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a simple question about saving throws

Discussion in 'BG2: Shadows of Amn (Classic)' started by fransdg, Dec 14, 2000.

  1. fransdg Gems: 1/31
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    i know this maybe a fool question for veteran Ad&d player, but i really don't understand how saving throws work...i (meant if i(player) have saving throws vs spell 11 (-2), and my npc 9 (-2), which one who'll be harder to get by the spell (for instence web spell)? is this related to h20d? is the lower saving throws better then higher saving throws? will 3rd ad&d role use this saving throws?

    thank's
     
    fransdg, Dec 14, 2000
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    [​IMG] No worries. It's been awhile since the paper and dice games but i'm sure someone will correct me if i'm wrong but saving throws are based on a 20 sided die, the lower your score the better, therefore 11(-2) means that if you 'roll' 9 or below the spell hits you for full affect, 10 or higher and you save against the spell, the (-2) is due to some magical or stat? adjustment.
     
    damnedifiknow, Dec 14, 2000
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  3. The Amazing Ooopah Guest

    I don't play D&D either, but I think the number in brackets represnts any modifiers that effect the throw from magical items or spells etc.
     
    The Amazing Ooopah, Dec 14, 2000
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    Who really gives a shit! If it hits, it hits, and if it doesn't, it doesn't.
     
    Silver Dragon, Dec 14, 2000
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    [​IMG] thank's...that's really helpfull.
     
    fransdg, Dec 15, 2000
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