D&D 4E 4E: Saving throws...

[hong]

That's a problem with the bodak though, not with saving throws in general. I think everybody agrees the bodak is nuts (CR 3 monster with instakill, check it out).

 

[Campbell]

DM: The bodak sends his gaze at you *rolls dice* He hit. You died.
Player: I don't get to save?
DM: No, 4e streamlined all of that. Here's a new character sheet, let me know when you have it ready... ok, your turn, Driz'ztylon.

That's one reason I wouldn't like saving throws baked into the attempt. To not even have a chance to roll your own dice to save your life is not a good thing. You don't get to roll your dice and say, "Ha! Eat that!"

I find your emotional attachment to a random number generator endearing.

 

[hong]

In any case, the designers have mentioned instakills as one area they're explicitly targeting, so this issue (instant death without any opportunity to roll for it) may be moot.

 

[Merlion]

In any case, the designers have mentioned instakills as one area they're explicitly targeting, so this issue (instant death without any opportunity to roll for it) may be moot.

Lord I hope its not *completely* moot.