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From: tomj@dartvax.UUCP (Thomas Johnston)
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Subject: Re: AD&D questions - (nf)
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Date: Sun, 25-Mar-84 11:14:03 EST
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  Concerning Thief multiplier damage, you multiply ONLY the number on the
die roll.  For example, a fifth level thief with Gauntlets of Ogre Power 
wielding a +1, +1 dagger and backstabbing would do

                X = (d4) * 3 + 6 + 1           
 
(d4) is the weapon damage, 3 is the backstab multiplier, 6 is the strength
bonus, and 1 the weapon damage bonus.

  The expected value of an attack like this is E(X) = 7.5 + 6 + 1 = 14.5
If the multiplier were applied to everything, 

                Y = (d4 + 6 + 1) * 3

then the expected value of the attack is E(Y) = 9.5 * 3 = 28.5.

                            Tom Johnston
                            {linus, cornell, decvax}!dartvax!tomj