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Old 03-09-2018, 11:44 AM   #2
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Default Re: Backstab - what is it good for?

In one instance, yes, they would get mauled. But you have to think of other scenarios.

Let's say you have an Evil Necromancer with his zombie minions. He sends the minions crashing into the front line of the PCs heavy fighters. The Thief can Backstab the Necromancer and since the minions are engaged with the heavies the Thief doesn't get squished.

Let's say you have a lone sentry. The thief can take this guy out quickly, easily, and most importantly, silently. Also, not squished.

Let's say you have a long chain of monsters filing down towards the PCs. Thief takes out the back one and then hides again. The monsters are none the wiser. Ergo, thief is not squished again.

I think it's OK for the GM to allow the thief to silently take out foes in the back row and give the monsters Perception rolls to notice. With luck and timing and tactics the thief can be an angel of death before the monsters notice. If you and your drooling, bloodlust companions go charging into melee against some intruders. Will you be noticing the not-bellowing, not-shiny, skinny guy in the back who's stabbing your buddy who is ten yards away from you? Not all the time.
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