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From: sps@drusd.UUCP (ShaplandSP)
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Subject: Re: Critical Hits in Combat
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Date: Thu, 16-May-85 15:01:44 EDT
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For critical hits, I use the tables provided in
Hargrave's (sp) ARDUIN GRIMORE (c).
I temper these with the "fumble factor" table from the same source.
My implementaion is:

	When double damage is rolled (natural 20 on d20),
		a second D20 is rolled.  If the result is 20,
		I then consult the critical hit table with
		percentile dice.
		These are not always fatal, but at least
		result in disfigurment or loss of limb.

	When a 1 is rolled, a second d20 is rolled.
		If the result is 1, I consult the fumble factor
		table with percentile dice.
		These can be rather amusing.
			Hit self.
			Hit adjacent party member.
			Hit another monster.
			Drop weapon.
			Fall to the ground, with and without stun.

S.P. Shapland, aka Amlwch, Lord of the Karpian Dragons.
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11655 N Logan St.
Northglenn, CO 80233