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1[W] + strength modifier.?????

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#1
muppethero
Jun 10, 2008 0:24:16 what the heck dose this W mean? There are things that say 2 and 3 [W]
first i thought it was wepons. but ruled that out when i saw 3 8 )

Also are all the Toons like the Char builder and stuff not working yet?
#2
henkman
Jun 10, 2008 0:29:28 It does indeed mean weapon.
#3
gerrard_mac_douglas
Jun 10, 2008 0:44:15 damage die~!
#4
drmorganes
Jun 10, 2008 7:49:12 Ferinstance... you're wielding a rapier (1d8 damage in 4E) and have a STR mod of +2. 1W+STR means 1d8+2 damage. If you swap the rapier for a dagger, it drops to 1d4+2.

Since most exploits (martial powers) don't care what weapon you use, it's easier to use the shorthand notation.
#5
alrethe
Jun 10, 2008 11:42:30 Also if it says 2[w] means roll your weapon damage twice

2d6 weapon damage
1[W] = 2d6
2[W] = 4d6

1d4 weapon damage
1[W] = 1d4
2[W] = 2d4
#6
jegol
Jun 10, 2008 12:31:32
Also if it says 2[w] means roll your weapon damage twice

2d6 weapon damage
1[W] = 2d6
2[W] = 4d6

1d4 weapon damage
1[W] = 1d4
2[W] = 2d4

Yes, 2[W] means you roll whatever your weapons damage is, twice.

I had just taught myself this after wondering the same thing, took an hour or two to figure it out (While I was looking and doing other things).

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 muppethero Jun 10, 2008 0:24:16	what the heck dose this W mean? There are things that say 2 and 3 [W] first i thought it was wepons. but ruled that out when i saw 3 8 ) Also are all the Toons like the Char builder and stuff not working yet?
#2 henkman Jun 10, 2008 0:29:28	It does indeed mean weapon.
#3 gerrard_mac_douglas Jun 10, 2008 0:44:15	damage die~!
#4 drmorganes Jun 10, 2008 7:49:12	Ferinstance... you're wielding a rapier (1d8 damage in 4E) and have a STR mod of +2. 1W+STR means 1d8+2 damage. If you swap the rapier for a dagger, it drops to 1d4+2. Since most exploits (martial powers) don't care what weapon you use, it's easier to use the shorthand notation.
#5 alrethe Jun 10, 2008 11:42:30	Also if it says 2[w] means roll your weapon damage twice 2d6 weapon damage 1[W] = 2d6 2[W] = 4d6 1d4 weapon damage 1[W] = 1d4 2[W] = 2d4
#6 jegol Jun 10, 2008 12:31:32	Also if it says 2[w] means roll your weapon damage twice 2d6 weapon damage 1[W] = 2d6 2[W] = 4d6 1d4 weapon damage 1[W] = 1d4 2[W] = 2d4 Yes, 2[W] means you roll whatever your weapons damage is, twice. I had just taught myself this after wondering the same thing, took an hour or two to figure it out (While I was looking and doing other things).