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Re: What is the maximum to-hit bonus needed? 10 years 3 weeks ago #13

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Just checked the DM guide, and no word there. We will discuss and get a ruling from TPTB.
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Re: What is the maximum to-hit bonus needed? 10 years 3 weeks ago #14

bpsymington wrote: Mmmmmmm - I see this going either way. Why have numbers on areas if they would be an automatic miss? We probably need a Jeff call on this.


I do NOT see this going either way; why have numbers on areas if they are an automatic miss?

if it gets ruled that those are auto-miss, I absolutely want those numbers erased.
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Re: What is the maximum to-hit bonus needed? 10 years 3 weeks ago #15

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As a DM, I've played it that the numbered zones were in play. We'll need to make sure DMs are consistent on this - if they haven't been, I'm surprised this hasn't come up before.

I agree that if non-silhouette zones are misses, then the numbers should not be there.
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Re: What is the maximum to-hit bonus needed? 10 years 3 weeks ago #16

I always thought the numbered zones were for touch attacks and spell slides.
I figure the melee and ranged hits actually had to hit on or inside the silloette but other attack forms could utalize the numbered zones.
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Re: What is the maximum to-hit bonus needed? 10 years 2 weeks ago #17

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kurtreznor wrote: If the combat board has numbers in the 'background' (usually stripes with the numbers below 10) it is possible to hit even if your puck is outside the outline of the monster.


In my experience, the DM will rarely count those as a hit... even if your +Hit modifier is high enough. They assume it's a miss.
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Re: What is the maximum to-hit bonus needed? 10 years 2 weeks ago #18

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I will make sure that Combat DMs this year will enforce the process consistently.
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Re: What is the maximum to-hit bonus needed? 10 years 2 weeks ago #19

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But I am going to wait until Jeff gets back from Hawaii before asking him about it.
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Re: What is the maximum to-hit bonus needed? 10 years 4 days ago #20

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Indyhalfling and I have discussed this, and I have asked TPTB for an official word. Once we get it, I will update this thread and will make sure it is covered at DM training. We'll also try to update the DM Guide as needed.
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Re: What is the maximum to-hit bonus needed? 9 years 11 months ago #21

Jeff has ruled that any slide in a numbered area >1 could be a hit if the character's To Hit bonuses are high enough to beat or equal the monster's AC. However, a natural 1 is an automatic miss.
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Re: What is the maximum to-hit bonus needed? 9 years 11 months ago #22

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Druegar, you stole my thunder!
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Re: What is the maximum to-hit bonus needed? 9 years 11 months ago #23

bpsymington wrote: Druegar, you stole my thunder!

he does that. That is why we like him

Side note, I think I can hit with a 1..

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Re: What is the maximum to-hit bonus needed? 9 years 11 months ago #24

bpsymington wrote: Druegar, you stole my thunder!

You should have thought of that before handing this over to me!
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