Polearm charge against a bowman

[Venomous Filigree]

Beldros (adjDX 12) has a bow ready and is charge attacked by an orc with a spear (adjDX 11). Who attacks first?

[pyratejohn]

From Melee, page 12. "On any turn when a pole weapon is being used in a charge attack or against a charge attack (or both), roll all the pole-weapon results first, in order of adjDX, before resolving any other attacks."

[Venomous Filigree]

Originally Posted by pyratejohn

From Melee, page 12. "On any turn when a pole weapon is being used in a charge attack or against a charge attack (or both), roll all the pole-weapon results first, in order of adjDX, before resolving any other attacks."

Indeed, and that sounds strange when against a character with a ranged weapon.

[pyratejohn]

Agreed. Logically, the archer should fire first.

[hcobb]

The system needs a general interrupt movement procedure to handle this and invisible wizard hitting with his staff somebody who's running past him, etc.

[Isosceles]

Originally Posted by hcobb

The system needs a general interrupt movement procedure to handle this and invisible wizard hitting with his staff somebody who's running past him, etc.

I'd agree with this, though it's partially mitigated by the fact that the only way to disengage is to take a whole turn to do it, otherwise the character's movement is limited to shifting hexes.

[Rick_Smith]

Originally Posted by hcobb

The system needs a general interrupt movement procedure to handle this and invisible wizard hitting with his staff somebody who's running past him, etc.

Hi hcobb, everyone.
In my campaign, I allow you to attack during movement at -6 DX. If you do so your action is used up.

I would consider this an optional rule, it requires people to remember that 'figure A has attacked, but not yet moved' sort of thing. The -6 DX penalty ensures that it does not happen often.

Warm regards, Rick.

[platimus]

Originally Posted by pyratejohn

Agreed. Logically, the archer should fire first.

I believe I have seen some people state that they order actions by weapon type then adjDX. In other words...

- All missile weapon attacks occur first, in order of adjDX
- Next, all polearm attacks, in order of adjDX
- Next, everything else but spells in order of adjDX
- Finally, spells.

Seems reasonable to me but I think I'd lump polearm and thrown attacks together, ordered by adjDX.