how does the attack colom work??? [Archive] - Wizards Community

how does the attack colom work??? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
HighLander
01-29-04, 06:18 PM in version 3.5 the character sheet has a area with 5 boxes that all repeat them selves and they say attack as the fisrt colom. im not sure if those are for battles or if u write ur weapon info in it.
it looks like this:
ATTACK attack bonus damage critical

range type notes

ammunition
Zelachant
01-29-04, 07:50 PM Under the ATTACK column you simply write the weapon name.
HighLander
01-29-04, 08:56 PM do u jus fill in the rest during a battle
Ulorian
01-30-04, 06:38 AM Originally posted by HighLander
do u jus fill in the rest during a battle No.. that's where you write down the info for your weapon. For example:

Under 'ATTACK', you put the name of the weapon (longsword for example).

Under 'Attack Bonus', you put the total of your BAB and any other to hit bonuses you might have (you might have a high Strength, which gives you a bonus to hit).

Under 'Damage', you put the damage the weapon does, plus any damage bonus you might have (due to your high Strength, for example).

Under 'Critical', you put the critical threat range of the weapon. In the case of a longsword, this is 19-20.

Under 'Range', you put the range of the weapon (this is listed under the weapon's description in the table in the Equipment section of the Player's Handbook).

Under 'Type', put Blunt, Slashing, or Piercing. Again, this comes from the weapon's description.

You should really read through the Player's Handbook before you start playing though.. sounds like you're a beginner who's trying to get into the game without taking the time to learn the rules first.
FineasBoggs
01-30-04, 11:08 AM Same as what everyone else has said and in addition -

Most characters carry around more than one weapon and use whichever weapon is appropriate for the situation. You just use the additional weapon slots so you know at a glance all of the vital stats for the weapon you are using.

http://webpages.charter.net/acamphuysen/manshoon_mage_sigil.gif
HighLander
01-30-04, 06:15 PM i have read the players guide i was jus makin sure.
ive already made 4 characters but thx fr the help
HighLander
01-30-04, 06:17 PM and ive reed all the rules, iv spent the past 2 nights learning the game. lol i think i have to much free time
Orcish Fury
01-30-04, 07:03 PM Originally posted by HighLander
and ive reed all the rules, iv spent the past 2 nights learning the game. lol i think i have to much free time

Wait until you spend 3 or 4 full nights playing the game. That's when you know you ahve too much free time :)
Ulorian
01-30-04, 10:18 PM Originally posted by HighLander
and ive reed all the rules, iv spent the past 2 nights learning the game. lol i think i have to much free time I haven't actually played D&D in over 10 years, but I remember spending a lot of time on it too back in high school. Have fun!

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
HighLander 01-29-04, 06:18 PM	in version 3.5 the character sheet has a area with 5 boxes that all repeat them selves and they say attack as the fisrt colom. im not sure if those are for battles or if u write ur weapon info in it. it looks like this: ATTACK attack bonus damage critical range type notes ammunition
Zelachant 01-29-04, 07:50 PM	Under the ATTACK column you simply write the weapon name.
HighLander 01-29-04, 08:56 PM	do u jus fill in the rest during a battle
Ulorian 01-30-04, 06:38 AM	Originally posted by HighLander do u jus fill in the rest during a battle No.. that's where you write down the info for your weapon. For example: Under 'ATTACK', you put the name of the weapon (longsword for example). Under 'Attack Bonus', you put the total of your BAB and any other to hit bonuses you might have (you might have a high Strength, which gives you a bonus to hit). Under 'Damage', you put the damage the weapon does, plus any damage bonus you might have (due to your high Strength, for example). Under 'Critical', you put the critical threat range of the weapon. In the case of a longsword, this is 19-20. Under 'Range', you put the range of the weapon (this is listed under the weapon's description in the table in the Equipment section of the Player's Handbook). Under 'Type', put Blunt, Slashing, or Piercing. Again, this comes from the weapon's description. You should really read through the Player's Handbook before you start playing though.. sounds like you're a beginner who's trying to get into the game without taking the time to learn the rules first.
FineasBoggs 01-30-04, 11:08 AM	Same as what everyone else has said and in addition - Most characters carry around more than one weapon and use whichever weapon is appropriate for the situation. You just use the additional weapon slots so you know at a glance all of the vital stats for the weapon you are using. http://webpages.charter.net/acamphuysen/manshoon_mage_sigil.gif
HighLander 01-30-04, 06:15 PM	i have read the players guide i was jus makin sure. ive already made 4 characters but thx fr the help
HighLander 01-30-04, 06:17 PM	and ive reed all the rules, iv spent the past 2 nights learning the game. lol i think i have to much free time
Orcish Fury 01-30-04, 07:03 PM	Originally posted by HighLander and ive reed all the rules, iv spent the past 2 nights learning the game. lol i think i have to much free time Wait until you spend 3 or 4 full nights playing the game. That's when you know you ahve too much free time :)
Ulorian 01-30-04, 10:18 PM	Originally posted by HighLander and ive reed all the rules, iv spent the past 2 nights learning the game. lol i think i have to much free time I haven't actually played D&D in over 10 years, but I remember spending a lot of time on it too back in high school. Have fun!