Targeting Rules?? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Targeting Rules?? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
OzyBurrfoot
10-12-06, 11:28 PM Are there any rules for targeting attacks in DnD? I'd settle for a real rule, if no one has a house rule... :P
Salla
10-13-06, 01:45 AM Are there any rules for targeting attacks in DnD? I'd settle for a real rule, if no one has a house rule... :P

You have rules for Sunder and Attacking an Object, but there are no rules for targetting specific body parts or the like.
RobbyPants
10-13-06, 11:44 AM Typically, in 3.x, called shots are a no-no.

I've often thought of modifying the system myself, even to the extent of giving different body parts seperate hp totals. Turned out to be a big headache!

Anyway, if you're interested in an existing system, check out the 2E PO Combat & Tactics. They have rules in there for specific crit effects, and part of those rules is random body part targeting. A brief rundown for a typical humanoid (it's different per body type) is roll d10:

1-2 = left leg
3-4 = right leg
5 = abdomen
6-7 = torso
8 = left arm
9 = right arm
10 = head

Also, a creature two sizes smaller rolls 1d6 (won't hit arms or head), and a creature two sizes larger rolls 1d6+4 (won't hit legs).

Also, in the Skill & Feats section, someone came up with an interesting called shot feat. It's like power attack for ranged weapons. You subract from your attack roll to add to your damage. It only works on creatures vulnerable to critical hits.

Hope these suggestions helped. ;)
Thelon Fairblade
10-17-06, 03:16 PM Posted by Endymion in his article "Less is More" in Regdar's Repository:

Power Attack (the feat) can be renamed "Called Shot", and leave the mechanics as is. -1 hit (harder target), but +1 damage (more painful strike).
RocketMasterScan
10-19-06, 06:15 PM I attempted to make rules which I posted I few pages ago, but I guess it was too long no one felt like reading... Anyway it's under the name 'Targeting Specific Body Parts?' ... here's the link, http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=712878 .

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
OzyBurrfoot 10-12-06, 11:28 PM	Are there any rules for targeting attacks in DnD? I'd settle for a real rule, if no one has a house rule... :P
Salla 10-13-06, 01:45 AM	Are there any rules for targeting attacks in DnD? I'd settle for a real rule, if no one has a house rule... :P You have rules for Sunder and Attacking an Object, but there are no rules for targetting specific body parts or the like.
RobbyPants 10-13-06, 11:44 AM	Typically, in 3.x, called shots are a no-no. I've often thought of modifying the system myself, even to the extent of giving different body parts seperate hp totals. Turned out to be a big headache! Anyway, if you're interested in an existing system, check out the 2E PO Combat & Tactics. They have rules in there for specific crit effects, and part of those rules is random body part targeting. A brief rundown for a typical humanoid (it's different per body type) is roll d10: 1-2 = left leg 3-4 = right leg 5 = abdomen 6-7 = torso 8 = left arm 9 = right arm 10 = head Also, a creature two sizes smaller rolls 1d6 (won't hit arms or head), and a creature two sizes larger rolls 1d6+4 (won't hit legs). Also, in the Skill & Feats section, someone came up with an interesting called shot feat. It's like power attack for ranged weapons. You subract from your attack roll to add to your damage. It only works on creatures vulnerable to critical hits. Hope these suggestions helped. ;)
Thelon Fairblade 10-17-06, 03:16 PM	Posted by Endymion in his article "Less is More" in Regdar's Repository: Power Attack (the feat) can be renamed "Called Shot", and leave the mechanics as is. -1 hit (harder target), but +1 damage (more painful strike).
RocketMasterScan 10-19-06, 06:15 PM	I attempted to make rules which I posted I few pages ago, but I guess it was too long no one felt like reading... Anyway it's under the name 'Targeting Specific Body Parts?' ... here's the link, http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=712878 .