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Ananvilhurtz

04-07-08, 01:24 PM
If a target is hit by 2 Alchemist Fires in one round, does he take 1d6 or 2d6 damage in the following round?
steventirey1985

04-07-08, 04:10 PM
Neither. He takes 1d6 fire damage + 1d6 fire damage. Pretty much the same as 2d6, but not quite.

If the target had fire resistance 5, the 1d6 + 1d6 wouldn't hurt him (usually). But if it was 2d6 fire damage, he would still take an average of 2 damage.
Ananvilhurtz

04-07-08, 04:14 PM
Thanks, you're right on the damage part. Where did you get the information?
steventirey1985

04-07-08, 04:28 PM
Common sense. If damaged by more that one weapon/attack, calculate the damage for each weapon/attack seperatly.
X0_Lt_0X

04-07-08, 04:57 PM
Neither. He takes 1d6 fire damage + 1d6 fire damage. Pretty much the same as 2d6, but not quite.

If the target had fire resistance 5, the 1d6 + 1d6 wouldn't hurt him (usually). But if it was 2d6 fire damage, he would still take an average of 2 damage.

However, it would do 2d6 if you used a vial with two AF in it :D
Ananvilhurtz

04-08-08, 12:35 AM
Common sense. If damaged by more that one weapon/attack, calculate the damage for each weapon/attack seperatly.

While I agree with you, I was looking for more concrete evidence. The player argues that the damage is from being 'on fire' and that there are no magnitudes of 'on fire'.

Standing in a candle flame is equivalent to a bonfire, apparently.
Nathreet

04-08-08, 12:56 AM
big bonfire same as burning building. If you're covered you're covered. Question is, does 2 alchemist fire cover you more than one?
Ananvilhurtz

04-08-08, 10:09 AM
Or does one cover you at all? An flask of alchemist fire isn't enough to cover a creature entirely. Plus the added fuel increases heat and damage.
TheGeek

04-11-08, 07:58 PM
I would rule...
1d6+1d6

He can put it out with one reflex save, though.