I prefer this to the Bell Curve Roll [Archive] - Wizards Community

I prefer this to the Bell Curve Roll [Archive] - Wizards Community

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RadicalTaoist
09-29-04, 09:31 PM Instead of a d20, roll 2d8+1d6. Subtract 2 from the final result.
Gives the exact same range (1 to 20) so no need for adaption, but far more often mid range rolls. Criticals become much less likely though.
Lina_Inverse
09-29-04, 09:39 PM keep it simple stuipid.additionally criticals need to remain at the same percentages for balence reasons elsewise high crit weapons become better than high damege crits,and fighters become suckier.
Grail Quest
10-01-04, 06:28 PM keep it simple stuipid.additionally criticals need to remain at the same percentages for balence reasons elsewise high crit weapons become better than high damege crits,and fighters become suckier.

I prefer 2d10 for less campy games, and 3d6 for gritty/realistic games.
Yes, for balance reasons, crits *may* need to be adjusted, but it also depends on the tone of the campaign. For realistic games, you might not want as many critical successes. Combat crits can be adjusted by simply adding 1-3 to the critical threat range.

(See my free-to-download house rules, "D10", at www.freewebs.com/d20elements)

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
RadicalTaoist 09-29-04, 09:31 PM	Instead of a d20, roll 2d8+1d6. Subtract 2 from the final result. Gives the exact same range (1 to 20) so no need for adaption, but far more often mid range rolls. Criticals become much less likely though.
Lina_Inverse 09-29-04, 09:39 PM	keep it simple stuipid.additionally criticals need to remain at the same percentages for balence reasons elsewise high crit weapons become better than high damege crits,and fighters become suckier.
Grail Quest 10-01-04, 06:28 PM	keep it simple stuipid.additionally criticals need to remain at the same percentages for balence reasons elsewise high crit weapons become better than high damege crits,and fighters become suckier. I prefer 2d10 for less campy games, and 3d6 for gritty/realistic games. Yes, for balance reasons, crits may need to be adjusted, but it also depends on the tone of the campaign. For realistic games, you might not want as many critical successes. Combat crits can be adjusted by simply adding 1-3 to the critical threat range. (See my free-to-download house rules, "D10", at www.freewebs.com/d20elements)