Post by Aplus on Oct 27, 2011 12:20:14 GMT -6
In OD&D, it seems clear to me that you are simply supposed to add 4 to the dwarf's level when looking up a save on the fighter's saving throw table, assuming the effect being saved against is magic-based.
This would equate to a +2 bonus to saves vs. magic, except at levels 3 and 6, where the bonus is +4.
In holmes, the dwarf was given his own table, with every save being 2 better than the fighter's, except dragon breath, which is only 1 better.
In moldvay, the dwarf just basically got a +4 to every single save.
Does anyone know how the heck this happened? It seems like a really poor interpretation to me, but perhaps there is something I am missing...
they have a high level of magic resistance, and they thus add four levels when rolling saving throws (a 6th level dwarf equals a 10th level human)
This would equate to a +2 bonus to saves vs. magic, except at levels 3 and 6, where the bonus is +4.
In holmes, the dwarf was given his own table, with every save being 2 better than the fighter's, except dragon breath, which is only 1 better.
In moldvay, the dwarf just basically got a +4 to every single save.
Does anyone know how the heck this happened? It seems like a really poor interpretation to me, but perhaps there is something I am missing...
