You will get differing opinions on this topic and everyone is sure that is
how it is. The only way we can do this is by testing. Two people of equal
level dual. The first time, the 'testee' is in full bronze. Record every
miss and hit and the damage amount. Now have the 'testee' remove all the
bronze armor and try to get his AC up with banded and buffs. His AC HAS to
be with in 3 points of when he was in bronze. Record every miss and hit and
the damage amount. This will give you your answer one way or the other I
think.
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> From:
> RON_TALBOT@...[SMTP:RON_TALBOT@....
> hp.com]
> Reply To: eqbards@onelist.com
> Sent: Monday, July 26, 1999 4:17 PM
> To: eqbards@onelist.com
> Subject: RE: [eqbards] Dragoon Dirk
>
> From: RON_TALBOT@...
>
> Now wait a minute. How in the world is a discussion of which weapons
>
> are good for bards off topic??? Lets not get carried away here.
> True
> the twinking/lottery thread was way OT but lets not let that scare us
>
> off of talking about stuff that is useful to all of us, especially
> those of us under 20 who rely on this list for advice to avoid making
>
> painful errors. If I hadn't joined this list I might still be
> singing
> one song at a time... )
>
> For example I asked if Bronze Armor stopped more damage then banded
> over and above the AC increase. (which is very modest compared to its
>
> weight.) Not one answer. This is a relevant Bard topic because we
> can't afford to put all our extra points into Strength and the
> decision to wear Bronze plate is a tough one. Any thoughts?
>
> Ok no more messages today, I promise.
>
> Bujold
> 18th Xegony
>
>
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> Subject: RE: [eqbards] Dragoon Dirk
> Author: Non-HP-rokenn (rokenn@...) at HP-ColSprings,mimegw5
> Date: 7/26/99 1:52 PM
>
>
> From: "Rokenn Swiftsong" <rokenn@...>
>
> Actually the Dirk is better then a Well Balanced Rapier as well. The WB
> Rapier is 6 dam 23 delay, but no stat bonuses and wieghs over twice as
> much.
> Personally I feel the Dirk is sold for WAY under it true value,
> considering the WB Rapier sells for 225 plat. The Dirk, IMO, is the most
> unbalanced weapon in the game. But that said they can have mine when they
>
> pry it from my cold, dead fingers <grin>.
>
> Rokenn Swiftsong - Karana server
> Master Brewer of Societus Argenti
> Amerginn - Test server
>
> PS As not to start another off topic thread, if you wish to reply to me on
>
> this please email me direct.
>
> >From: "Jones, Brian" <brian.jones@...>
> >
> >Off topic just for your benefit. Actually it is not that much off topic
> >since the bad is a rogue-type class and notorious for using dagger and
> >piercing weapons (thats why bards have some thieving abilites).
> >
> >Combine Longsword: Damage 6, 28 delay, hits magical creatures
> >Dragoon Dirk: Damage 6, 23 delay, +2 dexterity, +3 magic.
> >
> >Hands down Dirk is way better.
>
>
>
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