HP and Constitution - the simple way [Archive] - Wizards Community

HP and Constitution - the simple way [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Szatany
04-25-05, 04:53 AM Ok, while reading other thread about armor DR I got struck by an idea.
How about Constitution not giving bonus hit points, but rather grant damage reduction? I'm not really sure if this will make combats more deadly or longer, but it would definitely make some game aspects easier. For example, if you loose 2 Con points, you don't have to adjust your HP, after all Constitution does not affect them.
Opinions?
DM Zoc
04-25-05, 05:15 AM That's certainly one way of doing it, but it might end up making the barbarian invincible for three levels or so.

I thought the "simple solution" was to use your Constitution as your hit points per level, which is very simple and has the side effect of making combat last longer.
HailSpork
04-25-05, 09:21 AM Hmm... what if con bonus converted damage to nonlethal?

For example, I have a 16 con and I get hit for 10 damage: I take 3 nonlethal and 7 lethal...
NineInchNall
04-26-05, 05:29 PM Now that's not really that simple, then, is it? Every time I get hit I have to keep track of both lethal and subdual damage? I hate subdual damage!
J Milburn
04-30-05, 08:35 AM That non lethal damage idea is awesome!

That will really need some thought, i think nonlethal damage is underb used. For now i think ill stick with the generic 'official' method for now.

And zoc? that overpowers casters even more. AVOID DOING AT ALL COSTS!

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Szatany 04-25-05, 04:53 AM	Ok, while reading other thread about armor DR I got struck by an idea. How about Constitution not giving bonus hit points, but rather grant damage reduction? I'm not really sure if this will make combats more deadly or longer, but it would definitely make some game aspects easier. For example, if you loose 2 Con points, you don't have to adjust your HP, after all Constitution does not affect them. Opinions?
DM Zoc 04-25-05, 05:15 AM	That's certainly one way of doing it, but it might end up making the barbarian invincible for three levels or so. I thought the "simple solution" was to use your Constitution as your hit points per level, which is very simple and has the side effect of making combat last longer.
HailSpork 04-25-05, 09:21 AM	Hmm... what if con bonus converted damage to nonlethal? For example, I have a 16 con and I get hit for 10 damage: I take 3 nonlethal and 7 lethal...
NineInchNall 04-26-05, 05:29 PM	Now that's not really that simple, then, is it? Every time I get hit I have to keep track of both lethal and subdual damage? I hate subdual damage!
J Milburn 04-30-05, 08:35 AM	That non lethal damage idea is awesome! That will really need some thought, i think nonlethal damage is underb used. For now i think ill stick with the generic 'official' method for now. And zoc? that overpowers casters even more. AVOID DOING AT ALL COSTS!