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Obould is an Epic level NPC

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#1
creyzi4zb12
Aug 29, 2010 23:58:31 Come to think of it, from the fact that Gerti Orelsdottr is an epic levelled NPC (Taking into note the level adjustment for a frost giant = Level 36.) Obould did singlehandedly wipe her ass out of nowhere with just a few flicks.
So that would make Obould an epic levelled NPC considering the fact that he defeated Gerti so easily.
#2
sfdragon
Aug 30, 2010 0:50:24 the power of grrumsh compels you, the power of gruumsh coompels you

SErve No0one but Bane!!

umm yeah, where did you get this?
#3
Diffan
Aug 30, 2010 8:33:37
The reference comes from the "Two Swords Trilogy" (can't remember which novel) where Obould and Gerti have a tussle and he tosser her on her a$$, literally. Which suprises her just how much power Obould gained from the ritual of Grummsh.

But I'd like to point out a few things:

1. Writers can write it any they see fit, rules be damned. If RAS wanted it, he could have Obould kill Gerti with one swing of his flaming sword. Game mechanics have little effect on how things go in a book (which is a good thing IMO)

2. Game rules are often wrong and NPC stats are usually far from the mark. Just look at Obould's "offical" stats in the FRCS. With those, theres pretty mucn no reason he's able to tangle with Drizzt or Gerti and still live. And I feel the NPC stats in the FRCS are not valid since there was an edition revison which renders HP, feats & skills, class abilities useless or changed.

So don't put too much stock in what happens in a novel and try to find that justification through the rules or stat-blocks.
#4
creyzi4zb12
Aug 30, 2010 9:24:39 Hmmm...I wonder how much AC Obould has that Drizzt is not even able to touch him
#5
Diffan
Aug 30, 2010 10:46:36
Hmmm...I wonder how much AC Obould has that Drizzt is not even able to touch him

In game terms, Obould would have to have something like +5 spiked full-plate and possibly a ring of protection and natural armor bonus not to get hit by Drizzt, who's attacks are some-where in the high teens, low 20's.

Drizzt's BAB is +16 (bbn 1/ftr 10/rgr 6) plus a +1 from Str and a +3 for Icingdeath/ +2 Twinkle. So +18/+13/+8/+3 main hand (icingdeath) and +17/+12 off-hand (twinkle) and Improved TWF.

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#1 creyzi4zb12 Aug 29, 2010 23:58:31	Come to think of it, from the fact that Gerti Orelsdottr is an epic levelled NPC (Taking into note the level adjustment for a frost giant = Level 36.) Obould did singlehandedly wipe her ass out of nowhere with just a few flicks. So that would make Obould an epic levelled NPC considering the fact that he defeated Gerti so easily.
#2 sfdragon Aug 30, 2010 0:50:24	the power of grrumsh compels you, the power of gruumsh coompels you SErve No0one but Bane!! umm yeah, where did you get this?
#3 Diffan Aug 30, 2010 8:33:37	The reference comes from the "Two Swords Trilogy" (can't remember which novel) where Obould and Gerti have a tussle and he tosser her on her a$$, literally. Which suprises her just how much power Obould gained from the ritual of Grummsh. But I'd like to point out a few things: 1. Writers can write it any they see fit, rules be damned. If RAS wanted it, he could have Obould kill Gerti with one swing of his flaming sword. Game mechanics have little effect on how things go in a book (which is a good thing IMO) 2. Game rules are often wrong and NPC stats are usually far from the mark. Just look at Obould's "offical" stats in the FRCS. With those, theres pretty mucn no reason he's able to tangle with Drizzt or Gerti and still live. And I feel the NPC stats in the FRCS are not valid since there was an edition revison which renders HP, feats & skills, class abilities useless or changed. So don't put too much stock in what happens in a novel and try to find that justification through the rules or stat-blocks.
#4 creyzi4zb12 Aug 30, 2010 9:24:39	Hmmm...I wonder how much AC Obould has that Drizzt is not even able to touch him
#5 Diffan Aug 30, 2010 10:46:36	Hmmm...I wonder how much AC Obould has that Drizzt is not even able to touch him In game terms, Obould would have to have something like +5 spiked full-plate and possibly a ring of protection and natural armor bonus not to get hit by Drizzt, who's attacks are some-where in the high teens, low 20's. Drizzt's BAB is +16 (bbn 1/ftr 10/rgr 6) plus a +1 from Str and a +3 for Icingdeath/ +2 Twinkle. So +18/+13/+8/+3 main hand (icingdeath) and +17/+12 off-hand (twinkle) and Improved TWF.