Questions about fliers in combat

[JLV]

Originally Posted by Skarg

Oh and about my question 12, I asked Steve about it and IIRC he said yes gargoyles can attack without landing. They just tend not to, and on reflection it makes sense usually since their DX tends to be about 11, so at -4, it's usually just not so effective for them to try to punch things while flying.

Ah. I hadn't thought my way clearly through the Gargoyle thing yet; but now that you point out the DX, it makes perfect sense. Thanks!

[hcobb]

Originally Posted by JLV

Ah. I hadn't thought my way clearly through the Gargoyle thing yet; but now that you point out the DX, it makes perfect sense. Thanks!

Which is why the break point for flying claw attacks is between the 7 and 14 hex dragons.

[JLV]

Originally Posted by hcobb

Which is why the break point for flying claw attacks is between the 7 and 14 hex dragons.

But the flying breath weapon attacks still can make a lot of sense -- no risk, free attack, and even if they miss, they just fly off and recover somewhere.

[hcobb]

Originally Posted by JLV

But the flying breath weapon attacks still can make a lot of sense -- no risk, free attack, and even if they miss, they just fly off and recover somewhere.

Dragons can't run from the branded crossbowmen. They're outranged.

[Skarg]

Originally Posted by hcobb

Dragons can't run from the branded crossbowmen. They're outranged.

That's off-topic (and branded crossbow bolts don't exist and wouldn't do bonus damage even if they did).

[JLV]

Originally Posted by hcobb

Dragons can't run from the branded crossbowmen. They're outranged.

Then the dragon would probably use a different tactic, don't you think?

[hcobb]

Originally Posted by JLV

Then the dragon would probably use a different tactic, don't you think?

Yes, 14-hex dragons shouldn't use their wimpy breath attack.