aD&D question

[Aule]

I was just wondering,

How does the save vs spell(and other things) work?
I believe i undertstand most of the rulings by now but i still didn't figure this one out.

Also, what version of aD&D is used in BGII? this would help find some other answers on questions if any new problems are found

Thanks in advance

[Thrain]

third edition rules i believe.

spell saves are done on a d10 (i think). you take your normal saving throw, add modifiers for stats and the spell modifiers and if the dice roll is higher than you saving throw plus these modifiers, you save versus the spell.

i think...

[Mirk]

a saving throw (or save, in short) is a concept that allows some ramdomality in RPG's, basically enabling low-level vs. high-level char fights not to be TOTALLY pre-determined.

the saving throw is a roll of a 20-sided dice (d20), where every character has a number that the roll must EXCEED to avoid or half the negative effect. the number is derrived from class and level, and can be modified by items and such.

so, the LOWER your save vs. something is, the better.


the general rules system used in BG2 is AD&D 2nd edition, not D&D 3rd ed.



hope this helps.

[Thrain]

wow....i really really suck

[UncleScratchy]

AD&D rules FAQ

Dan Simpson has a pretty decent guide to the 2nd Ed. AD&D rules FAQ. I think his latest version is 4.3. You might be able to download it at:

http://www.gamefaqs.com/
http://www.gamewinners.com/

At least those are the sites listed in the FAQ (version 4.3)

[Aule]

WOW
thanks guys, that will really help and i see clearly now. I got it explained by a friend of mine and started talking about difficulty factor and such (believe thats a different edition)
But i can see it clearly now.
thanks once again, and safe yourneys to you