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POLL: Maximum hitpoints option...A waste of time?

Discussion in 'Icewind Dale 2' started by Sylvan, Nov 6, 2002.

  1. Sylvan Gems: 5/31
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    [​IMG] Just interested to see if everyone uses the maximum hitpoints option during the IWD2 game.
    From what I have read through the forums, most people seem to get the full hitpoints. If this is the case, why is there an option - why not just give characters the max hitpoints :confused:

    Thoughts most welcome.

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    This poll contains 2 question(s). 13 user(s) have voted.
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    Poll Results: Maximum hitpoints option...A waste of time? (13 votes.)

    Do you use the max hitpoints option? (Choose 1)
    * Yes - 92% (12)
    * No - 8% (1)

    If No, why? (Choose 1)
    * Roleplaying Reasons - 15% (2)
    * No Reason imparticular - 0% (0)
    * Other...please post why. - 0% (0)
    * Answered Yes to Question 1 - 85% (11)
     
  2. Khazraj Gems: 20/31
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    I can't imagine why I would "turn it off", since HOF mode translated to normal English means, "death by orc at the Shaengarne bridge in less than 3 seconds"...

    All characters need every hitpoint that they can get! Despite having a new batch of hitdice per level as distinct from 2E rules...
     
  3. Belwar Gems: 3/31
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    [​IMG] Because some people might find that cheating... I think :)

    [ November 06, 2002, 09:25: Message edited by: Belwar ]
     
  4. Void Gems: 10/31
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    The way you do it in normal 3E rules is to roll your hp, and it was the way it was done in previos infinity engine games, so I guess that people want to stay true to those.
     
  5. {LDU}stealth Gems: 2/31
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    I just voted and I said I do put max hit points on. I just wanted to say that I find it funny that 7 people voted that they did and one said they didn't, but for question 2 there are 2 people that said they don't put it on because of role playing purposes.

    Just thought I'd mention it.

    {LDU}stealth
     
  6. Astin X Gems: 6/31
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    For p&p I roll or use point buy, but for any game that has the option to select max hitpoints per level, then why not. Crpg's are not the same as p&p as far as roleplaying goes.
     
  7. Upidstay Gems: 2/31
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    You can never have too many hit points.
     
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