Some Minor but Impactful Tweaks to Combat Balance
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 11:55 am
So in my view there are at least two issues with combat right now that could use a change. Both related to mv points.
1) If you run out of mvs you are 100% and totally screwed. Given how costly just walking around town is, this means bad timing (and not scarfing down a feast as you walk) can get you completely debilitated really easily. I also don't think it's very realistic.
So my suggested solution is this: let the defend command in combat give you back enough mv to do an attack. Effectively this would mean running out of mvs causes you to alternate between attacking and defending, so you lose half your combat effectiveness, rather than all. I think this is desirable so that bad mv management is a bit less punitive, and because frankly defend is underpowered as all hell right now.
2) Minor wounds to your feet are way too debilitating. Seriously, who becomes completely incapable of walking around town because of a superficial bruise on your leg? It leads to unrealistic situations where a bruise from a badger (through armour!) leads to someone having to carry you around town. It just feels silly and again is pretty punitive.
Thoughts?
1) If you run out of mvs you are 100% and totally screwed. Given how costly just walking around town is, this means bad timing (and not scarfing down a feast as you walk) can get you completely debilitated really easily. I also don't think it's very realistic.
So my suggested solution is this: let the defend command in combat give you back enough mv to do an attack. Effectively this would mean running out of mvs causes you to alternate between attacking and defending, so you lose half your combat effectiveness, rather than all. I think this is desirable so that bad mv management is a bit less punitive, and because frankly defend is underpowered as all hell right now.
2) Minor wounds to your feet are way too debilitating. Seriously, who becomes completely incapable of walking around town because of a superficial bruise on your leg? It leads to unrealistic situations where a bruise from a badger (through armour!) leads to someone having to carry you around town. It just feels silly and again is pretty punitive.
Thoughts?