[DF] Big Bad Wolf

RobKamm · 01-17-2012, 12:25 PM

Don't forget that parrying a large wolf is a risky proposition: you have to figure out if your weapon breaks. A wolf in this size range is going to have a hefty ST stat, enough that even the 1/10 ST for biting may force a weapon break roll on lighter weapons. Forget about parrying a slam -- a two-handed sword is going to risk a roll trying to stop even a ST 21 wolf. Stronger wolves increase that risk.

For that matter, you cannot parry an attack that weighs (or has ST for unarmed attacks) more than your BL. A ST 14 knight with a one-handed weapon has to find another option if a ST 40 beastie charges him.

01-17-2012, 12:25 PM	#27
RobKamm Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicago	Re: [DF] Big Bad Wolf Don't forget that parrying a large wolf is a risky proposition: you have to figure out if your weapon breaks. A wolf in this size range is going to have a hefty ST stat, enough that even the 1/10 ST for biting may force a weapon break roll on lighter weapons. Forget about parrying a slam -- a two-handed sword is going to risk a roll trying to stop even a ST 21 wolf. Stronger wolves increase that risk. For that matter, you cannot parry an attack that weighs (or has ST for unarmed attacks) more than your BL. A ST 14 knight with a one-handed weapon has to find another option if a ST 40 beastie charges him.