oct 2002
Posts: 556
Location: Tallinn, Estonia |
In Wizardry games pluses are better. As a rule they are in most RPGs out there. It's funny that you ask it - you must have some experience in D&D games  Minuses there are sometimes better (THAC0 etc.) |
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Sat Feb 01, 2003 6:37 pm |
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otter
One of Us
Joined: 28 Jun 2002
Posts: 1337
Location: Portland, OR |
There's a lot of stuff to compare between weapons; if one does more damage but is harder or slower to use, or maybe one has more chance to kill or KO....
Another thing about initiative: you can get more shots per round sooner if the weapon (and/or character) is faster!
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Sun Feb 02, 2003 3:47 am |
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Archaven
Eager Tradesman
Joined: 01 Feb 2003
Posts: 30
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Hi everyone. Thank you for the reply. Yup I know some basic rules on D&D. I used to play Baldur's Gate games  . Did anyone play BG games here?
Some ramblings here.. I think the Wizardry 8 intro is really bad. The intro runs on 640x480 if im not wrong here. And the screen is not centre but shifted to the side.
Surprisingly, I found the gameplay of Wizardry 8 simpy remarkable. Not really bad at all. The graphics are even better than Might and Magic IX although not state of the art. |
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Sun Feb 02, 2003 4:22 am |
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dteowner
Shoegazer
Joined: 21 Mar 2002
Posts: 7570
Location: Third Hero of Erathia |
Definitely. Not the prettiest, but one of the most enjoyable...
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Sun Feb 02, 2003 4:39 am |
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Val
Risen From Ashes
Joined: 18 Feb 2002
Posts: 14724
Location: Utah, USA |
I played the BG games. Great games but a lot different from Wizardry. Wizardry is a lot of fun despite it not having the latest graphics.
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Sun Feb 02, 2003 6:07 am |
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stanthony
One Smart Dog
Joined: 28 Oct 2002
Posts: 556
Location: Tallinn, Estonia |
I play and enjoy almost all D&D games. Now I'm even finishing Pool of Radiance: RoMD and being intensively flamed for this  Baldur's Gate is among my favorites. I also play PnP D&D games and enjoy those, too.
Wizardry series are simply remarkable. I played Wiz7, then replayed it in Gold edition, then played Wiz8. I loved them. Very specific and interesting world, lots of peculiar monsters and character skills. I worship Wiz8 interface and tons of features it has. It's a dream came true. |
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