D&D 3.x 3.5 power attack: the designers' rationale

[Darklone]

Hmm. I just hope Power Attack only works against monsters susceptible to critical hits. I see absolutely no reason why someone with Power Attack should be better at bashing objects, undeads and doors. (Hello NWN)

 

[Shard O'Glase]

Hmm. I just hope Power Attack only works against monsters susceptible to critical hits. I see absolutely no reason why someone with Power Attack should be better at bashing objects, undeads and doors. (Hello NWN)

because its power atack and not precision attack.